The Untold Stories Of Your Favorite Musicians | Hired Gun | Full Music Documentary

The Untold Stories Of Your Favorite Musicians | Hired Gun | Full Music Documentary
They are the “First Call, A-list” musicians, just 20 feet from stardom, yet rarely receive credit for their work. The ’hired gun’ community lives and breathes music, and for the first time, share their incredible stories detailing the highs and lows of touring life, the demands of session schedules, and the dedication required to play next to some of the world’s most iconic musicians
Stars: Steve Lukather, Steve Vai, Eric Singer, Kenny Aronoff, Liberty DeVitto, Dave Ellefson, Pink, Alice Cooper
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[@allfasten]

Coming across this documentary as I'm youtube-dumpster diving is like finding a bag of cash and unopened Champagne bottle in a real dumpster.

[@RRLVT]

For real, this is a gem

[@brandonyoung2894]

I have a ton of respect for Rudy Sarzo a man of true gratefulness

[@gibsonfan159]

True but they skipped right over Bob, who is a much more important figure for Ozzy s career.

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

Rudy is a great guy, but he made it sound like Ozzy went from being unemployed directly to the band that included Rudy Sarzo and Tommy Aldridge. TOTALLY FALSE: Bob Daisley Lee Kerslake Randy Rhoads THAT is the original Blizzard of Ozz

[@donny_doyle]

Met Rudy a couple times, very cool laid back.

[@tofromks]

"Polishing the turd." God I love Steve Lukather!

[@JK-js2td]

Luke is the coolest!

[@emiliogarcia5343]

😂........"No man.....that's not what weee did....we often times polished the turd." - Steve Lukather

[@smitty5866]

He does the best interviews!

[@J.W.Little]

​@@smitty5866agreed

[@BillyBongwaters]

Luke is Fantastic...His ears are as good as his fingers

[@christianpoint0888]

What Gillis pulled off on short notice is legend !

[@barneykunkel8452]

I am 72 years old and I still live and breathe the music these people make. ROCK IT!

[@sspbrazil]

My condolences.

[@tproudboomer5965]

@@sspbrazil Condolences to your mom because she’s a little sore from last night.

[@sspbrazil]

@@tproudboomer5965 oh great, the mom jokes come out, now I know your taste in comedy is crap.

[@tproudboomer5965]

@@sspbrazil Well, I guess you really put me in my place.

[@evanthorncraft8614]

Been watching this since it was on Netflix. Probably the 10th time I've watched it. It's like a warm blanket that let's me know I'm not alone. The music industry is brutal.

[@tektako]

Brutal yet exhilarating

[@edjones2199]

You’re not alone, brother I’m doing side sessions, but I’m still a carpenter 65 years old

[@patton303]

I’m a hired gun. We chose this life. High highs and lowest lows. Covid nearly wrecked all of us. But I’m thankful I went for it instead of sitting at some desk for 50 years. That makes the lean times worth it. Peace.

[@ronmckee9019]

The invention of C0v!d was intended to ruin everything. That's exactly why they made it up.

[@joelewing4498]

+patton303: Good post, brother. jbeinarizona

[@msaintpc]

When I was just 16 I was a hired gun on the California and Pennsylvania chittlin' circuits in both church and juke joints. My aunt, whom I was living with since I was six, placed there by the courts, and unknown to my dumb azz, was pimping me out to churches, bands and other events and collecting all the money - I never even knew I was being paid. I was a piano player, drummer and electric bass player. I was professionally taught bass by a dark black gigging musician in Bakersfield, CA who went by the name "Bo". He was the top blues/R&B bassist on the Kern Valley Chittlin Circuit. I learned pro level piano from our then pastor's wife in Ellwood City, PA, her name was Bea - she had formally been a professional model, Black beauty contestant and a blues and church pianist. (Lol, she drove us young boys crazy). I learned guitar and harp from Pete "Guitar" Lewis while living in Bakersfield, CA from early 1962 until early 1964. During all that time I never learned to read a note. By then I thought I was really good, so I went to Los Angeles when I was around 18, only to discover that even the ten year old musicians there, especially in Hollywood, were so darn good that all I could do was put my tail between my legs, bow my head and shamefully go home and start all over again. Those were the good ole daze, the ones whose memories I savor the most, and hope to be happily lost in them while leaving this earth.🙂

[@billdauphine951]

Brutal outthere..❤

[@Ajaxx827]

Keep it up brother.

