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  • The Untold Stories Of Your Favorite Musicians | Hired Gun | Full Music Documentary
    They are the “First Call, A-list” musicians, just 20 feet from stardom, yet rarely receive credit for their work. The ’hired gun’ community lives and breathes music, and for the first time, share their incredible stories detailing the highs and lows of touring life, the demands of session schedules, and the dedication required to play next to some of the world’s most iconic musicians
    Stars: Steve Lukather, Steve Vai, Eric Singer, Kenny Aronoff, Liberty DeVitto, Dave Ellefson, Pink, Alice Cooper
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  • @rodanone4895
    @rodanone4895 Před 15 dny +31

    Billy doesn't deserve a friend like Liberty.

    • @dennisfox8673
      @dennisfox8673 Před 2 dny +2

      That’s what I came to the comments to say. Full agreement here.

  • @brandonyoung2894
    @brandonyoung2894 Před 25 dny +98

    I have a ton of respect for Rudy Sarzo a man of true gratefulness

    • @gibsonfan159
      @gibsonfan159 Před 19 dny +4

      True but they skipped right over Bob, who is a much more important figure for Ozzy s career.

    • @MotownGuitarJoe
      @MotownGuitarJoe Před 17 dny +4

      Rudy is a great guy, but he made it sound like Ozzy went from being unemployed directly to the band that included Rudy Sarzo and Tommy Aldridge. TOTALLY FALSE:
      Bob Daisley
      Lee Kerslake
      Randy Rhoads
      THAT is the original Blizzard of Ozz

    • @donny_doyle
      @donny_doyle Před 13 dny +1

      Met Rudy a couple times, very cool laid back.

  • @darrylcovinsky6932
    @darrylcovinsky6932 Před 18 dny +41

    It’s criminal how some of these people are treated.

    • @SPINNINGMYWHEELS777
      @SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 Před 10 dny +1

      it's just a gig - there's hundreds of thousands of talented musicians you should visit Nashville sometime. Replacement isn't a theory.

  • @allfasten
    @allfasten Před 16 dny +54

    Coming across this documentary as I'm youtube-dumpster diving is like finding a bag of cash and unopened Champagne bottle in a real dumpster.

    • @RRLVT
      @RRLVT Před 11 dny +2

      For real, this is a gem

    • @timothycormier3494
      @timothycormier3494 Před 7 dny +3

      Hahahha your words are as if they came out of my own mouth. I’m literally surfing the CZcams just seeing where it will take me because I’m bored on a Sunday morning and I stumble across this video. Really good video. Rudy,Brad,Alice, Vai, Kenny …..ect. 😂😂 I love the idea of dumpster diving through the trash of CZcams. Only to come across a gem that I would never go looking for

    • @keifmullismusic2764
      @keifmullismusic2764 Před 5 dny +2

      I agree!

    • @flouisbailey
      @flouisbailey Před 4 dny

      I woke up with this great documentary on my CZcams next up, great work and 🖕to BJ. To all who have been fired we know the feeling.

    • @OldRunt
      @OldRunt Před 3 dny

      What?

  • @christianpoint0888
    @christianpoint0888 Před 18 dny +37

    What Gillis pulled off on short notice is legend !

  • @tofromks
    @tofromks Před 27 dny +141

    "Polishing the turd." God I love Steve Lukather!

    • @JK-js2td
      @JK-js2td Před 27 dny +4

      Luke is the coolest!

    • @emiliogarcia5343
      @emiliogarcia5343 Před 25 dny +5

      😂........"No man.....that's not what weee did....we often times polished the turd."
      - Steve Lukather

    • @smitty5866
      @smitty5866 Před 24 dny +4

      He does the best interviews!

    • @J.W.Little
      @J.W.Little Před 23 dny

      ​@@smitty5866agreed

    • @BillyBongwaters
      @BillyBongwaters Před 22 dny +2

      Luke is Fantastic...His ears are as good as his fingers

  • @xojewel1
    @xojewel1 Před 22 dny +46

    I never cared for Billy Joel, now I know why. Liberty, you’re amazing.

