Interview: Richie Kotzen Goes Over The Ups And Downs Of His Career
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 เม.ย. 2018
- Sofa King Cool caught up with Richie Kotzen And He Goes Over The Ups And Downs Of His Career, The Winery Dogs, His New Release Salting Earth, Opening For The Rolling Stones, And What Is Next For Him
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He should be a multi platinum Grammy winner. People today have no appreciation for what real music truly is. Truly an under rated artist.
As long as there is people out there with "real music truly is" mindset, things will never be good enough.
I'll be brobably hated for what I'm about to write but I love the fact that some artists are not as popular as peaople would have expected. Thanx to that they are more accessable to us- real fans.
He CLEARLY hasn't sold his soul OR compromised his art.Stop with the 🐎💩 about how everyone should know him.If he had all the awards etc.. record producers would control his output,leaving a vapid pile of shit like Adele or whatever they call soul these days.Richie is a multi millionaire,due to his work ethic has a wonderful family and consistently releases better music than just about anyone right now.He isn't UNDERRATED at all.
When you learn a new word,actually learn it's meaning. What happened to people's intellect?
One of the few guitar players today worth listening to.
I saw him at Guitar Center,couldn't help staring. He looked at me, and I said "I'm sorry, you look like Richie Kotzen". He said"I get that a lot"..........a pause, then he say "Ya, it's me" Shook my hand, what a easy going going guy! Saw him at the Tony Mac tribute a few years ago. Gonna see him for the Pat Torpey tribute next Wed. with Mr. Big. Can't wait!! A major asset to the music industry, is Richie Kotzen!!
Great story! RK is the real deal
Paul Johnson saw him twice in the past year.. unbelievable talent and you’re right .. down to earth humble guy
Hahaha, I first thought you were walking down the street and suddenly Pat Travers walked up to you playing his guitar... hahahahaha
oh lucky man!
Awesome!!
Richie has definitely paid his dues he deserves everything he should be bigger then what he is he's that good
No truer statement has been said
I've ONLY just heard of him! Knew hes part of Smith and kotzen, but his solo stuff is mind-blowing!! I think he's better than slash and my fave, synester gates of avenged sevenfold!👆☝️😉🤗
@Brady Jefferson what! So? Why do I care?
Him and a lotta people man. (As I’ve gotten older I’ve come to realize that now) Unfortunately, we live in a world where you gotta get a break. He’s had his and he deserves it. However, there are so many people that have talent and will never get a shot. NEVER! For whatever ever reason. Hell, YOU might be the very person I’m talking about. I saw him with Poison, he was very good, then. He’s been in the game a longtime as you know.
@@brianwilliams6839 RK really operating in a totally different stratosphere than either of those guys. Levels better
One of the great guitarists of this generation who can play, compose and sing his awesome songs at the same time without missing a beat.
One of the greatest singers as well.
I've seen him 5 times in solo (Hungary, Poland, Germany) + once with The Winery Dogs, I belive with his talent, he is one of the most underrated guitar player of all times.
Agree💯 Definitely 1 f the Most Under rated!
The Winery Dogs is truly special band that fills the void for a great hard rock band the world is hungry for , I hope the guys realized that this band is more valuable than anything else they are doing ! WE WANT THE WINERY DOGS !!!
I will say it again...at this point in his life, his career and the present state and stage of his talent...WD is the best vehicle he has found to get his music in front of people...
Why is this band "more valuable" than anything else they are doing ?
I don't get that point.
The songs ,the chemistry , the music ! , This 3 are bringing the best out of each other which makes them one of the greatest bands (not a project !) we've heard in decades , Take a look how the world reacted to them its obvious why more valuable !!!
I agree totally. The chemistry is the key factor in any band, and the chemistry between those three is the best ever. Add to that the level of skill in their playing and they top any band I've ever seen or heard.
The beauty of Richie is that he doesn't even realise how good he is.
Superb guitar player, wonderful singer, terrific song-writer.
If any trolls decide to comment on what I've written with sarcastic rubbish about me being a 'fan boy' etc......... You can fuck off in advance...
I wouldn't call you a "fan boy" and I see your appreciation for the WD and I agree on the chemistry thing. I was stoked to hear it when they first launched however I much prefer all of Richie's solo stuff because he is the sole creator. As in many "Super groups" or "power trios" you get all these egos fighting for the spotlight. And I don't mean that literally because I know they all get along great with and without their instruments but musically, to me anyway, it sounds like 3 kids all showing off at the same time. LEAD vocals, LEAD guitar, LEAD bass, and LEAD drums. It's also probably a matter of my music taste maturing but most WD songs are too busy for my ears and these days I'd rather absorb some of the soul of the performer than be blasted with more notes and fills than my brain can truly process.
