@@shawnbopko858 lynch, pilson, "wild" mick brown, and Don ruled the world for a brief time in the late 80s. Glad to see George still rips and very happy to see what pilson has done with Foreigner.
His son in law Ritchie Faulkner is not to bad either. Watch them jam on RUclips together. Freakin awesome. They even talked about George playing some guitar for Priest on there tour. HOW COOL WOULD THAT BE! Rock on!🤘🏼🤘🏼
Don can't hit the high notes like he did in the past but he has adapted to his age. George is awesome. Glad they have put aside differences. Love this band.
@@benbryson6598 yeah in the part where Don sings “tearing it up in the daytime” he plays double bass, and also in Mr. Scary of course. Also with Lynch Mob he played double bass on Street Fighting Man.
Yeah I agree. I seen Dokken as part of monsters of rock back in ??? 88-89-90. Don’t remember. Anyways when I was walking into venue late Dokken was playing and the song they were playing was ‘Mr Scary’. I told my bud ‘dude’MR SCARY let’s get in there’. Ironic!
Don's voice started deteriorating way back in the mid 1990s By 2002 he had lost his upper range and part of his mid range. By 2010 he pretty much lost it completely. I think what happened sometime between 1999-2002 was he damaged his voice on tour and despite having significant issues he continued touring, further damaging his voice instead of halting the tour. The other issue is that he was a HEAVY smoker, apparently he smoked 2 packs per day, and had been smoking since well before he formed Dokken, although smoking contributed to his decline, it cannot be the sole factor. It's a combination of factors. And indeed he contracted cancer sometime in the late 2000s I believe and then recently had a spinal surgery which almost paralyzed him, he couldn't move his hand and could barely walk for a while and that apparently damaged his voice even more. Interestingly enough though, despite being a heavy smoker all through his career, his voice had improved SIGNIFICANTLY between 1981 and 1987, by the time he recorded under lock and key and back for the attack he was in his prime as a vocalist, he increased his power, range and incorporated a vibrato which he didn't have on the first album. What was particularly impressive with Don's vocals is that he was a baritone or even low baritone (he had a fairly low speaking voice) and managed to have an insane range, just listen to songs like Lightning strikes again, unchain the night etc.. The thing is that Don never had much power but he had tricks up his sleeve to make his voice appear powerful, notably in ways he ended high notes or adding a bit of distortion. Don was a pretty unique singer. His voice was instantly recognizable and was a big part of the classic Dokken sound.
Obviously, if he took better care of himself , I'd fair to say ,being in shape , better support for his voice, and energy level overall.. He's not showing up to 'kill it' he's showing up for a paycheck... I've seen them many times over the years, as George is one of my favorite guitarists. He came to a small venue, with three quarters of his band , not George on guitar, but another amazing guitarist. They were billed with LA Gunns .. Don was such a freaking disappointment, I couldn't even say he was half-assed that would be way to generous..
I believe these days george deliberately vamps in his fills to see if he can punch his way back in time to make it interesting to play. He could play them perfectly without thinking at this point but that wouldn't be fun
You know you're getting old when you watch the musicians who "defined" your youth and feel anger toward the unfair fashion in which time has treated them. In essence, you're looking into a mirror, and the wrinkled, bloated faces staring back at you evoke a sense of mourning.
LOL, I've got maybe +10 years on you and I refuse to feel that way when I look in the mirror (most days anyway). Just keep ROCKING I've been a Practicing Guitarist since 1974 and don't plan on slowing down any time soon.
If you close your eyes , George sounds like he hasn't missed a beat from 1985 . Don lookin kinda tired nowadays but that's to be expected - he must be gettin close to 70 . One of my favorite 80's bands by far .
@@JJ-hi7wq He is playing his "original" versions of his own music and his tone is back closer to his original. He went off on a musical "experiment" for a decade or more and he also had some physical issues with his hands. I was no fan off his new direction and new tone.
