The 4 Fs of fatherhood... Fun,firm,fair and follow through. I learned that from Craig Goldy in an interview. He's such a great guy. This advice has changed mine and my daughters life. Thank you so much for all you have given, Craig.
I known of Craig Goldy for over 30 yrs I saw him live with Dio....this is a true rockstar in and out. I love too see my heros when they are generous and kind. God bless you Craig 🙏
Craig is one in a million. He was one of my teachers at MI in 93-94. He was my favorite teacher there. I loved em all but Craig was different. I had a private lesson at his place after school. When I sat down he asked me to play something so he can get a feel for where I am as a guitarist. ( I sucked ) I played a song I had put together long before this. His eyes lit up as I was playing. After I finished he said you wrote that? I said yeah. He said one section is like something he's been looking for for one of his songs. ( it was in B phrygian) he asked if he could do something based off of that for one of his songs. He said his would be different but based off of that riff. I didn't know what to say. I think, hell yeah came out. He could have easily just done so with no problem. His was different. The fact that he got excited and was so nice to ask my permission first really showed me what an exceptional human being he really was. I bought his next album/CD and heard what he made. It was different but I picked it out as soon as I heard it. It was on Insufficient Therapy or the next CD he did. He did not have to ask my permission. His riff was a good bit different but he was just such a real and respectful person, he felt he had to ask. What a guy and what a monster player. Also, he wanted to play my guitar. It was made (the body) by a classmate there, Doug and had a Carvin Koa neck on it. SD heavy metal livewire pup in the bridge.he thought EMG By looking at it.To this day that guitar has never sung like it did that day in his hands, thru his rig. Amazing player and person. His class at school was only for 1 phase. (1/4) year. I attended for 3 phases because he had so much fantastic info . Can't say enough good things about this man.
Thank you Erik!! The one thing you got wrong is......you didn't suck!!!!!!!!! Thank you for the walk down memory lane!! I loved teaching at GIT!! It was and still is one of my favorite memories!!
Hey Craig , remember me Samantha from San Diego days when you were living on the couch and playing at the bowling alley? We met up again in LA with Dio and he wanted my black velvet coat ? You were on your way then and we lost touch , I bought you that T-shirt that you liked at the store I worked in San Diego, that’s how we met . Kismet. You never forgot me and I will never forget you! Mucho love my dear friend, you gave me love and hope ❤️🙏❤️
Thank you so very much Kalani.....that's the best compliment I could ever get....giving love and hope is at the very core of what, why and how I do what I do and the way I do it....I appreciate you saying that and I appreciate you!!
What a gift Ronnie has in you. That you can speak to everyone on his behalf, so that people like me that did not know him, could know him through you. Wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing. ♡
@@TCraigGoldy I'm watching live video from Detroit from 2000 at the moment and thinking how happy I am that I've seen you live in Kavarna with Dio. And how I wish to have seen Jimmy Bain live with you. Thank you, man!
I grew up in the San Fernando valley? Next to Ronnie... had the pleasure to meet him a couple of times.... what a person. Gracious and loved his fans.. god bless you Ronnie!! Love you brother, miss you.
One of my biggest regrets in life was not getting to meet Ronnie James Dio. God bless you RJD, and thanks for the amazing catalog of music you left behind.
Same here Seen him in Chicago 9-2009 and couldnt miss the last train out of the city , now i wouldnt have cared about missing the train had i known what would happen just months later
I had the opportunity when he was in Australia around the mid 1990s, he was at Utopia Records (music store) in Sydney and there was a sign saying he was in next week and I just thought oh it's cool I'll see him next time he's in town...never got to meet him.
Goldy was a grade above me at Patrick Henry High in San Diego. I've never forgotten the outdoor pep rally his band played there. Let's see if I can recall the set list. Okay, I got it. They played Europa (perfectly), Blue Collar Man, Surrender, & Man On The Silver Mountain. Later I'd catch his band playing local gigs around town. I was fascinated by how good he was. And he was just a teen in the late 70's. I remember his band covered "What Is and What Should Never Be" at some roller skating arena in Santee. Just perfectly. Note-for-note for sure. And I'm a guitarist. So, I know the difference.
Wow!! Thank you Descanso!! I was just thinking about those two gigs after hooking back up with the sound man that worked with me for both bands!! I ran across a cassette of that night at the roller rink!! Thank you for the walk down memory lane!!
