That was about the coolest thing I’ve ever seen a rockstar do ! Ever ! To bring that young man on stage and let him take some leads on the vocals is just a statement of how confident and truly great you are John ! I’ll have to watch this over and over for a while ! Thank you John , so cool of you ! ! !
Every day I talk about John Schlitt as one of the greatest vocalists in rock history. He is the combination, for those who have listened to Petra, of Bruce Dickinson and steve perry. He is supreme in his range, cadence, vibrato, and passion.
It appears to me that this was either Karaoke or a rehearsal. No drummer or keyboardist. But what a great Karaoke that was. Imagine being that kid and having Johnathan Schlitt come up on stage to sing with you. The kid nailed it too.
huh? i see lots clapping, dancing. Its early morning fund raiser event. The men standing are roadies/security, why all the negativity? One guy said hes fat!! Well hes 65 yo here and moves around great! Hope i can jump like that in 4 years!
It shows his tireless work to helping the youth in America and giving back. He doesn't have to prove himself to anyone he already did that in two bands on National stages, recordings, and awards, and a true inspiration of character.
When I first saw what this was in the first few seconds of the video, I was like "really?". Pretty low expectations for this. I was pleasantly surprised. Schlitt sounds great here and so does the kid he's singing with. Of course, I'm 5 years late to this video so not sure what John sounds like today, but this performance was awesome.
Check out John Schlitt's latest album put out this year, 2020, called "Go". You Tube will have it. He is in his seventies and sound fantastic! Blows away most young rock singers today. Let me know what you think. Cheers.
These two sound better singing karaoke to Johns own song, than the actual band does in its current lineup. He’s that unmistakable voice. Fantastic, guys!
Hey Tom, actually I'm "the other guy" in this vid :) Just a lucky fan who was attending the show with my brother. John knew that I was familiar with the song (actually my brother and I recorded this "karaoke" track for him) and since it is a duet, he pulled me up on stage to sing it with him. I had never sang the first half of the verses in my life. Trust me, had I known I was gonna be onstage that day I would have practiced and dressed better lol!! Still, what a blast. I'm a blessed guy. -Stephen
That was about the coolest thing I’ve ever seen a rockstar do ! Ever ! To bring that young man on stage and let him take some leads on the vocals is just a statement of how confident and truly great you are John ! I’ll have to watch this over and over for a while ! Thank you John , so cool of you ! ! !
We grew up with the best music.
Outstanding!!!! God how can't you love it!! This is LIFE Everyone.
John is one of the most underrated singers of all time!
For sure
Every day I talk about John Schlitt as one of the greatest vocalists in rock history. He is the combination, for those who have listened to Petra, of Bruce Dickinson and steve perry. He is supreme in his range, cadence, vibrato, and passion.
Underrated by whom? You haven't been paying attention.
Absolutely true. He is first rate but rarely considered.
@2:50 old lady ditches her walker to dance. That's what music with heart does. That's what good music is about
That was magnificent..............
It appears to me that this was either Karaoke or a rehearsal. No drummer or keyboardist. But what a great Karaoke that was. Imagine being that kid and having Johnathan Schlitt come up on stage to sing with you. The kid nailed it too.
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Think this is same kid playing keyboards
I love that John Schlitt came to help a good cause. It's not just about him. Sounds amazing.
The Legend is alive!
I saw him in madison wisconsin in 1977..he still sounds great.
I have seen Head East 3 times twice with John on vocals and the guy has amazing talent and can sing his a$$ off
Sorry Guy don't know how I ended up here but these guys deserve a better audience than their hometown provides!!!
huh? i see lots clapping, dancing. Its early morning fund raiser event. The men standing are roadies/security, why all the negativity? One guy said hes fat!! Well hes 65 yo here and moves around great! Hope i can jump like that in 4 years!
Willi Werner I do strongly agree with you this song deserved a better level of appreciation&participation than it received.
Yeah, but it's a karaoke track.
The best vocals
0:25 I like it ALREADY.
What a great performance, and a fun time!!!
It shows his tireless work to helping the youth in America and giving back. He doesn't have to prove himself to anyone he already did that in two bands on National stages, recordings, and awards, and a true inspiration of character.
That kids got a good voice
John wants to sing forever! Make it so!!
was listenin to Head East, then found my way into the Gospel world heard Petra and said HEY I KNOW WHO THAT IS...LOVED IT...
Damn, John still has it!!
I would have loved to see John Schlitt in person. Been a fan for about 30 years!
Me too start his fan since Petra after Beyond belief
Nami Nakamura Head East was always a great show
I wouldn't want to see anyone schitt in person!💩
Saw him in Australia once
Big John Schlitt...great voice. This guy has a lot of music awards. Very much like his Petra days.
Head East Days
One of the best ever. Been HUGE fan. I'm in Oklahoma now and sad very few have heard of Head East. Stephen Riker-amazing!!
BOOMER!!
Well.. I saw a walker on the dance floor!! How awesome is that!?
Why ? 10,000 people not loving this music and dancing
Love this! His positive attitude makes me happy!
Anybody else from California love this??
Yes! One of me ALL TIME favorite songs!
Flash back!!