    • @chris-C8
      @chris-C8 Před 14 dny +7

      Right! What an asshole. It's no wonder why he's been divorced so many times.

    • @george25199
      @george25199 Před 14 dny

      Billy Joel comes off as an asshole

    • @cannotfindmyshoes3
      @cannotfindmyshoes3 Před 13 dny +3

      I agree. Having escaped from a Communist regime, I can assure you that Liberty is f'kin BRILLIANT.
      Never been a fan of Billy Joel either.

    • @cannotfindmyshoes3
      @cannotfindmyshoes3 Před 13 dny +4

      Seems like Nine Inch Pants were a bunch of A-holes too.

    • @blueindian1328
      @blueindian1328 Před 12 dny

      Play us a song, you’re the piano douche that is a jerk to everyone, you miserable, little, turd. (*Insert Liberty kick ass drum solo)

  • @patton303
    @patton303 Před 27 dny +158

    I’m a hired gun. We chose this life. High highs and lowest lows. Covid nearly wrecked all of us. But I’m thankful I went for it instead of sitting at some desk for 50 years. That makes the lean times worth it. Peace.

    • @ronmckee9019
      @ronmckee9019 Před 27 dny

      The invention of C0v!d was intended to ruin everything. That's exactly why they made it up.

    • @joelewing4498
      @joelewing4498 Před 27 dny +3

      +patton303: Good post, brother. jbeinarizona

    • @msaintpc
      @msaintpc Před 26 dny +27

      When I was just 16 I was a hired gun on the California and Pennsylvania chittlin' circuits in both church and juke joints. My aunt, whom I was living with since I was six, placed there by the courts, and unknown to my dumb azz, was pimping me out to churches, bands and other events and collecting all the money - I never even knew I was being paid. I was a piano player, drummer and electric bass player. I was professionally taught bass by a dark black gigging musician in Bakersfield, CA who went by the name "Bo". He was the top blues/R&B bassist on the Kern Valley Chittlin Circuit. I learned pro level piano from our then pastor's wife in Ellwood City, PA, her name was Bea - she had formally been a professional model, Black beauty contestant and a blues and church pianist. (Lol, she drove us young boys crazy). I learned guitar and harp from Pete "Guitar" Lewis while living in Bakersfield, CA from early 1962 until early 1964. During all that time I never learned to read a note. By then I thought I was really good, so I went to Los Angeles when I was around 18, only to discover that even the ten year old musicians there, especially in Hollywood, were so darn good that all I could do was put my tail between my legs, bow my head and shamefully go home and start all over again. Those were the good ole daze, the ones whose memories I savor the most, and hope to be happily lost in them while leaving this earth.🙂

    • @billdauphine951
      @billdauphine951 Před 26 dny +4

      Brutal outthere..❤

    • @Ajaxx827
      @Ajaxx827 Před 26 dny +2

      Keep it up brother.

  • @barneykunkel8452
    @barneykunkel8452 Před 25 dny +52

    I am 72 years old and I still live and breathe the music these people make. ROCK IT!

    • @sspbrazil
      @sspbrazil Před 25 dny +2

      My condolences.

    • @tproudboomer5965
      @tproudboomer5965 Před 24 dny +3

      @@sspbrazil
      Condolences to your mom because she’s a little sore from last night.

    • @sspbrazil
      @sspbrazil Před 24 dny

      @@tproudboomer5965 oh great, the mom jokes come out, now I know your taste in comedy is crap.

    • @tproudboomer5965
      @tproudboomer5965 Před 24 dny

      @@sspbrazil Well, I guess you really put me in my place.

  • @kevinkaatz883
    @kevinkaatz883 Před 25 dny +39

    Jay's solo in PEG is one of the best solos

  • @Mr.TeETH78
    @Mr.TeETH78 Před 29 dny +64

    I’m so glad Liberty got some shine here. He’s one of my favorite drummers!

