George Lynch Fires New Singer After TWO Shows!

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  • Recently ex Dokken guitarist George Lynch recruited singer Ray West to take over the lead vocal spot in his band The Electric Freedom. Before the first gig, George was singing praises for Ray. Then after just two shows, George promptly fired him. Why? What happened? Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe.
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  • @ParanormalResponse
    @ParanormalResponse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    I remember back when Dokken was still huge,The 80s were over, Grunge was in and Dokken like many bands were forced to play smaller lessor venues. After the show I waited outside for three hours in the lot for them to get on their bus. It was a small venue so no one else was out there. When they came out I didnt want to harrass I just wanted a signature on my guitar. I know they were tired, probably tipped a few too. The only two guys that gave me the time of day was Lynch and Pilson. They talked with me a couple minutes, Signed my gear and I was a happy camper. Don and Mick just ignored me and kept walking. I mean how do you be so rude to the one person in an empty lot just asking for a quick signature? Whatever. I will always respect George and Jeff.

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Wow that sucks. They should've been grateful that anyone even still cared at that point.

    • @ellisonlowrimore7751
      @ellisonlowrimore7751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I did meet them back in 95 on the Dysfunctional tour and all of them were really cool but Don was the least cool.

    • @andrewquimby2499
      @andrewquimby2499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Don was on my plane on the way to Milwaukee for a concert with Van halen and Ratt and after we got off I ran up to him to tell him how much I loved Dokken and was a fan since highschool
      I never asked for a signature and he was totally cool stopped and shot the shit with me for a few minutes
      Without me asking for anything he pulled out his latest CD which hadn’t been released yet and gave me a copy
      People have to remember that even before the Internet there’s a lot of folks out there getting signatures just to make money
      Some musicians get pretty sick of that. I would recommend just saying hi Instead of asking for something from them you’ll get a much better response

    • @JayPowellmusician
      @JayPowellmusician 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Actually, Dokken left near the top and broke up right before grunge took hold.... I remember Alice in Chains was opening for Lynch Mob when they both first came out.

    • @tallahoramismo
      @tallahoramismo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just curious, which metal bands survived grunge days?

  • @dlvox5222
    @dlvox5222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Brutal. I front a STP tribute. It took me 2 months to fully memorize the delivery and lyrics for 15 songs only. Many hours on the treadmill listening to the songs and watching streaming lyrics on TH-cam. Then recording myself. Listening back for clams. Adjusting. It’s not easy.

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Some people seem to think he should've been able to just jump right in and nail it from the first show. Seems unrealistic.

    • @RIFFRAFF104
      @RIFFRAFF104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If your band ever breaks up.. Look me up, I can't find a great vocalist anywhere. I'm in NC.

    • @ralphtarr5931
      @ralphtarr5931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I do a lot of fill in work some with just a few days/ hours notice and usually covers ( much more before the pandemic) BUT... I'm a drummer.. BIG DIFFERENCE and I can sell it easier than a singer or guitarist for sure but I'm still on the edge of a cliff most of the night! I couldn't imagine being the focal point and having that pressure of delivering without rehearsal? It's not fair to anyone there, fans or band. Peace ✌️

    • @jeremyjohnson9222
      @jeremyjohnson9222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Play in an Eagles tribute band, and a Tom petty tribute band. Good stuff

    • @RIFFRAFF104
      @RIFFRAFF104 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeremyjohnson9222 Best of The Eagles? I know Squiggy...

  • @GuitarMAXMusic
    @GuitarMAXMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    You're making a great point about bands these days. They get paid so little and so they want to keep the expenses down as much as possible, which includes not having rehearsals, and other things that help the band perform their best. I wish there was still more money in the music business, but there's just not!

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You know it's a wonder that guys like George can afford to go all the way across the country for a show, or group of shows, and still make any money after paying all the expenses (travel, band members, food, etc.). Profit margins must be getting pretty lean for some of these guys.

    • @jayteesgear
      @jayteesgear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Many truths. Its also that George lives up in Sedona. I dont know that there are rehearsal spots in that area and the traffic down here in Phoenix is something im sure he doesnt wanna deal with.

    • @thegamerg47
      @thegamerg47 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Max!

    • @mtdusmc9437
      @mtdusmc9437 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thebaldshredder Saw an interview with Bobby Blotzer from Ratt late last year. He said Ratt was getting $35k per show (He was pissed that Pearcy wanted to do solo shows for $7K instead). He could be lying or stretching it a bit but that's pretty solid revenue for a mid-tier 80s band with limited appeal. I know someone in a pretty significant 70s classic rock band (you would definitely know them) and they are making at least that per show as well. Lynch/Dokken are on at least the same level as Ratt, so you have to figure they are somewhere in the same ballpark.

    • @skyepicus
      @skyepicus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @MTD $35,000 per show on New Year's Eve, Halloween, July 4th dates at casinos. Otherwise: $8,000 - 10,000 a night

  • @Kickback79
    @Kickback79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I saw George in Queens in a small club a few years ago. He absolutely killed it. Tone was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who was the singer at that show?

    • @Kickback79
      @Kickback79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thebaldshredder Nathan Utz. Sounded way better than Oni.

  • @franklinniesterjr3812
    @franklinniesterjr3812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    As a singer in a coverband sins 1995, i would NEVER do a gig without some rehearsals.
    Just a fukin recipe for disaster.

    • @mrreddog
      @mrreddog 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was, i was there...

    • @thomasbonnett4800
      @thomasbonnett4800 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Details?

    • @mrreddog
      @mrreddog 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thomasbonnett4800 Find my other post describing the show..

    • @scottarmen9097
      @scottarmen9097 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do we really know for sure there were no rehearsals? Or did Ray just mess up the show?