@@TCraigGoldy Right on! I was a local at Straightahead Sound. Remember Jake E. Lee's band, Teaser? I would run into Jake & call him Jake Van Halen. He always laughed at that. Oh, the good old days. I was all over the San Diego music scene back then. I wonder if you remember the name, Fred Raskin. He was a guitarist who played a lot of the weekend parties in El Cajon in the late 70's & early 80's - perfecting covering Blackmoore's guitar work. Super nice guy as well. Always wondered what became of him. Thank you so much for the reply. Rock on!
since about 1983, I have been trying to put to words what Ronnie was/is to the rock community. Although I never met the man, I had my idea of what he was like in real life and how he was as a person. I have always been a HUGE fan and Craig put all of my ideas to words right here and put a stamp on the idea I had for Ronnie James Dio. Isn't it weird how people that have never met can have the exact same thoughts about a man that one had never met and the other lived the life that the first only dreamed of.
Wow!! Thank you Philip!! Amen Brother!! However......it's not too late for dreams coming true.....it may not be exactly what you're looking for specifically....but everyone deserves to operate at their fullest potential and be satisfied with their lives......and when that happens.....it's always much better than originally planned for!! And that can include you!!
Love you too RnRR!! Yes.....it's never too late to dream!! Everyone deserves to operate at their fullest potential and be satisfied with their lives!! And that includes you!!
@@patrickarrington738 Thank you Patrick!! I remember writing that solo while sitting on Ronnie's couch with a cassette recording of the solo section while we were recording the demos for that album in Ronnie's home studio!!
Craig is one of my favorite guitarist with some of the GREATEST TONE!! WOW!!! Listen to Dio Master of the Moon or Magica....🤯 What a great and humble Brother! We Love you Craig! God bless you Bro!
That’s was beautiful. I’ve been a huge Craig Goldy fan since 89 when my girlfriend at the time told me she met Craig on the Berlin Turnpike in CT. “He drives a Lamborghini!” God knows what went on...that girl loved guitarists. Ha! Fantastic interview!
@Motzart FX Well for one thing I can honestly say nothing happened.....I don't have a Lamborghini....nor could I ever have afforded one!! There was a night in Los Angeles where a friend of mine rented one for us to go out to the Rainbow Bar and Grill......and one time in Italy a Dio fan wanted me to drive his, and there was no way I was gonna take on that kind of responsibility for his amazing car!! So.....you might've been misinformed by her just ever so slightly!! Thanks Brother!!
Thank you Glenn!! It's interesting that you spell my last name with an "ie"....there's a funny story that goes with Wendy talking me into changing the spelling from Goldy.....to Goldie!!
@Mrbignutzful I appreciate you very much my friend!! You've been such a great source of encouragement and inspiration for me lately and I really appreciate that!!
You are right - that other guy in Santana was Neal Schon and he was very young at the time but he was at a superior level even then... Such a great story of your relationship with Ronnie- he was obviously a very great and true friend - so cool!!!
Listening to Craig Goldy and appreciating how good of a person (especially a father in another YT video) and musician he is, is really inspiring. You rock Mr. Goldy, thanks for music and for all you do
What a journey for Craig, from living on the streets to playing guitar with Dio. Ronnie sounded like such an empathetic soul and friend. I enjoy Craig’s guitar contribution to the RJD legacy. I had a ticket for his last tour, which got cancelled as Ronnie’s health worsened. So I didn’t get to see Craig with Dio.I hope some more archive Dio gigs come out with Craig on guitar.
Craig’s always been one of my faves. I wore the Guiffria cassette out. I always thought the guitar was a little “buried” in the mix but he still shined. And he put a slide solo in a metal ballad!
Thank you Chris!! It's easy to be honest and uplifting when talking about Ronnie!! When something is amazing....it's easy to say it is.....especially when it's the truth!!
I had the honor to meet Ronnie and Craig on his first offical gig in South Florida 6/6/86 and what he says is so true how Ronnie made us feel being young kids as if we were stars too .. Thank you for the memories You Rock
Hi Craig....saw Guiffria in 1985 in Hays Ks... I believe you all opened for Night Ranger...then I saw you in Dio. Boulder Rock Day . 1986.. with Van Halen.. GREAT MEMORIES...
This dude is an absolute beast of a player and seems like such a cool humble dude and not what one would think a guitar god and rock star would act like. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Thomas goldy is one of a kind like blackmore ,some malmsteen, vinnie moore and a light steve vai vibe in his playing great soul and great player and vision and never forgot where he came from I hope he tours virginia dreamchild or any band will be there anytime anywhere, not too far but may
Thank you Patrick!! I appreciate your kind words and I appreciate you!! I've read some of your other comments on other videos and you've always been so very cool and kind! Thanks my friend!!