    • @TheDarkside282
      @TheDarkside282 Před 28 dny +5

      Hey was just thinking the same thing. If you haven't already you should check out his feature on Drumeo that just came out 🤙🏼

    • @michaeldover
      @michaeldover Před 16 dny +3

      On the 52nd Street tour in 1980 Lib turned around after a number and viewed the crowd behind him. I motioned for him to toss me one of his sticks and he did. Great guy in a great band doing a great show! Nice to see him here...

    • @glennjames7107
      @glennjames7107 Před 9 dny +2

      What a raw deal he got though.

  • @evanthorncraft8614
    @evanthorncraft8614 Před měsícem +67

    Been watching this since it was on Netflix. Probably the 10th time I've watched it. It's like a warm blanket that let's me know I'm not alone. The music industry is brutal.

    • @tektako
      @tektako Před 28 dny

      Brutal yet exhilarating

    • @edjones2199
      @edjones2199 Před 26 dny +3

      You’re not alone, brother I’m doing side sessions, but I’m still a carpenter 65 years old

    • @flouisbailey
      @flouisbailey Před 4 dny

      @@edjones2199It’s fun I’m sure, you guys are my heroes.

  • @jamieflowers1493
    @jamieflowers1493 Před 29 dny +52

    RIP Randy
    RIP Cliff

  • @clutch2827
    @clutch2827 Před 27 dny +57

    Billy Joel sounds like a real piece of work. Oh yeah, and Derek St. Holmes has an amazing singing voice.

    • @SH-pq5zq
      @SH-pq5zq Před 23 dny +4

      Billy Joel also is one of the worst lyricists....IMHO...and a tool....

    • @louiepalma2436
      @louiepalma2436 Před 22 dny

      From now on I'll think of Derek St. Holmes every time I hear the unpolished turd: ted nogent. I knew nogent couldn't play but thought he was at least doing his own singing, what a farce- a hack.

  • @Aroundthehouse.
    @Aroundthehouse. Před 19 dny +16

    SO... WHEN is the Hired Gun band gonna tour??? I'd buy tickets TODAY!

  • @cato451
    @cato451 Před měsícem +130

    One of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen on the real musicians in the business. I remember being a young guitar player in LA in the early 1980s and I realized pretty quickly in every bar and every club the guitar players were as good but most were better players than I was. I didn’t stand a chance at making it as a full time musician. Landed a corporate job and kept it just a hobby. Glad I did. The amount of great musicians just in LA alone is staggering.

    • @markstevens1729
      @markstevens1729 Před 29 dny +5

      And how many people who love to play have had that moment…?

    • @joseplaza9442
      @joseplaza9442 Před 28 dny +1

      It wasn’t in you

    • @poindextertunes
      @poindextertunes Před 28 dny +1

      soft

    • @wackerburg
      @wackerburg Před 27 dny +6

      Exactly what I experienced during the early 2000s. I worked as an assistant engineer though, but the session cats in LA are just incredibly good!

    • @stephengrahn9361
      @stephengrahn9361 Před 26 dny +9

      Nashville is that way too most studio musicians have gone to school and know music backwards and forwards in and out. Many are Berklee Music School or Julliard grads

  • @baronhelius4596
    @baronhelius4596 Před 26 dny +45

    Alice Cooper seems like a really solid guy. The type no one has a bad word to say about. And Sarzo is just a class act. Billy Joel and that dude from Filter? Not so much.

    • @elusivelectron
      @elusivelectron Před 19 dny +4

      My father grew up with a group of people who knew Alice Cooper really well. Apparently he's a very humble person.

    • @eliju420
      @eliju420 Před 18 dny +7

      The dude from Filter is known to be a tool. This just reinforces that.

    • @flouisbailey
      @flouisbailey Před 4 dny

      When I found out Alice played golf I was floored, having just seen his Schools Out tour when school was literally out for summer.

