Furious George is the main reason I started playing. I also met George at a clinic. In my opinion Under Lock and Key is the most perfectly produced album of the 80's
Even though I wasn’t around during their heyday, I genuinely love Dokken. When I first heard “In My Dreams”, it knocked me out. Not only was it much heavier than, say, Poison or even Mötley Crüe (I love both bands), but that solo sounded like it was from a whole other planet!
Dokken rocked! They had that dark edgy sound and George was a big part of that, but Jeff and Mick were a powerful rhythm section and Jeff can sing. Don is well...Don. : ) I have read that he's rather hard to work with. Or at least, WAS rather hard to work with - he might be better now.
Not sure I agree with the label of under-rated being applied to Dokken. They have been consistently highly regarded among that era's music fans, and especially among musicians. If you mean undervalued in terms of era dominance (radio air play, album sales, crowd attendance) among their competition, Dokken stood out in one respect: their lyrics weren't dumb. The average rock crowd at the time needed bombast and bluff like Van Halen with their two over the top lead singers singing songs from (and for) the crotch. Dokken were a touch dark and scary at a time when the dominant genre was more stripper/party music.
@@siskokidd well they were underrated as far as being respected as a top billing. To ME?, They are far and away a better band than many of the bands who got more respect. After the smoke cleared, so to say , people look back and say Holy Shit, these guys were good, but in my group i got picked on a lot for being a fan. I think i heard there was a " Top hair band" competition years ago and they were voted number one. So many good songs.
I don't think they were underrated. They were going to be headlining until Don walked away after the Mosters of Rock tour in 1988. They might have even escaped the grunge era because Dokken's music wasn't the typical glam rock that went out of style literally overnight... I guess we'll never know for sure but that's my opinion. They had so many good songs (hit songs) that it's hard to believe they would have fizzled because of Nirvana and Sound Garden. I literally liked every song from Back for the Attack the very first time I heard it. There's very few bands that can achieve albums that are Back for the Attack solid.
I agree big time. What is even worse is, they were more talented and better musicians than 90 percent of the other stuff out there. I mean, Jeff Pilson, come on man, Jeff had/has more talent in his big toenail than most had their entire life's work, not to mention he is a heck of a good singer as well.
Definitely one of the most underrated guitarists. George Lynch's ''bone crushing'' riffs and solos had my immediate attention from the moment I heard him 35 years ago and I still am in awe to this day of his rare talent. George Lynch, I salute thee.
Although it was Edward who really kickstarted my wanting to play the guitar in my teens (14 when VH 1 came out), eventually, it was George who became my favorite player of all of the 80s guys. His note selection along with his KILLER vibrato and riffs just really did it for me.
Absolutely underrated!!! George is awesome!! The title track on Tooth and Nail just ripped my face off the first time I heard it. Saw him live multiple times. Worth it!!! a true great Mr. Scary himself 🎸👍🎸
Straight to it - you are single handedly breathing guitar life back into me. Hats off to you on all elements of showing everything 'interesting' about a topic in a lesson. I'm 50. Started playing guitar in '87. Lynch was the main reason along with that EVH movement. Now, I'm a long time guitar tech in the industry. You have a great great talent. Glad I found this channel
Thank you so much and that's what this is REALLY all about! : ) Thank you for this comment! That makes me feel GREAT, so welcome back to Guitarland - hahaha! \m/ ROCK ON \m/
Thank you! THere's just always been something about George Lynch. He's unique and I as soon as I noticed him and his music I was hooked. Great stuff! Thanks for watching and ROCK ON!
Thanks for the great lesson! I'm 56 years old and George was one of my earliest influences learning how to play the guitar. "It's Not Love" was the first Dokken song I learned. At one point years ago I scraped together enough money to actually purchase the ESP Yellow Tiger Stripe and still have it to this day. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to you teaching this old dog some new tricks lol. Thanks again for the great video.
Most important thing about George Lynch for me is his vibrato, especially on the lower frets. Made me focus on getting good vibrato speed and intonation. Truly a unique player.
I totally agree! His vibrato technique is very unique and I mean more than the "jack off" vibrato technique he's known for too. He even adds a little bit to his chords when he's playing rhythm and I love the sound of adding a touch of vibrato to chords. Not all the time, but every once in a while it sounds good when you sneak it in there when you sustain something. Thanks again and take care!
I was inspired to play by George Lynch's playing on "In My Dreams". I met him at a clinic some years ago in St Louis....maybe the same clinic tour you saw. I paid $5 to sit on the front row with like 30 people in a little place for this clinic. Before the door opened a few of us were in the waiting area and he walked in, looked through the windows on the door, and said, "cool...everything is set up". Someone said, "hey its George". He told everyone hello and thanked us for coming out. The playing and stories were really cool. It was a great experience. He did a meet and greet afterwards and I thought he was a nice guy. I am still kicking myself for not buying that LTD yellow tiger for sale that night because I could have have George sign it.
He's always been a monster player, but I feel that album was where he REALLY explored his licks, tones, and ideas the best. That first Lynch Mob album is pretty solid too. Rock on\m/
I have there music from the 80's i'm 51 now still play them i got them on dvd also Dokken still plays today i'm big fan glad to see people into them my favorite songs are dream warriors and alone again
Dokken was one of my earliest introductions to hair metal when I heard Lynch's solo in a top solos from that era where they put his Heaven Sent solo and I was hooked. Great lesson man and I agree, the dissonance and the way he shreds is so unique. I do think Don is underrated as a singer, just look at his singing in Dream Warriors or In My Dreams for instance. Recently, a girl commented in my latest original solo and she said my solo sounded like George Lynch... best compliment ever.
George Lynch- the King of the half step chord change into diminished intervals. He uses that "Devils interval" more effectively then nearly any other guitarist- and he uses it all the time! Awesome. Take a standard chord change- then flat the five- then repeat on each chord. Over and over again- THAT"s the Dokken sound!