  • @TheLeadSled
    @TheLeadSled 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    When people talk about American guitarist George is rarely spoken about, and that's the sad part of it. I've been playing for 30 years and Mr. Lynch is absolutely amazing, his tone, rhythm, his leads are all world class, and yet he is often overlooked

    • @MrSpankey1
      @MrSpankey1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ive been playing guitar 45 years. Georges playing is a cut above most players of the 80s and 90s. The problem with that is, if you dont play...it goes un-noticed. Ive played some pretty complex stuff at a club or party and nobody notices...then play Mustang Sally and the party is on....lol.

    • @TheLeadSled
      @TheLeadSled 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrSpankey1 agreed, it's usually only other guitarists that notice the complexity of your runs. There is so many throughout the years that could have stood with the best, but they either had bad management, or never got that big break and they went unnoticed. There is a guy named Randy Hansen, he plays Hendrix, and he is without a doubt the best I have ever heard and seen, even his vocals is spot on, I met him a few times and he is so humble and nice, he is the kind of player I would've liked to see how bigger, the man is phenomenal, but that's the life all musicians must go thru

    • @brijennrigby8945
      @brijennrigby8945 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      George was also the first player, that I know of, to mix major and minor scales making his music moody and more interesting than anyone else's.

    • @danielvelkovski3156
      @danielvelkovski3156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Him along with Jason Becker & Criss Oliva deff need to be talked about more imo. And way more to list.

    • @theaterdreamer
      @theaterdreamer ปีที่แล้ว

      George is rarely talked about?
      You’re kidding, right?

  • @cristianpavez6832
    @cristianpavez6832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My story: In the year 2000 I was a special guest of Jeff Pilson on the 'Power To The People' tour with Dokken, Poison, Cinderella and Slaughter. I meet Jeff at the Tampa Aquarium and then we go into the Ice Palace Arena, we get to Dokken's dressing room and Jeff says to Don, "this is my friend who flew in from Chile to see us" And Don asked everyone to leave the dressing room because he wanted to talk quietly with me, we chatted, we drank some Jack Daniels with Coke, he gave me the new autographed album and we took photos together with my Chilean flag. Don treated me like royalty as did Jeff and Wild Mick!! Forever respect! PD: On another occasion I met George Lynch here in Chile on a radio show and he was also totally nice and great with me!

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very nice.

    • @rickbrzyski4334
      @rickbrzyski4334 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ray was horrible. Saw George play a gig in Lititz, PA after seeing him with Ray and he played with XYZ and Terry Llous did a few songs with him after his set with XYZ and the singer from AON did a couple of songs with George. Way better than Ray.

  • @kellyhansen1068
    @kellyhansen1068 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love Ray West. Spread Eagle kicks ass!!!!

  • @TheLochs
    @TheLochs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Practice aside, I've been a pro musician for 30 years. You come in knowing your shit forward and back. As a singer I can plug into any band that knows the songs and sing them right. As long as the arrangement is the exact same and there are no unexpected parts then its not hard. He needed to memorize the shit and have it down pat.

    • @wayne3340
      @wayne3340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's how I got the gig in the best band I was ever in. I knew the songs better than drummers who honestly were way better, chops wise, than me.

    • @godsinbox
      @godsinbox 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      except that adults dont do their homework, do any adult education and find that nobody studies and the teacher has to teach everything twice.

    • @CynHicks
      @CynHicks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My first thought was this. As long as the set list is given a singer should be able to easily prepare with the recordings. It's often not as easy with guitars but definitely is doable. Vocals typically don't join in until after an instrumental intro in that style. It's basically karaoke but with a real band and some need for dialog.

    • @robertengel9587
      @robertengel9587 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can u sing

    • @TheLochs
      @TheLochs ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I sing. I also teach voice and guitar

  • @billhewlett1214
    @billhewlett1214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I saw George in a small club between singers he played instrumental versions of songs and it kicked ass

  • @nealhanna5609
    @nealhanna5609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Oni should be back and for good

  • @mrscary3721
    @mrscary3721 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've met with and talked to George and Jeff many times over the past 30 years. They've always been more than cool. Very down to Earth. Even when the didn't have to be. Made time for me even when they didn't have time. True rock royalty in my book.

  • @tlansing18
    @tlansing18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The singer makes the show i don't care if its George, or anybody else on guitar

    • @alcoyot
      @alcoyot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s kind of true. As a singer myself, I wouldn’t put myself above anyone else in a band. However I will say that the contribution of the singer should not be underestimated and that’s the problem with a lot of these “guitar heroes”. They talk about singers having huge egos, but it always seems to me to be the guitarist with the issue. Idk what it is with guitarists, but many great guitarist seem to be obsessed with downplaying singers importance. The singers are actually rarely the ones with the ego.
      As much as I cannot play what Yngvie can do, I promise he can’t sing what I can either, I have performed in full dramatic opera productions etc. And I say this as a fan of these guys like Lynch, Malmsteen, I love those guys.

    • @dossman6
      @dossman6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tell that to EVH, Satch Paul Gilbert, etc

    • @whamsie4022
      @whamsie4022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ☝️Most ignorant statement of the year☝️

    • @kandonkane
      @kandonkane 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@whamsie4022 damn! took the words right out of me mouf!

    • @tonyflorez703
      @tonyflorez703 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@whamsie4022 🤣😂😂😂🤟

  • @Poundemonium24
    @Poundemonium24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Ray West was in one of my favorite rock bands from the early 90’s…Spread Eagle. Check’em out when you get a chance. Scratch Like A Cat, Through These Eyes…those are just two of many great songs they released. Their second album was just as kick ass as their first!

    • @johnmcminn9455
      @johnmcminn9455 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      wasn't west the guy who did a Dio tribute ?

    • @Poundemonium24
      @Poundemonium24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnmcminn9455 I had to look this one up. That was John Michael West who sang for Ronnie James Dio/Ritchie Blackmore tribute band…Black Knights Rising.