  • @mmiller6873
    @mmiller6873 Před 25 dny +32

    What a fantastic documentary. Not only did I learn so much, but had so much fun watching. Liberty DeVito is the man for still remaining so positive.

  • @DustyD-vv8xb
    @DustyD-vv8xb Před 29 dny +83

    I was a hired gun for Mark farner (grand funk) , this film is a brilliant insight into the experience of hired gun players.

    • @jamesstuart3313
      @jamesstuart3313 Před 28 dny +6

      Good on ya brother

    • @cornfilledscreamer614
      @cornfilledscreamer614 Před 27 dny

      So what's Mark's deal, Dusty? I've heard stories on him that have him on both ends of the spectrum - from a great guy to a real prick...

    • @marcador79
      @marcador79 Před 26 dny +1

      @@cornfilledscreamer614 I met him backstage at BB King's in Manhattan, the house photographer saw that I was into it and gave me his all-access pass. In my opinion, Mark was a bit of a prick...

    • @cornfilledscreamer614
      @cornfilledscreamer614 Před 26 dny +1

      @@marcador79 I've heard a number of those stories. From what I gather, they were a lot worse back when they were huge in the early 70's. I read where Sabbath toured with them briefly, and they couldn't stand them.
      Still - gotta give all of them credit for still going out and doing it at their age. Mark's vocals are still amazing for him to do at his age!

    • @kendallevans4079
      @kendallevans4079 Před 24 dny

      Did you meet Ruby? She was awesome!

  • @lb9029
    @lb9029 Před 16 dny +31

    Getting some real psychopath vibes with that guy from Filter.

    • @mattmacarthur520
      @mattmacarthur520 Před 7 dny +1

      Haha right!? What a prick that dude was

    • @Justins_shed
      @Justins_shed Před 7 dny +2

      His brother is the T-1000 Terminator so inhumanity runs in the family.

    • @rmcq1999
      @rmcq1999 Před 6 dny

      @@Justins_shed Hilarious. His brother is Davey Scatino, the degenerate gambler.

    • @Psychomycomatt
      @Psychomycomatt Před 5 dny

      I was in rehab with the guitarist from filter lol😂

    • @Chris-or8hr
      @Chris-or8hr Před dnem

      My brother met him while delivering some equipment for a show and he said he was a conceded dick.little did he know is my bro is an amazing guitarist

  • @michaelbovee6808
    @michaelbovee6808 Před 23 dny +10

    People like Cooper are the kind of people who make the world a better place for everyone. I’ve never understood not rooting for everyone all the time, and not having to always relate it to yourself. If someone is doing better than you and/or you get a bad break, so what? Be happy for ANYone who finds success. Cooper seems to have this kind of pro-human quality.

  • @ShalomShireFarm
    @ShalomShireFarm Před 29 dny +29

    I'm glad I never got involved. I had friends who did and after a few tours and/or a few albums they resented the industry they once admired from afar. On the other hand, it helps that the home studio became more affordable/achievable because guys like me can make music and have fun doing it... our way!

  • @doylelacrua
    @doylelacrua Před 27 dny +25

    This documentary was so good. I loved what Phil X said about nickle and diming his soul. Brilliant.

    • @BillyBongwaters
      @BillyBongwaters Před 22 dny +1

      Phil is fantastic he can play anything and do it well....with feeling

  • @danielh1830
    @danielh1830 Před 27 dny +66

    Billy screwed Liberty and he should never be forgiven for it!

    • @MM-rr1kp
      @MM-rr1kp Před 26 dny +6

      he screwed all of the originals. Liberty chose to stick with BJ and ended up gettng the same in the end. Lay down with snakes, as it goes...

    • @fsisXPXP
      @fsisXPXP Před 25 dny +1

      It’s called free will, and by the way, Billy’s ain’t doing too bad lately.
      One more thing - like it or not, Billy Joel’s music, his art, will be around forever.

    • @j.6756
      @j.6756 Před 25 dny +4

      Nothing new here... for what it's worth... Billy just applied the "4F's"... find 'em... feel 'em.... f**k 'em... forget 'em....