[@lb9029]

Getting some real psychopath vibes with that guy from Filter.

[@kevinkaatz883]

Jay's solo in PEG is one of the best solos

[@rodanone4895]

Billy doesn't deserve a friend like Liberty.

[@darrylcovinsky6932]

It’s criminal how some of these people are treated.

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

it's just a gig - there's hundreds of thousands of talented musicians you should visit Nashville sometime. Replacement isn't a theory.

[@Mr.TeETH78]

I’m so glad Liberty got some shine here. He’s one of my favorite drummers!

[@TheDarkside282]

Hey was just thinking the same thing. If you haven't already you should check out his feature on Drumeo that just came out 🤙🏼

[@michaeldover]

On the 52nd Street tour in 1980 Lib turned around after a number and viewed the crowd behind him. I motioned for him to toss me one of his sticks and he did. Great guy in a great band doing a great show! Nice to see him here...

[@glennjames7107]

What a raw deal he got though.

[@DustyD-vv8xb]

I was a hired gun for Mark farner (grand funk) , this film is a brilliant insight into the experience of hired gun players.

[@jamesstuart3313]

Good on ya brother

[@cornfilledscreamer614]

So what's Mark's deal, Dusty? I've heard stories on him that have him on both ends of the spectrum - from a great guy to a real prick...

[@marcador79]

@@cornfilledscreamer614 I met him backstage at BB King's in Manhattan, the house photographer saw that I was into it and gave me his all-access pass. In my opinion, Mark was a bit of a prick...

[@cornfilledscreamer614]

@@marcador79 I've heard a number of those stories. From what I gather, they were a lot worse back when they were huge in the early 70's. I read where Sabbath toured with them briefly, and they couldn't stand them. Still - gotta give all of them credit for still going out and doing it at their age. Mark's vocals are still amazing for him to do at his age!

[@kendallevans4079]

Did you meet Ruby? She was awesome!

[@jamieflowers1493]

RIP Randy RIP Cliff

[@cato451]

One of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen on the real musicians in the business. I remember being a young guitar player in LA in the early 1980s and I realized pretty quickly in every bar and every club the guitar players were as good but most were better players than I was. I didn’t stand a chance at making it as a full time musician. Landed a corporate job and kept it just a hobby. Glad I did. The amount of great musicians just in LA alone is staggering.

[@markstevens1729]

And how many people who love to play have had that moment…?

[@joseplaza9442]

It wasn’t in you

[@poindextertunes]

soft

[@wackerburg]

Exactly what I experienced during the early 2000s. I worked as an assistant engineer though, but the session cats in LA are just incredibly good!

[@stephengrahn9361]

Nashville is that way too most studio musicians have gone to school and know music backwards and forwards in and out. Many are Berklee Music School or Julliard grads

[@xojewel1]

I never cared for Billy Joel, now I know why. Liberty, you’re amazing.

[@chris-C8]

Right! What an asshole. It's no wonder why he's been divorced so many times.

[@george25199]

Billy Joel comes off as an asshole

[@cannotfindmyshoes3]

I agree. Having escaped from a Communist regime, I can assure you that Liberty is f'kin BRILLIANT. Never been a fan of Billy Joel either.

[@cannotfindmyshoes3]

Seems like Nine Inch Pants were a bunch of A-holes too.

[@blueindian1328]

Play us a song, you’re the piano douche that is a jerk to everyone, you miserable, little, turd. (*Insert Liberty kick ass drum solo)

[@mmiller6873]

What a fantastic documentary. Not only did I learn so much, but had so much fun watching. Liberty DeVito is the man for still remaining so positive.

[@Aroundthehouse.]

SO... WHEN is the Hired Gun band gonna tour??? I'd buy tickets TODAY!

[@rockysanz]

F yeah me too!!

[@clutch2827]

Billy Joel sounds like a real piece of work. Oh yeah, and Derek St. Holmes has an amazing singing voice.

