Smith/Kotzen - Adrian Smith and Richard Dale Kotzen team up for new album

[treeduck]

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13MprqKfqGI&feature=emb_logo

 

SMITH/KOTZEN, the electrifying collaboration between guitarists and vocalists Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen, will release its self-titled debut album on March 26 via BMG. Part-time Los Angeles neighbors, full time friends with a healthy mutual respect. Both artists are seasoned performers on the global stage, having honed their skills throughout their careers to create their own unique musical sound.

 

Track listing:

 

01. Taking My Chances

02. Running

03. Scars

04. Some People

05. Glory Road

06. Solar Fire

07. You Don't Know Me

08. I Wanna Stay

09. 'Til Tomorrow

 

Debut track "Taking My Chances" sets the tone for this brand new partnership between two rock music trail-blazers. Recorded in Turks & Caicos at the start of 2020, the song is evocative of the classic rock bands of the 1970s, brought bang up to date with punchy hooks, harmonies and sheer guitar virtuosity.

[Turbine Freight]

Heard this song yesterday. Not bad at all.

[treeduck]

Heard this song yesterday. Not bad at all.

Seems like Smith has a good singing voice, better than Kotzen.

[zepphead]

I like what I hear so far, it should be a fine album.

[Rod in Toronto]

I'm excited for this, and I hope there's more Adrian in the mix. The first track sounds like "Richie Kotzen with special guest Adrian Smith". Granted, Richie's command of the guitar is miles ahead of Adrian's, but I would love to see more of a blend than only one of them standing out.

[Turbine Freight]

I'm excited for this, and I hope there's more Adrian in the mix. The first track sounds like "Richie Kotzen with special guest Adrian Smith". Granted, Richie's command of the guitar is miles ahead of Adrian's, but I would love to see more of a blend than only one of them standing out.

 

Yes good point.

[blueschica]

I like it a lot! I'll be interested to hear more.

 

When did Richie become "Richard Dale Kotzen" lol. Just kidding. He is from central PA and we were used to the name Richie. :) My daughter has a few piercings but didn't like to go to the tattoo place alone so I would go with her and they loved him there. Seemed like they were always playing him while I was waiting! :lol:

Edited January 26, 2021 by blueschica

[Rod in Toronto]

Richie is a guy I'd love to talk to. When his last album came out there was a guy at Sonic Perspectives who had a direct connection with his camp and negotiated the interview, so he did it himself. Maybe next time...

[J2112YYZ]

Richie Kotzen is one of those names I know but couldn't tell you a damn thing he's ever done.

[blueschica]

Richie is a guy I'd love to talk to. When his last album came out there was a guy at Sonic Perspectives who had a direct connection with his camp and negotiated the interview, so he did it himself. Maybe next time...

 

That would be a great interview! I hope you get to do it sometime. (Tell him the guys at Visual Addiction tattoo are big fans, lol. :lol: )

[Rod in Toronto]

Richie Kotzen is one of those names I know but couldn't tell you a damn thing he's ever done.

 

Start with this one, from his last solo album - INCREDIBLE solo at the end!!!!

 

[Rod in Toronto]

Kotzen started off as one of the cast of Shrapnel records, which included Paul Gilbert, Greg Howe, Malmsteen, Marty Friedman, Jason Becker and Vinnie Moore. He's a different breed of shred though - his output is closer to a bluesy Prince than anything else. He did a GREAT album with Poison, only to be kicked out of the band for sleeping with Brett Michael's wife, and did two solid Mr. Big albums as well. He has more than 25 solo albums, and is also in the Winery Dogs with Billy Sheehan and Mike Portnoy. check out more of his work, man!!!

[treeduck]

Kotzen started off as one of the cast of Shrapnel records, which included Paul Gilbert, Greg Howe, Malmsteen, Marty Friedman, Jason Becker and Vinnie Moore. He's a different breed of shred though - his output is closer to a bluesy Prince than anything else. He did a GREAT album with Poison, only to be kicked out of the band for sleeping with Brett Michael's wife, and did two solid Mr. Big albums as well. He has more than 25 solo albums, and is also in the Winery Dogs with Billy Sheehan and Mike Portnoy. check out more of his work, man!!!