    • @gtrjoe68
      @gtrjoe68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Louis, Ray West has a better band.

    • @johnmcminn9455
      @johnmcminn9455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Poundemonium24 OH! Okay, thanks for the info! I was wondering about that, John West was the one I am familiar with, thanks!

    • @robbbase4397
      @robbbase4397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      One of the most underrated hard rock bands of all time, in my opinion! Broken City (that opening guitar lick is SO dope!), Devil's Road, Switchblade Seranade, If I Can't Have You, Scratch Like a Cat, Back on the Bitch... all good stuff! And they put out a record a few years ago that ain't bad either (I just need to listen to it more).

  • @PaulT08
    @PaulT08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    There is no excuse in our modern age. If someone with a bunch of records out hires you as a singer, guitarist or whatever, you should show up knowing the songs. All of the songs are available online to listen to. You can also download and print the lyrics.
    When Randy Rhoads died in the plane crash, Ozzy hired Brad Gillis last minute to fill in and Brad busted his ass to memorize the songs in order to play the shows. He was cramming in hotel rooms and while traveling. I was excited about Ray joining the band, but ya gotta pull your weight.

    • @shawnstarks1743
      @shawnstarks1743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      WRONG! when Randy died it was Bernie Torme who filled those shoes on short notice (a week) And Brad Gillis travelled with that band meaning, stood on the side of that stage and road in the back of that bus until he was ready. Ironically it was Bernie Torme who said, “you had this guy (Brad) on your radar the whole time, he’s more than capable” (Something of that nature was said) Bernie played the first shows after Randy’s death. He’s the one that had the tough way to go.

    • @PaulT08
      @PaulT08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@shawnstarks1743 I stand corrected. I forgot that Bernie was the first man in. Bernie only agreed to play for a month because wanted to pursue his own project. He lasted for 10 days. They knew he was going to leave so they brought Brad in. But I stand by my point about being prepared.
      Brad told the story a few years ago here in Binghamton when Night Ranger played our local Spiediefest. He played his first show with Ozzy here in my home town of Binghamton, NY with no actual rehearsals with the band, other than soundcheck the day of his first show and Ozzy was not present for it. He was rehearsing in hotel rooms with a live cassette recording of Randy. Yes, he did have the benefit of seeing some shows while prepping, but he still had only a few days to prep on his own for his first show and worked hard. It's all about being prepared.

    • @shawnstarks1743
      @shawnstarks1743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PaulT08 It’s all good man.

    • @constance537
      @constance537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PaulT08 absolutely paul

    • @deansternberg2265
      @deansternberg2265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@PaulT08 Hey man! I saw that Ozzy show at the Broome County Arena. I bought tickets to see Randy so it was rough. Always thought that was Bernie, didn't know it was Brad. He did a good job.

  • @MikeBoardley
    @MikeBoardley 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    2016, South Dakota. Dokken reunion. It was clear they hadn't rehearsed very much because George didn't know the songs well. They had to restart a few times.

  • @damonsdeliberatedetour492
    @damonsdeliberatedetour492 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have known George for years and I am pretty sure he went into it hoping for the best. Your point is valid and they (meaning bands) don't have the support of back in the day. Someone said Quantity vs Quality the other day and that is the truth. You should always aim for quality over quantity so maybe not so many shows so you can focus on tuning the project. No one is at fault at the end of the day life happens.

    • @lfader
      @lfader 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Since The Boyz George has never had good luck/
      consistency with his singers/ frontmen.
      George has always been all in
      Puzzling 🤔

  • @arthurpolendo3941
    @arthurpolendo3941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I saw Ray a week ago in NYC and he sounded great fronting Spread Eagle.

  • @markbundy1694
    @markbundy1694 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mitch Malloy is my guess for George’s Band, Great White let him go a few months back.

  • @bradford_shaun_murray
    @bradford_shaun_murray 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Is this the same Ray as the Ray West in Spread Eagle back in 1990 with songs like Broken City, Switchblade Serenade etc?

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I think so

    • @billtrepkowski527
      @billtrepkowski527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah. Rob De Luca is George's bass player, and HE was in Spread Eagle, so he brought Ray in. Funny thing is, due to other commitments, Rob isn't available, and Jaron Gulino from Tantric has been playing with George.

  • @TheBeeker36
    @TheBeeker36 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Robert Mason was also in Lynch Mob before he was in Warrant so it’s no surprise that George Lynch would do that LOL

  • @RFXLR
    @RFXLR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s no secret that most singers’ voices deteriorate from years of use and abuse. Ray was a dynamic singer in his prime and although I don’t know how much he’s been using his voice over the years, odds are he can’t sing Back On the Bitch like like he did back in the day.

  • @theguitarrabbi7173
    @theguitarrabbi7173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I have a friend who, let’s just say had a short lived project with George Lynch. You hit many of the nails on the head in terms of the financial aspect. Another issue my friend had, that caused him to not go further with George is that George, he says, still thinks it is the 80s, he thinks he has that kind of clout still and because of that there is a lot of….ego that gets in the way that makes him impossible to work with.

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow, that's interesting. Yeah the 80s are long over.

    • @jimmyz2098
      @jimmyz2098 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Saddens me. I always wanted to root for George, and I couldn't stand all the drama queen garbage that Don Dokken spewed. But the real truth is.... it's probably almost all these clowns. They still think it's 1988, and they are at their height. And that they're still in their 20s. Sad.

    • @gerardspringer8576
      @gerardspringer8576 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      George better get w/ the zoom jams. During Covid ppl recording remotely. Rehearse. A full circle. Now George is doing a Chuck Berry! B flat ...1234 go😂😂😂😭😱

    • @bradford_shaun_murray
      @bradford_shaun_murray 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'd play bass for George Lynch even if he still thinks it's the 80s, sounds good to me.