[@SH-pq5zq]

Billy Joel also is one of the worst lyricists....IMHO...and a tool....

[@louiepalma2436]

From now on I'll think of Derek St. Holmes every time I hear the unpolished turd: ted nogent. I knew nogent couldn't play but thought he was at least doing his own singing, what a farce- a hack.

[@baronhelius4596]

Alice Cooper seems like a really solid guy. The type no one has a bad word to say about. And Sarzo is just a class act. Billy Joel and that dude from Filter? Not so much.

[@elusivelectron]

My father grew up with a group of people who knew Alice Cooper really well. Apparently he's a very humble person.

[@eliju420]

The dude from Filter is known to be a tool. This just reinforces that.

[@ShalomShireFarm]

I'm glad I never got involved. I had friends who did and after a few tours and/or a few albums they resented the industry they once admired from afar. On the other hand, it helps that the home studio became more affordable/achievable because guys like me can make music and have fun doing it... our way!

[@korosuchimu1479]

Studio musicians are the same thing as the car builders at famous custom car shops. Never get credited for what we've done.

[@John-or9ccUndauntedRaceCars]

As somebody who's done both , you nailed it.

[@tailgunner6948]

You're a nice guy...so true...the biz is ruthless!

[@A0A4ful]

Took a piano tuner to sense that, and tell him quietly on the side...

[@STR82DVD]

This is the ultimate behind the curtain. Bloody well done.

[@cannotfindmyshoes3]

I had to lay a huge dump behind a curtain once.

[@STR82DVD]

@@cannotfindmyshoes3 Besides your incontinence issues what's your point?

[@danielh1830]

Billy screwed Liberty and he should never be forgiven for it!

[@MM-rr1kp]

he screwed all of the originals. Liberty chose to stick with BJ and ended up gettng the same in the end. Lay down with snakes, as it goes...

[@fsisXPXP]

It’s called free will, and by the way, Billy’s ain’t doing too bad lately. One more thing - like it or not, Billy Joel’s music, his art, will be around forever.

[@j.6756]

Nothing new here... for what it's worth... Billy just applied the "4F's"... find 'em... feel 'em.... f**k 'em... forget 'em....

[@danielh1830]

@@j.6756 Billy won't forget that multi-million dollar check he had to cut Liberty. So f**k him.

[@mattmacarthur520]

@@fsisXPXPno he’s a pos. Without those guys he would’ve never reached the heights he did , and he relays them like this ? Yeah no thanks . Guy is a bum

[@doylelacrua]

This documentary was so good. I loved what Phil X said about nickle and diming his soul. Brilliant.

[@BillyBongwaters]

Phil is fantastic he can play anything and do it well....with feeling

[@baberoot1998]

57 years old here...graduated high school, 1985, and was always a big fan of Ted Nugent...with "Stranglehold" being a major fav-o-rite Nugent track. I heard it for years. I remember well...the day...I discovered...Ted...was NOT the vocalist. It totally shocked me. It was a guy named, Derek St. Holmes. I thought...who the hell is Derek St. Holmes, and how in the world...did I miss that? That revelation...opened up the world of "how music is made", to me. Discovered most of The Beach Boys tracks, were done by a group called, "The Wrecking Crew", with Glen Campbell as lead guitarist on all these famous songs I knew. I had no idea...that session musicians were used for all these famous songs. Discovered Jimmy Page too...was a session musician who played on all these old hits from the 60's. Songs you would never associate with "Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page". It was a real eye-opener. It opened up my eyes...that the world of music...was truly "tailored"...by the business side...to make $$$$$$. Even Michael Jackson's "Beat It", guitar solo...was performed by a guy named, Eddie Van Halen. Never occurred to me......

[@bogenious8474]

And wasn`t the great drummer Jim Gordon a session musician the wrecking crew ?

[@D-Fens_1632]

I have a hard time calling legends like Sarzo or Liberty merely hired sidemen. Seems like the internet age has finally really highlighted these guys.

[@scottfielding6179]

As a drummer, Sarzo was a HUGE influence on me when I was a metal head kid and is still one of my fav bassists of all time. I even took up Bass about 20 years ago and love it as much as the skins.

