L.A. Guns Steve Riley Memorial

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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
  • We were very sorry to hear L.A. Guns Drummer Steve Riley recently passed. We have a great interview from the late drummer. He has a deep history in hard rock having played with so many rock and metal bands both in the studio and on the stage. Steve shares his story with us right here and only on 80s Metal Recycle Bin. RIP Steve Riley!!
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  • @MichaelD26
    @MichaelD26 10 месяцев назад +12

    Rest easy Mr Riley, I was lucky enough to meet you after a show and you were so polite and accommodating to all of the fans. Thank you for sharing your gift and playing the drums on some of my favorite songs. 😢

  • @tfs4499
    @tfs4499 11 месяцев назад +13

    A GREAT drummer who played some GREAT music! RIP

  • @philmccracken8947
    @philmccracken8947 Год назад +30

    This guy played as a professional drummer through SIX decades! 70s through 2020s. What an accomplishment in and of itself! R.I.P.

  • @jmcrae825
    @jmcrae825 Год назад +18

    I met him once when we opened for them in the 90s. Really nice dude. RIP Steve.

  • @sunsetsuperman74
    @sunsetsuperman74 Год назад +21

    Two great W.A.S.P. Drummers now gone, Frankie Banali and now Steve Riley. RIP

    • @metalmike570
      @metalmike570 11 месяцев назад

      Frankie was in Quiet Riot, I wasn' aware he was in WASP, thanks.

    • @BatmanFan2274
      @BatmanFan2274 11 месяцев назад +3

      Yes he sure was, played drums on The Headless Children album and tour, was in the music videos for The Real Me and Forever Free

    • @andrewvanhalen1984
      @andrewvanhalen1984 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@metalmike570 he played on Headless Children and Crimson Idol, two of their best albums. He frigging slayed the skins!

    • @metalmike570
      @metalmike570 7 месяцев назад

      @@andrewvanhalen1984 Amazing, yeah Frankie B rocks, powerful drummer.
      RIP to Steve Riley.

  • @windsweptjoe442
    @windsweptjoe442 Год назад +15

    I met Steve when L.A guns played in Sydney back in 2008. He took the time to talk to every fan that wanted to say hello. I shook his hand and told him I was learning to play the drums. Dude was a legend.

  • @pedraw
    @pedraw Год назад +42

    I'm saddened to hear of Steve's passing. LA Guns was a bad ass band and I really liked the first 2 albums the best. RIP Steve.

  • @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248
    @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248 Год назад +24

    I'm a DRUMMER myself and it scares me to death to know all my heroes/drummer's are passing at such a young age wtf is going on and I'm 46 I hope and pray I make it to see 50 seems like a lot of drummers don't make it passed 50 RIP LEGEND STEVE Riley you well be deeply missed...

    • @johnnyreyes3402
      @johnnyreyes3402 11 месяцев назад +4

      This is why SRV is such a huge influence on me, as much as I love his playing it was his ability to get sober that made the biggest impact on me ❤❤❤ RIP

    • @Yourmumsrectum
      @Yourmumsrectum 9 месяцев назад +2

      Well there getting old man thats what happens

    • @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248
      @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248 9 месяцев назад

      @@Yourmumsrectum ya,it's sad bro

    • @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248
      @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248 9 месяцев назад

      @@johnnyreyes3402 yes definitely bro

    • @winstonslone2797
      @winstonslone2797 9 месяцев назад +2

      He was 67

  • @bonholio0o
    @bonholio0o Год назад +12

    RIP Steve, my personal favorite was your works in WASP. Great display of musicianship.

  • @KatieHellOnHeels8277
    @KatieHellOnHeels8277 Год назад +30

    What an awesome interview of Steve...he seemed so real, friendly, such a down to earth dude. I still cannot believe he is gone. R.I.P 😔💜🤘

    • @dieselytgg9460
      @dieselytgg9460 Год назад +1

      Amen! I cried, I cried so much when I found out

  • @dizzyred1390
    @dizzyred1390 Год назад +16

    A wealth of knowledge is this cat... Such a great drummer and a real sunset strip rock star

  • @ripper2087
    @ripper2087 Год назад +31

    L.A. Guns is my all time favorite band and I was extremely sad when Steve left the band and even more discouraged when there were two versions of the band. So sad that Steve succumbed to pneumonia, something that should seemingly be able to be cured with medication. RIP Mr Riley!