    • @gerardspringer8576
      @gerardspringer8576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bradford_shaun_murray yeah George can play! I just want to see a good show. Vocals, bass drums, etc

  • @michellecarney6223
    @michellecarney6223 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ray West is an amazing artist! I met him when he was in a band called Victims of Anew, when they opened for Tesla back in 2019 or so, then they came to Boston and opened for Scott Stapp. Was wicked stoked when I heard he collaborated w/George. Kinda sucks sweaty ball-sack that Ray didn’t work out. He is such an upstanding guy, really down to earth, super chill, and has a great stage presence!

  • @Briansgate
    @Briansgate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Now's your chance, Richard!!

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      To be the singer? 😃 🤘

    • @beavisbrowne3497
      @beavisbrowne3497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think he might try a chick🤷‍♂️ find the right one they can nail that high range stuff..find one hot enough might put more asses in the crowd

  • @philipbeasley72
    @philipbeasley72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's when you practice with an acoustic or something. Great point

  • @TheXAKChannel
    @TheXAKChannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Back in the day George lured Oni Logan away from Marc Ferrari's band Ferrari. Then Ferrari replaced him with Roy Cathey from the Fayetteville NC band Gibraltar and renamed his band Cold Sweat. Who then had a hit with "Lets Make Love Tonight" from their debut MCA records release "Break Out" just as Grunge was cementing itself to decimate Hair Rock. Anyway there are demos of Oni singing that album, but as similar as their voices & styles are; Roy absolutely knocked it out of the park. Roy sings today for a band called the Fifth & recently did some reunion dates with Cold Sweat. All this to say that I never understood why Roy has never had an opportunity to sing for George as he would be absolutely phenomenal!!!
    Has been my dream to see this happen for 30 years.

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I remember that whole story. I actually met with Marc at his apartment right after Cold Sweat broke up when he was looking for new guys to make a new band. Anyway, at the rate that George goes through singers, maybe Roy will make his way into the band at some point.

    • @creeper2054
      @creeper2054 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      His name is not Roy. It's Rory. And I saw him in Cold Sweat live in 1992. Good but not great.

    • @TheXAKChannel
      @TheXAKChannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@creeper2054 Rory was the name that the label gave him to give the name Roy more appeal. His real name is indeed Roy Otis(believe it or not) Cathey. He is from my hometown. He dropped Rory after MCA dropped Cold Sweat. He has went by Roy ever since. As far as your opinion on him being good but not great, I've seen him in his old band Gibraltar cover everything from Skid Row, to Ozzy, to Metallica, and Queensryche.He effortlessley morphed into those singers and hit every note on the albums. He even tried out for Jake E Lee's Red Dragon Cartel by sending Jake a version of Badlands "Highwire" which was awesome. I disagree with you. The greats to me are Geoff Tate, Midnight, Michael Kiske, Ray Alder, and the such. Is he as great as these singers? Probably not, but Roy is a more well rounded vocalist & could definitely sing their tunes. The man is in his 50s and still has an impressive range. He would definitely be a power vocalist for Lynch material.

  • @ruhligm
    @ruhligm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I seen the first show with Ray in Saginaw Mi. Ray was off key most of the night and asked the crowd to sing many of the higher range stuff. Understandable since there was no real rehearsal. I understand from the club owner that George was visibly pissed after the show and even refused to do an encore. Bad all the way around. George’s playing was killer…

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey thanks for that story! Good to know.

    • @billtrepkowski527
      @billtrepkowski527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was there. I also noticed Ray looking at the stage floor from time to time, like maybe he had a teleprompter or lyrics were on papers taped to the floor.

    • @timothytucker9608
      @timothytucker9608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was there as well .. It felt like Ray never took ownership of his position as vocalist. His projection toward the audience felt arrogantly overconfident, which in turn shifted the intensity of the energy that came from the rest of band. It was a relief when George expressed his gratitude to the audience after it was over.

  • @napesdrk1174
    @napesdrk1174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love George, I am a dream warrior buy Sir Lynch sounds very very difficult to work with. All the interviews with Don talking about George are entertaining AF.

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah could be. I've never worked with George or Don, so who knows.

    • @jayteesgear
      @jayteesgear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was called in to tech for George like 10 years ago… He was way nice but saw him years later and he can be really sarcastic/ egotistical. Still love his playing but I think hes unhappy he’s not on tours like the Motley one. Hes EXTREMELY talented but like many in the industry can go hot cold.

    • @gerardspringer8576
      @gerardspringer8576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@thebaldshredder he seems cool online. IG, etc. Interacts w/ ppl! The $ is sad. The big tours they rehearse. Ppl r going for peanuts 🥜🥜

  • @Horrorfreak106
    @Horrorfreak106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Off topic, but where did you get that hardtail george lynch "submarine" orange guitar in the background? That's sick!

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I built it myself! Killer guitar. Look through my videos and you'll find a video on it.

  • @grimdrum2396
    @grimdrum2396 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A drummer or bass player without practice is one thing. But a singer..... that's tough!!!

  • @allendean9807
    @allendean9807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How did Lynch expect it? If they had a set list, this guy is supposed to be a fucking professional singer. As a professional, and having at least a month or two to prep, dude should be more than prepared.

  • @dougwebb485
    @dougwebb485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nobody burns through singers like George

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is true.

    • @19freddy73
      @19freddy73 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like Kittie with bass players lol

    • @seagullpoet
      @seagullpoet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Malmsteen has to be up there too.

    • @OperationEndGame
      @OperationEndGame 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Blackmore is up there as well.

  • @SD-kp1yk
    @SD-kp1yk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    GL is hands down the coolest and hardest working guy in the world of guitar and Rock and Roll. He's by far my favorite from any era. There are solo's from back for the attack that still give me goosbumps!! Love ot meet him someday in a small club, and have my homemade ESP Sunburst Signed.

