George Lynch: Dokken Reunion thoughts and how things stand with Don
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- Опубликовано: 22 апр 2023
- Mr Scary, George Lynch, is one of the premiere guitar players of his generation. He first rose to fame in Dokken, then with his own band Lynch Mob and ever since while working with a list of incredible artists. In this short video George talks about his thoughts on a Dokken re-union, something that people ask a lot, and what his current relationship is like with Dokken frontman, Don.
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That 80s Dokken lineup was magical, still listen to this day
Yep 😌.... They could/CAN say what they want, about the tongue n cheek "LOVE" lyrics and some, silly anthemic songs but? The 80s DOKKEN ,AND the mid 90s with George too! (NO disrespect to the other great DOKKEN players but...) WAS and IS... Just some REALLY great M.U.S.I.C. no doubt, (and wasn't ANY more cheesy than 80- 90 percent plus stuff from THAT era either! 'Cept maybe their early pre-Back for the Attack "look". LOL.... But yeah, it's STILL a refreshing spin/listen to check out those DOKKEN CDs again in their entirety. 🤘🔥🤘
George is really patient in having to answer these same old Dokken-reunion questions. He's continuing to put out great new music and projects so there is no need to keep dwelling on the past. I love the old Dokken records and it was a special time back then. George is nice to keep answering these questions. Noel Gallagher gets pretty testy when people ask him about re-forming Oasis.
George Lynch is my favorite guitarist.
George is such a decent guy!
He seems to be pretty cool. Unless youve worked with him.
For Don to be singing still, after all these years and with his vocal issues, he deserves upmost respect imo. George was and still is an awesome guitar player. Levin does an unbelievable job in replicating George’s guitar parts, truly. And finally, the fact that Don and George can play together at present, even if it is just 3 songs etc - is a real blessing. So greatful to hear these two greats play together still. Truly greatful, and very very humbling to see.
This man is bang on, on every point. Truth is good
Very sad. I just saw (Don) Dokken last night in Bay City, Michigan and really missed George. The backing band was good, but I missed out on seeing Dokken in the 80’s and would really like to see George & Don together again.
God bless you all anyhow. How lucky to find a compatible musician friend who happens to live down the street. It might be a lucky occurrence to some. And it can be a "has never happened to me" to some. 😢
This man must've made a deal with the devil when he looks like that at nearly 70. He looks easily 20 years younger. Not to mention his playing shape still being just as great.
Yeah he looks great for his age, nicko from maiden looks very frail these days and he's 70 and one of my icons, so is life I suppose.
@@martymartin2894 And I would imagine? That Nicko probably endulges a bit still these days plus that whole European vibe but heck, who knows? I thought Nikko looked kinda rough over 20 plus years ago 😬😎🤘🔥🤘
@@jamescon55 nicko gave up drinking at least ten yrs ago he has said and he recently had cancer too I believe. Hopefully he can continue for another while.
@@martymartin2894 Oh I did not know that, obviously...
I just don't think it's physically possible for Don to get his voice back in shape after the trouble he's had . Unless they find a way to repair damaged nerves theres only so much the man can do.
His voice is done he messed up singing to long
IDK. There are quite a few old school singers out there but... Maybe "the way" he was singing awhiles, genetics, whatever hand one's dealt, as well 🤘🔥🤘
Mick was the life of the party and the biggest personality in Dokken. I wrongly assumed he would be around forever. It’s sad to hear he’s completely tapped out. I don’t understand why he’s not returning calls. I wonder if he’s pissed at all of those guys for different reasons.
Plus..? 🤔 The whole drumming retirement thing that Wild Mick has done, THIS most last recent time was NOT the 1st time with Mick to -"stop playing and disappear into existence" as he HAS done, not that long ago (but he DIDN'T sell off ALL his drumming gear) so... Again, there ARE them trials and errors in the physical aspects of playing that WILL dictate your time of being able to actually physically "play the instrument". But yeah. Mick definitely KNEW his time WAS coming...... (Obviously). IF I HAD the 💰, the actual room and space? I'd love to have one of Wild Mick's old FULL cage drum racks! (Even one of those old 80s TAMA oversized drum sets too 😏 cuz I STILL have my last TAMA birch set 😎) But yeah, be kinda cool to have one of those old school HD Falican/Kustom drum racks🥁🎶 🤘🔥🤘
@@jamescon55 what the hell was the point of your post again? 🐫🐉🥞🍿🏛🚎⌚⛄🎯👕
@@jamescon55 I think your caps-lock key might be randomly getting stuck
Love how self reflected he is here.
