The most intellectual, intelligent, and talented band of the last 25 years....I'm fortunate to have grown up thru those years...Still the best concerts I have ever watched!!!
chris is one of the best composers and guitarist.but you cant forget Tate may have rocks greatest voice his range no one can touch.these two should get together and make music again what a shame if they never do again.
if chris degamo, decided to come back to queenschye(with or without tate), I believe stadiums would set out over night again, chris has a star persona that he isn't trying to even convey, he just has it, cause he is real,
Well said. It was both Geoff and Chris who drove the band (so to speak). In this interview you can just see/hear it. The chemistry. You ever notice something? An interview with Geoff and Chris and they're talking to each other also. Bouncing off each other. Never seen that happen with Geoff and one of the other guys. Geoff and Chris got each other. No way do I see bitterness between these two. I see an understanding Geoff never had with the others.
@@QnRyche I know. You can always hope even knowing it will never happen. Once something breaks apart and so much time goes by , it will never be the same.
Wow...The best interview that I have ever seen from a band. Chris, your a musical fn genius and we need you writing songs and playing again. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR MUSIC. Queensryche will always be a part of my life and I will always support you for your hard work.
These two guys were pure magic. I was a senior in HS when a friend introduced me to their music via Operation Mindcrime, and was completely blown away. The only other band to do that was Alice In Chains.
such amazing intelligence and insight from these guys... But you can see through this interview that there is no way that post-DeGarmo Queensryche could ever measure up to the depth and genius that they created in those earlier days...As a die hard fan, I will always turn an ear towards the ryche to see what their latest groove is, but man, this really drives home how much Degarmo drove the machine!
You could tell back then when Chris speaks the rest of the band listen. Not a dictator kind of way but you know he's the brains of the band who's very level-headed that you look up to and respect in a leader, even Tate. When he left the band was brain dead even though the heart was still pumping.
Love Queensyche with Chris DeGarmo. Saw them in 1991 in Hershey, PA. Operation Mindcrime blew me away!! I listen to it still. There best album ever!!!!
Saw them in 86 in Commack NY, Rage,say on the bar 25 ft from Chris....closest thing to Teddy Lee I'd ever seen...awesome musician! You sir are deeply missed
Chris DeGarmo did not quit music because of money, he quit because of the bullshit and touring. So now he is and has been an airline pilot,and got out of music altogether, him and Geoff are still very close friends and see or talk if their in the same city especially Seattle. As a matter of fact their basically neighbors in Seattle.
Saw them twice in their post-MindCrime and Empire heyday, excellent live shows both. I feel the loss of Chris more than the loss of Tate, to be honest. Check out the stuff Chris does with his daughter, he still writes great music.
I'm probably totally wrong, but it seems like DeGarmo and Tate were the real brain-trust behind the conceptual representation of what Queensryche was, in whatever iteration. Granted, I'm sure Wilton will contest to this. But stylistically, Tate and Degarmo repped what the vision of Queensryche truly was. Once they left, the band simply became a caricature of the original ideal. Hence, the many Journey comparisons where they're almost a karaoke version of the original lineup. So sad, that egos and creative differences would get in the way of real artistic proficiency.
In terms of promotion, I am sure you are right but the writing shows that Wilton had a much larger influence then he is given credit for. It appears to be the best Queensryche was the one with all of the original players but what people seem to have forgotten is they ran out of steam before any of them left. It happens, every band only has so much to say.
I think he has calmed down alot ( finally). I completely quit watching anything he did for quite a while. For a while he looked, acted and sounded horrible. But , now I actually think he has gotten ( or getting ) back to being what is " normal" for him. Even his vocals have gotten a LOT better. Hopefully everything will continue to go well. I would actually go see him now.
@Phoenix87x If this interview is actually from 2002 it was 4 years after Chris had already left the band. This was probably shot during the recording of "Tribe" which Chris contributed to. I don't think Chris left due to the other band members- I think he left in order to stop touring and be a dad who is there for his kids. His songwriting talent is necessary for QR to be any good, BUT he also deserves to have the family life he wants!
O K , First off i am not a writer ( i am a tool and die maker... me knot rite so well...)and so i dont post much....but i am 47 and the first time i caught a Queensryche video on MTV ( The Lady Wore Black ) , i shut the t.v. off and went and bought the cassette.... (4 song E.P. in XDR and with the songs conveniently played on side 2 for your convenience ) and saying they r not the same without chris is lake saying the 49`ers r not the same without Joe Monotana. i just saw them they Rocked G.R.Mi
Some bands can go on minus a member. This is not one of those bands. What Degarmo brought to the table was irreplaceable. The minute he left the band they started their downard spiral. I wouldnt pay $5 to go see them now.