    • @williamberry8895
      @williamberry8895 Год назад +2

      I didn't know he died. He's a northeast native like me. Idk what part of either NE to NY to NJ he's 1 of us

    • @thaismatsumoto
      @thaismatsumoto 11 месяцев назад

      Pneumonia is the end stage killer for a lot of people who have other health issues first,which he had. Happened to my late husband too.

  • @sydsnott5042
    @sydsnott5042 Год назад +21

    Excellent video. Sad to learn of the passing of a respected artist.
    Rock on in heaven Steve. 👍👏👏👏👏👏

  • @rictech.
    @rictech. Год назад +4

    Great guy .. I met him? In 93-94 hanging with Ronnie dio..

  • @theirishman9617
    @theirishman9617 Год назад +3

    La Guns had been in my life since I saw the movie " Point Break " . I got to meet Mr Riley when I saw LA Guns for the first time. Steve was such a chill dude and even signed my W.A.S.P and I joked about the copy right .

  • @photoguy3d
    @photoguy3d Год назад +12

    I met Steve about 20 years ago. Super nice guy and a hell of a drummer. God speed, Mr. Riley!

  • @gwts1171
    @gwts1171 Год назад +10

    Keel, WASP, LA Guns. Steve is a legend. He'll me missed. Thanks for the video.

  • @albertchandra3314
    @albertchandra3314 Год назад +5

    Killing Machine and VICIOUS CIRCLE are my alltime LA Guns favorite song and album..
    Still love this band since first time listened to Crystal Eyes..
    RIP Mr. Steve Riley🖤

  • @jenniferbassfirstchannel
    @jenniferbassfirstchannel Год назад +3

    O glad I got to see him play live before he passed away. 😢rip Steve !

  • @razorsedge5145
    @razorsedge5145 Год назад +6

    RIP Steve. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. The music you helped create will live on as your memory.

  • @rockmanf8214
    @rockmanf8214 Год назад +3

    So sad to hear this 😢 he was a awesome drummer that made it through the 80s 😅 and kicked it with the best of them . RIP rock on in heaven 🤘🏼

  • @Extinction.of.Innocense
    @Extinction.of.Innocense Год назад +4

    Seems like death reveals talent that is not talked about much beforehand. I sure hope to see all the musicians again when the time comes.

  • @ericsteigerwald3106
    @ericsteigerwald3106 Год назад +4

    Good interview. Steve will be missed.

  • @chickeastwater9883
    @chickeastwater9883 Год назад +4

    The craziest....I heard Nevermind on that same Cassette from Tracii Gunns during L.A..Guns touring.
    I went & got it , days later.
    Wow , that just blew by mind.
    RIP Steve Riley

  • @dolphinzrwj1
    @dolphinzrwj1 8 месяцев назад +5

    He was very smart guy. There were some of the best music in the 80s.

  • @cancelbubble6535
    @cancelbubble6535 Год назад +9

    I first heard of Steve in The B'zz, right before he joined WASP. Pretty sure I remember he was on American Bandstand with that band.

  • @boneshakercrane7869
    @boneshakercrane7869 Год назад +3

    I always will love LA guns my favorite band my condolences too his family and all the members of LA guns he was took too soon love all you guys

  • @markmullen1852
    @markmullen1852 Год назад +6

    His green sparkle Tama kit made me drool in my teens. His drums ALWAYS sounded amazing. RIP Steve. Thanks for the memories!!

  • @dwade6322
    @dwade6322 Год назад +9

    This man was a true rocker. He lived it 24/7. Bad ass mo' fo...R.I.P. Steve. ❤🤟🙏

  • @theheavymetalkitchen7607
    @theheavymetalkitchen7607 Год назад +3

    Always liked Steve.. Thank you for sharing this video ❤

  • @SUPAKARROOOOOOOM
    @SUPAKARROOOOOOOM Год назад +8

    You lived it all Brother! What a great time for you to be right in the middle of it all. And make no mistake, your drumming was perfect for every scenario you were in. You always reminded me of a lizard behind your kit and I love it. One of a kind Brother. Thank you for all of your drumming. RIP Steve Riley.