Meanwhile you check this out:

 

[Rod in Toronto]

Yeah, I love the video!!! I think they've been friends for years.

 

Here's more Richie for J's ears. Oh, and his wife is Brazilian, and plays with him sometimes.

 

[treeduck]

Yeah, I love the video!!! I think they've been friends for years.

 

Here's more Richie for J's ears. Oh, and his wife is Brazilian, and plays with him sometimes.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVZnVKVpqN0

Notice how Smith has got the stronger, better voice though? Are you not surprised??

[Rod in Toronto]

Yeah, I love the video!!! I think they've been friends for years.

 

Here's more Richie for J's ears. Oh, and his wife is Brazilian, and plays with him sometimes.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVZnVKVpqN0

Notice how Smith has got the stronger, better voice though? Are you not surprised??

 

His voice is MUCH better than Kotzen's.

[Rod in Toronto]

Here's another one of Richie's songs, one of my favorites from The Winery Dogs. I get a Whitesnake vibe from this song:

 

[treeduck]

Yeah, I love the video!!! I think they've been friends for years.

 

Here's more Richie for J's ears. Oh, and his wife is Brazilian, and plays with him sometimes.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVZnVKVpqN0

Notice how Smith has got the stronger, better voice though? Are you not surprised??

 

His voice is MUCH better than Kotzen's.

Why has Smith waited 40 years to do some singing?

[Rod in Toronto]

Yeah, I love the video!!! I think they've been friends for years.

 

Here's more Richie for J's ears. Oh, and his wife is Brazilian, and plays with him sometimes.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVZnVKVpqN0

Notice how Smith has got the stronger, better voice though? Are you not surprised??

 

His voice is MUCH better than Kotzen's.

Why has Smith waited 40 years to do some singing?

 

He sang Reach Out and on the ASAP album. On Maiden, Steve Harris would NEVER let him sing. And actually, I'm pretty sure he sang on Urchin, the band he was in before joining Maiden.

[treeduck]

Yeah, I love the video!!! I think they've been friends for years.

 

Here's more Richie for J's ears. Oh, and his wife is Brazilian, and plays with him sometimes.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVZnVKVpqN0

Notice how Smith has got the stronger, better voice though? Are you not surprised??

 

His voice is MUCH better than Kotzen's.

Why has Smith waited 40 years to do some singing?

 

He sang Reach Out and on the ASAP album. On Maiden, Steve Harris would NEVER let him sing. And actually, I'm pretty sure he sang on Urchin, the band he was in before joining Maiden.

Why does Harris care who sings? Bruce might be pissed though if he was reduced to just flag-waving!

[RUSHHEAD666]

Richie Kotzen is one of those names I know but couldn't tell you a damn thing he's ever done.

 

Hey Mother Fuckerrs! You miss me???

 

This thread really excites me too so I had to come back and say hello! Sorry! I'm pussywhipped and in love, but I still have a METAL HEART!

 

This track sounds like fuckking Winery Dogs to me but still I can't wait for this album. Adrian looks GREAT!!!!

 

Kotzen is very talented but I've never been a big fan of his music. Talk about PUSSY ROCK. But the guy can play.

 

I remember when Poison kicked out C.C. and they hired Kotzen for the guitar slinging. "Native Tongue." I believe. Bluezy Rock. Not a bad album but meh.

 

Anyway I remember reading that Kotzen got caught fuckking Rikki Rocket's girlfriend and was booted.

 

You can look it up.

 

I'm listening to REAL METAL. "STAINED CLASS" is on!

 

UP THE IRONS BITCHES!

 

Yes Pat, I miss you but my "Rocket Ride" is more important. I'm "18 And Life" again. "HOLD ON TO 18" PAT!!

 

I see that cool Poll you started! I LOVE YOU TURBINE FREIGHT! We are brothers!

 

DUH! ACE IN KISS!

 

 

ROCK ON!

 

Oh I got my TICKETBASTARD EMAIL today telling me that they moved the Neil Night to November 6.

