Richie Kotzen (Smith/Kotzen, Winery Dogs, ex Poison, ex Mr. Big)

Richie Kotzen is a guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has over 20 solo albums as well as records with Poison & Mr. Big.  He has a new record coming out with Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden), called “Better Days… And Nights” which will be the second for Smith/Kotzen. He also has new record with the Winery Dogs coming out in 2023. Currently he’s on tour with his solo band. We discuss all this plus his tryout with Ozzy Osbourne, opening for The Rolling Stones, playing with Roger Daltrey of The Who and more!

00:00 - Intro
00:51- Smith/Kotzen
03:30 - Recording In Studio Vs Home
05:55 - New Winery Dogs Album
07:02 - New Music & Shows
10:30 - VIP Meet & Greet Experience
13:45 - John Corabi & Covers
17:35 - Poison & Chapters of Career
19:07 - Almost Gig with Ozzy Osbourne
22:40 - Latest With Solo Music
24:30 - Recording & Equipment
29:05 - Bass Guitars & Gene Simmons
31:31 - Mr. Big & Eric Martin
37:00 - Billy Sheehan & Pat Torpey
40:40 - Opening for The Rolling Stones
43:26 - The Who & Roger Daltrey
48:02 - The Power of No 
49:30 - Final Promoting & Charity
51:10 - Outro

Richie Kotzen website:
https://richiekotzen.com

Smith/Kotzen website:
https://www.smithkotzen.com

Winery Dogs website:
http://www.thewinerydogs.com/

ALS charity website:
https://www.als.org/get-involved/ways-give

Chuck Shute website:
http://chuckshute.com

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