Saw RJD in Springfield Or. 2000. less than a hundred people at a little bar called the Hollywood Taxi. It was his Magica tour, but it doesn’t seem to be listed or on the tour shirts. My best friend would frequent the local strip club and said one of the ladies and her husband owned a rock club/bar in Springfield and that Dio owed her and her husband a favor and that he was going to do a show there after his Portland show. Yeah, right! But we bought tickets anyways. HOLY CRAP! The rumors were true and their he was. Less than ten feet away. The whole band😱 Me and my homie just kept looking back and forth in disbelief at what we were witnessing. The legend himself within arms reach😱 By far the best show of my life. An intimate evening with Ronnie James Dio💯🔥 UNBELIEVABLE! And absolutely 💯 true. I swear 🙏
🔥🔥🔥so awesome ...im glad i got to see you with Dio live in Charlotte NC. on jan.14th 1988 (it was the Sacred Heart or Dream evil tour) with "Megadeth" and Savatage! yall were all so AWESOME together, and you Craig are a very awesome underrated guitarist for sure! wow seems like yesterday yet a million years ago😢😎😥😎😥😎
I Met Craig in North Hollywood in a grocery store parking lot back in 1989. He pulled his sports car up to me and asked if I was a singer. I said no I'm a drummer. He replied You should be a singer. The dude is the real deal and great guy.
I love the soul of Craig Goldie. He (You) are such a great guy. Not only that … He is a great guitarist! If you want to hear his genius just listen to Magica. He an Ronnie wrote this awesome album!
This is amazing. Priceless experience and chance in life. I like Dio playing at the Wacken Open Air Rainbow in the dark. There you can see and hear Craig Goldie playing the guitar and Ronnie James Dio enjoying the gig. I can understand and imagine what Mr. Goldie meant.
Thank you DH247!! I appreciate your kind words!! I remember posting on FB with a still shot of Ronnie looking back at us smiling so big......that's the best feeling!!
"He sang to the downtrodden and black sheep of the earth" "He would always pick the least, and make them the most." I swear I teared up. I never heard Ronnie summed up so well. No wonder they were so brilliant together!
Thank you eveningstar! It was really cool to read the highlights you put together! It really does sum up Ronnie quite well the way you edited that! Nice one my friend!!
I had a feeling you were from San Diego just gave that Vibe you mention Jakie Lee he grew up in my town imperial Beach and at that time another guitar legend what is making a big also from San Diego from point Loma Demartini from rat Who was very good friends with Jackie Lee in that era when I was growing up can’t wait to go see your next show
Amazing that Craig is still talking to people in the comments is cool. For the most part, the ones in the video dont reply at all. The fact that he does is cool. That he is still doing it after so many years, very cool!
I was sitting on a bus one day in 80s and a friend who dressed as a classic headbanger saw me and gave me a cassette tape. It was Dio’s Intermission with image of Dio slaying Dragon on front. That began an education in Dio for me and my friends and I were very much into the band then. As Craig said I too loved the poetic nature of the lyrics and it actually got me into poetry for a time. Couldn’t believe the depth n power to his voice and as teenagers - used to walk bush trails to get to parties in our area with the conversation turning to Dio n hard rock as we walked 🤘
Hey Craig, if you ever see this comment, I have to tell you that you are killer guitarist I grew up on. Dream Evil was a great album! The first time I heard you was in Autograph though. I had bought Dream Evil at the time not knowing it was you until I opened up the cassette to find out. The first time I heard All the Fools Sailed Away, I was hooked! Thanks for being a part of my teen years and still around today. You seem like a very cool guy.
Thank you Scott!! You've been quite a great deal of encouragement and inspiration for me lately and I appreciate that very much and I appreciate you!! Thank you my friend!!
Thank you Eddie!! And thank you for noticing that.....I never really watch my interviews and I always remember doing that when telling that story, and thank you for bringing that up!! Randy was so far and above that it still hurts that he's gone!
what a legend, I had a feeling Dio was speaking to both sides of every situation, that woulda been a great experience to discuss the meaning and crack the code
@classmaster4 Thank you!! There's a bit more to it....and I couldn't belive his response and how little did I know that it would be the beginning of such a magical ride!!
Man I love you Craig. You are so awesome. I wish you could have made more albums with Ronnie. I absolutely adore Dream Evil. I would love to hear more about the breaking the Dio code! Thank you for sharing this video! ❤️
I have been a fan of Goldy's playing for my entire life. But I don't think that I have ever heard him talk. The guy is absolutely brilliant. It is obvious from his playing that he is smart...but after watching/listening to him give a verbal interview, it all makes sense. The dude isn't a 'normal guitar player'.
Thank you Michael!! That's such a very cool thing to say!! Plus, as they say...."Normal" is just a setting on the dryer!! It's very surreal to read such nice things as I'm just a fan that got into the band!! But thank you!!