Jesus, he just stunned me when he said he's 69 and Don is 70. Fuck I'm old.
Great interview 👍
Awesome! When’s the full interview coming out? 🤘
Great interview - look forward to the rest of the interview soon?
Thats upsetting about Mick. Don, as much as i love him and his voice, he doesn't have what he did, which im not blaming him. George is one of the best guitarists ever, but sad that they still have issues. Jeff, however, is and always has been the love of my life. And looks good still, sounds good, plays well. I love what they did with their own bands as well as T&N.
Always, always liked this dude. Karma reigns supreme.
To me he has always been a class act. He has built me two guitars and building me another he calls me on my phone text me emails me all
His interview he dosnt bash he just keeps it real.
you must have some deep pockets : )
Well, he used ta do a bit of bashing Lol 😆 But? I always assumed lotta it WAS the truth and Don kinda is what he is. But yeah, those 2 alpha dudes really never were designed to work together! Lol 🎸🥁😎🤘🔥🤘
Agree w G man. The Dokken ship sailed. I wish Don would admit he needs to Stop.
Rockin like dokken
I saw Lynch Mob and Dokken in Biloxi right before the covid shutdown. Lynch Mob was Perfect.
While it's unfortunate that Dokken broke up when they did, we would never have had Wicked Sensation from Lynch Mob, if they hadn't, and that would be far more unfortunate. It's a masterpiece!!!
Without George Jeff and Mike there is no Dokken
"Don Dokken" the band that was named after him? As long as Don is in the band then there is Dokken. John Levin is almost as good as George so leave it at that.
George Lynch is like Jimmy Page at his age they can still kick ass
@@trendmassacre8423no….. personalities make a certain sound and personalities make a band sound the way they do. Add a person or replace a person and the sound of that band changes……
I still think that it is plausible (With Steve taking the place of Mick as George speculated) that in the timeframe of the next couple of years a studio project could happen with 3 of the 4 classic lineup members. Scorpions released a new album last year and two key members are older than the Dokken guys. For now I'm looking forward to the next Dokken, Lynch Mob, and End Machine releases; Chris Macarvill said that Don sounds really good on the upcoming Dokken album so if he can find a middle ground between where was was in the eighties and where he was lately that would be a positive.
chris was lying he has too...Chris sings leads behind Don and has been carrying the torch.
@@PaulyV56 We'll find out in September when the album releases, or maybe a month prior to that when the first single gets posted on youtube.
Without Mick it wouldn’t seem right.
@@PaulyV56because he told you he was lying, right? You know nothing, so just tuck your tail between your fat thighs and walk down Loser Avenue.
Guess I'll never figure out why things are like that. Strange world.
Things were different in the 80s everyone, and in la especially were trying to play and start a band so there were so many opportunities to meet a compatible band member I'm assuming.
Last time I saw George he was playing with my buddy Paul Drennan they killed it
Reuniting a band with drama is like remarrying your ex. That may work occasionally - but 90% chance it's going to implode for all the same reasons.
We'll always have Dokken's music. Making new music and slapping Dokken's name on it just feels like a money grab. I'm happy with what they've given us.
With Don, I don't think anyone is pleased, lol.. You and Jeff should form a lynch dokken band with Jeff on vocals
He did very well to say don sadly cant sing amymore without saying it😅 80s dokken was the best thing ever happened
I wish George would have signed up with Jackson guitars.