  • @ellisonlowrimore7751
    @ellisonlowrimore7751 Год назад +4

    He was underrated by far!!

  • @ianroberts4981
    @ianroberts4981 Год назад +8

    A really sad loss. RIP

  • @chrisbrodzik-007
    @chrisbrodzik-007 Год назад +8

    RIP Steve Riley 🙏
    He will surely be missed an incredible drummer and all around kind person.

  • @krissewar1036
    @krissewar1036 Год назад +4

    Got a. Chance to meet Steve and Frankie a couple years ago in Daytona. So down to earth. Steve is a great drummer and will be missed.

  • @martymartin2894
    @martymartin2894 Год назад +1

    Loved his playing with wasp i never listened to la guns before. Seemed like a cool guy from many interviews i have seen down the Years. Rip to him.

  • @careygrant493
    @careygrant493 Год назад +4

    He’s so positive and such a sharp mind. Great interview! Love his vibe!

  • @ayerger1734
    @ayerger1734 Год назад +1

    Sympathy to the band.🌹
    Thanks again for coming to Sellersville Theater. It was a great show!

  • @joelara-o2w
    @joelara-o2w Год назад +2

    So cool to unexpectedly see this interview. Riley was awesome.

  • @Heather-rg5bn
    @Heather-rg5bn 5 месяцев назад

    Steve was the nicest and most personable musician I had ever met. Whether playing huge or small venues, always giving it his all. So happy to interact with fans; he was just good people.

  • @stevenmillan9220
    @stevenmillan9220 Год назад +2

    First,R.I.P. to Steve Riley as he gives a strongly positive and uplifting interview that gives anyone who wants to make it in the business a lot of hope. And second,I really hope that 80s Metal Recycle Bin continues onward(with their channel) to give us wonderful interviews with many more 80s metal music stars who have inspiring stories to shar with everyone here.

    • @80smetalrecyclebin
      @80smetalrecyclebin  Год назад +3

      Currently working on new "season" and series of great interviews we think everyone on here will love. Exciting announcement coming soon! Thanks for hanging with us and we're glad you enjoy the channel. Please stay tuned...we promise it will be worth the wait!!

  • @RonPro-u1t
    @RonPro-u1t Год назад +3

    Saw him in 1991 opening for AC/DC. He played the hammer down. Excellent drummer.

  • @barrylafratta5720
    @barrylafratta5720 Год назад +2

    R>I>P> what a career he had..

  • @DreamerVisionary
    @DreamerVisionary Год назад +2

    Steve hits the nail on the head with everything I remember what he was talking about. Thank you for the great video.

  • @robertmunoz7543
    @robertmunoz7543 Год назад +2

    Thanks for the recognition he deserves!🤘
    Jman

  • @theplayersclub1126
    @theplayersclub1126 Год назад +4

    Riley seems like a great guy

  • @MySouthSide
    @MySouthSide 7 месяцев назад +1

    ❤ LOVED him! I played, once upon a time, long ago. Everyone says fairly the same thing, which solidifies what I have known since the early 1990s, which is that Steve Riley was a dear. He appreciated everyone. My Chicago's South Side pal, Chip Z'Nuff @EnuffZ'Nuff, Steve Riley, and I were good acquaintances, but more Riley and Chip, for being in the biz, and one being bass and the other being drums. This was our little clique. Riley, (Steven) Adler, Tracii (Guns) and I are Aquarius, & Tracii and I share a birth date. Riley, Adler and I are drummers, but they are/were more than I. Chip is a Virgo, and Virgos tend towards Aquarius for our nonchalant vibes, where Virgo is more concrete or statistical--opposites. Steve Riley's passing took away a drummer and an Aquarius from our little clique. There's one other of the clique, but he's a local WI musician. Riley liked being part of it, although it means nothing. It was just our little thing. Now I remember whose stick that is 😊 I have had a drumstick for years that I kept because someone gave it to me, but I couldn't recall who. I didn't have Riley sign it because, well, I am a drummer, and because of our little clique. Now the stick is back to meaning something to me, and the little clique. "It's Over Now" R.I.P., Riley 4:45 PM CST

  • @stephandohler4767
    @stephandohler4767 Год назад +3

    So sad !!
    Steve, you will be missed !!
    R.I.P. Steve Riley !!

