Brad Gillis Guitar Solos Part 1

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  • @maxmenius9839
    @maxmenius9839 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Blown away at how well Gillis played these parts given the short time frame he had to learn this stuff. Killer technique and precision.

    • @johnmorales7057
      @johnmorales7057 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You also forgot he had a unique Killer Vibrato technique that for as you stated was off the charts .

  • @peterjames7324
    @peterjames7324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Sounds fresh as hell nearly 40 years later. Unbelievable. Gillis was a monster and his tone was absolutely sick.

    • @nick1065
      @nick1065 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep….it’s his tone that makes him. Wonderful sound

    • @jonnyroxx7172
      @jonnyroxx7172 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I was a Randy Rhoads worshipper and at 14 years old, I was devastated when he passed. I did not want to like Brad in any way shape or form. A few years later, my band did a mini tour opening for Night Ranger. Brad was absolutely the nicest, most amazing dude. Night Ranger’s manager had a personal philosophy that all opening acts should be abused and beaten down. Brad personally defended us when no one else would. He actually gave my guitar tech access to his guitar tech so he would take care of me onstage when I needed it. All of the members of NR were super nice, but Brad made sure to take care of this 20 year old newbie on the road. - Not to mention what an incredible talent he is! And like me, he believed in keeping things improvisational onstage - always taking chances. What a great man.

  • @mydogneo
    @mydogneo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +687

    Gillis saved Ozzy's ass after Randy passed. Give this man the respect he deserves!

    • @ejamsc
      @ejamsc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Ozzy has made a career out of others saving his ass. Starting with RR.

    • @mikedreucci4236
      @mikedreucci4236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      He was offered the job but declined to stay in Night Ranger. Pissed off Ozzy but was that a big career mistake?

    • @tedcabana
      @tedcabana 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Brad was a bad-ass guitarist with the skills to reproduce the riffs and solos of Randy and Tony while adding some amazing whammy bar techniques to the table.

    • @JulesDBN
      @JulesDBN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ejamsc starting with his wife, then RR and all other guitarists

    • @anthonydavella8350
      @anthonydavella8350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mikedreucci4236 Ox treated him like shit. POS drunken druggie

  • @freepressright
    @freepressright 6 ปีที่แล้ว +710

    Ever stop and think about the major undertaking Brad Gillis was tasked with when asked to step into Randy Rhoads' shoes in a matter of only weeks of study? I thought Brad killed it on this tour. Mad respect for him. While his style was certainly prevalent, and he was not a direct RR clone, anyone with an iota of understanding of rock guitar has to tip their hat to what a killer job he did. The show went on largely because of him. Plus, you have to admire his loyalty to the Night Ranger guys. He could have joined Ozzy full time, but Night Ranger just got signed and he didn't want to screw his band mates

    • @bellmeisterful
      @bellmeisterful 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      100% correct. But one guy said here Gillis is better than RR. I had to quickly correct him. Gillis doesnt even believe that.

    • @SEILLC
      @SEILLC 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      One of my all time favorites and influences.

    • @sparky337
      @sparky337 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mustard!!!!

    • @isMike999
      @isMike999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @freepressright....so true dude....Brad stood in a pair of shoes NO ONE could ever fill but did an amazing job....hats off to him....

    • @714arewenotmen
      @714arewenotmen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      freepressright indeed was like the were not even a month behind schedule after Randy died I had my ticket and he died two weeks before our show and was blessed to go see Brad fill his shoes was awesome I did see Randy on diary of a madman tour blew my mind as a player was in awe of both!!

  • @enricopallazzo2987
    @enricopallazzo2987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    Pretty unbelievable considering how new the whole "shred" style was, how new Randys work was, and there were zero tabs or references other than soundboard tapes for him to transcribe from. And that's without factoring in the tiny ass time frame he had to learn all of Randy's shit plus the Sabbath catalogue AND memorize all of it and play it live with comfort and conviction!!! Hats off to Brad man holy shit

    • @malmstring
      @malmstring 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He was playing in a Ozzy cover band at the time. Many of the core Ozzy set list he already could play. Not like the 25 songs he had to learn in total but many of the "classics" he already was fluent in.

    • @DKDonson
      @DKDonson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, incredible guitarist.

    • @870expressmag
      @870expressmag 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@malmstring I'm pretty sure he was playing in Night Ranger at this time.

    • @hinjurock
      @hinjurock 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@malmstring
      True, he was in a cover band prior to auditioning for Ozzy, but it wasn't an exclusive Ozzy cover (i.e. tribute) band.

    • @michaelpanetta2161
      @michaelpanetta2161 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm pretty sure he'd spent the previous couple of years learning at least some of Randy's songs. Randy was the next Van Halen and of course all the rock guitarists, Gillis included, would have been learning his stuff.