  • @kevinraabe457
    @kevinraabe457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Lack of preparation is preparing to fail" John Wooden, longtime UCLA basketball coach... Inciidentally, I played in a UFO Tribute band a decade ago..I thought it was easy and it went very well . The reason for that is that every swingin' dick LEARNED THEIR PARTS. We had 1 rehearsal and knew we were ready...learn your job and it goes smoothly otherwise you will have trainwrecks. Showing up and knowing your parts makes you a PRO. It's very simple. Not learning your parts makes you an amateur. Shit or get off the pot

  • @metatron333ascension
    @metatron333ascension 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    alot of bands do that though. they have a guy fill in within 24 hrs. how much time frame did he have to prepare?

  • @shawnstarks1743
    @shawnstarks1743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ray West, not knowing him. He deserves a pass. Not rehearsing? That’s a bit much. C’mon George

  • @kaoquinn
    @kaoquinn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    George Lynch is and always has been my favorite guitar player, I'm a player from the '80s and still playing in a Smooth 70s/80s Band today. Lynch as he has gotten older, he all about improv, that's why he never plays the leads of the docking songs and old Lynchmob songs the same, but there is one other way to practice in between shows and that's with acoustics backstage before the gig or in the hotel rooms..

    • @dalelytle4334
      @dalelytle4334 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You nailed it! Also, over the last 20 years, he's always trying to rediscover himself with new & not necessarily great sounds. I saw him about 5 years ago & he played the entire show with a tele & very little gain. It was far from powerful lol

  • @davidwrobel3650
    @davidwrobel3650 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’d think at that level, it would be no surprise to know your part without a rehearsal. I see it all the time. I had to do three sets and got through it with only 4 days. Wasn’t comfy but it happened. Another was literally 2 days. It was scary. Anyway, if you have a couple weeks or more, I’d think you should have a somewhat comfortable understanding of 15 or so songs.

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess everybody is different and Ray just couldn't hack it.

  • @iceWaterProductions1
    @iceWaterProductions1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The band he had with Corey Glover from Living Colour is amazing.

  • @AdamBurseMusic
    @AdamBurseMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Richard 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @rustynales6610
    @rustynales6610 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think if he's a professional and has a set list he should be able to deliver with no rehersals

  • @terryg2543
    @terryg2543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I closed the video performance last night because I thought it was terrible. This just corroborated how I felt about that singer.

  • @Satchafunkilus
    @Satchafunkilus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    George is King of Tone, Hail George!

  • @alcoyot
    @alcoyot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One thing I’ve learned, is when someone heaps too much praise on you, it’s time to watch out, because things are about to turn bad. When you can’t live up to excessive praise, which nobody can, it quickly swings to the opposite extreme,.

  • @shiningphantasy1393
    @shiningphantasy1393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    George was very optimistic about the band lineup with Andrew; sounded like he thought that it was the perfect mix of bandmates and was talking about doing an EP and going from there. Fortunately for George he does have several outlets with his own stuff, guesting with Dokken, KXM, Sweet Lynch, The End Machine, and now his instrumentals. I know that those are mainly not touring opportunities but he does at least keep busy. These musicians value a feeling of stability; Robert Mason with Warrant, Andrew Freeman now with Great White, Jeff Pilson being a mainstay in Foreigner, Reb Beach with Whitesnake as well as Winger. I think the more viable roles that they can be established with the better and if conflicts arise they are going to choose the more stable and lucrative position.

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah I don't blame Andrew for taking the Great White gig at all. I'm sure it's more stable and better income.

    • @scottydog62
      @scottydog62 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      All good points but what does Reb Beach have to do with George Lynch?

    • @shiningphantasy1393
      @shiningphantasy1393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@scottydog62 Nothing directly I'm just alluding to talented musicians that are inclined to take more marquee roles in bands that go on steadier tours when the opportunity presents itself in order to achieve some level of career continuity. They're two of my favorite guitar players.

    • @scottydog62
      @scottydog62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shiningphantasy1393 Gotcha, I agree with you there.

  • @LesterMitchell
    @LesterMitchell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Totally makes sense man. Sounds like a hectic time for these guys. I can't imagine.

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad I'm not a touring musician just barely getting by. Must be a hard.

  • @scottdean5496
    @scottdean5496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent perspective . I think you nailed it

  • @stratrat57
    @stratrat57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saw a GLATEF show here in Dallas last May, and Nathan Utz brought the pipes. Great visuals, and great voice, and great energy.

    • @javierborboa6152
      @javierborboa6152 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree Nathan Utz kicks ass .He's the best singer out there right now.

  • @hadleymanmusic
    @hadleymanmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like that 3 pickup! Does the switch select each on individualy? I need a 3 way that selects each

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No it doesn't. Not sure if there is a three way switch like that.

    • @jjkhawaiian
      @jjkhawaiian 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have to do it yourself but why would you?

  • @80srocker65
    @80srocker65 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He had a whole month to learn the songs
    I could be wrong but it sounds like he didn’t learn the songs in that month

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Even if he learned the songs on his own, you still need at least a couple of full band practices to get it down.

    • @alcoyot
      @alcoyot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thebaldshredder this is absolutely correct. Even after knowing every note and lyric, that’s reality only the beginning. Have seen and learned this the hard way especially being involved in many opera and classical music performances.

  • @capnrob97
    @capnrob97 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ha, I went to that Def Leppard, Krokus and John Butcher Axis show you have framed on the wall back in the 80s

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! By the time I saw them in August of '83, it was Uriah Heep opening up.