@@JJ-hi7wq When he did the Lynch-Mob thing, he hadn't changed much at all. Those original recordings with his tenure with Dokken still sound spirited and super cool today and it is almost the sole reason that I ever started playing and got serious. Lynch and DeMartini.
@@stricknine8623 I hear ya, I’m 54 and have been there every step Of the way so you aren’t telling me anything accept your opinion (which I respect 👍🏼)
Wolf you are a super talent!! I have learned everything from studying your father who in my opinion is the King 👑. Second to anyone before or after him. The Mozart of our century. I was blown away when you joined VH for the reunion tour not only by your playing but your vocals. Again I am more blown away by your debut album. Your doing your own thing with your own unique sound..you could have easily just hung on the VH name and made a career but you didn't and impressed the S out of everyone..best of luck to you !! Long live the king 👑 EVH .
I'll keep listening to my old Dokken CDs and remember them as they used to be. George Lynch can obviously still play guitar like a total beast. But there's really not much to say about Don Dokken's vocals here. If you can't sing any more, then don't tour any more.
I think here he actually sounded good. They just needed to turn his mic up a bit. His vocals were smooth and on point. Especially compared to a lot of other old rockers
This is by far their best song, and my favorite, as well, but I am BEYOND SHOCKED that they actually played this song, since Don can't sing anymore. I saw Don twice at the M3 Music Festival down in Columbia, Maryland, and he didn't play this song either time. I was HELLA disappointed!
About 30 years ago, I heard that you guys weren't on good terms, so I bought your concert CD in Akihabara so that it wouldn't be interrupted. Watching this RUclips made my dream come true. Thank you 😊
It still takes some human hand dexterity to play the guitar instrument and obviously George still has it. The dude is still all over the stage too. Crazy. Wow
Crazy how someone can go from singing something as incredibly difficult as kiss of death or lightning strikes again in the 80s with insane range for a baritone or even low baritone (he had quite a low speaking voice) and now being barely able to make a sound
George is still a beast, ageless.
George looks like he found the Fountain of Youth, but Don looks like he has one foot in the grave and the other foot on a banana peel...
Him And jeff pilson
Indeed. Don, not so much.
@@daviddemaria3982 don was alright but it was mostly lynch and pilson for me my dad grew up around dokken and the 70s 80s
@@shawnbopko858 lynch, pilson, "wild" mick brown, and Don ruled the world for a brief time in the late 80s. Glad to see George still rips and very happy to see what pilson has done with Foreigner.
George is still killing it and he looks great even as a " silver fox".
the witcher became a Rock star
He’s ready to go help Dalton clear out the Double Deuce.
Lynch still smokin' after all these decades... legend
OMG George is still amazing!! He is still among the Guitar Heroes of TODAY!
His son in law Ritchie Faulkner is not to bad either. Watch them jam on RUclips together. Freakin awesome. They even talked about George playing some guitar for Priest on there tour. HOW COOL WOULD THAT BE! Rock on!🤘🏼🤘🏼
@@kawythowy867 Yes Faulkner is a beast too!🤟😎
George is awesome...
George still as good as ever shredding. Looks in great shape as well.
Lynch is amazing. Love listening to him play. Dokken is one of my fave bands.
when i heard in my dreams as a little kid i made it my goal to learn guitar. 30 years later still playing thanks to george lynch
Don can't hit the high notes like he did in the past but he has adapted to his age. George is awesome. Glad they have put aside differences. Love this band.
Don moans and mutters under the cranked up instruments. Just like Crue with Vince Neil.
awesome, lynch is on fire
George and the drummer.....spot ON imo.
George Lynch is cool always liked him and his guitar playing
Lynch hasn't lost a beat. Total phenom from start to finish.
My sister took me to my first concert at Dayton Hara Arena (Dayton Ohio) when I was 10 (1983) Dokken was the opener for Dio. Changed my life forever.