  • @dazedandconfused6965
    @dazedandconfused6965 5 ปีที่แล้ว +443

    This man is the most underrated guitar player in rock’s history. The man is a beast

    • @FriesinNF
      @FriesinNF 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes, yes, yes!
      At this time, call his name right beside Y. J. Malmsteen, P. Gilbert and J. Satriani!

    • @garysanders3193
      @garysanders3193 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Love Brad, but Jeff Watson was my favorite in Night Ranger.

    • @davidbrucemusicvideo
      @davidbrucemusicvideo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Rene Seaver, I am amazed at how many people say things like that, that so-and-so it is the most underrated guitar player, etc. I have seen people say the same thing about other guitar players, but none of them are underrated, and anybody who knows Brad knows he’s amazing. Somebody just said the same thing about Nuno Bettencourt the other day, that he’s highly underrated. But I understand that you’re probably saying you wish Brad had more recognition because he’s so bad ass.

    • @jeffjohnson3785
      @jeffjohnson3785 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Simply amazing. A true gift to us all. Rock on Brad. Thanks for sharing your great playing with the world.

    • @sneifert1968
      @sneifert1968 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      David Bruce They say it because unless you’re a guitar guitar player you probably don’t know who Brad Gillis is.

  • @haraldsletterod
    @haraldsletterod 6 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    Gillis did one hell of a job while he played with Ozzy. Maybe the most underrated heavy metal solo guitarist of all time.

    • @chipbell5252
      @chipbell5252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey . Huge Randy fan.. but Brad did a great job. Can’t imagine how the group felt not seeing Randy.. troopers all under this sad time . Fans came first.

    • @michaelpachuau3885
      @michaelpachuau3885 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Criss Oliva for most underrated heavy metal solo guitarist of all time for me 😁 but Gillis is great too

    • @lawrencehardy6809
      @lawrencehardy6809 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hell yeah

    • @greggallagher747
      @greggallagher747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@lawrencehardy6809 fuck yeah!! Gillis is one of the most underrated guitarists ever .night ranger is still relevant , 35 yrs later 😍 was a
      Very hard place to come in and replace Randy. Rip

    • @vegancrue13
      @vegancrue13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@michaelpachuau3885 Criss Oliva is def the most underrated guitarist of all time! Brad Gillis could be a close second tho.

  • @humanbeing2420
    @humanbeing2420 6 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    This is just some incredibly sick playing. Good god he was amazing here. This should be the stuff of legend - I don't remember anyone giving him any credit for this at the time.

    • @henrikh2078
      @henrikh2078 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Beard Guy101 STFU Brad is the best he ever hired after Randy

    • @01234567894194
      @01234567894194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Knox Harrington this was the reason I gave night ranger a listen !!!

    • @hinjurock
      @hinjurock 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Beard Guy101
      You clearly know nothing about guitar playing. He wasn't sloppy at all and played most of Randy's solos note-for-note with great feeling. He just added some of his crazy wang bar shit in there.

    • @tempu4099
      @tempu4099 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think people were too upset by Randy's death and couldn't appreciate what they were witnessing with Brad.I'm sure Brad knows the importance of time with Ozzy.

    • @ralphshaw9758
      @ralphshaw9758 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I saw this from right up front in '82 and between each song the chant would go up ..."RAN-DY RAN-DY RAN-DY" Brad would just grin and take it.

  • @bluematrix5001
    @bluematrix5001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Lets say this: if anybody will see this exact guitar performance on Randy Rhoads hands they will say "wow, what an amazing night, Randy Killed it" ..... now the idiots that criticizes Brad Gillis can put their words in their ass... Brad killed it...and to have the eyes of the world on him to the high task to replace RR... and with only few days to be ready...this is a HUGE achievement ...respect for Brad Gillis.

    • @AngelofAnguish
      @AngelofAnguish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      AMEN or LIKEWISE! TO THIS (VERY) DAY, I'M, STILL, FLOORED BY BRAD'S GUITAR PLAYING DURING THIS CONCERT!

    • @freepressright
      @freepressright 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Brad did what he did in an era with no TH-cam, no programs or apps to slow down fast solos to learn and he did it in warp speed. While not an RR clone, he did it in a way that had some of Randy's spirit, but with Brad's style. Anyone who speaks ill of this performance is an idiot.

    • @bluematrix5001
      @bluematrix5001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@freepressright totally!

    • @donquique1
      @donquique1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@freepressright amen to that.

    • @rodolforodriguez6230
      @rodolforodriguez6230 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very agree

  • @JackieSuz91763
    @JackieSuz91763 6 ปีที่แล้ว +348

    ozzys most underrated guitarist ever

    • @bellmeisterful
      @bellmeisterful 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Youre probably right. Zakk most overrated, if there is one.