About a year and a half ago I became a big fan of John petrucci this is how I discovered liquid tension experiment, I was blown away by Mike portnoys drumming so I decided to check out all the stuff he had done so then I discovered winery dogs, it's nearly to the point where these guys owe me some credit because I'll recommend them to anyone who will listen, at the least I think I have created 10,000 of their fans lol being a guitarist myself I'm very impressed with Ritchie's playing, his singing is incredible to, he's my favourite artist, best in the world!!!!!!
It's fascinating how our exploration leads us on different paths. I came to LTE via Tony Levin and saw Portnoy then fell upon Kotzen and the Winery Dogs and like you, tell everyone about them and am currently working to get them on tour in Australia. Ritchie has blown my mind with his natural talent and gallons of it.
I only "discovered" the winery dogs & richie about 1yr ago - I absolutely LOVE this guy! & his voice is unmatched!
In a way I envy you : how I would like to re-discover Fever Dream, Bi Polar Blues, Electric Joy, What Is... And Tilt ! And Project !!!
You’d love Ian Thornley
He is the coolest guy on this planet!!! A really creative, down to earth guy. And he rocks soo hard.👌🎸😉
Underrated guitarist
Underrated? The guy plays all over the world, he can't possibly be underrated.
Saw him when he was a teenager playing at a dive bar here in PA. (late 80's) We knew then we was a phenom.
underrated he is not!
great singer and amazing from another planet guitarist that is humble
What can we say...A sensational guitarist, singer and song writer...Richie realy deserve More recognition..
So much talent its utterly unfair! Awesome guitarplayer and equally good at singing.
One of the best modern day rock artists!
Kotzen is one of the GREATS. He plays and sings with such passion and enthusiasm on every note.
When he replaced CC in Poison for a brief stint....(I love Poison)....I knew he had too much talent for Poison. This interview is old but I'm getting ready to see him at the.Blue Note in Cincinnati 2024 in October. He has SO much talent as a.writwr and musician....looking forward.
CHEERS to ALL
Good to see a new interview with Richie. I hope he gets back to doing daily vlogs on the European tour. Being able to watch the old ones on Instagram after discovering his talent was great, very entertaining to a guitar nerd and fan of him and his band.
I saw him at Ram's Head in Annapolis, MD. He is amazingly talented. He can sing, play guitar and play piano. What a master musician.
I've met Richie and I've heard his heart break tale about the industry first hand -- it was very emotional for him. I never would have believed it but he goes through what other frustrated musicians go through in wanting to advance in his career. The fact that he started early and had such initial success probably make it harder on him because, for all his work throughout the years, he probably feels he deserves more but is in a holding pattern and will remain there for the rest of his career. He probably wants to be a household name like Bruce Springsteen or Elton John but fate has prevailed against him. So in many way, many struggling musicians can relate to him because that is their story too -- though not on his level which is a couple rungs above them on the ladder of success. Anyway, I wish him success... which can be a bitch dog as well as a winery dog... and to invite him to think that where he is, is great and meant to be in a very lucky way that he didn't intend.
He really did something special with the song and the video of "The Damned", I've been far from his career for a while, but it's an amazing song. The video could be a hit on MTV days, No Doubt. The texture, the color, the ideia and the editing quality, hit the marks. Very proud to see his great talent making 'modern hits'. Richie, you deserve it man! Marco, Brazil.
luv your work & your music for many years Richie, keep it going & keep it strong . . . thanks for the inspiration...
This guy is unbelievable to watch. Huge talent
That guy is more talented then all the mainstream musicians combined.
Awesome songwriter, Awesome singer, Awesome guitarist....... Awesome performer!
One of the best!
Kotzen + Audioslave = Nuclear bomb
Kotzen + Soundgarden would be very interesting. hmm
Morello will cry with RK also on a guitar
@@gavin1971 Thayil will also cry with RK on guitar
@@jowelmoisesubana7572 kkkkk
@@jowelmoisesubana7572 but thayil write juicy riffs that kotzen never do so he have to be there..
Total respect for this bloke!!! Awesome musician with a hardcore work ethic
A very inspiring musician.
Richie is such an inspiration he has always kept playing and pushing forward.its what he does and when your that amazing there's no choice but to keep rocking.
Finally someone who explain things as they are, very interesting!
Been a fan of Richie Kotzen since the Fever Dream album. He never disappoints. 😎🎸
I really appreciate the video, for your ability to interview and Richie's excellent communication skills. The downsides.. very bad audio (hiss), not the best environment with someone shredding in the back-ground.
Genius- Teacher- Spiritual Advisor 🎸💯
Cool dude, ridiculously talented.
Amazing singer and guitarist, solo, and with The Winery Dogs!! Playing live in Toronto, June 2, at Cosmofest!!