What a tasty performance by George. Great tone!
OMG… SO GREAT!!! It’s almost like you expect the screen to EXPLODE; it’s so Rocking LOL!! George Lynch is a freaking Monster of Guitar!!!
I think Don is pretty cool as the undertaker!
George doing his best Kevin Nash lol
Don looks like jeepers kreepers.
The band and George sounded amazing (the drums really sounded powerful).
Moderned up the part a little bit with the double bass work
BJ has come a long way (beginning to master the Dokken songs). I noticed that the other night.
@@benbryson6598there always was double bass. It was just not that audible because of how the album was mixed but it was there.
@gabrielbrouwer I don't remember hearing mick brown play a double bass or double pedal but ok
@@benbryson6598 yeah in the part where Don sings “tearing it up in the daytime” he plays double bass, and also in Mr. Scary of course.
Also with Lynch Mob he played double bass on Street Fighting Man.
Mr.Scary is killin' it 🤘🤘🤘.
Yeah I agree. I seen Dokken as part of monsters of rock back in ??? 88-89-90. Don’t remember. Anyways when I was walking into venue late Dokken was playing and the song they were playing was ‘Mr Scary’. I told my bud ‘dude’MR SCARY let’s get in there’. Ironic!
George still killing it
George and band coming in hot. Don on the Vocals just trying to arrive. Rock on ! 🔈🔈🔉🔉🔊🔊🔊
I see Don Dokken knows his place is behind George Lynch. Rock on George , you are top notch my friend.
Awesome to see these two together again. One of my favourite bands from back in the day
Love you man george you will always be one of my favorite guitarists
Lynch can literally play his song as an entire solo or regularly. Epic.
The reason I picked up a guitar,thanks for putting things aside and playing what we love...
George is an absolute beast!
George Lynch is my spirit animal. 60 something and still tireless.
Has always been an awesome guitar player.
my God George is so amazing!!!!!
So needed this today. The old guys still tears it up. Better than most younger metal bands
Still amazing at 67! Holy shit.
Big time. Incredible
Like Tooth & Nail wasn’t hard enough to play well already ! Lynch still rockin’ !!!
Don's voice started deteriorating way back in the mid 1990s
By 2002 he had lost his upper range and part of his mid range. By 2010 he pretty much lost it completely. I think what happened sometime between 1999-2002 was he damaged his voice on tour and despite having significant issues he continued touring, further damaging his voice instead of halting the tour. The other issue is that he was a HEAVY smoker, apparently he smoked 2 packs per day, and had been smoking since well before he formed Dokken, although smoking contributed to his decline, it cannot be the sole factor. It's a combination of factors. And indeed he contracted cancer sometime in the late 2000s I believe and then recently had a spinal surgery which almost paralyzed him, he couldn't move his hand and could barely walk for a while and that apparently damaged his voice even more.
Interestingly enough though, despite being a heavy smoker all through his career, his voice had improved SIGNIFICANTLY between 1981 and 1987, by the time he recorded under lock and key and back for the attack he was in his prime as a vocalist, he increased his power, range and incorporated a vibrato which he didn't have on the first album.
What was particularly impressive with Don's vocals is that he was a baritone or even low baritone (he had a fairly low speaking voice) and managed to have an insane range, just listen to songs like Lightning strikes again, unchain the night etc.. The thing is that Don never had much power but he had tricks up his sleeve to make his voice appear powerful, notably in ways he ended high notes or adding a bit of distortion. Don was a pretty unique singer. His voice was instantly recognizable and was a big part of the classic Dokken sound.
Yup, all head voice falsetto / no blended voice and little in the way of power. I went back and re listened old albums, they didn't age well..
I heard that he had some sort of bowel surgery too ?
@@YannisFyssas I don't think he was using a lot of head voice except on the high notes, or while doing harmonies, not in song verses etc..
He's still there for the fans which I will always be. Respect to Don.