    • @Crussman499
      @Crussman499 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bellmeisterful Zakk can play country style guitar.

    • @richardbinder9662
      @richardbinder9662 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Just because of his short tenure. No Ozzy guitarist is underrated or overrated when it comes to the true fans of Ozzy and his guitarists. All are badasses. I admit I steal Brad's tremolo bar flicker technique.

    • @soullxsss
      @soullxsss 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Jake E. Lee

    • @mattnichols5425
      @mattnichols5425 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bellmeisterful bet u wont tell him that lmao

  • @buckruttin2246
    @buckruttin2246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    If you like Brads performance here and If you've never listened to the live Ozzy album Speak of The Devil , it's probably one of the best live albums of all time.

    • @texasmotorcyclerideradventures
      @texasmotorcyclerideradventures ปีที่แล้ว +3

      100%

    • @QuinnBoone
      @QuinnBoone 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Been jamming on it 40 yrs!!!

    • @petenestor1
      @petenestor1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It is a masterpiece that never gets old. Brad redefined these songs with a modern metal flavor.

    • @alanjamesh.zamorano1677
      @alanjamesh.zamorano1677 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Tribute album it's where it's at. Randy's tone sounds massive!

    • @peterhelmer6252
      @peterhelmer6252 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Speak of the devil is an acgual studio recording

  • @michaelb.42112
    @michaelb.42112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Speak of the Devil is one of THE BEST live recording of any band, ever. The energy, the musicianship, the era, everything.

  • @saltyassassin
    @saltyassassin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Brad Gillis.... one of the best guitar players I’ve ever met. This guy only had a very short time to learn these difficult songs, and as the video shows, he absolutely NAILS Randy Rhoads stuff!! With his own spin, that’s what we guitarists do, because if we all sounded exactly the same, what fun would that be?!! I saw Brad Gillis with NR when I was 12 years old from the 2nd row. I’d been playing guitar since age 6, but watching Brad that night sparked me, and he’s become one of my influences. His guitar work shows all that needs to be shown, dudes a beast!!

  • @branch_preparedness
    @branch_preparedness 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Brad doesn't get the credit he so rightfully deserves. He kept Ozzy afloat.

  • @wolfgangwylde5889
    @wolfgangwylde5889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Brad Gillis and Jeff Watson are two of the most underrated guitarist ever.
    Their dueling solos in Night Ranger were very impressive and melodicly conducted

    • @takaorobinson8719
      @takaorobinson8719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Two styles so far apart yet fit perfect in Night Ranger.

    • @ivanboesky1520
      @ivanboesky1520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Captain Obvious. 😀

    • @NSBlack_Stallion
      @NSBlack_Stallion ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes! Thank you for including Watson. The man who brought us 8 finger tapping.

  • @lkb3rd
    @lkb3rd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This show was all over MTV at that time in heavy rotation, and I was in my early teens and a guitar player. Needless to say I loved Brad Gillis' playing! He killed it.

    • @dcpatters0
      @dcpatters0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah, the good ol days of MTV. I remember the same.

    • @MrJam1001
      @MrJam1001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This was part of the mtv Saturday night concert series or maybe it was Friday night it's hard to remember.

    • @JesseJuup
      @JesseJuup 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. This made me buy a red guitar with a black pickguard, humbucker and floyd rose! 😅

  • @darrenlay3198
    @darrenlay3198 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Holy moly holy moly I knew he was good but I had no idea he was this good I am very very impressed. Everybody needs to watch this

  • @lonelydwightfrye
    @lonelydwightfrye 7 ปีที่แล้ว +380

    Anybody criticizing his performance has clearly never picked up an instrument in their life

    • @grindingtank3554
      @grindingtank3554 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      lonelydwightfrye well said sir. .

    • @justintreweek7755
      @justintreweek7755 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      lonelydwightfrye I agree, he wasn’t randy, but a fine guitarist...

    • @ISENTRY
      @ISENTRY 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes... Brad filled in on a last second notice... he knew some of Rhoad's tunes... but still had to learn Randy's parts and leads... had to be real miserably tough for Brad... because Ozzy just lost his closest-best friend and band-mate... and all because Ozzy still had to fulfill his Diary of a Madman tour dates... this move hurt Brad's career in the long run when it came to N.R. and their relationship... not to mention that Brad loved Rhoads...!!
      ...who didn't???!!!

    • @THUNDERWORX
      @THUNDERWORX 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Amen. Brad took on an impossible task and did a fantastic job.

    • @ManCaveStudio
      @ManCaveStudio 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I was just about to post the same thing. Considering that Brad had very short notice to learn and entire set of difficult solos i think Brad did amazingly well.

  • @Monsterdrumma
    @Monsterdrumma 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Brad killed it and he looks cool as hell when he plays! Love his unique sound and style and use of the bar! you know who it is immediately when he plays!