    • @danielh1830
      @danielh1830 Před 25 dny

      @@j.6756 Billy won't forget that multi-million dollar check he had to cut Liberty. So f**k him.

    • @mattmacarthur520
      @mattmacarthur520 Před 25 dny

      @@fsisXPXPno he’s a pos. Without those guys he would’ve never reached the heights he did , and he relays them like this ? Yeah no thanks . Guy is a bum

  • @beezlbubba
    @beezlbubba Před 26 dny +13

    I have read several stories for years and had what I thought was a pretty good insight to the concept. But this was very educational and entertaining. This documentary goes up right next to the "Muscle Shoals" documentary. Two of the very best I've ever seen. 5 stars! ⚡️⚡️

  • @AceF1910
    @AceF1910 Před 23 dny +6

    What a great documentary loved it. lost my respect to Billy Joel now. what a good soul you have Liberty

  • @STR82DVD
    @STR82DVD Před 22 dny +12

    This is the ultimate behind the curtain. Bloody well done.

    • @cannotfindmyshoes3
      @cannotfindmyshoes3 Před 13 dny

      I had to lay a huge dump behind a curtain once.

    • @STR82DVD
      @STR82DVD Před 12 dny

      @@cannotfindmyshoes3 Besides your incontinence issues what's your point?

  • @D-Fens_1632
    @D-Fens_1632 Před 28 dny +29

    I have a hard time calling legends like Sarzo or Liberty merely hired sidemen. Seems like the internet age has finally really highlighted these guys.

    • @scottfielding6179
      @scottfielding6179 Před 27 dny +3

      As a drummer, Sarzo was a HUGE influence on me when I was a metal head kid and is still one of my fav bassists of all time. I even took up Bass about 20 years ago and love it as much as the skins.

    • @aisle_of_view
      @aisle_of_view Před 27 dny +4

      I met Sarzo many years ago. The thing that struck me the most about him was his kindness. Incredible bassist and the sweetest guy you could possibly imagine.

    • @joeylodes
      @joeylodes Před 26 dny +4

      I got to hang out backstage in Miami in 2017 with Rudy for a solid 45min , we were the only two there because I was invited to open for Yngwie and Steve Vai … and him and Niko from Iron Maiden were special guests on the night. It was surreal chilling out with Rudy and ironically , he was interested in my story meanwhile I was trying to talk about Randy , Whitesnake , etc. lol. I realized there and then why so many artists love playing with Rudy … he makes it’s about you. Probably one of the best nights of my life.

    • @user-mf3in4pv7h
      @user-mf3in4pv7h Před 25 dny +1

      Like the Doors calling everyone but Jim Morrison those guys.

    • @D-Fens_1632
      @D-Fens_1632 Před 23 dny

      I never knew much about Rudy until his appearances on Joey Diaz's old podcasts "The Church of What's Happening Now." Really cool guy.

  • @tailgunner6948
    @tailgunner6948 Před měsícem +33

    You're a nice guy...so true...the biz is ruthless!

    • @A0A4ful
      @A0A4ful Před měsícem +8

      Took a piano tuner to sense that, and tell him quietly on the side...

  • @THADTHACKER
    @THADTHACKER Před 17 dny +5

    Kept watching to see the bits from Alice, Rudy, and Jason. They should have made a separate mini doc about Billy Joel.

  • @Raelven
    @Raelven Před měsícem +36

    The evolution of the Wrecking Crew. Well done documentary! 👍👍

    • @nrlohan4738
      @nrlohan4738 Před 12 dny +1

      Absolutely superb documentary ... thank you. I'm no session cat (simply not qualified for it), but as a musician who writes his own songs and plays in a couple of other bands, this doc has reassured me why I've pursued music all these years. The stories here are a potent mix of cautionary and inspirational, and I guess that's what the music industry is all about, for better or worse. So, for those about to rock, we salute you.