The last reunion album shadowlife was a big step down for them trying to do a last reunion album together wouldn't work
At least George and Don seem to have buried the hatchet. Old hostilities are good for nobody. Peace of mind is priceless.
wild mick may need some space and time for some personal healing.....love all DOKKEN ORIGINAL MEMBERS.....some more L/P is due
Don Dokken is just not the same singer he was in the 80s . it would be a bad idea reuniting the original band. these guys were great during 84 through 88 . the great albums they made were better than most LA hair metal bands. unfortunately it all ended sad. when Lynch and Don couldn't overcome their feud
God please no. Dokken is my favorite hair band from the 80s, but Don's voice has been shot for decades. I'd rather hear Pilson sing lead.
Sad but true .. Dokken is one of the best rock bands to ever do it truly … George brought a dark and heavy edgier sound to them from day 1 that really separated them from the pack .. those 80s albums as well as dons up from the ashes and lynch mobs first 2 records are absolutel staples and utter classics … hope Don is well more worried about his health personally than seeing him hurt himself further singing …I mean the guy is about to turn 70 years old
Unfortunately, I have to agree. I always marvel at those first records, maybe into the 90s (killer solo album from Don), and those silky but powerful vocals. No one ever sounded like that again.
I'd say mason if he can do it. The end machine was a good album
He sounds pretty good on Fugitive of Love , it's new
Their last album in 2013 was fantastic, he still had a great voice, maybe not the same in 1987 but still great but when you have as much health issues as Don you won't be able to sing as well as you used to
One cannot expect tenors and counter tenors to be able to hit those notes. Only Baritones can stretch it. Example: SAGA live shows 2023.
Don is the obstacle in the way of a reunion. George, in the most respectful way possible, says it. Don would not want to step into a “band situation” where he’s not getting the lion share of the money.
Pretty sure Jeff and Mick not either having time, or being retired has everything to do with it. George always finds a way to blame Don which has been well documented. Where have you been the past 20+ years?
@@trendmassacre8423 where have I been ? Following every part of the drama and it’s on Don 100%! Mick retired because Don was too cheap to hire him a drum roadie and he was sick of setting up and tearing down his kit after every show. Don was too cheap to fly Mick in from AZ so he didn’t play on the last 2 albums. Don wants all the money and that’s why a reunion can’t happen. It’s all financial. Every part of it.
Wow, sad that Mick doesn't even want to talk to George.
I saw Mick with Ted Nugent , he was perfect .
Thank God that there's no possibility of a Dokken reunion. I only recently found out how good George is because Don Dokken sucks so bad I couldn't listen to the guitar
George is still fricken implying Don wants all the money ...unfricken believable man. 😆
😏smh 🤭 pretty much what I thought too. Dude is ALWAYS bringing it UP 🤔 Lol.
@Jim Concannon the truth is from what I can find it's always been a 4 way even split since the mid 80s.. to the point Don had to go to court to get his name back( which at that time didn't work btw) so years later he bought it back from each member mick George and Jeff got paid.. but Don want all the money. It's frickin laughable at this point.
@JM Smalley this shit has been well documented that since at least 1985, the band was spilt evenly 4 ways. Don and the other members incorporated the band. That's the reason for the suit over the name and logo when Don left in 89 that neither side won because the judge ruled in order to use dokken you needed 3 out 4 members at the time...because it was equally owned. So for george to claim Don wanted all the money in this case is disingenuous. Blatantly false. Later when the band reformed in 1993 as a stipulation Don BOUGHT the shares back from each of them
So as to avoid similar disputes in the future over his name . Now if Don keeps the lion's share Now idk but frankly I don't blame him if he wanted to seeing as he has worked to keep the band going after george admittedly tried his best to destroy it on the way out the door with shadow life.
A band HE ( George) didn't found and that supposedly 2 of his friends were still in.
Great guy, huh?
Oh, and did I mention in the 80s while everything was SPILT EQUALLY George rented a vette and totalled the car and tried to pass it off as a band expense?
Yeah, great guy. i sure take his word for shit because hey, he's a guitar God, and he was there, right?
To my original point, if george is STILL out there, making videos eluding to the fact that records and reunions won't happen because "Don wants all the money," and oh hey, besides that micks retired. How genuine is the peace really dude? He brings up.oldand dead shit every chance someone gives him a camera or Mic.Even if it hadn't already been proven false by anyone who dares to look into it and do.more then blindly follow a guitar God as you put it.