  • @r1deftone
    @r1deftone 6 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    Brad Gillis doesn't get nearly enough credit.

    • @RingOfRae
      @RingOfRae 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess it's because he is a curly blondie ass.....

    • @sammyallen6331
      @sammyallen6331 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RingOfRae woah

    • @whiterhoads611
      @whiterhoads611 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So is Jake E Lee

    • @funkster007
      @funkster007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RingOfRae Settle down spanky

    • @RingOfRae
      @RingOfRae 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      funkster007 you are right, I should have not mention the curly aspect....

  • @kevins.3825
    @kevins.3825 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Brad Gillis had balls of brass to step in for RR immediately after his death and learn the songs, finish the tour, and record a live album. Much respect. It is the guitarist equivalent of Brian Johnson stepping in immediately after Bon died to record BIB. Ozzys biggest mistake was not keeping Jake E Lee.

  • @dascarter1
    @dascarter1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Imagine stepping into Randy's shoes with such a short time duration. Brad did a great job.

    • @williamdon3442
      @williamdon3442 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fucking rights he did. I wonder how Bernie torme would have been?? Very talented but I don’t think he would have been a good fit but that’s something I’ll never know.

    • @sammyallen428
      @sammyallen428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ,@@williamdon3442 he was great in that he changed some of the solos and did it like his own style but the fans weren't having it so he left so brand gillis stepped up after him.

    • @jorgedelrio1011
      @jorgedelrio1011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Now we know the truth, ozzy owes his career fist and foremost to Randy, then to Brad Gillis, the man saved the act for sure

    • @jorgedelrio1011
      @jorgedelrio1011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @kitty lingdon't like it, don't Buy it

    • @odinskolnationragnar9528
      @odinskolnationragnar9528 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      a masterfully made guitar man hard to learn all that in short time

  • @MrErikchaugen
    @MrErikchaugen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    He was always in tune with perfect pitch, and played RR's stuff with his own flair and touch!!Great job!!Stellar stuff!!

  • @chrisfloyd9224
    @chrisfloyd9224 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Brad Gillis really stepped up his game. He had some big shoes to fill, and didn't dissapoint.🤘🇺🇸

    • @patrickshannon122
      @patrickshannon122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It wasn't hard for him he really didn't step up his game he could play just as good in night ranger he was a guitar virtuoso he could hear any song one time and play it. No matter what the song, that is how good he is.

    • @jsnowdendavies
      @jsnowdendavies ปีที่แล้ว

      Brad brought his own shoes baby, and he danced Randy's moves to a T!

  • @MrJackal43
    @MrJackal43 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    After Randy tragically died, he learned his catalog in like ZERO TIME.... and was on the road almost instantly. Amazing he was able to pull it off, he was no Randy of course, but he’s a great player and did an amazing job.

    • @takaorobinson8719
      @takaorobinson8719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He got a call from Sharon and he's hung over thinking its a gag. " I'd better pit Ozzy on. Hello Bradley. This is Ozzy." They flew him out to a hotel suite and he and Ozzy event up the stairs, had no amp, sitting on the bed, Ozzy cross legged on the floor. " Channel me Bradley' uh okay.... then played flying high acoustic on his red Floyd rose guitar. After the song Ozzy opened the doors and screamed at the crowd below. Everyone's clapping and congratulating him and Gillis is thinking "uh , I think I got the job". Some guy who knew Ozzy had been in the crowd weeks earlier and sometimes Brad would do some Ozzy songs. This guy tells Ozzy, gets the ball rolling. Next thing you know the phones ringing. He wasn't even applying for the job. Brad I'd way cool.

    • @seanvine39
      @seanvine39 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah, he’s better than Randy was back then.

    • @styga1969
      @styga1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No Randy?? Excellent guitarist!! I rate them the same! Let’s see Randy do some Brad stuff. Look at Brad now.. look at Night Ranger solos.. Sister Christian solo.. Don’t tell me you love me solo ...Brad is great!!! So was Jake !!! Then Zack .. not so good.

    • @janerikmellesdal3868
      @janerikmellesdal3868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Brad is on randys level for sure!

    • @janerikmellesdal3868
      @janerikmellesdal3868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@styga1969 zakk was a big mistake. I cant stand his playing at all

  • @georgejordan5611
    @georgejordan5611 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Brad Gillis learned the old school way when we had to drop the vinyl record needle down or rewind the cassette tapes to learn the guitar parts!😄

  • @terryfonz4603
    @terryfonz4603 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This was the tour I started paying attention to Ozzy. Brad is a monster player the solos on don’t tell me you love me were absolutely amazing. Think about the guitar playing we had in the 80s what a great generation pretty much pinnacle to the 90s it’s all down hill after that.