  • @randallreid424
    @randallreid424 Před 9 dny +4

    Kenny is one of the greatest and coolest drummers, I was lucky enough to have seen him with Mellencamp a couple times

  • @cornfilledscreamer614
    @cornfilledscreamer614 Před 27 dny +222

    I've never been very crazy about Billy Joel. After I saw this, I pretty much have 0 respect for him anymore.

    • @sspbrazil
      @sspbrazil Před 25 dny +41

      One of the most overrated artists ever.

    • @damsbaug33
      @damsbaug33 Před 25 dny +27

      @@sspbrazil Tell me you know nothing about music without saying you know nothing about music.

    • @sspbrazil
      @sspbrazil Před 25 dny +46

      @@damsbaug33 I know a lot about music, I just think Billy Joel is overrated.

    • @roadkingdream
      @roadkingdream Před 25 dny +7

      I hear ya man....

    • @chrisb4331
      @chrisb4331 Před 24 dny +48

      Without spoiling it, what he did to his band and not have the balls to even call them was a real douche move

  • @baberoot1998
    @baberoot1998 Před 24 dny +14

    57 years old here...graduated high school, 1985, and was always a big fan of Ted Nugent...with "Stranglehold" being a major fav-o-rite Nugent track. I heard it for years. I remember well...the day...I discovered...Ted...was NOT the vocalist. It totally shocked me. It was a guy named, Derek St. Holmes. I thought...who the hell is Derek St. Holmes, and how in the world...did I miss that? That revelation...opened up the world of "how music is made", to me. Discovered most of The Beach Boys tracks, were done by a group called, "The Wrecking Crew", with Glen Campbell as lead guitarist on all these famous songs I knew. I had no idea...that session musicians were used for all these famous songs. Discovered Jimmy Page too...was a session musician who played on all these old hits from the 60's. Songs you would never associate with "Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page". It was a real eye-opener. It opened up my eyes...that the world of music...was truly "tailored"...by the business side...to make $$$$$$. Even Michael Jackson's "Beat It", guitar solo...was performed by a guy named, Eddie Van Halen. Never occurred to me......

    • @bogenious8474
      @bogenious8474 Před 15 dny

      And wasn`t the great drummer Jim Gordon a session musician the wrecking crew ?

    • @flouisbailey
      @flouisbailey Před 4 dny

      Some where I saw a Eddy interview clip where he said I played on this black kids album no one will ever know.

  • @richevans609
    @richevans609 Před 29 dny +48

    The Rick Beato All-Stars ❤

  • @Joe_Hunt_Music
    @Joe_Hunt_Music Před 29 dny +27

    Always considered Billy Joel to be a joke. This just confirms it

    • @billweisman7146
      @billweisman7146 Před 24 dny +1

      I never liked His style of Music, but He was a Prolific Songwriter & Performer. Perhap's Drugs especially the White Snowstorm affection ravaged so Many in the 80's, B.Joel is a Good example of that reality. 🙏🏿😇🤔🙏🏻

    • @supersonicsroots
      @supersonicsroots Před 3 dny

      People should be more able to separate to man and the music. Billy is a giant egotistical assh*le but still musical genius by himself.

  • @gj8683
    @gj8683 Před měsícem +16

    I saw Kenny Aronoff in Bloomington, Indiana before he hit it big, playing with this fusion-jazz type band called Streamwinner. His playing was just mesmerizing even then. Unforgettable.

    • @BillyBongwaters
      @BillyBongwaters Před 22 dny

      Kenny has the gift...I so try to think like he does when i drum....

  • @andrewbecker3700
    @andrewbecker3700 Před měsícem +15

    Brad was and is, a true guitar hero. I listened to "Speak Of The Devil" alot during that very emotional time. His playing was like a bandage being placed over our wounds. A celebration of that music. With just enough of his own flair to set it apart.
    If music is capable of anything. It's in many cases healing us, in ways we'd not anticipated. The passion these individuals have for the craft we call music, is something that can be felt, by anyone. Thank you all, for the devotion to these works.