[@aisle_of_view]

I met Sarzo many years ago. The thing that struck me the most about him was his kindness. Incredible bassist and the sweetest guy you could possibly imagine.

[@joeylodes]

I got to hang out backstage in Miami in 2017 with Rudy for a solid 45min , we were the only two there because I was invited to open for Yngwie and Steve Vai … and him and Niko from Iron Maiden were special guests on the night. It was surreal chilling out with Rudy and ironically , he was interested in my story meanwhile I was trying to talk about Randy , Whitesnake , etc. lol. I realized there and then why so many artists love playing with Rudy … he makes it’s about you. Probably one of the best nights of my life.

[@user-mf3in4pv7h]

Like the Doors calling everyone but Jim Morrison those guys.

[@D-Fens_1632]

I never knew much about Rudy until his appearances on Joey Diaz's old podcasts "The Church of What's Happening Now." Really cool guy.

[@Raelven]

The evolution of the Wrecking Crew. Well done documentary! 👍👍

[@nrlohan4738]

Absolutely superb documentary ... thank you. I'm no session cat (simply not qualified for it), but as a musician who writes his own songs and plays in a couple of other bands, this doc has reassured me why I've pursued music all these years. The stories here are a potent mix of cautionary and inspirational, and I guess that's what the music industry is all about, for better or worse. So, for those about to rock, we salute you.

[@verbalswagrawkey1932]

This was such a unique documentary. That is why KZbin is special.

[@beezlbubba]

I have read several stories for years and had what I thought was a pretty good insight to the concept. But this was very educational and entertaining. This documentary goes up right next to the "Muscle Shoals" documentary. Two of the very best I've ever seen. 5 stars! ⚡️⚡️

[@andrewbecker3700]

Brad was and is, a true guitar hero. I listened to "Speak Of The Devil" alot during that very emotional time. His playing was like a bandage being placed over our wounds. A celebration of that music. With just enough of his own flair to set it apart. If music is capable of anything. It's in many cases healing us, in ways we'd not anticipated. The passion these individuals have for the craft we call music, is something that can be felt, by anyone. Thank you all, for the devotion to these works.

[@caperbye474]

He did a great job on that album. He deserves so much more credit. I can remember when it came out, not knowing what to expect from it without Randy on it(I'm a huge Randy freak) and Brad didn't disappoint. I knew he was a great guitar player but filling in the shoes of Rhoads was massive. Especially back than.

[@rhesreeves5339]

For his best stuff listen to every Night Ranger album. The songs, while dated now, are filled with amazing technique and tone.

[@zeesugarcube7061]

That has to be the most exciting thing i've watched in a few past years. Been glued to the screen the whole time. Thanks so much for your work!

[@scottbogfoot]

When did Rob Zombie turn into Johnny Fever from WKRP in Cincinnati?

[@ShaKimono]

😂😂😂😂

[@danielhall-wl4ql]

2015

[@fsisXPXP]

When did you become rock historians? Never googled Rob Zombie?

[@suzieredfoxfur6982]

Hilarious

[@gj8683]

I saw Kenny Aronoff in Bloomington, Indiana before he hit it big, playing with this fusion-jazz type band called Streamwinner. His playing was just mesmerizing even then. Unforgettable.

[@BillyBongwaters]

Kenny has the gift...I so try to think like he does when i drum....

[@michaelbovee6808]

People like Cooper are the kind of people who make the world a better place for everyone. I’ve never understood not rooting for everyone all the time, and not having to always relate it to yourself. If someone is doing better than you and/or you get a bad break, so what? Be happy for ANYone who finds success. Cooper seems to have this kind of pro-human quality.

[@cornfilledscreamer614]

I've never been very crazy about Billy Joel. After I saw this, I pretty much have 0 respect for him anymore.

[@sspbrazil]

One of the most overrated artists ever.

[@damsbaug33]

@@sspbrazil Tell me you know nothing about music without saying you know nothing about music.

[@sspbrazil]

@@damsbaug33 I know a lot about music, I just think Billy Joel is overrated.

[@roadkingdream]

I hear ya man....