When i heard Mr. Goldie recall how Jake scared the shit outa him, Jake scares the shit outa me to this day!!instant fan. So i check him out. Now i can be scared of him too 😭😭😭😭😂 Thank u brother and thank u for your killer instuctional video 🤘😤🤘
Wow. I never heard Craig Goldy speak. What a kind and gracious man.what an awesome and eloquent delivery of his relationship with Ronnie.
Thank you Brian!! That was a very nice thing to say.....and a very nice way to say it!! Thank you!!
The 4 Fs of fatherhood...
Fun,firm,fair and follow through.
I learned that from Craig Goldy in an interview.
He's such a great guy.
This advice has changed mine and my daughters life.
Thank you so much for all you have given, Craig.
Totally 🤘
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I known of Craig Goldy for over 30 yrs I saw him live with Dio....this is a true rockstar in and out. I love too see my heros when they are generous and kind. God bless you Craig 🙏
Please check out our latest episode with special guest Craig Goldy!
Craig is one in a million. He was one of my teachers at MI in 93-94. He was my favorite teacher there. I loved em all but Craig was different. I had a private lesson at his place after school. When I sat down he asked me to play something so he can get a feel for where I am as a guitarist. ( I sucked ) I played a song I had put together long before this. His eyes lit up as I was playing. After I finished he said you wrote that? I said yeah. He said one section is like something he's been looking for for one of his songs. ( it was in B phrygian) he asked if he could do something based off of that for one of his songs. He said his would be different but based off of that riff. I didn't know what to say. I think, hell yeah came out.
He could have easily just done so with no problem. His was different. The fact that he got excited and was so nice to ask my permission first really showed me what an exceptional human being he really was.
I bought his next album/CD and heard what he made. It was different but I picked it out as soon as I heard it. It was on Insufficient Therapy or the next CD he did.
He did not have to ask my permission. His riff was a good bit different but he was just such a real and respectful person, he felt he had to ask.
What a guy and what a monster player.
Also, he wanted to play my guitar. It was made (the body) by a classmate there, Doug and had a Carvin Koa neck on it. SD heavy metal livewire pup in the bridge.he thought EMG By looking at it.To this day that guitar has never sung like it did that day in his hands, thru his rig. Amazing player and person. His class at school was only for 1 phase. (1/4) year. I attended for 3 phases because he had so much fantastic info . Can't say enough good things about this man.
What a fantastic comment 😊
Thank you Erik!! The one thing you got wrong is......you didn't suck!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for the walk down memory lane!! I loved teaching at GIT!!
It was and still is one of my favorite memories!!
That sounds like Craig! He's such a positive light. Incredible player and better human being
You’re one lucky man
Craig Goldy seems like a good dude.
Hey Craig , remember me Samantha from San Diego days when you were living on the couch and playing at the bowling alley? We met up again in LA with Dio and he wanted my black velvet coat ? You were on your way then and we lost touch , I bought you that T-shirt that you liked at the store I worked in San Diego, that’s how we met . Kismet. You never forgot me and I will never forget you! Mucho love my dear friend, you gave me love and hope ❤️🙏❤️
Thank you so very much Kalani.....that's the best compliment I could ever get....giving love and hope is at the very core of what, why and how I do what I do and the way I do it....I appreciate you saying that and I appreciate you!!
I've met him a few times. Super-nice guy and really down to Earth. Craig Goldy's a really cool dude and a great, underrated guitarist.
Thank you O.M!!
I appreciate your kind words more than you know!!
This man is such a humble musician. He's a killer.
@dascarter1
Thank you so very much!! I'm just a fan that got into the band!!
Yo dude wassup man.I been studying your playing lately..love it man.God bless.@@TCraigGoldy
Definitely one of the most underrated rock guitarist of the 80s-90s.
Thank you Frank!! I appreciate that very much and I appreciate you! These kind words mean more than you know!!
What a great story, on the streets and then his dreams came true, happy days!
Thank you Danny!!
@@TCraigGoldy Cheers 🤘 and Merry Xmas
@@dannymcmince
Merry Christmas to you too my friend!! Let's hope 2022 is kind to us all
What a gift Ronnie has in you. That you can speak to everyone on his behalf, so that people like me that did not know him, could know him through you. Wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing. ♡
Thank you Sis!! Love you guys and miss you guys! I hope all is well and that you're all healthy and safe!!
Craig...you are a great human being.
Thank you MDD!! very cool thing to say!!
@@TCraigGoldy
I'm watching live video from Detroit from 2000 at the moment and thinking how happy I am that I've seen you live in Kavarna with Dio. And how I wish to have seen Jimmy Bain live with you. Thank you, man!
Dio was an awesome human being!