@@gregorypeck1606 I just like...Grew up with and dig the M.U.S.I.C...I obviously, wasn't a part of their personal chyt, and really could care less honestly. Also, what about the one part RIGHT BEFORE the Monsters of Rock tour, AFTER ALL 4 members signed off? Your lead singer has a band member meeting and tells EVERYONE in the band. "ALL the rest of the players IN the DOKKEN band, basically? You guys ALL gotta go. Fired, 🔥. I'm gonna start the DOKKEN B.A.N.D. ALL back OVER again, with ALL new different members, taking effect IMMEDIATELY AFTER the Monsters tour, THAT YOU GUYS HAVE TO PLAY (OR WILL BE SUED FOR VOID of contract) . BUT, BUT..☝️ Ohhh yeah. Far as the Monsters Fest coming UP? It's BUSINESS as USUAL 😎. Go on out there guys, and let's give the world the show of their lives too!" Right?....So yeah...Talk about "nice guys." Yeah, take a buncha Lynch's M.U.S.I.C. (like LOTTA these self important a-holes in THESE bands ESPECIALLY from BACK then) and carry on without him and EVERYONE else (that DID it originally) and just? "DO DON.....😎".......And hey, maybe Lynch AND ALL the other guys (according to Don) WERE being mischievous BACK then, a bit while? Don was "NOTHING BUT, SERIOUS, BUSINESS...IN THE STUDIO... Sipping his wine 🍷 and just being the BEST singer he COULD BE!".... Again. NOT necessarily judgin/ hatin here, just? Just stating ALL the facts, as they have been documented throughout the decades......I guess I need to do more research on Shadow Life and George's part making it 🤔, as I have heard that aspect about that album too, but not really familiar with that necessarily.... Again? ALL about the M.U.S.I.C. 😏 It IS ,VERY unfortunate, that so MANY of these bands have these same/similar problems etc. But again, the music business IS , a cut throat, back stabbing, NOT meant for the weak of hearts nor mind, B.U.S.I.N.E.S.S.....It's nothing at all, personal......😏😎 Lol 🥁🎸🤘🔥🤘
@Jim Concannon that's absolutely bullshit what was said was again well established by everyone in the band who isn't george. What he said was we can go on as dokken but I can't work with george anymore if we go on as dokken we need to agree to hire a new guitarist. Otherwise I WALK he walked away from the band and for a short time music all together and focused on cars until Steven Tyler talked him into trying music again Don didn't fire anyone after monsters of rock.
And it was George's behavior on that tour harassing crew and turning his back to the crowd to do Coke that lead to this braking point...after Don had reached his limit with george after being attacked in the back of a limousine by george earlier in the year.
The record company wanted one more record following that tour because Don refused to work with george we got beast from the east with the one track.
The band was essentially done before monsters of rock. Don had already decided to walk away ( sound familar?) If george stayed . The rest of the band had hoped to convince Don to keep going because the record company was going to push them as a headline act with the next record. After the van Halen tour ended the meeting took place where Don said we can continue as Dokken with a new guitar player or I'm done.
No one was fired
They just couldn't continue with the dokken name as I stated earlier. Mainly that boiled down to because Jeff pilson left rather that stay in a group with mick and george because Jeff wanted to produce and sing.
I enjoy the music also ...as I stated before in my original post this won't die because GEORGE HIMSELF brings it up every time someone puts a camera or mic in front of him.
When ever anyone calls him out on untruths or things that others have said happened, on his end george always conveniently cant recall that ever happening but won't say it didn't happen.
Most likely because it was 35 + years ago. ... and more than likely he was high on Coke at the time of the incident he can't recall lol
Went to a Dokken show years ago. I'm a sound engineer so I went backstage and talked to Mick and he said Don's lawyer was playing guitar. It was sad. I felt bad for Mick and Jeff. They are super cool and down to earth people. Peace George, worked with you when you were on your with Malmsteen. Thanks for being a great person.
Don Dokken version of Dokken really sucks without George Jeff and Mike
@@sea-dawg was not impressed by his playing. I have worked with musicians who would tear him up in seconds. If Matt LaPort was still alive ( from Savatage) was still alive he would destroy your "so called player". I worked with Jon Olivia and others from TSO. Dare your boy to step into that realm.