[@chrisb4331]

Without spoiling it, what he did to his band and not have the balls to even call them was a real douche move

[@gregentclemory9285]

Jason Newsted is, has been and always will be my Metallica bassist. I heard Cliff first and acknowledge his greatness as well as Trujillo's, but Newsted is my guy. I have been slightly sour since he was let go.

[@elmokirkwood3969]

I think Jason is the best bass player they’ve had. Cliff was sloppy, Trujillo is technically great but his style doesn’t really shine through with them… Jason was perfect for them. Punchy and in the pocket.

[@SandonClark]

Same here

[@jamesdeininger3759]

Same

[@hellboundrubber4448]

Rob grew up with the Bay Area Thrash. Where it was born. Metallica, Suicidal, Exodus etc. They played in the same clubs. Metallica would be on Tour and everyone got to live and party at Metallica's house while they were gone. Cliff hung out with Rob! So it's all in the family. Jason got a big head so they called in a friend who can do the job 10x better. If you can't live your life then someone else will. Jason is history, get over it. He doesn't define sh!t.

[@gregentclemory9285]

@@hellboundrubber4448 relax seeyuenti

[@adamrivera2499]

Jason newsted and rudy sarzo 🤘

[@stanfordkoch1271]

Jason was always in some way a hired gun in metallica :-)

[@THEScottCampbell]

I've been the "front man" in various projects for decades and I've always found the "side men" to be the most interesting and talented people to know and to play with. Earning their respect is the highest honor there is. Music critics are nobodies.

[@jeffnarold6671]

Brad Gillis if u ever read i this i just want to say that Speak of The Dev'IL' was thee most played record of all time rock and roll parties. And those parties lasted yEAR'$ brah.

[@Stoney_Snark]

So reminiscent of The Wrecking Crew, but for the subsequent eras. Just like that one, it’s great to see these guys get their due, at least to some degree!

[@randallreid424]

Kenny is one of the greatest and coolest drummers, I was lucky enough to have seen him with Mellencamp a couple times

[@andrewbecker3700]

It's hard to overestimate the importance of just being "cool". You can be the greatest musician in the world. But if your an asshole, it doesn't matter. Being confident, yet not too cocky, is the key. Finding a player like that is very difficult for ANY band. If there's one thing I've learned above all else, in the rock n roll scene. You have to know your roll, and stay in your lane. Having ideas is great. Knowing when to open your mouth and when not to, is the most important thing.

[@HellaKwik]

At the intersection of money and music, the art is destroyed, and the musician becomes a cog in a soulless machine. I repeatedly refused to go professional in favor of my passion. No one knows my name or my music and that's awesome.

[@billweisman7146]

Well Said....I Absolutely get what You are saying, if You so desire, let Me know what You do, What You play, personally I got Me 25-30 Songs that I have written, & with what You just said, Who Knows ???? I write,Sing, Play basic Guitar & Compose I went through the Whole 80's thing as Prod Manager with a lot of big Name Artists..My Songs reflect all that experience...Peace Unto You & Yours...🙏🏻😇🤔🙏🏿

[@HellaKwik]

@@billweisman7146 thanks for the reply. In the early 2000s I moved to England to play in a math core band. Upon returning to California a few years later I played with some guys in San Diego and some personal heroes in my home town of Oakland. That's when I figured out it was all bullshit. It took years to unplug from music as a job. My best friend was the singer of metal band in SF who died on tour about 14 years ago and that's what changed my perspective. He pushed me for years to do music and I always refused. Once he died, I decided to honor his wishes, but only in a way that was purely for the love of creating. Now I work with 3 guys all in different cities. I'm in Fort Worth, the other guitarist is in Virginia, drummer is in New Mexico, A bassist in New York, and another guitarist in Las Vegas. I produce everything when I'm home and we work at a really slow pace

[@jfo3000]

Exactly! In the 80s I quit performing music and got an engineering degree. Ever since I've done exactly what I've wanted with music. My time, my music, my "art", unadulterated by the wishes of anyone else. What a priceless gift that has been to me!