  • @jayteesgear
    @jayteesgear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I saw him with Andrew in May outside Phoenix. Was PHENOMENAL! Best ive ever seen him play. Im surprised George was doing such a long tour ! I heard about the Great White thing but I didnt think it would take Andrew off😬. Either way Ive heard this story for MANY years. Ive also noticed George goes way off on political rants in interviews lately. Its fine to do that if you dont wanna tour but it puts people off if youre still a working player

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Andrew is a great singer. I can see why he's so in demand. I met him once at a NAMM show. Super cool guy.

    • @jayteesgear
      @jayteesgear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thebaldshredder Man I wish you coulda seen this tour !!! Ive known Andrew many years. Wayyy nice dude and Ive NEVER heard Lynch mob or Dokken songs sung with such precision and strength! Georges playing was MUCH tighter that nite! Not many leads in the middle of verses and VERY SOLID tone! I wanna say it was a SLO 100 nite. I think you woulda loved it🤟🏻😜💯

    • @GuitarInstinct
      @GuitarInstinct 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I saw the show in Glendale,AZ and Andrew was awesome vocals that night and played on guitar as well. Super talented blew me away as well as George did. Andrew deserves to make some good money

    • @muleblues71
      @muleblues71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      George is woke now.

    • @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle
      @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Poltical rants don't impact people like you think, people will still come and hear the music. George's big mistake was changing the name of the band to capitulate to woke frauds.

  • @Steve.Cutler
    @Steve.Cutler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No offense intended, but is anyone going to see him anymore?

  • @georgiapantazes6071
    @georgiapantazes6071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think it's just really Sad that the Original members of these bands can't get along and stay together. Example... Dokken with All Original members. It's so sad to see my favorite bands with different members.

  • @1000eyes55
    @1000eyes55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yea but Ray was not prepared you got to know your lyrics and be ready to throw down practice on your Own!
    being a musician that's how it goes you're babying Ray too Dam much

  • @ReverendBrown.
    @ReverendBrown. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thongs change scent from one end to the other. Knowledge is power.
    God bless

  • @williamweiss6128
    @williamweiss6128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pilson!! Not a real front guy, but DAMN, that dude can sing. If they're all 60, who cares!!! Join my club B!!

  • @saltykrug
    @saltykrug 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ray West from Spread Eagle? He was a killer vocalist/singer with Spread Eagle. I can't remember that guys last name for certain. Ray was his 1st name for damn sure. I drove 6 hours in the snow to see Spread Eagle at the Al Rosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio. He sang really well and the club was empty enough that those of us there felt bad for them. They fucking rocked that place. They gave us our due man. Great band.

  • @Metaldad87
    @Metaldad87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love George, one of my favorite guitar players. I think part of it too is George has soooo many projects and albums and stuff. He's not like don Dokken where don pretty much just does Dokken so I'm not surprised Lynch mob/ electric freedom is kinda on and off touring wise. I did see a clinic recently where George said he's just kinda accepted that the band is gonna be a revolving door all the time and it won't be the same 4 or 5 guys in the band forever

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah it's not possible to keep the same guys around all the time when it's not really full time

    • @kingtrance307
      @kingtrance307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thebaldshredder - That’s still no excuse for not practicing together prior to touring. I don’t care what their budget is. If you can’t at least do that so you sound good don’t bother to go out.

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kingtrance307 I agree

  • @thunderdeed1
    @thunderdeed1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Speaking from experience I played in a tribute band in the 90,s and we never rehearsed. We changed members constantly and the only rehearsal we ever had was at sound checks.

  • @ultradian
    @ultradian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice guitars back there. Dokken was the dopest band back then.

  • @myerkord
    @myerkord 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Lynch isn't the easiest guy to get along with

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely

    • @Ultimagtr650
      @Ultimagtr650 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Try Van Morrison then... He is an absolute sh*t.
      I know a private pilot who flew him, and he was a total asshole. He was flying him from one concert to another, and he attended the show prior to flying him...During the gig, Van Morrison stopped the show because one of the backing band playing something not quite right, not majorly, or so bad that most would notice.
      He then asked the guy to tell the audience what he did over the mike....
      My friend (the pilot) who was at the gig, told me about this, and his attutude on the plane.
      Grade A+ douche.
      He also flew Elton John who had a temper tantrum on a flight to Switzerland where he refused to be screened/searched on arrival, but the Swiss stood firm - no search - no entry. He squawked like a little girl and threw a proper tantrum, but had no choice in the end but to do as he was told.
      Aslo Grade A+ douche.
      Verdict - a tie.

  • @carlensbasement9147
    @carlensbasement9147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting news. But your shirt is my favorite part of this video.

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Star Wars fan?

    • @carlensbasement9147
      @carlensbasement9147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thebaldshredder I’m a fan of the original trilogy, but a bigger fan of a great sense of humor. PS - Great production on your video.

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carlensbasement9147 thanks!

  • @robertmccluskey3294
    @robertmccluskey3294 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes I was in Saginaw Michigan the club is called the vault but it's very good show all the opening bands were great as a musician

  • @scottlaboch4534
    @scottlaboch4534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've met Don Dokken about 10 yrs ago...& he stopped to talk & sign autographs.
    He was really cool.
    As for Mick...he never came around.

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've met Don a couple of times and he was super cool.

    • @scottlaboch4534
      @scottlaboch4534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thebaldshredder
      🤘😁🤘

  • @hollandrocksls
    @hollandrocksls 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Actually bands do it all of the time without rehearsals. That's why the singers should have it work down at home. When you look at Bruce kulick's touring band they never get to rehearse and when they play the cruise you got Todd Kerns absolutely nailing the Paul Stanley stuff

  • @michaelgirard3626
    @michaelgirard3626 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh man, you have the orange submarine guitar. What exactly is yours and where did you get it? Thx!

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I made it. Look at my list of videos and you'll find it.

    • @michaelgirard3626
      @michaelgirard3626 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thebaldshredder Ah! Excellent, will do - thx 4 responding!