I've met him a few times too, and yes, he is just a great person. The first time, I was at a show in Detroit, and it was POURING rain outside. The venue is only open on nights that there are shows, and they open around 7pm for a 10pm show. I got there at like 6:30 and was standing in the rain waiting for the doors to open, I was the only one there. George came outside for a smoke and saw me standing there. He went back in and opened the back door and let me come in and watch their soundcheck, which is really rare (from what I've been told by other fans). He said that he didn't want me dying from pneumonia. lol After the soundcheck, he came over and we chatted for 15 or 20 minutes and I got to also meet Oni Logan. Oni is one of my favorite singers in the world. They were both very cool. I've been to a couple of his clinics too and he remembers that show, he refers to me as the Rainman. lol
@@scootterpootter that is awesome for sure!!! When I met him he was actually opening for yngwie malmsteen. I was with a friend of mine at the show and we decided to leave a little early to beat the traffic. Lynch's tour bus was parked on the street a little ways down from the venue. As we were walking twords his bus, his guitar roadie was standing on the sidewalk and he actually asked us if we could get any weed around here somewhere! Well needless to say, we had a bag, lol! Got his guitar roadie high and asked if we could meet Lynch! He said, sure!!!! Hold on! The rest is history for me!!! BTW, my friend couldn't talk because he was basically starstruck, lol!
@@jasonstewart2590 That is such a great "rock" story. :-) The second time that I met George, he was opening for Yngwie too, but Oni Logan had left the band (the first of many times until his permanent departure) and the singer that they have now, Robert Mason was with them. It was in Flint, Michigan at a tiny club. George wasn't feeling too well, it was really cold and rainy outside, just a crappy night. A few of us left before Yngwie came on (I'm not a fan at all of his) and George and Robert were standing by the bus. George signed some autographs and talked for a minute, but had to get some rest. Robert stayed out in the weather with us for half and hour and just talked about all kinds of stuff. He was really cool too. :-)
I play Mr.Scary every time I pick up a guitar and every juke box I come across.Guitar God with very few players of his quality.Thankyou George and thankyou mr.Brewster for all the inspiration.Much love.
Very cool video! I remember when they first came out, it totally changed the way I played guitar I’m actually friends with a drummer that George works with in a couple projects, including Ultraphonix. (Chris Moore) I was on the phone a while back with Chris and asked him how George does it, has such an amazing amount of talent and energy to be in so many projects at the same time. He went over a bit of his regimen and what his strong work ethic was, and I was simply blown away. George is definitely one of the hardest working musicians out there, and I’m so glad he’s in KXM!
Dokken was always my favorite growing up in the 80s. I really like that through Hair Nation on SiriusXM they have really exposed a lot of people to it that may have missed them back in the day. George is my guitar idol and inspiration for my playing.
A while back Lynch played at a bar in Kenosha WI ( Mr Z's I think?) There were like 5 people there so we went and stood right in front of him, he came up and played like 18 inches from our faces and we got to see everything he did. He was laughing about it after.
I had the same experience in Newark Delaware, little more people , maybe 30, but I stood 2 feet in front of him the whole night and afterwards he talked with my son and I. Very cool guy!
NICE !!!! I figured out most of George's stuff with Dokken on my own, started with In My Dreams, Tabs at the time were HORRIBLE and I stopped reading music Long Ago because When Playing what was written out, it Never did the Songs Justice. Bought a Chord Chart, started playing by ear,and, it took awhile,but, things became easier to figure out and I got to the point I was actually correcting User Tabs online and new I Finally had a Grasp on hearing a song, and breaking it down , learning the more difficult stuff first and then putting it all together. Thank God, He blessed me with a Good Ear! Looking forward to hearing more from You. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us !!!
Thanks so much and yeah, it's really important to have a great ear and that's great you've developed your musical ear! I have to admit from all the years of teaching students (since high school), my ear is pretty accurate and can work quickly. I meet people sometimes and notice that their ear is under-developed and it makes me realize how lucky I was to begin playing by ear first and then I learned music theory and how to read music. I feel learning both ways is the best way - by ear and from books. Thanks again and take care!
Just came across this channel. I'm pretty experienced as a guitar player so internet lessons are not my normal forte but you are a definite exception. You really nail the songs you play and make it quite enjoyable to watch your videos. Great job and kudos to you. I'm sold!
I am jamming with you as we speak now I want to learn all these songs Dokken are Rock Gods I think you have probably forgotten more theory than most of us know it is cool that you explain the chord names :-)
Complete agree Back For the Attack was the best Dokken studio album. If you want to hear the best Lynch solo of all time, when he was at his peak, listen to the live version of "Heaven Sent" on Beast from the East. The solo is completely different than the studio release and you will be floored at that speed runs he does in that solo, it's brilliant. Thanks for the great lesson.
That album RULES! I remember when I first heard it I was shocked at how different most of those songs sounded live. His live solo on that album is friggin' terrifying. He's always been a monster player, but around that time period Lynch was truly on FIRE. : ) Thanks for watching and rock on\m/
@@LateNightLessons Yes I know exactly what you mean. He does that "liquid tapping" when he's free styling before Mr. Scary on Beast from the East. Check out that solo to Heaven Sent, it's out of control. I've only seen one RUclipsr Jay Parmar pull it off.
Exactly!!! George, Eddie, and Randy are the top 3 guitar players ever!!! They came up around the same parts of California, competed against each other, and inspired each other to be better, yet different.
Unchain the Night is another killer tune that has all the Lynch type licks and flat 5 chords you speak of. Not to mention an epic solo. Thanks for the vid!
Jeeze Dave, I can't keep up, so much stuff to learn.... Don't stop though, again, you hit the nail on the head again. Love Dokken, awesome riffs and solos.... Look forward to seeing what trip down memory lane your going to send me down next.
Don't get discouraged, you have a stop button. After a while, you'll notice a "pattern" with the 80's guitarist. The same kinds of chords, just with a little different twist, you'll see. Keep it up, you'll be glad you did. 👍
LOVED THIS ERA OF MUSIC! I’m almost 50 and this was me at 15-16yrs old jamming ripping it up in my bedroom while my mom is screaming at me to turn it down! LOL
Awesome job, as usual brother! I was a HUGE Dokken fan when they came out!!! My brother was more into Ratt, which I love too (DiMartini, I mean, come on man!), but something always drew me more towards Dokken. Must have been those darker chords, but I didn't know what they were at the time. Now that I think about it, DiMartini used chords that weren't much used in hair metal (Wanted Man, Round and Round, Lay it Down). But still, Lynch is a beast and deserves to reign with the most influential guitarists of all time. He certainly influenced me. Keep up the incredible work man. It is much appreciated. You're opening my eyes to the chords I couldn't find on my own.