[@willlicks8584]

how is it awesome that no one has heard your music? the whole entire point of it is to be shared. I just hate hearing bedroom guitarists act like they figured out some deeper truth that the rest of us. maybe nobody knows who you are because you aren't that good, my dude. all your favorite artists make money off this shit lmao what are you blabbering about

[@howrightiam]

20 feet from stardom is amazing. Its about back up singers

[@Joe_Hunt_Music]

Always considered Billy Joel to be a joke. This just confirms it

[@billweisman7146]

I never liked His style of Music, but He was a Prolific Songwriter & Performer. Perhap's Drugs especially the White Snowstorm affection ravaged so Many in the 80's, B.Joel is a Good example of that reality. 🙏🏿😇🤔🙏🏻

[@richevans609]

The Rick Beato All-Stars ❤

[@J.C...]

🤦🤣

[@danielhall-wl4ql]

I didnt know who that man was till around a year ago

[@shawnmcvey7789]

The look Lukather does looking back from the piano as he plays his idea for "Turn Your Love Around" is priceless

[@alext7860]

His interviews and musical contributions are just priceless

[@DeeWells-vf7ed]

Fantastic. A greatly needed eye opener for an almost professional keyboardist/songwriter from small time America. Never quite got beyond the club scene. Oh well I will always be a musician who loves to play.

[@augustusbetucius2931]

These guys are over blowing it. I've known several high level road musicians, and had two as guitar teachers. I've been told by all of them, you make mistakes, you have off nights, it happens, it's human. One thing that separates these musicians from the rest is who you know, dumb luck, and as one person in this documentary said, being able to sing. Another is being better at covering up your mistakes than others. Also, there are plenty of great players who go undiscovered their entire lives. It happens. Not everyone is 'discovered'.

[@elmokirkwood3969]

You knowing a couple dudes definitely makes you an authority on the subject, enough to say all these pro players are “over blowing it” hahahah. Sure thing.

[@We_Seek_Truth]

Did Randy Rhodes ever have a bad night? (I mean playing.) There are a few who don't.

[@infinidominion]

Do it for ten to fifteen years at least and then be able to relate to these pros

[@lb9029]

@@elmokirkwood3969well in all fairness, claiming that some people do not have off days seems a bit like a childishly tough idea to me. I have no doubt those guys are really good at playing, learning fast and above all, adapting really well, but they’re all still human. Even steve vai, believe it or not!

[@leinie6683]

"These guys" have an off night and its still better than anything your guys will ever do on their best night

[@undersoundproductions1915]

You're cool man. Teaching kids. Looks more fun than playing with Billy Joel.

[@wirehairs]

I think the important fact, largely missed here, is that the musicians with the 'power' are the songwriters. Drummers often get screwed because they don't write songs. If you are a guitarist and you spend all your time practicing your riffs and not crafting original songs, you'll be at the mercy of other people in the industry.

[@rhesreeves5339]

That rocked! I have been in the industry for 40 years and this was spot on about so many things. Extremely well done. I watched it like a movie and didn't even think about anything else. That's rare.. this was right up my alley though. Two thumbs way up.

[@jjjohny_a5965]

any time i get too see steve lukarther it put a smile on my face..the wreaking crew easy hands down one of the greatest guitar players you ever hear....great stream

[@augustusbetucius2931]

He wasn't Wrecking Crew, he was the first round of L.A. studio players after the Wrecking Crew, although there was about a decade of overlap. Luke was along with that next generation along with Michael Landau, Larry Carlton, and others. Wrecking Crew was Tedesco, Hal Blaine, Carol Kaye, Leon Russell, Larry Knechtel, Glen Campbell, etc. They were the 60s and 70s. That next generation was early 70s through the 80s and some just into the 90s.

[@duo65]

Great documentary... thanks for sharing!

[@erikvaldur3334]

Wow, just burned an hour n a half riveted to the screen. Killer vid. I went to GIT in the early 90s. Some of my teachers were hired guns . Some of the studio guys said they were never supposed to drop the names of guys they replaced on recordings. A few did. I always had a great deal of respect for those guys.

[@THADTHACKER]

Kept watching to see the bits from Alice, Rudy, and Jason. They should have made a separate mini doc about Billy Joel.