  • @CBolt17
    @CBolt17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fast forward and Lynch Mob is back

  • @jimmyz2098
    @jimmyz2098 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    George seems to be spewing his own brand of drama queen bullcrap these days. Who knows what really happened? But probably just more hollywood-ish style drama. The new singer prolly made a comment that wasn't politically correct, and George over-heard it.... and gave him his walking papers. LOL What else is new? They're all drama queens.

    • @jayteesgear
      @jayteesgear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You sniffed out my point before i said it haha

    • @thomasbailey3511
      @thomasbailey3511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I hear you I mean George Lynch shreds on guitar but hear he's a libertard🙄

    • @kevins4222
      @kevins4222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      George Lynch has always been a drama queen- just ask Don Dokken and every producer they ever worked with. Just an all around pain in the ass.

    • @trendmassacre8423
      @trendmassacre8423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thomasbailey3511 he is a massive libertard.

    • @MrMatthiasSchneider
      @MrMatthiasSchneider 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thomasbailey3511 Does any other word ooze the Dunning-Kruger effect like the word "libtard"?

  • @loudguitars69
    @loudguitars69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ray should not have taken the job if he couldn't do the job, he should've done whatever it was going to take to prepare for it!!! As a guitarist myself I have to be prepared before I take a gig from someone and if I know deep down I'm not ready I will not take the gig!!! But you better believe me when I say that makes me work harder so I'm really ready the next time!!!

  • @Studio_940
    @Studio_940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ray should have done his homework. He knew what he was getting into is think.. Pretty much a karaoke gig at that point. The band will be tight enough if you have it together it's fine

  • @joeljones8066
    @joeljones8066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    seems like he Just Got Lucky but was thrown Into The Fire 🤣

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Working with George seems to be Kiss of
      Death

    • @joeljones8066
      @joeljones8066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thebaldshredder George backstage thinking "maybe tonight you'll be gone"

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joeljones8066 🤣🤣🤣

  • @lancel71
    @lancel71 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A buddy of mine saw George in Little Rock, Ar back n mid 90's when he was in his bodybuilding stage.

  • @stevent5684
    @stevent5684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I saw his second show in Plymouth IN.. he wasn’t bad, definitely sounded better than Don who headlined the show.

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Anybody would sound better than Don these days.

    • @scootterpootter
      @scootterpootter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, except Vince Neil. Lol

  • @captainflamson
    @captainflamson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Get Terry Ilouis to do it! George and Terry sound great together on the new track!

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah I just listened to it. They sound awesome, especially Terry!

  • @Squirrelconga
    @Squirrelconga 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a one off, freelance gig with a guy...didn't usually rehearse much with groups. So, was kind of used to being in the dark...
    So, the show is the next day. This guy asks me if we can meet for a coffee, and talk about some material and some reference material.
    I said "sure! I've got a couple hour drive to a gig tonight. I'll listen to it on the way down"
    So we meet, and he gives me like 8 full length cds!
    "What should I focus on?"
    "All of it!" He says! 🤣

  • @susiestogsdill5075
    @susiestogsdill5075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Listening to LOT of George's projects lately. What happened to End Machine? THAT singer was GREAT!! And of course Dino J...he makes ANY band better! Dirty Shirly LOVING that album...I really despise what music has become now....looking to guys like George to hold rock together!

  • @ericdorsey2262
    @ericdorsey2262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    why is Oni not a part of this anymore? do he and George not get along or is his voice toast? Wicked Sensation might be my fav cd of all time from that era. saw George warmup Dokken with a bass player I've never seen last July 2021, omg that guy could sing, he was awesome

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oni has been in and out of the band more times than I can count. So why did he leave the most recent time? I can't even remember if I ever read a reason. At this point, when Oni comes back, you know it's only going to be temporary as he always leaves after a while.

  • @aliendroneservices6621
    @aliendroneservices6621 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What diet and exercise recommendations do you have for upper-body development?

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lots of Taco Bell and McDonalds. Got any beauty tips there Quasimodo?

  • @mikemischievous2091
    @mikemischievous2091 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well Erik Grönwall did not have any rehersals before joining Skid Row on stage in Las Vegas. On the other hand he was a longtime fan of the band.

  • @stevenreid6054
    @stevenreid6054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    George Lynch is doing something with Terry Llouis and a newer young band called AON as a guest

  • @imarriedabrkfsttaco3737
    @imarriedabrkfsttaco3737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    George could sit on the stage and play to a digital track and I'd pay to see that sht! Most every artist says "this is the best guitar/drum/bass etc. player I've ever been in a band with!" when mentioning a replacement player,especially if the split with the last player was on bad terms. kinda like a kick in the teeth.

  • @RussUlmer
    @RussUlmer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm a long time Lynch fan but also a Ray West fan when he was with Spread Eagle, so I hate that it didn't work out. That being said, everyone is working as interchangeable session musicians these days and keep a hectic schedule, so things like this are bound to happen.

  • @frankiestephens2036
    @frankiestephens2036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Newsflash, if you're lucky enough to be hired into a pro performing band, STEP ONE: You request their latest set list. STEP TWO: You learn it like the back of your hand before walk in the door or step on stage. There is no woodshed rehearsing at the pro-level. Everyone does their homework on their own time, you step on stage and play. That's professionalism.

    • @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle
      @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Step three: rehearse like professionals even if it's in George's garage..

    • @frankiestephens2036
      @frankiestephens2036 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle Yes, he can wait for the rehearsals in George's garage, and he can also be fired after two days (as he was). The arrangements are on the studio recordings and or the live show recordings. If he couldn't learn them and be prepared, he needs to get a day job, that's the reality at the pro level. Show up and play like a pro, or go home.

    • @BungleJoogie68
      @BungleJoogie68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pro-level bands still have rehearsals, hence why George Lynch is not a professional.