@@sea-dawg you obviously have no musical talent. Thanks for sharing.
@@xerxese7909 u can just see the difference even on the last few songs George comes out on, it's completely on a different level, tone and playing.
Jon Levin has played with other bands too. He’s pretty awesome I’d say. The sad part is Don is done. Too much abuse from singing and smokes.
Dons voice was shot even back in the 90s from all the drinking. Was George referring to Don as “the Humpty Dumpty”? Lmfaoooo
I saw dokken at the monsters of rock. They were good not great back then. Two of the acts that kicked ass back then we’re Van Halen and the scorpions. Dokken I thought was a disappointment live.
Van Halen and METALLICA!! Miami date of MOR was epic!
No Dokken without George. Sorry just not happening
They were always a warm up band they only have had one headlining tour I believe back for the attack went platinum and they did the monsters of rock tour
Exactly!🍻
@@12floz67 thanks for your comment
Don cant sing to save his life now... Its sad to see how bad he is......
Well, the problem here is Don Dokken can’t sing anymore let’s face it guys.
George to me is and will always be Dokken. I always like the band but found Don was the weaker link. But that being said, George is a class act! Much respect to him.
I totally agree, his voice was too soft for that music and I'd say if they had a better rock vocalist in the 80s when rock was so popular and supported they would have been much bigger I think.
Has anybody noticed that George could probably pass for Roger Waters' twin brother?
Not even close
@@daveg4236 Okay - at least brothers.
@@CFScreamer second cousins twice removed
@@daveg4236 That might even work. :)
It's only the hair.
The older George gets, the more he looks like Roger Waters.
mick is the least of the worries,its more like don is very horrible know a days would let soooooo many people down when they went to here him sing!!!
Hey George Jon Levin is not a hired gun..he's been in DOKKEN over 20years and done more records then you did. With that band....and hey until mick retired he was in that band.... which by the way existed BEFORE you or mick were part of it.
Yes the FOUR of you (yourself George, mick Jeff, AND Don were what came together to create most of the memorable magic in that band) I take nothing away from your accomplishments and talents George but you really need to get over yourself.
This band has not one hit song since he joined
@David Williams I guess that would depend on how you define a hit. Things aren't really measured or marketed in the same way as it was in the 80s, and 90s bands are pushed sales as a whole, aren't the way things are done by default like they were in an age of streaming .
@David Williams it can also be argued the the albums lightning strikes again and Broken bones were both moderate successes. Not on par with the big 4 in the 80s...thing again the whole music landscape isn't the same. Apples and oranges.
@David Williams by the same token George hasn't seen the same success either. Save for perhaps the first 2 lynch mob records.
Great guitarist. But I just didnt care for the way he comes across. Not in the 80s and not now.. Get over yourself George.!! Alot of us have.!!
I saw them open for priest in 1986 areosmith in 1987
Don hates him!!!
Yeah Im sorry but Dokken is no more Don needs to call it quits he's over the hill he was good but you have to know when to let it go.
You guys r so cut throat with your critique. At least Don had the vocals, while most of yall had BUPKISS
Don cant even sing anymore. His past has proved that.
But.... but..... but what about the fact that Don can't sing? Do you guys want to replace Motley Crue as the latest hair band laughing stock?
Saw Dokken open for KISS when Tooth And Nail was new. Absolutely incredible show. All four guys, nailed it. Been a Dokken fan ever since.
Saw Don Dokken last summer and I ran through several emotions before it was over. First I was sad and shocked to hear how really horrible Don “sings” now, he’s done. Then I felt bad for Don, I don’t think he’s surrounded by anyone who will say DUDE IT IS OVER! Finally I got a little pissed I spent money to see and hear what I saw. Only redeeming part of the show was Lynch playing the last few songs. Then I felt bad for Lynch having to go out there with a singer that is absolutely 100% finished like that.
Glad we have several classic Dokken albums to still listen to. Fan for life!
But Don, stop. Please.
you knew what you were getting in to!
He's starting to look like Roger Waters.
I saw them open for priest in 1986 areosmith in 1987