 

FUCKK THAT.

 

Americans can't even get into Canada right now. Sorry ROD! I'm OUT!!!!

 

Looks lame anyway. No POWER all GOLDEN SHOWER!

 

RUSH ON!

Edited January 27, 2021 by RUSHHEAD666

[Rod in Toronto]

Yeah, I love the video!!! I think they've been friends for years.

 

Here's more Richie for J's ears. Oh, and his wife is Brazilian, and plays with him sometimes.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVZnVKVpqN0

Notice how Smith has got the stronger, better voice though? Are you not surprised??

 

His voice is MUCH better than Kotzen's.

Why has Smith waited 40 years to do some singing?

 

He sang Reach Out and on the ASAP album. On Maiden, Steve Harris would NEVER let him sing. And actually, I'm pretty sure he sang on Urchin, the band he was in before joining Maiden.

Why does Harris care who sings? Bruce might be pissed though if he was reduced to just flag-waving!

 

Harris and Rod Smallwood decide EVERYTHING pertaining to Maiden, including the setlist, and who can do what solo project and WHEN.

[Turbine Freight]

Kotzen started off as one of the cast of Shrapnel records, which included Paul Gilbert, Greg Howe, Malmsteen, Marty Friedman, Jason Becker and Vinnie Moore. He's a different breed of shred though - his output is closer to a bluesy Prince than anything else. He did a GREAT album with Poison, only to be kicked out of the band for sleeping with Brett Michael's wife, and did two solid Mr. Big albums as well. He has more than 25 solo albums, and is also in the Winery Dogs with Billy Sheehan and Mike Portnoy. check out more of his work, man!!!

 

I think it was Rikki Rocket's fiance he got caught shagging.

[Rick N. Backer]

Kotzen started off as one of the cast of Shrapnel records, which included Paul Gilbert, Greg Howe, Malmsteen, Marty Friedman, Jason Becker and Vinnie Moore. He's a different breed of shred though - his output is closer to a bluesy Prince than anything else. He did a GREAT album with Poison, only to be kicked out of the band for sleeping with Brett Michael's wife, and did two solid Mr. Big albums as well. He has more than 25 solo albums, and is also in the Winery Dogs with Billy Sheehan and Mike Portnoy. check out more of his work, man!!!

 

I think it was Rikki Rocket's fiance he got caught shagging.

 

I think he eventually married her. I don't know if former bandmate Rikki was invited.

[treeduck]

Richie Kotzen is one of those names I know but couldn't tell you a damn thing he's ever done.

 

Hey Mother Fuckerrs! You miss me???

 

This thread really excites me too so I had to come back and say hello! Sorry! I'm pussywhipped and in love, but I still have a METAL HEART!

 

This track sounds like fuckking Winery Dogs to me but still I can't wait for this album. Adrian looks GREAT!!!!

 

Kotzen is very talented but I've never been a big fan of his music. Talk about PUSSY ROCK. But the guy can play.

 

I remember when Poison kicked out C.C. and they hired Kotzen for the guitar slinging. "Native Tongue." I believe. Bluezy Rock. Not a bad album but meh.

 

Anyway I remember reading that Kotzen got caught fuckking Rikki Rocket's girlfriend and was booted.

 

You can look it up.

 

I'm listening to REAL METAL. "STAINED CLASS" is on!

 

UP THE IRONS BITCHES!

 

Yes Pat, I miss you but my "Rocket Ride" is more important. I'm "18 And Life" again. "HOLD ON TO 18" PAT!!

 

I see that cool Poll you started! I LOVE YOU TURBINE FREIGHT! We are brothers!

 

DUH! ACE IN KISS!

 

 

ROCK ON!

 

Oh I got my TICKETBASTARD EMAIL today telling me that they moved the Neil Night to November 6.

 

FUCKK THAT.

 

Americans can't even get into Canada right now. Sorry ROD! I'm OUT!!!!

 

Looks lame anyway. No POWER all GOLDEN SHOWER!

 

RUSH ON!

There's a WHOLE lot of Earl polls going on!