No he's not. What makes you think that? Check the "Dedicated to Chaos" writing/performing credits. No Chris DeGarmo to be found. Parker Lundgren is the second guitarist.
Floyd is Gilmore, it's like Floyd without Roger Waters you mean, I hope since Roger Waters left Floyd not David, Roger Was Pink Floyd and he still sounds like Pink Floyd sill only he has a solo career as Eoger Waters, he is the Pink in Pink Floyd
Why is Chris not with Qr anymore? Operation Mindcrime is very well composed...A lot of people underestimate the ripped jeans wearing rock-guitarist. Many of them are high educated with a masters degree in music, majored in guitar and probably an other instrument. Ofcourse there is the uneducated odd talent genius....
or Waters. they lost a HUGE part of my interest when Roger Waters got the boot. yes, they were still a great band (Gilmour is amazing), but both bands need thos two key members to create what brought them the success they originally had.
That is seriously sad to hear lip syncing. Its something I have never done and never would. If you cannot play your music I feel you suck. Anyone can keep doing take after take in a recording studio until something sounds good. The true talent and calling yourself musicians is being able to play it again.
the irony now is tate relies on tape for his vocals and back-up band. a lot of filler there cos lets face it folks, it was over when Chris left. Smoking and drinking really took its toll on his range/abilities.
The first three albums after that I didn't like them if your looking for best bands in the last twenty five years ago try pagans mind Circus Maximus Adagio Thy majestie
@@allsystemsgo8678 i know right? Peace of mind, his family and following his other passion to become a pilot are invaluable in the face of a band who were on the down turn. Why the hell would he stay in an abusive relationship with a band who couldn't pull their weight anymore? He's a good man and he has his family in tact, and dabbles in his passion of music when he feels like it rather than the punch in time clock bad business of music. If anybody is in it for the money it's Tate who ran that band into the ground in the name of ego and dollah dollah bills which is why he's a friggin' lounge act singing with tapes.
The most intellectual, intelligent, and talented band of the last 25 years....I'm fortunate to have grown up thru those years...Still the best concerts I have ever watched!!!
Love this band these two guys were great together
i think that tate and degarmo were champions together...they had an amazing chemistry!!!!!
Yes. I agree. With
You and Chris is a legend guitarist
In my book
Chris and Geoff are gentle men of rock
chris is one of the best composers and guitarist.but you cant forget Tate may have rocks greatest voice his range no one can touch.these two should get together and make music again what a shame if they never do again.
if chris degamo, decided to come back to queenschye(with or without tate), I believe stadiums would set out over night again, chris has a star persona that he isn't trying to even convey, he just has it, cause he is real,
+joe b: without question!
joe b also Tate And Degarmo had this cool connection...you could see it throughout their history. A great duo!
those two are Queensryche to me,i didn't even know they got some other dudes out there calling themselves the ryche !?! WTF !?!
Well said. It was both Geoff and Chris who drove the band (so to speak). In this interview you can just see/hear it. The chemistry. You ever notice something? An interview with Geoff and Chris and they're talking to each other also. Bouncing off each other. Never seen that happen with Geoff and one of the other guys. Geoff and Chris got each other. No way do I see bitterness between these two. I see an understanding Geoff never had with the others.
they were so in tune back then- 2 genuine sweet guys- love 'em!!!!!
They were brilliant. My favorite band ever. Loved them!!
Even if just these two went out on a tour together, it would definitely be a sold out show each and every time
Never happen
@@QnRyche I know. You can always hope even knowing it will never happen. Once something breaks apart and so much time goes by , it will never be the same.
I saw that tour in 91. It was one of the best shows I had ever seen.
Wow...The best interview that I have ever seen from a band. Chris, your a musical fn genius and we need you writing songs and playing again. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR MUSIC. Queensryche will always be a part of my life and I will always support you for your hard work.
Thank you. since the 80's you are my medicine. You all are a gift. Hand on Heart is my favorite song. PL is my favorite album.
Hand on Heart is my favorite too.
You would think after listening to Queensryche, the singer would have perhaps a aggressive voice.. but Geof Tate, has such a calming voice. Very soft.
I seen Queensryche twice on their empire tour and those shows were as good as any ive seen from any band.I still love em but DeGarmo is truly missed.
Look up the rue love song
These two guys were pure magic. I was a senior in HS when a friend introduced me to their music via Operation Mindcrime, and was completely blown away. The only other band to do that was Alice In Chains.