[@jesseserna8424]

I sure enjoyed this . I was 16 in 1981 and was a hard core heavy metal fan ,my 8 track collection had every thing here including Led Zeppelin in fact since our kids are grown and gone at 59 I’m trying to learn play guitar (bucket list) again..thanks for this documentary 🙌🏼🎸

[@lucky7mojo]

no cassettes? just the 8 tracks?

[@DallasGunther]

I've never been a fan of Pink's music but I got mad respect for her as a human being.

[@BillyBongwaters]

She is great

[@We_Seek_Truth]

Same here. And I appreciate her singing too. She is a great vocalist, but I dislike her songs. Not my bag.

[@lahaza6515]

@@We_Seek_Truth Same.

[@anthonyromeo4600]

Brad Gillis, who knew he was that awesome

[@joeylodes]

🤚 :)

[@BillyBongwaters]

I did..... People forget what big shoes you have to step into some times....You have to think of that first.....The sound i you make is second

[@michaelavant9760]

Most people!

[@rustytime]

They should give credit where credits due to these hidden treasures of musicians. And get residuals... Even though it's not really a surprise.

[@fredhurst2528]

Great stories, inspiring and sometimes bittersweet. Wasn't sure I was even going watch the whole thing when I clicked, but was hooked in minutes right on through the credits.

[@benvallentine7197]

Wow what an awesome documentary! I’ve always wondered about the lives of studio musicians and the guys who play for solo artists. Thanks for making and uploading it!

[@mrreemann3739]

Very well put together doc, but there are so many horror stories there could be a part II. How about the big shoes Steve Vai has filled! First, replacing Yngwie in Alcatraz, then being held up to Eddie when Roth left Van Halen, then joining Whitesnake! I had heard the story of how Billy Joel shafted his players but was even more shocked by the Filter story. But B Joel was bringing in millions, why cheat his band because his manager screwed him? I guess it makes sense...why would you expect a guy working on his third marriage to be loyal? I knew Bon Jovi treated his players like hired help but I always thought he and Sambora were close writing partners. He fires him and hires Phil X? What? The music business is pretty cut throat!

[@utubehound69]

Derrick St Holmes use to live about a mile from me he would play this little club up the road every weekend those gigs were some of the best singing & guitar playing I ever heard to this day he can play as good as Uncle Ted or better.

[@keztukariri]

Omg Nita Strauss i am in lurrrrrve 🥰🥰😆 im a bit ignorant with this area of rock and so glad ive found this doco 😊😊 thank you!!!

[@mikebyrddrums]

How the hell have I not ever found this documentary before!?!?! AMAZING to hear the stories from these musicians that walked the walk.

[@MB-rn4ul]

It was uploaded just a week ago.

[@mikebyrddrums]

@@MB-rn4ul Right.. but when I looked at the IMDb for it, it shows it was released in 2016. Just happy that it showed up in my YT feed as I had no idea this was made. EXCELLENT video and thanks to @insidethemusic for posting.

[@fuzzfizz]

As a fellow musician, I find this documentary to be profoundly moving. I can personally relate to many of the experiences that the musicians share.

[@AceF1910]

What a great documentary loved it. lost my respect to Billy Joel now. what a good soul you have Liberty

[@TheREALJosephTurner]

Excellent documentary. It highlights the not-often-talked-about concept that this is the music BUSINESS. So many bands start out with the "we are a family" mentality (which is a good mentality to have), but once discovered, the "BUSINESS" part starts to take over. People think that the ones who create and perform the music would be the ones at the top of the paycheck pile, but that's more often than not, NOT the case. That's why I'm happy that, in this modern age of the Internet and affordable, good quality home studio gear, that the opportunity now exists to bypass the "music businessmen" to get your songs out to the world. People keep saying "rock is dead," "Indie is dead," "(insert genre) is dead." You know where those rumors come from? From the non-musician leaches that bled the industry from the inside. All those genres are still alive- they just moved to platforms where they have more creative control, keep more of the earnings, and are generally more happy. Look at The Warning, for example- three sisters from Mexico that started as kids on KZbin, getting ready to release their fourth album, have full creative control, and have opened for Muse, Guns n' Roses, Halestorm, etc, and blew the roof off of MTV's MVAs last year without even being up for an award. They did all this by largely side-stepping the "BUSINESS" side of the music business.