  • @EddieSalford
    @EddieSalford หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a fantastic job Brad stepping into Randy's shoes. I saw him with Ozzy in Leeds UK 1982, i stood right in front of him so i could see him play. I was disappointed that Randy was not there of course, but what a performance by Brad, he seized the opportunity and gave it his all. Fantastic guitar player.

  • @highdesert420
    @highdesert420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Dude is a beast. The sound, the style, the intensity.... Damn.

  • @devilshark6694
    @devilshark6694 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I was always amazed by his playing in speak of the devil.

    • @SteelStringJedi
      @SteelStringJedi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too. Brad does some cool stuff with the whammy bar.🎸

    • @kingdclxvi8488
      @kingdclxvi8488 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My favorite album of all time🤘🤘🤘

  • @SuperGaleford
    @SuperGaleford 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I told Brad this in person: he is the most underrated guitarist of his generation

  • @RonGyver1337
    @RonGyver1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brad Gillis is one of the best Improvisational guitarist I have ever seen.

  • @johnreece9774
    @johnreece9774 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    RIP Randy Rhoads. Great job by Brad filling those enormous shoes

  • @nedanders8514
    @nedanders8514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If I could express my self as good as him I’d be free . What an amazing creature. You can tell he enjoys every second of his playing.

  • @joemamakaraoke1406
    @joemamakaraoke1406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Loved the job Brad did. He was true to himself but also did no injustices to TI or RR's guitar work. Speak of the Devil remains one of my favorite live Ozzy releases!

  • @FerusZaz
    @FerusZaz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So not only did he play these solos fucking masterfully, he managed to add his own tasteful spin to them. In a short amount of time with a mountain of pressure. AND he personally loved Randy. Just wow. What an incredible guy and guitarist. I fucking love Jake but these are possibly the best rendition of these solos ever..

  • @weeklyfascination
    @weeklyfascination ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brad Gillis was an inspiration when I was a teenager. And his playing stands the test of time.

  • @thesoultransferprotocol721
    @thesoultransferprotocol721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Love him or hate him. Brad got the job done on this tour. I saw it. It ROCKED HARD!!!

  • @jchavez84
    @jchavez84 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    To think of the pressure he endured He killed it with no tabs or videos just all ear listening and learning the parts all in a week man my hat goes off to him not too many guitarists could of pulled it off! Great musician!!

  • @pauldanial
    @pauldanial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    To deliver such class in that short space of time, that's Brad Gillis.

  • @ACAtheROCK
    @ACAtheROCK 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Maestro...an amazing guitarist,Randy and Tony's stuff played with Brad's signature and style.

  • @1FeistyKitty
    @1FeistyKitty 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    his work with ozzy highlights his ability --- he has his own signature and it is very crisp and fluid at the same time ---- nobody could have done it but him ....

  • @JT-id9nn
    @JT-id9nn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brad Gillis playing is so clean, love his tone. Does a fantastic job of playing Randy's stuff live.

  • @-DILLIGAF
    @-DILLIGAF 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was fortunate enough to see this concert in Los Angeles right after Randy died. In fact, he was still alive when I bought the tickets. We are lucky to have this footage of Brad. It's amazing that he was able to "rightfully" fill the void within such a limited time frame. I was lucky to see any show at all. Not sure if anyone else could have done it better.

  • @bkeegs123
    @bkeegs123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    If Brad played Randy note for note, then guess what? Exactly! You would say he copied him. Brad has said he's not a shredder. He is a whammy-bar player. He was asked to fill in for Randy Rhodes. To the Gillis haters on here, you could've played with Ozzy, but...he didn't ask you, now did he?

  • @GeoWool70
    @GeoWool70 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Don’t care what people say BRAD was kicking ass

  • @curtisdrew3765
    @curtisdrew3765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing guitar player! One of the BEST! Drank with him and the drummer at Yesterday’s one night after the NR Concert in Chattanooga Tn. Halfway into the night they got up and took the stage and tore it up on the band that was playing that nights instruments. I’ll never forget that night and especially how nice and cool he was. Great memory!

  • @jamwayofaiken-augustarockb7643
    @jamwayofaiken-augustarockb7643 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I remember watching Brad blowing everyones minds at We Stars

  • @jeffmoore6279
    @jeffmoore6279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brad Gillis totally crushes it baby!
    No other player at the time had the balls to pull off what he did.
    His own style shines through on all these tunes.

  • @stephenkessel1990
    @stephenkessel1990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow man i saw randy right before he passed n then the SPEAK ALBUM comes out and Brad Gillis blew me away in a new way man symptom of the universe is awesome man n wow what a awesome player to come in at the worst time ever n play n rock asses off every night!
    Thanx BRAD GILLIS.

  • @takanorihonmi4120
    @takanorihonmi4120 8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    My favorite guitarist Mr. Brad Gillis is one of the best in the world .