@jlopez65
Absolutely!!!!!
After hearing the magica album it changed my life craig goldy is one of my All time favorite guitar player of all time
Magica is a very good album
Thank you MAKLENS!!
Magica is a very special album for so many reasons!! Thank you my friend!!
What a wonderful story of Craig Goldy's life. I saw him live with Dio three times. He is an amazing guitarist. Flat out rips. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you FMT!!
Very nice thing to say!! And it means so much more than you can imagine!!
Craig Goldy is one cool cat! Great story of his journey on Ronnie`s Band.
amazing how Life is, how was Ronnie to Craig, and what felt Vivian from Ronnie..... anyway... God Bless you Craig, you are a good soul
@Blue Matrix
Thank you and God Bless You Too!!
I have gotten to known him through Facebook and is one of the kindest realest people I've ever met he deserves success. this brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you Jay!! It's so cool when a friend request or a comment or reply can actually turn into a real friendship!! Thank you for that!!
I grew up in the San Fernando valley? Next to Ronnie... had the pleasure to meet him a couple of times.... what a person. Gracious and loved his fans.. god bless you Ronnie!! Love you brother, miss you.
Didn't even know this guy existed until last week! As a Dio fan, I'm not sure how I missed him.
Perfect example of how one man could change the world.
Amen cbond99!!!
One of my biggest regrets in life was not getting to meet Ronnie James Dio. God bless you RJD, and thanks for the amazing catalog of music you left behind.
Same here
Seen him in Chicago 9-2009 and couldnt miss the last train out of the city , now i wouldnt have cared about missing the train had i known what would happen just months later
I had the opportunity when he was in Australia around the mid 1990s, he was at Utopia Records (music store) in Sydney and there was a sign saying he was in next week and I just thought oh it's cool I'll see him next time he's in town...never got to meet him.
I got to interview him on the Magica tour, in los Angeles, @ the HOB..!😎
If u look close Craig and ronnie have very similar smiles. Proud of him what a master guitar player
Thank you Thomas!! That really means a lot!!
I remember Craig in fourth or fifth grade, he could draw anything even then. Good to see he did something with his creativity.
Nice story Toni , I always thought Craig was a nice person, honest and true .
something is an understatement, i try to stay friends with those kinds of people
Thank you Toni.....very cool thing to say!!
@@alanprendergast7747
Thank you Alan for your kind response!!
@@clammaster4 yes, it is an understatement, he has done a lot but I imagine there is an unlimited amount more, waiting to be heard.
Met him tonight. He is one of the nicest guys you can meet
Thank you Brandon!! I appreciate your kind words!! And I appreciate you!!
Goldy was a grade above me at Patrick Henry High in San Diego. I've never forgotten the outdoor pep rally his band played there. Let's see if I can recall the set list. Okay, I got it. They played Europa (perfectly), Blue Collar Man, Surrender, & Man On The Silver Mountain. Later I'd catch his band playing local gigs around town. I was fascinated by how good he was. And he was just a teen in the late 70's. I remember his band covered "What Is and What Should Never Be" at some roller skating arena in Santee. Just perfectly. Note-for-note for sure. And I'm a guitarist. So, I know the difference.
Wow!! Thank you Descanso!! I was just thinking about those two gigs after hooking back up with the sound man that worked with me for both bands!! I ran across a cassette of that night at the roller rink!! Thank you for the walk down memory lane!!
@@TCraigGoldy Right on! I was a local at Straightahead Sound. Remember Jake E. Lee's band, Teaser? I would run into Jake & call him Jake Van Halen. He always laughed at that. Oh, the good old days. I was all over the San Diego music scene back then. I wonder if you remember the name, Fred Raskin. He was a guitarist who played a lot of the weekend parties in El Cajon in the late 70's & early 80's - perfecting covering Blackmoore's guitar work. Super nice guy as well. Always wondered what became of him. Thank you so much for the reply. Rock on!
since about 1983, I have been trying to put to words what Ronnie was/is to the rock community. Although I never met the man, I had my idea of what he was like in real life and how he was as a person. I have always been a HUGE fan and Craig put all of my ideas to words right here and put a stamp on the idea I had for Ronnie James Dio. Isn't it weird how people that have never met can have the exact same thoughts about a man that one had never met and the other lived the life that the first only dreamed of.
Wow!! Thank you Philip!! Amen Brother!! However......it's not too late for dreams coming true.....it may not be exactly what you're looking for specifically....but everyone deserves to operate at their fullest potential and be satisfied with their lives......and when that happens.....it's always much better than originally planned for!! And that can include you!!
No, I couldnt hold back the tears. Thank you Craig for sharing in such depth.
I love you man.