Thank you so much and this is great to hear! Lynch is just one of those special players that seems to hit the right notes and chords at the right time. I know he's a big "feel" and "ear" type of player, but his ear and feel is so precise it's amazing to realize that he really doesn't know what he's doing (most of the time) - he just goes for it and it always rocks! That's REALLY rare and show just how naturally talented he really is. : ) Thanks again and take care!
After the Back For the attack tour, Dokken was poised to be one of the biggest acts of the generation, the record company was about to give them HUGE money and recording contract, they would have been probably the biggest metal act going till Don blew it up.
There is a release of Tooth and Nail called: Rock Candy Remix. It is AMAZING! It sounds EXACTLY like what the original release would be if they recorded with today's tech. You're Welcome.
Thank you for covering some of the early Lynch music! I've always been a fan of his work...He has such a unique signature sound w/those ESP's he played. "Lost Behind the Wall" is one that comes to mind along with many others of course. Lol Anyways thanks again! I so enjoy your presentation and approach! You're playing is also amazing! 🤘😁
Another sensational lesson - GL is without a doubt my favourite player -due to the reasons you mention. Look forward to hearing the other storie you have on seeing him & Dokken ( Awesome band). Love the insight and attention to detail you put in David - many thanks.
Fricken AWESOME!!!! It kills me just a little every time I hear a Dokken riff or song knowing I have a guitar but have absolutely no talent to play my favorite band/guitarist..... You rule dude!!
My favorite Lynch riff is Lightning Strikes Again and you're right, that stretch is a killer. The stretch is nearly impossible for my stubby fingers to manage.
Don was mixing good dark chords and writing Great Songs, before George joined the band. I was there in 1978 watching Don play 4 or 5 of the songs that were on the 1st LP. Songs like, We're Illegal , Felony (or it is it Stick to your guns- lol) Yong girls. Carrere records version was before Elektra records version. Thank you to Larry Wilson. Thank you to George Lynch and Mick Brown (replaced Punky after he left) for joining the Band. Dokken 1996 Live LP is Great. Great Guitar playing Channel!
1. The tone you get is why I love a Strat for metal. 2. After many years of playing bass, I now focus on guitar. I would go back to playing bass for you in a band, just to hear you chop and slice through those rhythm riffs. 3. The song Lightning strikes Again - in terms of the chords, think Smoke On The Water meets Cat Scratch Fever.
I always loved George Lynch I seen them open up for Aerosmith in Fort Wayne, IN back in '87. On the Back for the Attack tour. Thanks David you rock brother. Unchain the Night is a killer tune. Thanks
Tottally love your content and style, thank you so much for your work. So much fun digging into the music that made me want to play! And I love that “Sword” album art in the background!
Thank you so much and I LOVE The Sword! I've always liked them, but I fell heavily under the spell last summer and forced myself to take a little break so I wouldn't burn myself out on those albums. I think I had them all on heavy rotation for about 5-6 months and then I decided I should give them a short rest. They'e sooOoo good! : )
My brother-in-law and I (both guitarists and fans of 1980s rock) were saying tonight that we each found a new guy on YT and then quickly realized we were both talking about this channel. LOL... We are binging on your vids man. You deserve 50x subscribers and I'll do what I can to help.
That's great to hear and thank you both so much! This reminds me, I was recently at a music convention and was recognized by two people I didn't know and they asked if I was the "Late Night guy on RUclips." I was blown away that they recognized me and asked about this channel. I haven't really been doing this for very long and already it's reaching viewers and an audience - which is great! Thanks again and take care!
Some of the greatest underrated guitar players are from Indiana. You rate up there with them. Thanks this is awesome. You hit all the cords in the Lynch box of chords. You need t shirts that look just like your sign. I’m in on like 20 of them.
🤘🏻❤️🤘🏻 Tooth and Nail changed the way I paid attention to player’s styles. EVH and George are ingrained into my life and ears. Lynch Mob was jaw dropping. But all the punch ins and overdubs make it so hard to figure out. Great lesson Dave!!!
Jimw Guitar -That is true. He actually was picked by Ozzy, before Jake E. Lee. However (From what I have read.) Sharron went with Jake E. Lee, because of his look. Also, George Lynch taught at the Rhoad’s family music school (Musonia) in North Hollywood. After Randy Rhoads passed
Jake also talks about George being Ozzy's guitarist choice before Randy. Ozzy and Sharon are just the most worthless people in the industry, as far as not having any people skills... ruclips.net/video/j1dc5fvSuzM/видео.html
I subscribed. You sir, are an amazing player and your vids lend to my tactile style of learning. I play by ear so I play everything the wrong way and still making it sound. I have always steered away from theory. I should have payed more attention.
Man your channel ROCKs! George Lynch is by far one of my most influential players. Lynch is a multidimensional, elite player who's recorded and live performances are night and day. For years I was in a rut of unimaginative, void of creativity, drone style playing. I spent hours and hours and hours and YT and concerts just studying, really watching how people play. Lynch's approach had an effect on me. His reckless abandon, attack attack attack, slippery jumping modes and playing outside the box style helped me cut loose and improv, and build my own style. Great vid. Im 50 and started playing in 1981. Subb'd
That's great to hear and thank you so much! Absolutely - DOKKEN ROCKS! : ) Thanks for watching, stay tuned for more lessons and material, and take care!
I lived right down the street from George in Phoenix in 1991, there was a Bizarre Guitar store in the neighborhood that I would always see him at. I turned him onto a little amp builder Ken Fischer and his Trainwreck Express amp, George ended up buying one, although later sold it... I've seen that amp talked about on YT. I can't stand hair metal, but I love Dokken, and Ratt.
@@LateNightLessons Yes he does. How about the solo on: 1, Cry of the Gypsy? And 2, Walk Away? Probably my two favorite ones. That guitar SCREAMS on those!
Dokken is such an underrated band for sure, I have all Lps and records from them, absolutely love dons vocals... and Lynch guitar sounds like a chain saw... lol but even wild mick and Jeff are great players as well. Absolutely love this band and everything in it!! Good video btw too
Another great video. I'm a drummer aka "frustrated guitar player". I just play guitar in my room. But the way you approach your presentation on all your videos is absolutely awesome! You've given me so many ideas, pointers, and just a lot of great things to try, THANK YOU! By the way, you are a great guitar player and very knowledgeable. I'd love to jam with you. With all the great guitarists that you have covered. I was wondering if you have done a bit on Rory Gallagher? He was such a powerhouse. If you haven't touched on him yet, I'd love to see a video covering him. Thanks and keep these videos coming. They are great!