He also battled cancer. Thank God he's still with us🤘
George has been hit and miss over the years but sounds amazing here!
Monster solo straight up tooth and nails one of the best guitarists of all time..
I wish Don's voice wasn't shot, I keep pulling for him.
Still, makes me happy to see him and George together and getting along so well.
Obviously, if he took better care of himself , I'd fair to say ,being in shape , better support for his voice, and energy level overall.. He's not showing up to 'kill it' he's showing up for a paycheck... I've seen them many times over the years, as George is one of my favorite guitarists. He came to a small venue, with three quarters of his band , not George on guitar, but another amazing guitarist. They were billed with LA Gunns .. Don was such a freaking disappointment, I couldn't even say he was half-assed that would be way to generous..
One of my all time favorites,so good ta see him still at it, so much style
MR LYNCH IS ALL BUSSINESS HERE
KILLING IT. ..🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Great seeing Don and George performing together. Great music.
Phenomenal playing.
Reinventing the 90s Mr. Scary!
George looks and sounds phenomenal.
Phenomenal show!!!. Thank you for this video post!!!..
I believe these days george deliberately vamps in his fills to see if he can punch his way back in time to make it interesting to play. He could play them perfectly without thinking at this point but that wouldn't be fun
You know you're getting old when you watch the musicians who "defined" your youth and feel anger toward the unfair fashion in which time has treated them. In essence, you're looking into a mirror, and the wrinkled, bloated faces staring back at you evoke a sense of mourning.
LOL, I've got maybe +10 years on you and I refuse to feel that way when I look in the mirror (most days anyway).
Just keep ROCKING
I've been a Practicing Guitarist since 1974 and don't plan on slowing down any time soon.
I cannot stand getting old.
Except George, he is like a fine wine or cheddar, gets better with age
I don't judge, the mirror doesn't lie. My only gripe, it went too fast...
If you close your eyes , George sounds like he hasn't missed a beat from 1985 . Don lookin kinda tired nowadays but that's to be expected - he must be gettin close to 70 . One of my favorite 80's bands by far .
Most singers lose their prime singing voice as time goes on....some just more than others. Still nice to see! I'm glad they're still rocking!
I follow George and Jeff Pillson careers now. Go George!
George is like Eddie Van Halen but on another level
Yep a level higher! 💯 King George 👑
George is the show..
My best memory of dokken is 1988 monsters of rock Foxboro stadium...
George should get two (Kamikaze and Tiger model) Mattel guitar player action figures ("80s guitar hero series")...he's an icon!
3, we need a Mr.Scary one too
@@dragonfly8341 right!
Lynch just awesome out of this world
Great Guy
Mr. Lynch is still kicking!!! 🎸 🎶
Holy crap what a solo . 😳🎸
George has turned it around. He is back to playing and sounding good again !!!
I know right.. especially when playing w/ Dokken. He is beginning to play along w/ the band instead of doing his own versions. So glad to see/hear it.
@@JJ-hi7wq
He is playing his "original" versions of his own music and his tone is back closer to his original.
He went off on a musical "experiment" for a decade or more and he also had some physical issues with his hands. I was no fan off his new direction and new tone.
@@stricknine8623 me neither, sure a few good songs but he went to far off track. I do like the stuff he did w/ sweet/lynch tho.
@@JJ-hi7wq
When he did the Lynch-Mob thing, he hadn't changed much at all.
Those original recordings with his tenure with Dokken still sound spirited and super cool today and it is almost the sole reason that I ever started playing and got serious. Lynch and DeMartini.
@@stricknine8623 I hear ya, I’m 54 and have been there every step
Of the way so you aren’t telling me anything accept your opinion (which I respect 👍🏼)
They should do a record with this specific drummer!!!!
And a good singer, a guy that can belt-it out like Don used to do ..
Awesome! George looking like Geralt of Rivia here. 😄
George Lynch is getting better and better
Awesome concert 🎸🎤🎼🎶🎵👍
Wow, still impressive, still great, still awesome ... & still one of my Top 10 Favorite guitar solos.