(And man! do I still have those dreams)
Love you too RnRR!!
Yes.....it's never too late to dream!!
Everyone deserves to operate at their fullest potential and be satisfied with their lives!! And that includes you!!
His solo on 'Night People' is one of the best in the history of Metal.
azwris Sunset Superman sets a mood as well.
Dream evil solo and whole song is just mesmerizing mind blowing
Thank you azwris
I really put a lot of thought into that solo!! And not very many people single that solo out!! I appreciate that very much!!
@@wakeupcanuck6763
Thank you!! That solo was a very nice collaboration with Ronnie!!
@@patrickarrington738
Thank you Patrick!! I remember writing that solo while sitting on Ronnie's couch with a cassette recording of the solo section while we were recording the demos for that album in Ronnie's home studio!!
Brought tears tho my eyes. He was awesome. And you're awesome. My kinda guys. Brethren of the 💓
Thank you for that Lin!! Brethren of the Heart!! Very, very cool thing to say!!
What a great story.
Thank you TTH!! I think I've seen another of your comments on another video and you've always been very cool!! Thanks!!
@@TCraigGoldy yes you keep popping up on my TH-cam suggestions now. That’s a good thing.
Craig is one of my favorite guitarist with some of the GREATEST TONE!! WOW!!! Listen to Dio Master of the Moon or Magica....🤯 What a great and humble Brother! We Love you Craig! God bless you Bro!
@FAB Fushing
Thank you Brother! Your kind words mean a lot!! God Bless You too Brother!!
@@TCraigGoldy TRUTH my Brother! I'll be reaching out once we get some material recorded with the band. 👍😎
@@fabfishing7422
Looking forward to that!!
That’s was beautiful. I’ve been a huge Craig Goldy fan since 89 when my girlfriend at the time told me she met Craig on the Berlin Turnpike in CT. “He drives a Lamborghini!”
God knows what went on...that girl loved guitarists. Ha!
Fantastic interview!
Goldy rulzs
🌟
@Motzart FX
Well for one thing I can honestly say nothing happened.....I don't have a Lamborghini....nor could I ever have afforded one!! There was a night in Los Angeles where a friend of mine rented one for us to go out to the Rainbow Bar and Grill......and one time in Italy a Dio fan wanted me to drive his, and there was no way I was gonna take on that kind of responsibility for his amazing car!! So.....you might've been misinformed by her just ever so slightly!!
Thanks Brother!!
@@TCraigGoldy It wouldn’t have been the first time I was “misinformed” by that girl! Lol! Cheers! 🎸⭐️
One of my favorite guitarists! I loved the "Drem Evil" album! The rifts are amazing!!
HUMMBLENESS IS THE GREATEST QUALITY WHEN EVERYONE KNOWS YOU ARE THE BEST. A TRUE CLASS ACT.
YES 🌟
That's Ronnie for sure!! Thanks Ralph!
The great mr. Goldie..😎
Thank you Glenn!! It's interesting that you spell my last name with an "ie"....there's a funny story that goes with Wendy talking me into changing the spelling from Goldy.....to Goldie!!
Wow, So well put. Goldy is an exceptional person
Thank you Jeff!! Very, very cool thing to say!! And it's very much appreciated!!
Great touching story !
Thank you Stefan!! Means quite a lot to read your kind words!!
Thank God for Craig. He will be RJDs voice and saviour ...He loved and knew Ronnie well, so this interview is PRICELESS !
Long Live Rock n Roll !
@Mrbignutzful
I appreciate you very much my friend!! You've been such a great source of encouragement and inspiration for me lately and I really appreciate that!!
You are right - that other guy in Santana was Neal Schon and he was very young at the time but he was at a superior level even then...
Such a great story of your relationship with Ronnie- he was obviously a very great and true friend - so cool!!!
Good people. You can feel it.
Listening to Craig Goldy and appreciating how good of a person (especially a father in another YT video) and musician he is, is really inspiring. You rock Mr. Goldy, thanks for music and for all you do
@RockbertoRocks
Thank you my friend!! You Rock too!!
Your words mean more than you know!!
I especially like the loud blaring soundcheck going on behind this interview.
What a journey for Craig, from living on the streets to playing guitar with Dio. Ronnie sounded like such an empathetic soul and friend. I enjoy Craig’s guitar contribution to the RJD legacy. I had a ticket for his last tour, which got cancelled as Ronnie’s health worsened. So I didn’t get to see Craig with Dio.I hope some more archive Dio gigs come out with Craig on guitar.
Craig’s always been one of my faves. I wore the Guiffria cassette out. I always thought the guitar was a little “buried” in the mix but he still shined. And he put a slide solo in a metal ballad!