My second favorite,..George Lynch !! Warren "Torch" Demartini and Furious George Lynch !! Lol.. The two people that gave me the inspiration and dedication to pick up and play guitar seriously about 35 years ago....GREAT video !!
Awesome.......you should do this with the two Ozzy albums Jake E Lee played on!!!! Rock n Roll Rebel has the same stretch type of riff!!!!! It would also be cool to break down some of the solos!!!! Glad I found your channel!!!
Great video and loooovvvvvvvveeeeeee Dokken since way back in the day. However, I think you may be wrong with the one Dokken song on Nightmare on Elm Street Part 3 movie as 'Into The Fire' (if memory serves me right) also featured in a scene in Patricia Arquette's bedroom as it was playing on her radio. So I'd say technically 2 songs on the movie :-). I guess I'm being pedantic :-). Great video's and keep up the great work. Greetings from Scotland.
Thank you for the time effort and love you put into these videos....wow they're SO good....just watched the EVH one - never really thought of his rhythm playing being so well regarded, but you hit on a point I and many other guitarists just don't appreciate so many thx
Thank you so much and getting comments and messages like this really makes everything worth the time and effort putting these lessons together - thanks again! EVH is a master. His leads, riffs, rhythms, and tone are unlike anyone - unless they copied him, that is. Just an all-around legendary monster musician. : )
I agree, not only is Back for the Attack the best Dokken album but it's possibly my all time favorite album. 1. Back for the Attack 2. Tooth & Nail 3. Under lock and key 4. Lightning strikes again 5. Breaking the chains
Back in the mid-'80s, when I was training my ear, I used to tune my guitar to the opening of "Alone Again". After that, I'd play "Unchain the Night" to warm up. That solo is great for stretching your fingers since it has a little of everything. While it's not the heaviest of their albums, I think "Breaking the Chains" had some of George's best guitar tones. That German engineering (and 220v for the amps) make such a difference! Great lesson.
Into The Fire was also featured on A Nightmare on Elm St., but I noticed that they've substituted another song in that scene when I've seen it televised. 😎
I didn't realize that, but their music really fits those movies, so I think they're should've had songs in all of those flicks. : ) Rock on and stay tuned for more material!
Thank you and I did do a "scary licks from George Lynch" Three-For-All a few weeks ago, but he has so many cool ideas I could probably make ten more of those with his licks and tricks. : ) Rock on!
Got to see Dokken in a 150 person bar in Colorado Springs.. DJs Nightclub 3.2 beer bar in bout 1982 big fan since I saw em...as Breaking the Chains was coming out. Lynch played with about 102 temperature...the flu was killing him. He was just leaning on the back of the stage sweating it out trying to jam it out. George never missed a note that night.
Furious George is the main reason I started playing. I also met George at a clinic. In my opinion Under Lock and Key is the most perfectly produced album of the 80's
Even though I wasn’t around during their heyday, I genuinely love Dokken. When I first heard “In My Dreams”, it knocked me out. Not only was it much heavier than, say, Poison or even Mötley Crüe (I love both bands), but that solo sounded like it was from a whole other planet!
most underrated band of their era , maybe because of their name and the fact Don could actually sing.
Dokken rocked!
They had that dark edgy sound and George was a big part of that, but Jeff and Mick were a powerful rhythm section and Jeff can sing.
Don is well...Don.
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I have read that he's rather hard to work with. Or at least, WAS rather hard to work with - he might be better now.
Not sure I agree with the label of under-rated being applied to Dokken. They have been consistently highly regarded among that era's music fans, and especially among musicians. If you mean undervalued in terms of era dominance (radio air play, album sales, crowd attendance) among their competition, Dokken stood out in one respect: their lyrics weren't dumb. The average rock crowd at the time needed bombast and bluff like Van Halen with their two over the top lead singers singing songs from (and for) the crotch. Dokken were a touch dark and scary at a time when the dominant genre was more stripper/party music.
@@siskokidd well they were underrated as far as being respected as a top billing. To ME?, They are far and away a better band than many of the bands who got more respect. After the smoke cleared, so to say , people look back and say Holy Shit, these guys were good, but in my group i got picked on a lot for being a fan. I think i heard there was a " Top hair band" competition years ago and they were voted number one.
So many good songs.
I don't think they were underrated. They were going to be headlining until Don walked away after the Mosters of Rock tour in 1988. They might have even escaped the grunge era because Dokken's music wasn't the typical glam rock that went out of style literally overnight...
I guess we'll never know for sure but that's my opinion.
They had so many good songs (hit songs) that it's hard to believe they would have fizzled because of Nirvana and Sound Garden. I literally liked every song from Back for the Attack the very first time I heard it. There's very few bands that can achieve albums that are Back for the Attack solid.
I agree big time. What is even worse is, they were more talented and better musicians than 90 percent of the other stuff out there. I mean, Jeff Pilson, come on man, Jeff had/has more talent in his big toenail than most had their entire life's work, not to mention he is a heck of a good singer as well.
Definitely one of the most underrated guitarists.
George Lynch's ''bone crushing'' riffs and solos had my immediate attention from the moment I heard him 35 years ago and I still am in awe to this day of his rare talent.
George Lynch, I salute thee.
Although it was Edward who really kickstarted my wanting to play the guitar in my teens (14 when VH 1 came out), eventually, it was George who became my favorite player of all of the 80s guys. His note selection along with his KILLER vibrato and riffs just really did it for me.
Absolutely underrated!!! George is awesome!! The title track on Tooth and Nail just ripped my face off the first time I heard it. Saw him live multiple times. Worth it!!! a true great
Mr. Scary himself 🎸👍🎸
Straight to it - you are single handedly breathing guitar life back into me. Hats off to you on all elements of showing everything 'interesting' about a topic in a lesson. I'm 50. Started playing guitar in '87. Lynch was the main reason along with that EVH movement. Now, I'm a long time guitar tech in the industry. You have a great great talent. Glad I found this channel
Thank you so much and that's what this is REALLY all about!
