fretpoint.com » Richie Kotzen http://fretpoint.com A community driven site for guitarists that features profiles of famous guitarists, guitar lessons, tabs Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:00:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Paul Gilbert, George Lynch and Richie Kotzen 2009 Tour http://fretpoint.com/2009/02/02/paul-gilbert-george-lynch-and-richie-kotzen-2009-tour/ http://fretpoint.com/2009/02/02/paul-gilbert-george-lynch-and-richie-kotzen-2009-tour/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:39:47 +0000 Gary http://fretpoint.com/?p=59 If you live in California this February then your in for a treat as guitar maestros Paul Gilbert, George Lynch and Richie Kotzen are teaming up for three exclusive shows during February and March. The three legendary guitarists are set to perform some of their best songs and inspired solos live in three 45 minute slots accompanied by their respective bands. It looks highly likely that they will then unite on stage for a kick ass jam session!

The shows are as follows:

  • 25 Feb – House of Blues, San Diego
  • 28 Feb – House of Blues, LA
  • 02 Mar – House of Blues, Anaheim

Just make sure you get your tickets soon as they are sure to sell out in record time.

]]> http://fretpoint.com/2009/02/02/paul-gilbert-george-lynch-and-richie-kotzen-2009-tour/feed/ 0 Richie Kotzen Guitar Lessons http://fretpoint.com/2008/08/29/richie-kotzen-guitar-lessons/ http://fretpoint.com/2008/08/29/richie-kotzen-guitar-lessons/#comments Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:32:41 +0000 Fretpoint http://fretpoint.com/?p=41 Richie Kotzen’s guitar playing combines technical expertise with soulful edge that makes his playing style truly unique. Its players like this that we get really excited by and we though we would post a few video guitar lessons featuring the man himself.

Richie Kotzen lesson featuring some great chordal work

Richie Kotzen “Feed my head” SOLO

Richie Kotzen demonstrating a funk jam

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Richie Kotzen

Richie Kotzen has been heralded as “one of the best guitar players on the planet and whilst his guitar skills are superb he part of a rare breed of guitarists that actually has a voice to match. His creative song writing skills are honed to perfection and it was no surprice when he was chosen as the opening act for the Legendary Rolling Stones during their “Bigger Bang” tour of Japan.

After recording three albums for Shrapnel Records, Kotzen moved to Los Angeles and just out of his teens he joined the multi platinum glam metal band POISON. The Native Tongue was a big success and his song Stand, reached #4 on MTV’s Most Wanted and was in the Top 20 in BILLBOARD MAGAZINE.

Kotzen went on to join the hugely popular rock band MR. BIG, who are known for their #1 hit song To Be With You. In 1999, they played the Osaka Dome in Japan with AEROSMITH for the coveted Millennium Count Down. Kotzen wrote 2 studio records with MR. BIG and had his first #1 single in Japan with a song called Shine.

Richie continues to make killer solo records and tours around the world with superstar status in several countries, playing stadiums, festivals, and clubs. He has played with other well known musicians like Gene Simmons from KISS, and Keanu Reeves band DOGSTAR where he has made cameo performances on stage, including Television performances with the band on Jay Leno and Regis and Kelly. Richie is always included in books, magazines, and websites as one of the top guitarist’s in the world!

Kotzen is one of the few artists to be honored by Fender Guitar with not one, but two signature model guitars of which the Kotzen Telecaster guitar has repeatedly been the #1 selling signature model guitar for Fender Japan.

Website: www.richiekotzen.com

Richie Kotzen Guitar Lessons

Guitar World Lick of The Week Series

Richie Kotzen Videos

“Remember” Live in Brazil

Wave of Emotion (LIVE)

Scared of You (LIVE)

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