Thank you for being so honest!
Thank you Chris!! It's easy to be honest and uplifting when talking about Ronnie!! When something is amazing....it's easy to say it is.....especially when it's the truth!!
ritchie blackmore influences the greats once again.
I had the honor to meet Ronnie and Craig on his first offical gig in South Florida 6/6/86 and what he says is so true how Ronnie made us feel being young kids as if we were stars too .. Thank you for the memories You Rock
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Hi Craig....saw Guiffria in 1985 in Hays Ks... I believe you all opened for Night Ranger...then I saw you in Dio. Boulder Rock Day . 1986.. with Van Halen.. GREAT MEMORIES...
Dio had the best around him. Plain and simple... and humble.
This dude is an absolute beast of a player and seems like such a cool humble dude and not what one would think a guitar god and rock star would act like. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
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Thomas goldy is one of a kind like blackmore ,some malmsteen, vinnie moore and a light steve vai vibe in his playing great soul and great player and vision and never forgot where he came from I hope he tours virginia dreamchild or any band will be there anytime anywhere, not too far but may
Thank you Patrick!! I appreciate your kind words and I appreciate you!! I've read some of your other comments on other videos and you've always been so very cool and kind! Thanks my friend!!
Saw RJD in Springfield Or. 2000. less than a hundred people at a little bar called the Hollywood Taxi. It was his Magica tour, but it doesn’t seem to be listed or on the tour shirts. My best friend would frequent the local strip club and said one of the ladies and her husband owned a rock club/bar in Springfield and that Dio owed her and her husband a favor and that he was going to do a show there after his Portland show. Yeah, right! But we bought tickets anyways. HOLY CRAP! The rumors were true and their he was. Less than ten feet away. The whole band😱
Me and my homie just kept looking back and forth in disbelief at what we were witnessing. The legend himself within arms reach😱
By far the best show of my life. An intimate evening with Ronnie James Dio💯🔥
UNBELIEVABLE!
And absolutely 💯 true. I swear 🙏
Magica is a phenomenal album ,craig you are the best men👏👏👏👏🎸🎶🎶🎶
Thank YOU Martin!! It's comments like this that makes YOU the best!!
🔥🔥🔥so awesome ...im glad i got to see you with Dio live in Charlotte NC. on jan.14th 1988 (it was the Sacred Heart or Dream evil tour) with "Megadeth" and Savatage! yall were all so AWESOME together, and you Craig are a very awesome underrated guitarist for sure! wow seems like yesterday yet a million years ago😢😎😥😎😥😎
What an awesome interview and life story, so inspirational! I still listen to Dream Evil all the time.
@Mark Tews
Thank you my friend!! So cool of you to say!!
I Met Craig in North Hollywood in a grocery store parking lot back in 1989. He pulled his sports car up to me and asked if I was a singer. I said no I'm a drummer. He replied You should be a singer. The dude is the real deal and great guy.
@Vault Keeper
I remember that!! Did you ever try singing?
Great back story! This is rock and roll and this is America!
Brilliant player and class act. Very real.
@andyznuff
Thank you very much my friend!!
Very cool thing to say!!
Goldy's rocks as good as anybody!
Craig is so perfectly well spoken.
Thank you oprah_did_9/11
I appreciate your kind words!!
What a GREAT...GREAT player he is....❤
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What a legend. ❤️ Craig
I love the soul of Craig Goldie. He (You) are such a great guy. Not only that … He is a great guitarist!
If you want to hear his genius just listen to Magica. He an Ronnie wrote this awesome album!
@John Sanfilippo
Thank you so much for your kind words!!
Craig, thank you for what you shared on Ronnie in the Dreamers Never Die show I went to see last night. What an inspiration he is!
Chris
@CD
Thank you for those kind words! They mean a lot more than you know!!
@CD
Thank you my friend!! Yes....he really is a great inspiration to us all!!
This is amazing. Priceless experience and chance in life. I like Dio playing at the Wacken Open Air Rainbow in the dark. There you can see and hear Craig Goldie playing the guitar and Ronnie James Dio enjoying the gig. I can understand and imagine what Mr. Goldie meant.
What s great show that was…!😎
Thank you DH247!!
I appreciate your kind words!! I remember posting on FB with a still shot of Ronnie looking back at us smiling so big......that's the best feeling!!
Hell YAAAA, 🌟Craig Goldy 🌟
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Hey Dastardly!! Good to see you here!!
Thanks my friend!!
"He sang to the downtrodden and black sheep of the earth"
"He would always pick the least, and make them the most."
I swear I teared up. I never heard Ronnie summed up so well. No wonder they were so brilliant together!