Play alice in chains drone ..chris playing guitar
such amazing intelligence and insight from these guys... But you can see through this interview that there is no way that post-DeGarmo Queensryche could ever measure up to the depth and genius that they created in those earlier days...As a die hard fan, I will always turn an ear towards the ryche to see what their latest groove is, but man, this really drives home how much Degarmo drove the machine!
One of the greatest bands of all time.
You could tell back then when Chris speaks the rest of the band listen. Not a dictator kind of way but you know he's the brains of the band who's very level-headed that you look up to and respect in a leader, even Tate. When he left the band was brain dead even though the heart was still pumping.
Wish they were still together. But together or apart, still love you guys!!! Thanx for the vids! You rock!!!!!!!!
Love Queensyche with Chris DeGarmo. Saw them in 1991 in Hershey, PA. Operation Mindcrime blew me away!! I listen to it still. There best album ever!!!!
Saw them in 86 in Commack NY, Rage,say on the bar 25 ft from Chris....closest thing to Teddy Lee I'd ever seen...awesome musician! You sir are deeply missed
The Grammy's story is amazing. Could never imagine going through anything like that unless you were directly involved.
Ahh... hand on heart playing in the back. My favorite song off this amazing album.
Great interview. Loved it.
I watched the Mindcrime video on VHS, IN THEE Dr. X's house!!!!!!!!! ("Dr X" was the producer of Mindcrime)
Been there since the first ep. Wish these guys would put their differences aside for one last time.
Those were such great shows. It's complex music and they performed it to perfection.
Thank you for posting this. Great interview!
Chris DeGarmo did not quit music because of money, he quit because of the bullshit and touring. So now he is and has been an airline pilot,and got out of music altogether, him and Geoff are still very close friends and see or talk if their in the same city especially Seattle. As a matter of fact their basically neighbors in Seattle.
tony tascione more him and Mike are
Bug reason Chris quit was the tates
And no they are not neighbors
And he is still making music .. look up the Rue Love song
tony tascione Chris lives in the down town area and tates live about in the everett area ..not even close
Kings!
Saw them twice in their post-MindCrime and Empire heyday, excellent live shows both. I feel the loss of Chris more than the loss of Tate, to be honest. Check out the stuff Chris does with his daughter, he still writes great music.
Geoff Tate's jacket was doing half of the talking throughout the interview
I'm probably totally wrong, but it seems like DeGarmo and Tate were the real brain-trust behind the conceptual representation of what Queensryche was, in whatever iteration. Granted, I'm sure Wilton will contest to this. But stylistically, Tate and Degarmo repped what the vision of Queensryche truly was. Once they left, the band simply became a caricature of the original ideal. Hence, the many Journey comparisons where they're almost a karaoke version of the original lineup. So sad, that egos and creative differences would get in the way of real artistic proficiency.
In terms of promotion, I am sure you are right but the writing shows that Wilton had a much larger influence then he is given credit for.
It appears to be the best Queensryche was the one with all of the original players but what people seem to have forgotten is they ran out of steam before any of them left.
It happens, every band only has so much to say.
Amen to that
I saw them the night Operation Mindcrime finally went gold, they were opening for Metallica in Battle Creek, Michigan.
It is an interesting life.i know.i can't wait to see you do rage for order.🤑👍🤑👍🤑👍🤑👍🤑😁👍💗🎸🎤🎸🥨🍺💋
Too bad that Geoff got such a HUGE head these last 10 years!!..Wow!!.. he WAS soo normal THEN!!
I think he has calmed down alot ( finally). I completely quit watching anything he did for quite a while. For a while he looked, acted and sounded horrible.
But , now I actually think he has gotten ( or getting ) back to being what is " normal" for him. Even his vocals have gotten a LOT better. Hopefully everything will continue to go well. I would actually go see him now.
Garmo, Waters, Layne, Burton, Slash, and more.. musicians that leave bands and the bands are not the same. Oh and Peter green from Fleetwood mac.
GREAT interview! Never seen this before. Wish I could have experienced QR w/ DeGarmo. =(
It's like Floyd without Waters. He was the brains. But still...good point. 1994 Queensryche and earlier is the best!
@Phoenix87x If this interview is actually from 2002 it was 4 years after Chris had already left the band. This was probably shot during the recording of "Tribe" which Chris contributed to. I don't think Chris left due to the other band members- I think he left in order to stop touring and be a dad who is there for his kids. His songwriting talent is necessary for QR to be any good, BUT he also deserves to have the family life he wants!
everyone just needs to read the court documents and you'll find out why chris left .