[@avdavey]

I’ve lived the gig lifestyle my entire life. First as an entertainer and now as the technology side of live events. I started watching this as a music lover and came out the other end realizing I’m living just like these players. The highs, the lows and the complete insecurity of the next days pay keeps me always concerned about tomorrow. Rudy Sarzo’s take on life is a good one. Live like there is no tomorrow gives me a bit of comfort while I know I’m only as good as my last show.

[@sohweather5448]

Thank you this was awesome!!

[@simplyalternative207]

Fantastic documentary!

[@kristopherkrueger4617]

My favorite hired gun story is that Beau Hill hired session guitarists to record WARRANTs 1st album & their guitarists had to learn the licks for the tour.

[@Datanditto]

My band and Warrant were toe and toe for 5 minutes in Hollywood ‘87 as the next to be signed. Jani was a good friend and when my bass player and I went to New Orleans to do a session we ran into Jani at a club. What are you doing here? Well what are you doing here? He said the record company was trying to put him with Stevie Blaze but he was not leaving the band- just taking a free trip to check em out. When we got back to L.A. and they were signed he told me Sticky was the only one playing on the album. RIP Jani

[@cu6454]

It's really something when you're treated in a bad way then you do the same things to somebody else 🥺sad 🎸

[@rockdrummertrucker8467]

Night Ranger was my first concert that I went to in Redding CA. in 1986 or 87. I can't remember when but I do remember that it was one of the best shows...

[@visualthings]

Fantastic documentary, intelligently made, showing a lot of respect for these artists. Thank you very much.

[@dnamusicchallenge5995]

A lot of lessons in business etiquette in this video. Thank u for posting this. Came in at a really needed time. 🤜🤛

[@clausm2203]

Great doc thanks for sharing

[@eviloverlordsean]

Best. Rock. Doc. Ever. Many thanks to Jason Hook for pushing this project. I can't tell you how many damned times I've watched this. (And as an aside - Rob Zombie as the elder statesman / intellectual? I'm totally in awe)

[@Johnny-xf9mp]

This was so awesome! Great job Jason

[@extrememike]

Excellent doc. People deserve to know!

[@devolution8926]

Phenomenal Documentary!! So well done, had to watch it again!! 🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@JeremyReedMusic13]

Great documentary! I really enjoyed it. Thank you

[@JudgeFredd]

Great documentary !

[@alanschwamberger7398]

Excellent video. One of the best I've seen on this subject.

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

I was a hired gun for a short while. I learned at these levels, everyone is VERY talented. What differentiates is the amount of like or love you have for making music and how good is your personality. If the leaders of the situation be it president of the label, the musical director, the actual star, etc. like you, you’re good.

[@poindextertunes]

I don’t think Pink gets talked about enough as a powerhouse singer. I was surprised how many hit songs she had that I recognized but I had no clue it was her

[@quickdeuce]

Yep,,, she's incredible AND an absolute ANIMaL!! Look a dem guns son,, imagine being on the business end of a right cross she's threw at ya,, G'NITE DUDE!

[@zibabird]

Excellent! Thank you, shared.

[@andreslogan6553]

I don't know how many times I've seen this doc, absolutely awsome!

[@MrAirblown2009]

Great insightful documentary.

[@amsterdamoriginalsaustralia]

Jason Hook that was freaking insane ripping in but that ending was off the chain 👏👏👏

[@msaintpc]

Finally at last! Now THIS is my kind of video and my favorite musical subject matter.

[@MySteamChannel]

Really enjoyed that, Many thanks.

[@MrCrackermann]

That was awesome. Great musicians jamming together.

[@professorhamamoto]

Poignant. I was the aspiring journalist off-stage writing reviews for the local throwaway at $20.00 a pop assuming that I could collect. But I got to see a lot of excellent musicians whose struggles are documented nicely in this film.

[@garyn4ocw]

Thanks!

[@flashflame4952]

Watched The Wrecking Crew and was impressed at the music that we never knew who was playing it. This video is showing a totally different backstory.

[@J.C...]

The wrecking crew weren't the only session players in the country. Not sure if you all understand this.

[@billmcmillan7735]

This was eye opening. Much tougher business than it looks from the audience!