Thank you eveningstar! It was really cool to read the highlights you put together! It really does sum up Ronnie quite well the way you edited that! Nice one my friend!!
Seems like a sencere and genuine dude. And RJD certainly was lucky to have found him.
Thank you John! Such a nice thing to say! Very cool of you! I appreciate that very much and I appreciate you!
What a kick ass interview! Thanks for sharing. In Dio We Trust!
Dio forever
I had a feeling you were from San Diego just gave that Vibe you mention Jakie Lee he grew up in my town imperial Beach and at that time another guitar legend what is making a big also from San Diego from point Loma Demartini from rat Who was very good friends with Jackie Lee in that era when I was growing up can’t wait to go see your next show
What a genuine guy!
Amazing that Craig is still talking to people in the comments is cool. For the most part, the ones in the video dont reply at all. The fact that he does is cool. That he is still doing it after so many years, very cool!
Love Craig Goldie man....
@wjewell63
Love you too!! Thank you!!
I was sitting on a bus one day in 80s and a friend who dressed as a classic headbanger saw me and gave me a cassette tape. It was Dio’s Intermission with image of Dio slaying Dragon on front. That began an education in Dio for me and my friends and I were very much into the band then. As Craig said I too loved the poetic nature of the lyrics and it actually got me into poetry for a time. Couldn’t believe the depth n power to his voice and as teenagers - used to walk bush trails to get to parties in our area with the conversation turning to Dio n hard rock as we walked 🤘
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This man i respect on so many levels.
@BADA BING
Thank you my friend!! Your kind words mean more than you know!!
Hey Craig, if you ever see this comment, I have to tell you that you are killer guitarist I grew up on. Dream Evil was a great album! The first time I heard you was in Autograph though. I had bought Dream Evil at the time not knowing it was you until I opened up the cassette to find out. The first time I heard All the Fools Sailed Away, I was hooked! Thanks for being a part of my teen years and still around today. You seem like a very cool guy.
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I'm glad Craig has his own sound.Great guitarist and seems like a very likeable person.I would like to meet him someday
Thank you Scott!! You've been quite a great deal of encouragement and inspiration for me lately and I appreciate that very much and I appreciate you!! Thank you my friend!!
I think it’s so damn cool his inspiration was Dios former leader and guitar player of Ritchie Blackmore!
Great guitarist underrated!!!!
Exceptional guitar player I liked the reverence when he mentioned Randy R.
Thank you Eddie!! And thank you for noticing that.....I never really watch my interviews and I always remember doing that when telling that story, and thank you for bringing that up!! Randy was so far and above that it still hurts that he's gone!
Wow. Great story, thanks for sharing
Great Music, certainly Ronnie changed the world!!
Inspiring!
What an incredible story!!!
@SonnyGTA
Thank you my friend!! Very much appreciated and I appreciate you!!
Craig ROCKS! Awesome interview. Love RJD and again you are bad ass!
YES
what a legend, I had a feeling Dio was speaking to both sides of every situation, that woulda been a great experience to discuss the meaning and crack the code
@classmaster4
Thank you!! There's a bit more to it....and I couldn't belive his response and how little did I know that it would be the beginning of such a magical ride!!
Man I love you Craig. You are so awesome. I wish you could have made more albums with Ronnie. I absolutely adore Dream Evil. I would love to hear more about the breaking the Dio code! Thank you for sharing this video! ❤️
@image30p
Love you too! Thank you for your kind words!! Means way more than you can imagine!!
You are missed DIO....!🤘🤘
WOW
very cool
good stuff
TRES Cool
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I agree
DIO🤘🤘🤘Best!
He's right about Ronnie
I have been a fan of Goldy's playing for my entire life. But I don't think that I have ever heard him talk. The guy is absolutely brilliant. It is obvious from his playing that he is smart...but after watching/listening to him give a verbal interview, it all makes sense. The dude isn't a 'normal guitar player'.
Thank you Michael!! That's such a very cool thing to say!! Plus, as they say...."Normal" is just a setting on the dryer!! It's very surreal to read such nice things as I'm just a fan that got into the band!! But thank you!!
When i heard Mr. Goldie recall how Jake scared the shit outa him, Jake scares the shit outa me to this day!!instant fan. So i check him out. Now i can be scared of him too 😭😭😭😭😂 Thank u brother and thank u for your killer instuctional video
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Anyone who gives his due to Blackmore is a friend of mine.
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MAESTRO Craig Goldy toda mi admiracion siempre!!!!!!!
Thank you Chris!! Very nice thing to say!!
@@TCraigGoldy usted es una gran influencia para mi !!! aprendi mucho !! gracias !!!
@@chrisrod840
Muchas Gracias Chris!!
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