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Thank you for this comment! That makes me feel GREAT, so welcome back to Guitarland - hahaha!
\m/ ROCK ON \m/
dude I'm the same way I love how David talks about things it really makes the lessons much more enjoyable and gets me wanting to play .great videos
Cry of the Gypsy is loaded with so many great Lynch licks,especially towards the end,amazing work
That song totally ROCKS!
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I agree. That solo in that song is incredible! You can feel it intensely! Love dokken!🤘🏻
Rokken with Dokken! Love all these classic riffs, always inspiring. Wonderful video David!
Thank you! THere's just always been something about George Lynch.
He's unique and I as soon as I noticed him and his music I was hooked.
Great stuff!
Thanks for watching and ROCK ON!
Thanks for the great lesson! I'm 56 years old and George was one of my earliest influences learning how to play the guitar. "It's Not Love" was the first Dokken song I learned. At one point years ago I scraped together enough money to actually purchase the ESP Yellow Tiger Stripe and still have it to this day. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to you teaching this old dog some new tricks lol. Thanks again for the great video.
Little known fact: George also took over teaching Randy Rhoads' students when he left to be in Ozzy's band!
Dokken had *two* songs in "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors": "Dream Warriors"....and "Into the Fire"! :)
Dream Warriors isn't even the best song on Back for Attack.
Love the solo on "into the fire".
George can forget more about guitar playing than most of us will ever learn
He sure did😂
He's such a great player and his ideas and music are always twisted and a little dark - which I love that stuff!
Rock on guys\m/
@@LateNightLessons that's why I loved Blackmore's Rainbow in 1975.
Most important thing about George Lynch for me is his vibrato, especially on the lower frets. Made me focus on getting good vibrato speed and intonation. Truly a unique player.
I totally agree! His vibrato technique is very unique and I mean more than the "jack off" vibrato technique he's known for too.
He even adds a little bit to his chords when he's playing rhythm and I love the sound of adding a touch of vibrato to chords. Not all the time, but every once in a while it sounds good when you sneak it in there when you sustain something.
Thanks again and take care!
If Don and George had been able to get along they would be on top today
I was inspired to play by George Lynch's playing on "In My Dreams". I met him at a clinic some years ago in St Louis....maybe the same clinic tour you saw. I paid $5 to sit on the front row with like 30 people in a little place for this clinic. Before the door opened a few of us were in the waiting area and he walked in, looked through the windows on the door, and said, "cool...everything is set up". Someone said, "hey its George". He told everyone hello and thanked us for coming out. The playing and stories were really cool. It was a great experience. He did a meet and greet afterwards and I thought he was a nice guy. I am still kicking myself for not buying that LTD yellow tiger for sale that night because I could have have George sign it.
Yep back for the attack.... what an album. Love every single lead line on that album. George at his aggressive best.
He's always been a monster player, but I feel that album was where he REALLY explored his licks, tones, and ideas the best.
That first Lynch Mob album is pretty solid too.
Rock on\m/
I have there music from the 80's i'm 51 now still play them i got them on dvd also Dokken still plays today i'm big fan glad to see people into them my favorite songs are dream warriors and alone again
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Thanks for watching!
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Dokken was one of my earliest introductions to hair metal when I heard Lynch's solo in a top solos from that era where they put his Heaven Sent solo and I was hooked. Great lesson man and I agree, the dissonance and the way he shreds is so unique. I do think Don is underrated as a singer, just look at his singing in Dream Warriors or In My Dreams for instance. Recently, a girl commented in my latest original solo and she said my solo sounded like George Lynch... best compliment ever.
That's a big compliment (congrats on that) and thanks so much for watching and for this comment too!
Dokken totally rocked!
Take care!
Other than you talked the first 5 minutes you showed some cool stuff and your love of George's playing comes through...
George Lynch- the King of the half step chord change into diminished intervals. He uses that "Devils interval" more effectively then nearly any other guitarist- and he uses it all the time! Awesome. Take a standard chord change- then flat the five- then repeat on each chord. Over and over again- THAT"s the Dokken sound!
I met George Lynch at Peabody's Down under in Cleveland during one of his shows. Great guitar player and an awesome human being!
I've met him a few times too, and yes, he is just a great person. The first time, I was at a show in Detroit, and it was POURING rain outside. The venue is only open on nights that there are shows, and they open around 7pm for a 10pm show. I got there at like 6:30 and was standing in the rain waiting for the doors to open, I was the only one there. George came outside for a smoke and saw me standing there. He went back in and opened the back door and let me come in and watch their soundcheck, which is really rare (from what I've been told by other fans). He said that he didn't want me dying from pneumonia. lol After the soundcheck, he came over and we chatted for 15 or 20 minutes and I got to also meet Oni Logan. Oni is one of my favorite singers in the world. They were both very cool. I've been to a couple of his clinics too and he remembers that show, he refers to me as the Rainman. lol
@@scootterpootter that is awesome for sure!!! When I met him he was actually opening for yngwie malmsteen. I was with a friend of mine at the show and we decided to leave a little early to beat the traffic. Lynch's tour bus was parked on the street a little ways down from the venue. As we were walking twords his bus, his guitar roadie was standing on the sidewalk and he actually asked us if we could get any weed around here somewhere! Well needless to say, we had a bag, lol! Got his guitar roadie high and asked if we could meet Lynch! He said, sure!!!! Hold on! The rest is history for me!!! BTW, my friend couldn't talk because he was basically starstruck, lol!
@@jasonstewart2590 That is such a great "rock" story. :-) The second time that I met George, he was opening for Yngwie too, but Oni Logan had left the band (the first of many times until his permanent departure) and the singer that they have now, Robert Mason was with them. It was in Flint, Michigan at a tiny club. George wasn't feeling too well, it was really cold and rainy outside, just a crappy night. A few of us left before Yngwie came on (I'm not a fan at all of his) and George and Robert were standing by the bus. George signed some autographs and talked for a minute, but had to get some rest. Robert stayed out in the weather with us for half and hour and just talked about all kinds of stuff. He was really cool too. :-)
I play Mr.Scary every time I pick up a guitar and every juke box I come across.Guitar God with very few players of his quality.Thankyou George and thankyou mr.Brewster for all the inspiration.Much love.