    • @irmaztamal21
      @irmaztamal21 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      he is not consider one of the best... he is just lucky

    • @HappyFoxSuperSTAR
      @HappyFoxSuperSTAR 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brads in the top 30 . If you look at AllTime the list of guitar players is loaded with very stiff competition. Tony I. From Sabbath. Eddie Van Halen. The duo from Iron Maiden and Kk Downing and Glen Tipton from Priest these players were also very good. Going all time you also have to look at older guys like Jimmy Page, Jimmy Hendrix i mean damn man sooo many burners out there its diff to put together acurate rankings but Gillis was Never ranked #1 in Hit Parader or Circus Magazine and the fans voted in those polls! Fans can be biased and subjective but who else is listening to the music more than them. I lend high credibility to those magazines rankings. Even Guitar Player magazine had a poll for a while and Randy got #1 there one year. Gillis was only ever mentioned as an after thought. I like Brad and saw him live with Ozzy. Speak of the Devil tour in New York. Ozz was soo devasted by the loss of his best friend that he sucked! I felt very bad for him and was sad as well! However Brads solo in the concert was his Own and it was Very very good. But when he played Randy’s solos he was all over the place and it was very amature. Its eveidenced here in this video. He hardly got one solo rite And its not cause hes not trying. Perhaps he was preoccupied with upcoming Night Ranger material. This is very possible.....

    • @corey8711
      @corey8711 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What? Fan polls, especially in mags like Hit Parader and Circus, were nothing but popularity contests. Guitar Player and Guitar for the Practicing Musician would be more legit representations of actual musicians' opinions. That said, I've always considered Gillis to be one of the best around. He's so damned smooth and accurate, both on the fretboard and with the tremolo bar.

    • @HappyFoxSuperSTAR
      @HappyFoxSuperSTAR 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Corey Hit Parader and Circus magazine polls were very accurate reflections of who was the best at the time. As far as Brads accuracy. I don’t question how good a guitar player he is. I liked him but if your listening to the playing here it’s shit. He’s playing Randy’s material and doing it horribly. No I don’t believe Jake E Lee would have got the gig. He auditioned and was passed over. He was picked up after the Speak of the Devil tour cause Ozzy was desperate. I’ve seen both Jake and Brad live with Ozzy. Neither were as good as Randy. Randy got the Best new guitar player award. I saw him presented it along side Sharon Osborne. Jake and Brad never won shit. Well maybe a few groupies and sponsored guitar strings. This is true.

    • @JohnRocks6368
      @JohnRocks6368 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Here is an honest reply to Takanori's comment...yes Brad is'one of the best in the world'. He didnt say THE BEST, but one of the best. Guitar players are very subjective and even someone as talented as Yngwie Malmsteen can be hard to listen too. I have always enjoyed Brad's signature sound and he is one of the few you can recongnize his playing style, like Eddie, Vai, Lynch, etc. A pioneer in his style for sure , and still rockin.

  • @quevicular
    @quevicular 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I think Randy would be very proud of Brad

  • @butchjones3497
    @butchjones3497 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My favorite guitar tone ever is THIS tone, which is the same as on Speak Of The Devil! Massive!!

  • @chucknien74
    @chucknien74 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Still in my top 5...the dude deserves legend status.....

  • @seanmerriott1125
    @seanmerriott1125 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Night Ranger was my first band I fell in love with as a young teenager. Years later I ran into him at a bar and he sat with me and we talked about every album in detail but he made me the beers and I was happy to do so. Not many people get to have beers with their first rock and roll hero! He was very cool and told me to just think of him as a plumber !

  • @cavdragoon
    @cavdragoon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There is no question that Gillis is an absolute beast. Unrated is an understatement. One of the best in a generation that produced so many great guitarists. All respect to Randy but this guy deserves a ton of credit.

  • @phihelix8777
    @phihelix8777 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    God damn Brad was unbelievably good. His sound is off the charts.

  • @dapperdanman1956
    @dapperdanman1956 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Positively a rock and roll guitar god perfectly plays his part of the show with spot on professional flare!

  • @SteveOuimette
    @SteveOuimette 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I saw this tour and Brad was amazing. Can't remember if it was 6 or 8 days that he had to learn all of that and get on the road, but it was a very, very short period of time. Not only did he pull it off, but he played like he'd been in the band all along. Total professional. Of course he isn't Randy...nobody is, but man, to step into those shoes on that stage in front of all of those people took balls of steel. I've met Brad on several occasions and always thank him for what he did. Just fantastic.

  • @jeffkeith4235
    @jeffkeith4235 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My hats off to you Mr Gillis!,, you have my respects

  • @JackieNihil
    @JackieNihil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Brad Gillis is a whammy bar master. Love his work in Night Ranger. He did a great job filling in after RR's tragic death. Great guitar player.