Wolf you are a super talent!! I have learned everything from studying your father who in my opinion is the King 👑. Second to anyone before or after him. The Mozart of our century. I was blown away when you joined VH for the reunion tour not only by your playing but your vocals. Again I am more blown away by your debut album. Your doing your own thing with your own unique sound..you could have easily just hung on the VH name and made a career but you didn't and impressed the S out of everyone..best of luck to you !! Long live the king 👑 EVH .
George Lynch Rocks!!
Super 🔥Stunning🔥George🔥💯🎸👏👏👏
I've heard Don on the albums but man its something else to hear him speak live!
I'll keep listening to my old Dokken CDs and remember them as they used to be. George Lynch can obviously still play guitar like a total beast. But there's really not much to say about Don Dokken's vocals here. If you can't sing any more, then don't tour any more.
I think here he actually sounded good. They just needed to turn his mic up a bit. His vocals were smooth and on point. Especially compared to a lot of other old rockers
U r 100 percent correct .. his vocals are turned way down for a reason. Voice is completely shot .. has been for years
not gonna lie though... he sounded better than most of his peers at this point. Not even a fan either. I came to see George rip it up.
Just amazing
Dokken is badass! Man time flies by!
George é o melhor..
Um guitarrista incrível..
Estilo único. Incrível.🇧🇷
George FUCKIN` Lynch !!! TOP TOP TOP ...
This is by far their best song, and my favorite, as well, but I am BEYOND SHOCKED that they actually played this song, since Don can't sing anymore. I saw Don twice at the M3 Music Festival down in Columbia, Maryland, and he didn't play this song either time. I was HELLA disappointed!
Even Don's like Holy Smoke, look at the way he plays. We should have done this 37 yrs ago
Awesome
George is the man! Wow!
As George looks to BJ to Start it Up
Wooo hoooo
B.J..!! My Ol' Buddy -
ha hass ha
George you are one of the best guitar players ever born Seen you 2 times Tooth And Nail tour was one of the all time best tours Ive ever been to
And Don your sound Ideas were and always will be etched in history
About 30 years ago, I heard that you guys weren't on good terms, so I bought your concert CD in Akihabara so that it wouldn't be interrupted. Watching this RUclips made my dream come true. Thank you 😊
Awesome!!!!
OMG! He NAILED that solo. Unfreaking believable that he can play just like yesterday.... no, I take that back- even better~!
hell yeah, two legends together again
OMG! ! ! ＭＡＲＫ ＢＯＡＬＳ on the bass again.
Don Dokken my inspiration then & now. In my dreams... Thank you. ☺💟
That was interesting, watching Don Dokken do his spoken word poetry over George Lynch's guitar playing.
Excellent point.
Everyone loves George
Effen George !! This guys sweats coolness. Always been a big fan.
Time is brutal for humans, but not so much on the instruments.
It still takes some human hand dexterity to play the guitar instrument and obviously George still has it. The dude is still all over the stage too. Crazy. Wow
Happy for seeing Gorge talks to Don🤗
Insane playing...so clean too....every note is on the money...
george is a beast !!!!!
That guitar!
Don's sings like me in the karaoke
Crazy how someone can go from singing something as incredibly difficult as kiss of death or lightning strikes again in the 80s with insane range for a baritone or even low baritone (he had quite a low speaking voice) and now being barely able to make a sound
Man George is Rockin wow
Don looks like he’s having a stroke
This song!!!!!
It’s hard for me to reconsider how much we’ve all aged. Time has really flown!
Indeed! Right up with all the metal shredders from back in the day. Good years they were! Lol!
George is pure 🔥
George stole the show.
Lynch's solo.....OMG. He hasn't lost a step.
Never to old to rock, fire whoever is working the mixing board tho!
i hope i can still play like that at his age.