  • @Craig-dq5cu
    @Craig-dq5cu Год назад +2

    😢 sad sad sad what a loss to the rock wo rld. RILEY was a pretty good musician.Steve Riĺey R.I.P.

  • @dieselytgg9460
    @dieselytgg9460 Год назад +1

    Rest In Peace King!
    We will sure miss you Steve... Forever and ever

  • @brianphillips9152
    @brianphillips9152 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this.

  • @jenniferbassfirstchannel
    @jenniferbassfirstchannel Год назад +2

    Rip Steve Riley 😢.

  • @Donttalktostrangers1985
    @Donttalktostrangers1985 Год назад +2

    The 1980’s were kick ass music the best bands in the world

  • @zikkicharade
    @zikkicharade Год назад +3

    Top 5 Glam metal drummers❤

  • @raypolen2070
    @raypolen2070 Год назад +2

    Saw Steve with Wasp a few times, solid drummer! R.I.P.

  • @TheRadioAteMyTV
    @TheRadioAteMyTV Год назад +6

    So sad, he was clearly still having a good time in life. Pneumonias are nasty stuff.

  • @cliffordduzz4342
    @cliffordduzz4342 Год назад +3

    RIP STEVE you were and always be one of the cool ones fly high😢

  • @larrybrown7273
    @larrybrown7273 Год назад +2

    Steve Riley RIH Brother Geoff Tate Outstanding Interview

  • @JBAKER97
    @JBAKER97 Год назад +1

    Rest In Peace Steve.

  • @Ayerbuds
    @Ayerbuds Год назад +2

    Solid drummer w/ a hell of a track record. His playing got a little lighter in later years but thats to be expected with age. He was always in the pocket and always looked cool. He laid some really nice grooves down on Cocked & Hollywood Vampires. R.I.P

  • @michaelroberts5801
    @michaelroberts5801 Год назад +1

    Cool dude! God bless ya

  • @toddf5492
    @toddf5492 9 месяцев назад +1

    He seemed like a really cool, nice person.

  • @trendmassacre8423
    @trendmassacre8423 Год назад +2

    Some of Steve's best drumming was on Vicious Circle, which is my favorote L.A. Guns album by far. Damn.... knowing he is gone sucks!

    • @rolandoflores7626
      @rolandoflores7626 4 месяца назад

      Only one song is with him, they took it from Hollywood Vampires : "Crystal eyes".

  • @JonnyHolms
    @JonnyHolms 5 месяцев назад

    Huge Fan of LA Guns 🔫 💪 and shame on me because I didn't know he passed 😢until now watching this...
    REST IN PEACE 🙏 STEVE...
    YOU WILL BE MISSED 😢...

  • @scottwhite2757
    @scottwhite2757 Год назад +2

    Rest Well Rocker..

  • @Spacelord999
    @Spacelord999 Год назад +3

    WASP ❤ Rip my man

  • @HeadbangersLocal
    @HeadbangersLocal Год назад +2

    RIP 😢

  • @davidcross701
    @davidcross701 Год назад +1

    Steve knew there was going to be some sort change, the peek. That was September 1991.
    Some like Steve welcome it, to improvise the career and reflect on those 10 whole years of the 80s. Nirvana really change everything that year of 1991. The underground alternative music exploded until 1999. It's 2023 and there is no Kurt, no Beatles, no WASP no Zepplin, no Elvis. Rock is dead.

  • @maryhagood9421
    @maryhagood9421 Год назад +1

    Rip Steve Riley

  • @CapstoneTider
    @CapstoneTider Год назад +3

    It's pretty impressive to start out doing a 2-year stint with Steppenwolf. You would have to be session grade good.