Very cool video! I remember when they first came out, it totally changed the way I played guitar I’m actually friends with a drummer that George works with in a couple projects, including Ultraphonix. (Chris Moore) I was on the phone a while back with Chris and asked him how George does it, has such an amazing amount of talent and energy to be in so many projects at the same time. He went over a bit of his regimen and what his strong work ethic was, and I was simply blown away. George is definitely one of the hardest working musicians out there, and I’m so glad he’s in KXM!
Riffs, lessons and some rock and roll history...you have nailed it sir...I love this channel.
Dokken was always my favorite growing up in the 80s. I really like that through Hair Nation on SiriusXM they have really exposed a lot of people to it that may have missed them back in the day. George is my guitar idol and inspiration for my playing.
Oh yeah and Back for the Attack = the best Dokken album IMO as well
A while back Lynch played at a bar in Kenosha WI ( Mr Z's I think?) There were like 5 people there so we went and stood right in front of him, he came up and played like 18 inches from our faces and we got to see everything he did. He was laughing about it after.
I had the same experience in Newark Delaware, little more people , maybe 30, but I stood 2 feet in front of him the whole night and afterwards he talked with my son and I. Very cool guy!
NICE !!!! I figured out most of George's stuff with Dokken on my own, started with In My Dreams, Tabs at the time were HORRIBLE and I stopped reading music Long Ago because When Playing what was written out, it Never did the Songs Justice. Bought a Chord Chart, started playing by ear,and, it took awhile,but, things became easier to figure out and I got to the point I was actually correcting User Tabs online and new I Finally had a Grasp on hearing a song, and breaking it down , learning the more difficult stuff first and then putting it all together. Thank God, He blessed me with a Good Ear!
Looking forward to hearing more from You. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us !!!
Thanks so much and yeah, it's really important to have a great ear and that's great you've developed your musical ear!
I have to admit from all the years of teaching students (since high school), my ear is pretty accurate and can work quickly.
I meet people sometimes and notice that their ear is under-developed and it makes me realize how lucky I was to begin playing by ear first and then I learned music theory and how to read music.
I feel learning both ways is the best way - by ear and from books.
Thanks again and take care!
Just came across this channel. I'm pretty experienced as a guitar player so internet lessons are not my normal forte but you are a definite exception. You really nail the songs you play and make it quite enjoyable to watch your videos. Great job and kudos to you. I'm sold!
The tone on Lost behind the Wall is mind blowing!
One of my favorite guitarists. It's so cool to see you break down the riffs so I can appreciate what's going on.
Thank you and you're totally welcome!
Lynch is a MONSTER.
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I am jamming with you as we speak now I want to learn all these songs Dokken are Rock Gods I think you have probably forgotten more theory than most of us know it is cool that you explain the chord names :-)
Complete agree Back For the Attack was the best Dokken studio album. If you want to hear the best Lynch solo of all time, when he was at his peak, listen to the live version of "Heaven Sent" on Beast from the East. The solo is completely different than the studio release and you will be floored at that speed runs he does in that solo, it's brilliant. Thanks for the great lesson.
That album RULES!
I remember when I first heard it I was shocked at how different most of those songs sounded live. His live solo on that album is friggin' terrifying.
He's always been a monster player, but around that time period Lynch was truly on FIRE.
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Thanks for watching and rock on\m/
@@LateNightLessons Yes I know exactly what you mean. He does that "liquid tapping" when he's free styling before Mr. Scary on Beast from the East. Check out that solo to Heaven Sent, it's out of control. I've only seen one RUclipsr Jay Parmar pull it off.
I LOVE DOKKEN. This was a great video! Keep em coming! George Lynch is underrated.
Thank you and I totally agree - Dokken kicks ass!
Thanks for watching! : )
Exactly!!! George, Eddie, and Randy are the top 3 guitar players ever!!! They came up around the same parts of California, competed against each other, and inspired each other to be better, yet different.
George, where would we be without him? Thanks for the great video, David, keep em coming. Kind regards from Sevilla, Spain
Unchain the Night is another killer tune that has all the Lynch type licks and flat 5 chords you speak of. Not to mention an epic solo. Thanks for the vid!
Jeeze Dave, I can't keep up, so much stuff to learn.... Don't stop though, again, you hit the nail on the head again. Love Dokken, awesome riffs and solos.... Look forward to seeing what trip down memory lane your going to send me down next.
Awesome to hear and thanks again buddy!
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I'm putting something new together right now...so stay tuned.
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Don't get discouraged, you have a stop button. After a while, you'll notice a "pattern" with the 80's guitarist. The same kinds of chords, just with a little different twist, you'll see.
Keep it up, you'll be glad you did. 👍
Loudness had great guitar riffs.
Accept too. You're an awesome guitarist.
Akira is coming ASAP!
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I agree, Loudness was pretty hot, they had that Asian flare to their chord play and licks, I wanted more of their music but it's hard to find....
I agree!!!
lots of rhythm gems in George's playing - cool vid
Back for the Attack and Ultimate Sin are my favourite 80s albums.
I love the work of George, i dont think hes ever studied music not even reading notes , just pure talent.
Back for the Attack is a classic and by far my favorite Dokken release as well. Great video!
Thank you so much and yeah, that album ROCKS!
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LOVED THIS ERA OF MUSIC!
I’m almost 50 and this was me at 15-16yrs old jamming ripping it up in my bedroom while my mom is screaming at me to turn it down! LOL
Awesome job, as usual brother! I was a HUGE Dokken fan when they came out!!! My brother was more into Ratt, which I love too (DiMartini, I mean, come on man!), but something always drew me more towards Dokken. Must have been those darker chords, but I didn't know what they were at the time. Now that I think about it, DiMartini used chords that weren't much used in hair metal (Wanted Man, Round and Round, Lay it Down). But still, Lynch is a beast and deserves to reign with the most influential guitarists of all time. He certainly influenced me. Keep up the incredible work man. It is much appreciated. You're opening my eyes to the chords I couldn't find on my own.
Thank you so much and this is great to hear!
Lynch is just one of those special players that seems to hit the right notes and chords at the right time.
I know he's a big "feel" and "ear" type of player, but his ear and feel is so precise it's amazing to realize that he really doesn't know what he's doing (most of the time) - he just goes for it and it always rocks!
That's REALLY rare and show just how naturally talented he really is.
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Thanks again and take care!