    • @frankiestephens2036
      @frankiestephens2036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BungleJoogie68 How are they expected to rehearse when 99% of musicians live in different cities? This isn't a local bar band we are talking about. Most pro bands at the most have a quick run through or two prior to the first show. There is no woodshed rehearsing. Even at that, my original point is that musicians and singers are expected to show up prepared. In any band, rehearsals are not the time to learn lyrics, harmonies, or parts. You learn the required material on your own time. Nobody can afford the luxury of weeks of rehearsing anymore. Not unless you all live in the same town, which for any pro band is exceptionally rare. I've personally hired drummers and vocalists who have shown up for festivals and or shows in L.A. & N.Y. never having met the other band members and they performed flawlessly. That's not to say every pro band doesn't rehearse. I'm just saying, these days many bands and management teams expect people to show up and perform without rehearsal.

  • @TONERAVENTUNES
    @TONERAVENTUNES 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Running a band is all about focus and management,and a no bullshit policy.Also standards and target goals,or stay at home! Tone Raven

  • @monmixer
    @monmixer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you send me that Destroyer hanging behind you? lol Please

  • @kenwheeler4731
    @kenwheeler4731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw George Lynch and The Electric Freedom in Saginaw, Mi at The Vault July 8th this year. I thought they sounded good but not super tight. Rehearsals are necessary before you go on the road at least 3 times.

    • @kenwheeler4731
      @kenwheeler4731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Being a guitar player you have to feel the band out to see if it works really good first. Playing with musicians you are unfamiliar with how they play can make a difference.

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed

  • @robsaint77
    @robsaint77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The power trio he had was pretty cool. He should have stuck with that

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah that was cool.

    • @Polentaccio
      @Polentaccio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Singer wasn't the best but j thought he did a pretty decent job and the music was tight so I agree.

  • @donharrold1375
    @donharrold1375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The economics make extensive rehearsals impossible. However, that doesn’t stop anyone learning the material and trying their best to make things work. Will it be perfect? No, but if you’re a Pro you should be able to make a somewhat passable performance with limited preparation.

  • @DeadShred9
    @DeadShred9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rob Halford uses a Lyric machine that faces away from the audience . He has for years its just so he doesn't lose his place . LM or whatever Lynch's bands name is ? West is not having time to remb. Dokken & LM songs this monitor would have helped him ??

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think a lot of pro singers use those now. It's hard to remember all those lyrics.

    • @DeadShred9
      @DeadShred9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thebaldshredder- Yes Sir alot of singer's use them . Bands like JP have I dont know how many records it would take months to learn , plus Halford is over 70 and still sings PainKiller really well . Anyone any age can get confused or lose their place . I have no idea why Oni is out again ? What Happened ?? Been sick havent kept up in a long while .

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DeadShred9 Oni has been in and out of the band so many times that I can't keep track anymore.

    • @DeadShred9
      @DeadShred9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thebaldshredder Yeah I guess so but I figured he would keep the Gig as long as possible . I like your channel thanks for talking with me and other's ! Cover Ratt and I will sub LOL Thanks Dude ...

  • @ricdale7813
    @ricdale7813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know a couple guys that could easily do these George shows. Jeff Schlinz of Wulfhook and Brian Thomas of Detroits own Halloween. George is a superb guitarist just a vocalist away from some more years of viable radio play.

  • @kurtblanchette6403
    @kurtblanchette6403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was at the Michigan show in wood haven. I believe it was his first show. And the vocals weren’t that bad but the stage presents. Was awful .he just seemed lost up there ,he tried getting the crowd into it ,but weren’t having it. But hey George killed it so it’s all good

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Guess the chemistry just wasn't there.

  • @davidstock2713
    @davidstock2713 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Highly probable lynch has expectations within execution, remember his name/reputation is amongst his overall performance. Vocalist very difficult to fulfill, with lynch burnt tiger, floyd enhanced, along with 30+ years exp in his two hands. Attended priest/dokken tour 1986/forum, lynch was stellar, very consistent throught opening time duration slot. His Arizona studio was one best ideas I've seen in a guitarist. Can practice with Marshall sustain at any desirseable level, doesn't bother/disturb others. Plus tranquility within open areas, scenic areas really helps within concentration, no one bothers lynch while he's playing, and-or composing. Very good idea George placed.

  • @eli7527
    @eli7527 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool songs I like lynch mob and George can shred. Also love practicing to the drums in songs like sweet sister mercy. So twangy!

  • @EddieHeinzelman
    @EddieHeinzelman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not bashing anyone but I’m a professional sideman and sub and most of the gigs I’ve ever played were with acts with no rehearsals. It’s my job to know the material before I walk on stage.

    • @thebaldshredder
      @thebaldshredder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess some people can do it, and some can't.

    • @EddieHeinzelman
      @EddieHeinzelman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thebaldshredder yeah, it's a tough situationt o be placed in, for sure, and a shame for it to end like that as well.

  • @bluwng
    @bluwng 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are on the ball brother

  • @alcoyot
    @alcoyot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It really comes down to the bottom line, without enough money in the equation, everything kind of falls apart. It really becomes about hiring musicians, and other players too, based on their love and desire to do it, and they fee they get is just a small token. The problem is that doesn’t really work, everyone has to pay bills, and even those who don’t have to worry about bills, still don’t want to be treated lesser.
    This is actually the same reason why we don’t see any truly great bands starting now. If any do, they
    last only a few years, and it’d fueled by very rich parents with connections.

  • @CaptHowdy77FP
    @CaptHowdy77FP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never blame anyone or any circumstance for giving less that 100% in your preparation. You had one job, Ray. Learn something from this.

  • @kimo63kimo1
    @kimo63kimo1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    George needs to stop fu6king around and take KXM out on tour! ;)