  • @stephenblake2196
    @stephenblake2196 3 месяца назад

    VERY HUMBLE!! ❤RIP

  • @petermcgrath2638
    @petermcgrath2638 Год назад +2

    RIP

  • @edkowalski9131
    @edkowalski9131 Год назад +2

    A true rock & roll legend.

  • @tooManywaystoFall
    @tooManywaystoFall Год назад +2

    rest in peace...

  • @raygonzales1607
    @raygonzales1607 Год назад +2

    W.A.S.P.

  • @SteveHill0528
    @SteveHill0528 Год назад +3

    RIP Steve

  • @hiroshi138
    @hiroshi138 Месяц назад

    Never knew he was from Massachusetts until I heard this interview.

  • @f.frederickskitty2910
    @f.frederickskitty2910 6 месяцев назад +2

    Revere MA! Sounds like home.

  • @TMoody
    @TMoody Год назад +1

    The Last Command!

  • @NekoArts
    @NekoArts Год назад +3

    Well, this has been a shit week.. I feel like every time I go on social media, there's a new death.
    Rest in peace, Mr Riley.

  • @simonjohnson6581
    @simonjohnson6581 Год назад +1

    I saw him play with wasp in 1986 .....so sad

  • @davidziegler6782
    @davidziegler6782 4 месяца назад

    I had VIP at a show once and when I looked around, LA Guns was standing right next to me. I wanted to tell them to eat. Steve was so thin!

  • @jamiedona402
    @jamiedona402 Год назад

    Was he buried, or cremated ?
    Can't find any information on his resting place.

  • @jeffmcpeek2526
    @jeffmcpeek2526 11 месяцев назад +1

    God bless him.He was true to himself even if it meant throwing himself into a depraved business where the sharks do bite.

  • @zikkicharade
    @zikkicharade Год назад

    Is this an unreleased interview?

  • @MABMGuitar
    @MABMGuitar 4 месяца назад

    Revere, Mass’s own!

  • @speederz1
    @speederz1 Месяц назад

    Riley died with his family present on October 24, 2023, at the age of 67 after a severe case of pneumonia...so sad

  • @DirkWeag
    @DirkWeag 3 месяца назад

    Jean Simmons and 80's Metal Recycle Bin? No way, the AI is out of control, it must be trained on "Gene Simmons", KISS ya :-)

  • @anthonydavis3424
    @anthonydavis3424 Год назад +1

    Who

  • @JohnBowl14690
    @JohnBowl14690 Год назад +1

    Los Angeles Guns lead singer sounds a little bit like Steve Percy of Ratt.

  • @richardrincon3090
    @richardrincon3090 3 месяца назад

    Steve Riley was not the greatest drum in the world.But he was the Only drummer in world for l a guns

  • @DanBurt1968
    @DanBurt1968 Год назад +1

    Is he sitting underneath a tree? His hair keeps dripping...wtf?

    • @80smetalrecyclebin
      @80smetalrecyclebin  Год назад +2

      We know. Hot summer day in L.A. and he had just done a soundcheck. He ran across the street from the venue to do the interview. He was a drummer...they tend sweat after playing (and running). Our only chance to catch him so that's what we have. Great guy, great stories...let's let him rest in peace!

  • @trentonarganbright1871
    @trentonarganbright1871 Год назад

    Gay

  • @maxpower4734
    @maxpower4734 Год назад +1

    I never liked LA guns, because of the vocalist… And the sleaze scene was a joke… Faster Pussycat was a joke.

  • @MySundin13
    @MySundin13 Год назад +1

    another ex junkie bites it early.....😞

  • @BUlrich-dw7xi
    @BUlrich-dw7xi Год назад +3

    RIP STEVE RILEY❤️🥁🥁🥁❤️🇺🇸❤️🌹❤️

  • @RobRockit
    @RobRockit Год назад +3

    I liked him in WASP but i liked Frankie Banali better

  • @robertpavlicart1332
    @robertpavlicart1332 Год назад +2

    RIP Steve