Soulful as soulful gets. Seen him several times and he just gets better and better. Vocals have improved 1,000 % over the years. Whats really cool is how he took off when he had no label. He made what HE WANTED TO MAKE. No bullshit label pressure. Which is why he took off when he got control of his own career. Lesson to be learned from him just that
You said it right there, man. Many reasons to admire this guy, and artistic integrity is up there at the top of the list. Imagine how much better popular music would be if all artists stayed true to themselves.
just saw him in NYC Sony hall. he went back in time with a lot of old school tunes, even the ballads which usually he plays acoustic he played electric. never slowed down the pace. just kept goin faster ( pun intended). great show!!!! #RK3
MrSteven19671 saw him the night after in new hope pa. Great show.
Talented, wise and humble
The interviewer needs to learn not to open with negative questions. It kills the mood and puts the interviewee on the defensive.
- Sucks that you have to tour nonstop to make money nowadays, doesn't it?
- Particularly sucks for you as a songwriter because there's no money in selling songs anymore, huh?
What the hell is Richie supposed to say? Yeah, man, my life sucks?
I mean why even go there? Everybody knows the music business is pretty grim right now. Anyway, kudos to Richie for keeping things upbeat. That's the mark of a pro.
I thought the same thing!
Exactly the interviewer is sucks!
Besta comment!
Such a cool interview. Great interviewer. Also love how Richie opens up candidly and shares the reality of "rock n roll". So amazing to see the some of the stars you follow are also grounded and down to earth people. He's so hard working and is shown in everything he does. Go Richie!
I absolutely love the album, Hot Streak. Great songwriting, superb playing and top notch vocals. The whole album sounds original, while also sounding familiar. Great band.
Thanks richie. your music has gotten me through some tuff stuff in my life. It has added to some of the best stuff in my life. Its amazing to me how much of you comes through your music. Some of the best i have ever music i have ever felt.
I've heard of Ritchie for years, (I'm 68 yrs old), so I just decided to listen to one of his shows, Holy shit, what a f**** gift he has, dang, kicking ass, unique personal style, absolutely killin' it. Rock on buddy.
Love seeing his interviews... Love his music... Love HIM!!!
Love this Dude. Just saw Him in Toronto at The Rockpile April 13th. Great Sold Out show. I think it was his first time in Toronto? Hope he had a great time and will come back to an even bigger crowd.
Brian Kendall I was there too 😀
Would love to see him live - absolutely fabulous artist!!! Come to Appleton, Wisconsin!
And an excellent singer as well , very soulful singer , great , keep up the good work my man.
Solo💯
Winery Dogs💯Billy 🤯Bass Technique, Portnoy (hell ya…Rules Drums)
Smith/Kotzen💯
Richie is amazing in All aspects …multi talented that can shred🔥 , sing 🖤 write, piano, etc
Blues
Headbangin
Funky Rockin
Hell I LOVE anything He’s into!
Rock On my friend!
Keep creating the magic and expand what is already one of the largest parts of my library/playlists.
Rollin Daily⚡️
"I've been lucky"? its called pure talent. His first vocal album, Fever Dream is unbelievable for a 19 yo, not many rock musician can play with such maturity at that age.
Indeed..
He was lucky anyway. There are many talented well trained folks out there who never have the chance to get famous or are able to live from music. Also if you live in a country like for example switzerland or maybe ghana, your chances are slim.
very much indeed
Don't go that far, in most European countries you don't get rich of music, and lots of talented people too...it's a hard life
You're never gonna believe me but in 20 years there's not been a single month without "Dreeeaaaam of a new day I doooooo.... " in my head :)
Richie played the club where I work in Tampa, Skipper's Smokehouse, about 10 years ago. Nothing but a class act and an amazing talent. Winery Dogs is in the same musical strata as bands like Extreme and Mr. Big. Kick-ass.
That’s what makes you so fkn Amazing! You write from experience, thoughts, your Soul! I connected from th jump. Crazy how So Many of your songs (even 🎸NO Words) are as if you as speaking my life, my soul, experiences and feelings🤯
ROCK ON My Friend!
You are FIRE & I definitely Always Feel Your “Thunder”.
Hell Yes Richie!
You are amazing man!!!!!!
Caught the live show the other night.....awesome!
One of the Best guitar player i every seen
I remember Arthur's Museum
Hi Rich.
It's Slater.
Good to see you.
Yer still fabulous!
Soul....
Yes Seattle! Speaking of..I think Richie is the only person I’ve heard that could sing with Soundgarden.
SMSuperstrat check out ian thornley /big wreck. the only other man that can compete with richie an chris
@@georginamayfield6086 Beat me to it... Ian is amazing
I think Ritchie sounds the most similar to Chris, Ian sounds like Ian and that is awesome!
Such an amazing talent/artist!
How I wish they’d have Mr Big with Paul and Richie in it..