  • @ricardobrasil2043
    @ricardobrasil2043 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Gostei da roupa nova que colocou nas músicas do sabbath. Brad é fora da curva ainda nos dias atuais. Imagina pra aquela época. Não estavam preparados.

  • @WinstonsBogey
    @WinstonsBogey 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This was a superb band. Aldridge, Zarzo,. Don Airey & Brad Gillis

  • @MrJeanvoine
    @MrJeanvoine 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Brad Gillis my hero !!

    • @fonzario
      @fonzario 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bandit666 mine as well!!

    • @nickcosta8062
      @nickcosta8062 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine too!

  • @glenn3914
    @glenn3914 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    brad gillis is one of the best guitarist who never got the real credit he deserves

  • @justlooking6898
    @justlooking6898 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    8:54 - on: Glued to the screen and ears just wouldn't reach.
    Just incredible. 🙄🤗🤩

  • @davidclark3603
    @davidclark3603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brad is just brilliant. He inspired me massively, and so did Jeff Watson!

  • @johnrambo1689
    @johnrambo1689 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brad Gillis is an awesome guitar hero, really fluid. Underrated. He nailed the solos in that tour. He introduced variations, always respecting the originals. It was really hard to replace God, but he respected his memory. Night Ranger is another example of his great work. Inredible twin guitars there!!!!

  • @JW-zs1pz
    @JW-zs1pz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I saw Brad at Irvine Meadows and he was very good! The live album with Ozz doing Black Sabbath is FN wonderful!! Brad you ROCK brother!!

  • @Robert-li4cr
    @Robert-li4cr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Brad did a great job taking over after randy but I'm glad he went back to night ranger ozzy would have just screwed him over like he did to Jake e Lee. Brad rocks !

    • @stephenkessel1990
      @stephenkessel1990 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao you are fukn xactly right

    • @fragosa
      @fragosa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will you please explain me what do you mean by Ozzy screw...

    • @takaorobinson8719
      @takaorobinson8719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think All big time singers screw over musicians. Thinking of Dio ,Coverdale etc. I've heard some real tacky shit they pull.

    • @Olsen-vp5vg
      @Olsen-vp5vg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@takaorobinson8719 when I heard what Dio did to Vivian Campbell I lost a lot of respect for him (still one of the greatest singers ever).

    • @thomasgray7128
      @thomasgray7128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree Ozzy and Sharon treated the band like shit and then took all the royalties and credit!!! Shame on them!!! The band is what made Ozzy famous not him!!!😠😠🔥👎👎🤔

  • @BenWatkinsGtr
    @BenWatkinsGtr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I saw this tour, had the tickets before Rhoads was killed, was a huge Randy fan, but Gillis did an admirable job. Whole band had to be in shock, but being pros they carried on. It was a good show, all things considered. I had seen Rhoads the previous year on Blizzard of Ozz tour and he was a tremendous live player, inspired me to practice for decades.

    • @michaelkeudel8770
      @michaelkeudel8770 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got stuck with Bernie Torme for the Buffalo show, was so looking to see and hear Randy, I just couldn't enjoy the show.

    • @TheSteveSteele
      @TheSteveSteele 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelkeudel8770 Bernie was more of a ‘70s British blues player from what I remember. How did he handle this new shredding ‘80s heavy metal?

    • @michaelkeudel8770
      @michaelkeudel8770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheSteveSteele I barely remember it, was 40 hard years ago, I'm lucky if I remember what I did this morning.

  • @marvinlemartien2186
    @marvinlemartien2186 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Brad Gillis had his own style especially these floyd rose trick , a excellent guitar player that had big shoes to fill

  • @akkiakki79
    @akkiakki79 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The complete masters guitars that era.

  • @timdasilva2806
    @timdasilva2806 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was so fortunate to see the Blizzard of Ozz tour and this tour with Brad Gillis. Great guitarist and had some heavy shoes to fill on short notice!

  • @snaggletooth7031
    @snaggletooth7031 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Loved him on speak of the devil.he put hiz own touch on it .

    • @HappyFoxSuperSTAR
      @HappyFoxSuperSTAR 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Speak of the Devil is all old Sabbath material. Where’s Brads touch??? Wheres his originality and creativity. Oh yeah, dont tell me you love me..... Case closed! Yes he was good but never a top 5 or even 10 player. I Can name many better. Fuck even Hendrix would dust his ass. I say this and i like Brad. Ive seen him and appreciate him but wheres his Super album??? There is none!

    • @spaceavenger54
      @spaceavenger54 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HappyFoxSuperSTAR where's Brads touch??? Its all over every solo he played on speak of the devil!

    • @natoalvarez5762
      @natoalvarez5762 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was loyal to his band Ozzy gave him the job know your shit man why so damn salty

  • @nedaCFilms
    @nedaCFilms หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Everyone take a shot every time Ozzy yells “come on!”