Another great lesson! I have been a fan of George since Dokken came out. Much like you, I was in high school. Keep the great videos coming!
After the Back For the attack tour, Dokken was poised to be one of the biggest acts of the generation, the record company was about to give them HUGE money and recording contract, they would have been probably the biggest metal act going till Don blew it up.
There is a release of Tooth and Nail called: Rock Candy Remix. It is AMAZING! It sounds EXACTLY like what the original release would be if they recorded with today's tech. You're Welcome.
Thank you for covering some of the early Lynch music! I've always been a fan of his work...He has such a unique signature sound w/those ESP's he played. "Lost Behind the Wall" is one that comes to mind along with many others of course. Lol Anyways thanks again! I so enjoy your presentation and approach! You're playing is also amazing! 🤘😁
Another sensational lesson - GL is without a doubt my favourite player -due to the reasons you mention. Look forward to hearing the other storie you have on seeing him & Dokken ( Awesome band). Love the insight and attention to detail you put in David - many thanks.
Thank you again so much Richard and I (finally) replied to your message!
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Rock on!
My pleasure , love the lessons .
Fricken AWESOME!!!! It kills me just a little every time I hear a Dokken riff or song knowing I have a guitar but have absolutely no talent to play my favorite band/guitarist..... You rule dude!!
My favorite Lynch riff is Lightning Strikes Again and you're right, that stretch is a killer. The stretch is nearly impossible for my stubby fingers to manage.
Dokken is one of my favorites and Back for attack was my most liked album. George Lynch is one of a kind great guitar player. Loved your Break down.
Don was mixing good dark chords and writing Great Songs, before George joined the band. I was there in 1978 watching Don play 4 or 5 of the songs that were on the 1st LP.
Songs like, We're Illegal , Felony (or it is it Stick to your guns- lol) Yong girls. Carrere records version was before Elektra records version.
Thank you to Larry Wilson. Thank you to George Lynch and Mick Brown (replaced Punky after he left) for joining the Band. Dokken 1996 Live LP is Great.
Great Guitar playing Channel!
1. The tone you get is why I love a Strat for metal. 2. After many years of playing bass, I now focus on guitar. I would go back to playing bass for you in a band, just to hear you chop and slice through those rhythm riffs. 3. The song Lightning strikes Again - in terms of the chords, think Smoke On The Water meets Cat Scratch Fever.
I always loved George Lynch I seen them open up for Aerosmith in Fort Wayne, IN back in '87. On the Back for the Attack tour. Thanks David you rock brother. Unchain the Night is a killer tune. Thanks
Tottally love your content and style, thank you so much for your work. So much fun digging into the music that made me want to play! And I love that “Sword” album art in the background!
Thank you so much and I LOVE The Sword!
I've always liked them, but I fell heavily under the spell last summer and forced myself to take a little break so I wouldn't burn myself out on those albums.
I think I had them all on heavy rotation for about 5-6 months and then I decided I should give them a short rest.
They'e sooOoo good!
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Wonderfull!!!
I remebered when we where young and loving absolutley this great Band, every note of them!!!
Great lesson, great comments!!!
Props Dave, showing love to George Lynch. Great job again
great stuff...I love your laid back BUT knowledgeable attitude....Lynch was a beast...best years 1985-1995
It is me again. Checking out all your videos. It's kinda like being in a candy store.
That's great to hear man and thanks for taking a look around!
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ROCK ON!
Greatest band ever in my mind. Saw them multiple times and actually met Don. Pretty cool guy to me. Keep on keeping on brother....
Tooth and Nail! Opens with "Without Warning". Great instrumental!
Back For The Attack is also my favorite album.
Heck yeah! That album ROCKS!
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Late Night Lessons wore that cassette out!
Would love to see Night by night solo truly nailed
My brother-in-law and I (both guitarists and fans of 1980s rock) were saying tonight that we each found a new guy on YT and then quickly realized we were both talking about this channel. LOL... We are binging on your vids man. You deserve 50x subscribers and I'll do what I can to help.
That's great to hear and thank you both so much!
This reminds me, I was recently at a music convention and was recognized by two people I didn't know and they asked if I was the "Late Night guy on RUclips."
I was blown away that they recognized me and asked about this channel.
I haven't really been doing this for very long and already it's reaching viewers and an audience - which is great!
Thanks again and take care!
Some of the greatest underrated guitar players are from Indiana. You rate up there with them. Thanks this is awesome. You hit all the cords in the Lynch box of chords. You need t shirts that look just like your sign. I’m in on like 20 of them.
🤘🏻❤️🤘🏻 Tooth and Nail changed the way I paid attention to player’s styles. EVH and George are ingrained into my life and ears. Lynch Mob was jaw dropping. But all the punch ins and overdubs make it so hard to figure out. Great lesson Dave!!!
Hey, can you do a Warren Demartini lessons?
Hey, be sure to watch the Ratt Chordplay and Warren DeMartini Three-For-All lessons!
Thanks for watching!
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Yes please!
I once read that George was almost Ozzy’s guitarist before Randy.
Jimw Guitar -That is true. He actually was picked by Ozzy, before Jake E. Lee. However (From what I have read.) Sharron went with Jake E. Lee, because of his look.
Also, George Lynch taught at the Rhoad’s family music school (Musonia) in North Hollywood. After Randy Rhoads passed
Very interesting thanks for that extra bit of information.
@@TheJayrockerr There is a video interview here on RUclips where he talks about that.
ruclips.net/video/5Mzr4hT-8ks/видео.html
Jake also talks about George being Ozzy's guitarist choice before Randy. Ozzy and Sharon are just the most worthless people in the industry, as far as not having any people skills...
ruclips.net/video/j1dc5fvSuzM/видео.html
Jimw Guitar He did..Ozzie loss tho
I subscribed. You sir, are an amazing player and your vids lend to my tactile style of learning. I play by ear so I play everything the wrong way and still making it sound. I have always steered away from theory. I should have payed more attention.
Man your channel ROCKs! George Lynch is by far one of my most influential players. Lynch is a multidimensional, elite player who's recorded and live performances are night and day. For years I was in a rut of unimaginative, void of creativity, drone style playing. I spent hours and hours and hours and YT and concerts just studying, really watching how people play. Lynch's approach had an effect on me. His reckless abandon, attack attack attack, slippery jumping modes and playing outside the box style helped me cut loose and improv, and build my own style. Great vid. Im 50 and started playing in 1981. Subb'd
That's great to hear and thank you so much!