Good interview.
I'd never heard of Ritchie till The Winery Dogs. Now I have a ton of his music, he never disappoints. I made a cd for my old Jeep that still rocks the factory stereo because it's my daily and the cd never is ejected from it. I'm about to make a new one as the newer stuff is really good too.
Another awesome artist 😎
God bless you kotzen #RESPECT
His rock chops video that was released by REH which back in the day had numerous guitar videos but really liked his had an album from him from Mike Varny's shrapnel records ...loved that label
solid dude..
I've liked his playing ever since I bought his first album on Mike varneys , shrapnel record's. Good label , racer x , vicious rumour's
Richie has always seeked to push his owner barrier of playing and stuck to his guns(Telecaster) but has always been making his own ammo(His music) and now his 50 for 50 really is 50 Kal! Awesome resume Sir!! Keep it going! No matter if you go up and down... that is life!
Way huge talent! Thanks Richie!
Brilliant guitarist great singer, loved his live concert 2015
His guitar prowess is godly
Greetings from Germany. Was a great time! Hannover/Cologne/Bochum/Unna.
Cool logo 'SOFAKINGCOOLONLINE'....(pphheew, wore me out typing that)... : ) people still 'buzzing' about The Show @ The Token Lounge. Westland MI. Thanks RKB for an incredible show that night . You boy'z 'tore it up' ! ")
Richie it’s a full musician he can play anything.
"Wow, that's distracting." Not just for Richie. I don't know which is worse, the loud HISSSS, or the music bleeding into the room.
Just cannot get enough of this beautifully talented and gifted man...keep hoping he gets himself alittle closer to me in Canada but theres faith giving me hope it hope giving me faith lol
See you soon Mr Richie K
Just cannot get enough of this beautifully talented and gifted man...keep hoping he gets himself alittle closer to me in Canada but theres faith giving me hope or it's hope giving me faith lol
See you soon Mr Richie K
Great guy and often underrated and overlooked .
I've been playing seriously for over 30 years and I can say with humility that I'm a very good guitarist. However, there's still a few players that I find unbelievably good. Like Tom Quayle, Greg Howe, and without a doubt, Richie Kotzen. He can play basically any style to perfection. And he's equally outstanding with or without a pick. The fact that he can sing his ass off, is just a big bonus.
Damn good interview. My dear Richie, should you be inclined, please come to New Zealand. I think it'd be a highpoint in your career.
such a hero of mine....
I like this singer, A lot!
Very underrated talented guy. Love Richi
Fantastic musician and a very likeable guy.
His album with Poison is so so so SO much better than anything else they ever put out,,,
I love the " Mother Head´s album with Atma Anur on drums, so so so so so SO much netter than ANYHING Winery Dogs ever did... (I´m in the minority here I guess,,,)
That Poison record rules.
The Poison album he done was the worst Poison album if you're a hardcore Poison fan.
More interview, more lessons, more rig run down, more videos,....ok ok I'm asking too much :D .
Is this guy the coolest Kat you’ve seen? Monster Musician,he’s been there done that. His head is so focused and calculated..I’m truly impressed from this interview. Always loved him since the 80’s. But I’m a bigger fan and supporter now of his music.. 👍
A true artist and musician.
Ah!! And his fender Telecaster Signature is freaking awesome! As it should!
whish I was good enough to get one... not worth the investment for my playing
Very cool, down to earth guy...
Ritchie is up there with Satch and Vai. Excellent ✌️☠️🏴🇦🇺
awesome interview...thanks! Did he say "I've never been a great guitarist"???? in which freaking galaxy?
Hey Ritchie I hear you talking alot about your dog which is a great thing. My pitbull mix"Keno"spends all her time with me. All my life Girls have kinda got the best of me and my dog doesn't require the same. So it's stress free and good for me in my 60's. I just happened to hear of you through Eddie Trunk and I love your music. Thanks
I can't help but feel as though he looks like Drave Grohl's much better looking and exceedingly more talented brother.
Nah, Ian Thornley’s equally talented twin!
He seems very grounded. Like a guy that would have no problem having a beer and shooting the shit.
Looking forward to see him live in germany.... when it will be possible.
Seems like a nice genuine bloke.
#RESPECT
I bought both Winery Dogs CD's. Despite the giant talent Richie is...WD has to be his best vehicle....
I'm waiting for an Oz tour!
Best in the Business.
Gave Poison a depth they never had, that's for sure.
......and Found the depth of Rikki Rocketts wife
Black Death 1347 true that and CC gave them the hits that Kotzen could not.
Best album of Poison for me, Kotzen had this kind of talent, he can change the sound of a band to a better way
he did indeed, but it was the blues saraceno record that was my favorite of theirs...
Richie cool guitar! When will you come to Moscow?