Now here is how rock should sound. One of the all time greats.
Unlike today's crap. Released in 75 and still popular
Steve Riker is one of the best friends I ever had.
When I first saw what this was in the first few seconds of the video, I was like "really?". Pretty low expectations for this. I was pleasantly surprised. Schlitt sounds great here and so does the kid he's singing with. Of course, I'm 5 years late to this video so not sure what John sounds like today, but this performance was awesome.
I'm so glad John changed his life.
Check out John Schlitt's latest album put out this year, 2020, called "Go". You Tube will have it. He is in his seventies and sound fantastic! Blows away most young rock singers today. Let me know what you think.
Cheers.
The 2 together sounded better than the current touring Head East band. No Head East without John!!
Headless east
Well i beg to differ. The current bad sounds great as well
old Rockers still can!
Wow! John ain't missin' a beat! Great honor to have met John on the 2005 Petra tour. After all these years Brother John still "Beyond Belief."
Awesome !!!....... that Riker kid is fantastic
This is totally awesome!
What was up with the crowd???? I would have been all over the place for that performance! Awesome job!!!!
Dawn Skiver it was early, setting up for a festival
I agree this lead is apart of legendary band with at least three radio air play hits. Maybe just rehearsal, do you think?
@@brianchandler6127 Agreed it looks like some sort of sound check/ check of the equipment.
Great Rock'n song!!! I love Head East!!!!
Do you even know how many times I have watched this . . . ?
This is one of the best songs ever I've seen livelier crowds at funerals!!!!!
Slick Mic that was spontaneous, they were just setting up for a festival
Wow that was hella rockin,
I sure would love to meet John Schlitt !
You and me too seen him in 1978 best show ever
Getting my nightly dose of pure awesome " never been any reason " !!
These two sound better singing karaoke to Johns own song, than the actual band does in its current lineup. He’s that unmistakable voice. Fantastic, guys!
What a Great Iconic Song... 💥💥💥💥💥
bad to the bone... we are rocking here in western alaska.. old time rock and roll!!!!!!!!!!
My new favorite video . . .can I be in love with 2 guys at the same time ???? Love the cool electric energy !!!
Best sidewalk sale in the history of humankind!
Awesome
Wow. So good for so long!
Now that was cool
Always energetic and entertaining John schlitt! 😊
How awesome would that be to do.
Not what I expected but fun to watch just the same! You two are talented. It takes big balls to do what you did! Nice job.
Magnificent! John W. Schlitt is still Awesome and Can still Belt out Hits.
That was awesome, made my day!
I'm glad you graduated from...Kirkwood High...1975 Kirkwood Proud!! Kirkwood,Missouri :-)
That mellotron synth solo is off the hook. 1 of rocks greatest
Mini Moog.......But the mellotron is a cool instrument too.
Hi John I hope I can visit you in IL USA God Willing
Walter David Scott. Oh man you don't want to come here to Illinois trust me
wow that guy can sing, cool song too, actually the young kid is good too
Amazing!
Now I feel even older
Awesome 😁🎸🥁
Meu cantor favorito ammo 🤩
Fun !!!
Stephen can sing, too.
Awesome!!!👍🏻
John poderia ter tradução muito show!
Does he still perform "Wake the Dead", his best solo song (1995)?
Good Job
Hi john, this is your only friend, from Minnesota, remember the red drink! Im still around, just wanted to say hi to you my friend!
Man you should follow on Facebook great singer
Waay cool
why are there so few people ?? I come from a small as town but when the locals play everyone shows up!!!this is...stink town?
Jaciinda Love it
With the Invisible Band.
John is literally "Beyond Belief".. oh.. I still have my T-shirt from the Beyond Belief tour...
☝🏾
Wow, no band a hardly any audience!
OKAY FINE!
where is the site for stephen riker? it says it doesn't exist. what band does he play for?
His band is called RikeR. Here is their fan page: facebook.com/rikerband
Is this karaoke? I don't see any band...
It's a Music Track.
I think this was only a setup practice ☺️
I think there's something a little wrong with my TH-cam!?!? Wow, and I'm just at a losfer words!!
John Schlitt is good but why is the other guy there?
Hey Tom, actually I'm "the other guy" in this vid :) Just a lucky fan who was attending the show with my brother. John knew that I was familiar with the song (actually my brother and I recorded this "karaoke" track for him) and since it is a duet, he pulled me up on stage to sing it with him. I had never sang the first half of the verses in my life. Trust me, had I known I was gonna be onstage that day I would have practiced and dressed better lol!! Still, what a blast. I'm a blessed guy. -Stephen
@@headeastrocks You did great....I wish I had known about this event...I live pretty close.
...more cowbell!
Sound check, check
Ghost Drummer??
A decent Karaoke version that could fill a bowling alley at 11pm on a Thurs evening... Sad that it comes to this for him.....
No Audience and No Band?. At least the vocals are good.
This is like a SCTV skit.
Jacinda Dawn Champlin💖😄🤣♈️♈️♈️♈️♈️♈️♈️♈️♈️
Dio? Dio who?
I’ve always loved Head East but this is a real disappointment to see. Whatever was going on, the people around seemed very disinterested.
Weird John - just weird