Absolutely - DOKKEN ROCKS!
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Thanks for watching, stay tuned for more lessons and material, and take care!
I lived right down the street from George in Phoenix in 1991, there was a Bizarre Guitar store in the neighborhood that I would always see him at. I turned him onto a little amp builder Ken Fischer and his Trainwreck Express amp, George ended up buying one, although later sold it... I've seen that amp talked about on YT.
I can't stand hair metal, but I love Dokken, and Ratt.
Every time I watch your videos it takes me back, nice work
...your teaching style is very soothing...I'm glad I watched this...gonna' watch some more...thanx...
i believe lynch is a legend for 'mr scary' alone.
Until The Living End is the greatest Lynch riff ever! It is like DeMartini's Lay It Down
Thanks for posting this lesson Dave,I always been a big fan of George Lynch.
Thank you so much!
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Lynch ROCKS. Totally.
Thanks again and take care!
@@LateNightLessons Yes he does.
How about the solo on: 1, Cry of the Gypsy?
And 2, Walk Away?
Probably my two favorite ones. That guitar SCREAMS on those!
Dokken is such an underrated band for sure, I have all Lps and records from them, absolutely love dons vocals... and Lynch guitar sounds like a chain saw... lol but even wild mick and Jeff are great players as well. Absolutely love this band and everything in it!! Good video btw too
Another great video. I'm a drummer aka "frustrated guitar player". I just play guitar in my room. But the way you approach your presentation on all your videos is absolutely awesome! You've given me so many ideas, pointers, and just a lot of great things to try, THANK YOU! By the way, you are a great guitar player and very knowledgeable. I'd love to jam with you. With all the great guitarists that you have covered. I was wondering if you have done a bit on Rory Gallagher? He was such a powerhouse. If you haven't touched on him yet, I'd love to see a video covering him. Thanks and keep these videos coming. They are great!
Still Love watching this David! Rockin with DOKKEN! !!
My second favorite,..George Lynch !!
Warren "Torch" Demartini and Furious George Lynch !! Lol..
The two people that gave me the inspiration and dedication to pick up and play guitar seriously about 35 years ago....GREAT video !!
Great stuff Dave! Thanks for sharing brother!
Thanks Eddie and thanks for watching too!
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Awesome.......you should do this with the two Ozzy albums Jake E Lee played on!!!! Rock n Roll Rebel has the same stretch type of riff!!!!! It would also be cool to break down some of the solos!!!! Glad I found your channel!!!
Heck yeah, that song and Jake rocks!
Thanks for watching - ROCK ON!
Jake is my other favorite. He doesn't follow the formula, kinda does his own thing. He's a beast.
Yea Mr Dave, do him next! 😬👍
Great video and loooovvvvvvvveeeeeee Dokken since way back in the day. However, I think you may be wrong with the one Dokken song on Nightmare on Elm Street Part 3 movie as 'Into The Fire' (if memory serves me right) also featured in a scene in Patricia Arquette's bedroom as it was playing on her radio. So I'd say technically 2 songs on the movie :-). I guess I'm being pedantic :-). Great video's and keep up the great work. Greetings from Scotland.
George was very fond of open, inverted, augmented and flat 5 chords.
Don't know how I never saw this lesson before, but at least I now have seen it!
I love Dokken! Lynch is a big influence on my guitar playing, if not the biggest!
Thank you for the time effort and love you put into these videos....wow they're SO good....just watched the EVH one - never really thought of his rhythm playing being so well regarded, but you hit on a point I and many other guitarists just don't appreciate so many thx
Thank you so much and getting comments and messages like this really makes everything worth the time and effort putting these lessons together - thanks again!
EVH is a master. His leads, riffs, rhythms, and tone are unlike anyone - unless they copied him, that is.
Just an all-around legendary monster musician.
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Absolutey agree and its a pleasure watching your videos man...i watch thousands of guitar vids on RUclips, yours are Top 5...\m/
You missed Mr Scary!!
There’s tons of Lynch styles, the man is a master of the fretboard!!!
Great vid!! Takes me back
Nice job! l
Lynch and Demartini were such massive talents!!
I agree, not only is Back for the Attack the best Dokken album but it's possibly my all time favorite album.
1. Back for the Attack
2. Tooth & Nail
3. Under lock and key
4. Lightning strikes again
5. Breaking the chains
Awesome video! Love this series and breathes new insight and life into things and a new perspective
Back in the mid-'80s, when I was training my ear, I used to tune my guitar to the opening of "Alone Again". After that, I'd play "Unchain the Night" to warm up. That solo is great for stretching your fingers since it has a little of everything. While it's not the heaviest of their albums, I think "Breaking the Chains" had some of George's best guitar tones. That German engineering (and 220v for the amps) make such a difference! Great lesson.
Thank you so much and yeah, George and that tone is a BEAST!
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Tuned mine to Unchain the Night
favorite band for life,In my dreams is the reason I picked up a guitar for the first time.thanks bro
Into The Fire was also featured on A Nightmare on Elm St., but I noticed that they've substituted another song in that scene when I've seen it televised. 😎
I didn't realize that, but their music really fits those movies, so I think they're should've had songs in all of those flicks.
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Rock on and stay tuned for more material!
Excellent! You should do an episode on Lynch licks. That riff from Lightning Strikes reminds me of something Jake E Lee would play.
Thank you and I did do a "scary licks from George Lynch" Three-For-All a few weeks ago, but he has so many cool ideas I could probably make ten more of those with his licks and tricks.
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Rock on!
@@LateNightLessons Cool! I'll check it out.
Love your channel! All of the material you cover is absolutely awesome and inspiring please keep it up. Thank you🤘
Got to see Dokken in a 150 person bar in Colorado Springs.. DJs Nightclub 3.2 beer bar in bout 1982 big fan since I saw em...as Breaking the Chains was coming out. Lynch played with about 102 temperature...the flu was killing him. He was just leaning on the back of the stage sweating it out trying to jam it out. George never missed a note that night.
Nice sounds yah man... George is really unique. Big Dokken fan here. Thanks for then lessons,
I like the Dream Warriors video. George busting through the drywall.