What do they say? In a summed up short version.
Heavy Metalurgist Come on, dude- we’re all locked down and there’s plenty of time to read them (I just re-read them).
@@parkwaypro9838 Apologies im just a lazy fuck sometimes. Not with reading the info but rather digging to gwt it. Where do I get it?
VERY well said!!!
Well said, you can see it in the videos and live performances as well.
2 metal giants
That was the last thing I heard, on top of that I don't own Dedicated To Chaos. I like their older music better :)
best fuckin guys ever!
O K , First off i am not a writer ( i am a tool and die maker... me knot rite so well...)and so i dont post much....but i am 47 and the first time i caught a Queensryche video on MTV ( The Lady Wore Black ) , i shut the t.v. off and went and bought the cassette.... (4 song E.P. in XDR and with the songs conveniently played on side 2 for your convenience ) and saying they r not the same without chris is lake saying the 49`ers r not the same without Joe Monotana. i just saw them they Rocked G.R.Mi
Couldn't agree more. QR without DeGarmo is like Floyd without Gilmour.
DeGarmo is back in the band. He came back in after the finishing of American Soldier.
What program/video is this from?
@cjcrash73
Amen! People think I am on glue when I say that, but it's 100% accurate.
Some bands can go on minus a member. This is not one of those bands. What Degarmo brought to the table was irreplaceable. The minute he left the band they started their downard spiral. I wouldnt pay $5 to go see them now.
No he's not. What makes you think that? Check the "Dedicated to Chaos" writing/performing credits. No Chris DeGarmo to be found. Parker Lundgren is the second guitarist.
Floyd is Gilmore, it's like Floyd without Roger Waters you mean, I hope since Roger Waters left Floyd not David, Roger Was Pink Floyd and he still sounds like Pink Floyd sill only he has a solo career as Eoger Waters, he is the Pink in Pink Floyd
Tate and DeGarmo ARE Queensryche. There's nothing more to say.
Why is Chris not with Qr anymore? Operation Mindcrime is very well composed...A lot of people underestimate the ripped jeans wearing rock-guitarist. Many of them are high educated with a masters degree in music, majored in guitar and probably an other instrument. Ofcourse there is the uneducated odd talent genius....
@cjcrash73 you said it bro.
@BigTulsa agreed! greatness lost.
or Waters. they lost a HUGE part of my interest when Roger Waters got the boot. yes, they were still a great band (Gilmour is amazing), but both bands need thos two key members to create what brought them the success they originally had.
can't watch too depressing
Without Tate & Degarmo I find the band unlistenable today.
Degarmo yes .. Tate no
@@QnRyche Disagree. Geoff is a creative genius, he wrote many great lyrics and the story to Mindcrime. Band is lost without him.
@@QnRyche Disagree. Geoff is a creative genius, he wrote many great lyrics and the story to Mindcrime. Band is lost without him.
@@ziggypop79 Geoff never write a song .. so not a musical genius
@@QnRyche He’s written many, look at the credits, fool
That is seriously sad to hear lip syncing. Its something I have never done and never would. If you cannot play your music I feel you suck. Anyone can keep doing take after take in a recording studio until something sounds good. The true talent and calling yourself musicians is being able to play it again.
the irony now is tate relies on tape for his vocals and back-up band. a lot of filler there cos lets face it folks, it was over when Chris left. Smoking and drinking really took its toll on his range/abilities.
The first three albums after that I didn't like them if your looking for best bands in the last twenty five years ago try pagans mind Circus Maximus Adagio Thy majestie
I can't stand Chris DeGarmo. He had talent, but I personally feel he was only in it for the money, and the projects he works on now are garbage
So he leaves a successful band to become a pilot and solo artist because he's all about money? That makes absolutely no sense.
@@allsystemsgo8678 Yeah! LOL, this guy Derek is WAY OFF! What are you, doing mushrooms??
If he was in it for the money he would’ve still been with QR. but he left to pursue other passions and be with his fam
@@allsystemsgo8678 i know right? Peace of mind, his family and following his other passion to become a pilot are invaluable in the face of a band who were on the down turn. Why the hell would he stay in an abusive relationship with a band who couldn't pull their weight anymore? He's a good man and he has his family in tact, and dabbles in his passion of music when he feels like it rather than the punch in time clock bad business of music. If anybody is in it for the money it's Tate who ran that band into the ground in the name of ego and dollah dollah bills which is why he's a friggin' lounge act singing with tapes.