  • @impetiousdoom
    @impetiousdoom ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gillis was putting in hard work in 1982 🎸

  • @ThorHammerdahl
    @ThorHammerdahl ปีที่แล้ว

    Brad Gillis - ahead of the curve!

  • @MrMegaFredZeppelin
    @MrMegaFredZeppelin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Brad Gillis nailed this :-) To me he is way underrated on guitar, he did excellent for Ozzy after Randy died :-) An Extra "BIG" thumbs up for this Guitar Great :-) Night Ranger is a great band he is in :-) ROCK ON!!!!!!!

  • @TJake-gs5jt
    @TJake-gs5jt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brad Gillis is a great guitarist and I love the name Night Ranger, I don't know why but I love it

  • @DPhasely
    @DPhasely 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brad Gillis kicks ass!! He's definitely in my top ten favorite guitarists.

  • @titorivera9010
    @titorivera9010 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brad tore it up !!! Short notice learned all these songs !!!!!! 🤘🏻

  • @woozee100
    @woozee100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Incredible guitarrist and u could see he put a lot of passion on it!

  • @morefish469s
    @morefish469s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brad is bad ass. Filled Big ass shoe's that we're maybe size 9s.

  • @faithandpractice
    @faithandpractice 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of, if not my favorite, Oz guitarists post Randy.

  • @justrobocon6538
    @justrobocon6538 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply put for me....It just doesn't get any better then this lineup. These professionals captured lightning in a bottle on this tour. They all stepped up....ALL OF THEM. Thank the Gods they captured it on film for everyone to see the magic today and it will live forever!!

  • @davidclark3603
    @davidclark3603 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This guy is amazing!

  • @odjrvfjdjr3261
    @odjrvfjdjr3261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've met Brad on two occasions. The first being backstage at the inaugural performance of Mr. Big and the second at Guitar Center in Concord California. Both times he was a gracious and very approachable man. Super nice guy with a great sense of humor.

  • @grilledspaghetti
    @grilledspaghetti 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    3:50 Revelation (Mother Earth), good God. Back when it was still a fresh piece of music he had to learn that note for note without tab. And I still struggle.

  • @TheBrightSounds
    @TheBrightSounds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brad. Just legendary shit... fucking amazing.

  • @alchemi5150
    @alchemi5150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bradd is also an exciting player there. He enjoys it man! That's the Rockin' is all about!

  • @heritage80elite
    @heritage80elite ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolute legend. Brad did an amazing job of covering Randy’s leads note-for-note. Total respect 🙌

  • @styga1969
    @styga1969 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He had to play a big roll to fill Randy’s shoes ... and he did a god dam great job doing it!!! Viv C and Brad are my favs .. Jake E did an excellent job falling in third. Viv C with Dio is what made me a fan .. even today with his group “Last in Line” he still kicks ass!!!

  • @ianspeckmaier9565
    @ianspeckmaier9565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Holy shit, his movement while playing is incredible. How have I not heard of this guy until now? Time to watch everything he's ever played!

    • @tandemaxle1831
      @tandemaxle1831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He played in Night Ranger

    • @osmosieboli
      @osmosieboli ปีที่แล้ว

      Jungchen,Du hast keine Ahnung

  • @pattydevito9408
    @pattydevito9408 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    around '83 I walked in a Rolling Stone records downtown Chicago purchased a full vinyl bootleg album "Ozzy Osborne Live" printed on front, back print said- guitar : Randy Rhoads listed with other band members no other logos or publishing labels. Got home threw it on the turntable knew right away it was Brad & this very line up. Still have the album.

  • @borisbellatrix9408
    @borisbellatrix9408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have always thought Brad Gillis is one of the top 5 guitarists of all time. Seen Randy Rhoads absolutely mind blowing. Same thing with Gillis. Love to watch him play.

  • @satinwhip
    @satinwhip 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved it when Ozzy tried to lift Brad up like he used to lift up Randy. Brad is put together pretty solid - he don't weigh a buck-oh-five like Randy did. Ozzy couldn't even get Brad's feet off the floor. Brad has always been so impressive. Always thought his talent was squandered in Night Ranger. Amazing guitarist with such a clean playing and picking style.

  • @warptek
    @warptek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Gillis was probably the best guitarist Ozzy ever employed. The man learned the set in about a weeks time which in itself is an incredible feat.

  • @sunnys3325
    @sunnys3325 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gillis Fkn SUPERB guitarist!! Up there with the greats of all time!

  • @Diggerdog2nd
    @Diggerdog2nd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have always hated when other guitarist change Randy"s solo's but Brad is the exception. That includes Tony Iommi's on Speak of the Devil. Brad's awesome.