    • @caperbye474
      @caperbye474 Před 29 dny +3

      He did a great job on that album. He deserves so much more credit. I can remember when it came out, not knowing what to expect from it without Randy on it(I'm a huge Randy freak) and Brad didn't disappoint. I knew he was a great guitar player but filling in the shoes of Rhoads was massive. Especially back than.

    • @rhesreeves5339
      @rhesreeves5339 Před 25 dny +1

      For his best stuff listen to every Night Ranger album. The songs, while dated now, are filled with amazing technique and tone.

  • @fuzzfizz
    @fuzzfizz Před 11 dny +1

    As a fellow musician, I find this documentary to be profoundly moving. I can personally relate to many of the experiences that the musicians share.

  • @gregentclemory9285
    @gregentclemory9285 Před 27 dny +19

    Jason Newsted is, has been and always will be my Metallica bassist. I heard Cliff first and acknowledge his greatness as well as Trujillo's, but Newsted is my guy. I have been slightly sour since he was let go.

    • @elmokirkwood3969
      @elmokirkwood3969 Před 24 dny +6

      I think Jason is the best bass player they’ve had. Cliff was sloppy, Trujillo is technically great but his style doesn’t really shine through with them… Jason was perfect for them. Punchy and in the pocket.

    • @SandonClark
      @SandonClark Před 20 dny

      Same here

    • @jamesdeininger3759
      @jamesdeininger3759 Před 19 dny

      Same

    • @hellboundrubber4448
      @hellboundrubber4448 Před 19 dny +2

      Rob grew up with the Bay Area Thrash. Where it was born. Metallica, Suicidal, Exodus etc. They played in the same clubs. Metallica would be on Tour and everyone got to live and party at Metallica's house while they were gone. Cliff hung out with Rob! So it's all in the family. Jason got a big head so they called in a friend who can do the job 10x better. If you can't live your life then someone else will. Jason is history, get over it. He doesn't define sh!t.

    • @gregentclemory9285
      @gregentclemory9285 Před 18 dny

      @@hellboundrubber4448 relax seeyuenti

  • @verbalswagrawkey1932
    @verbalswagrawkey1932 Před 23 dny +9

    This was such a unique documentary.
    That is why CZcams is special.

  • @a.azazagoth5413
    @a.azazagoth5413 Před 18 dny +2

    Jason Newstead is such a class act and is an incredible performer. I still miss his energy and background vocals that he contributed.

  • @adamrivera2499
    @adamrivera2499 Před měsícem +23

    Jason newsted and rudy sarzo 🤘

    • @stanfordkoch1271
      @stanfordkoch1271 Před měsícem +8

      Jason was always in some way a hired gun in metallica :-)

  • @DeeWells-vf7ed
    @DeeWells-vf7ed Před 25 dny +6

    Fantastic. A greatly needed eye opener for an almost professional keyboardist/songwriter from small time America. Never quite got beyond the club scene. Oh well I will always be a musician who loves to play.

  • @rhesreeves5339
    @rhesreeves5339 Před 25 dny +7

    That rocked! I have been in the industry for 40 years and this was spot on about so many things. Extremely well done. I watched it like a movie and didn't even think about anything else. That's rare.. this was right up my alley though. Two thumbs way up.

  • @michaellamountain519
    @michaellamountain519 Před 22 dny +3

    Rudy Sarzo is amazing. Love you bro. BIG FAN

  • @scottbogfoot
    @scottbogfoot Před měsícem +29

    When did Rob Zombie turn into Johnny Fever from WKRP in Cincinnati?

  • @Stoney_Snark
    @Stoney_Snark Před měsícem +10

    So reminiscent of The Wrecking Crew, but for the subsequent eras. Just like that one, it’s great to see these guys get their due, at least to some degree!

  • @zeesugarcube7061
    @zeesugarcube7061 Před 15 dny +2

    That has to be the most exciting thing i've watched in a few past years. Been glued to the screen the whole time. Thanks so much for your work!

  • @utubehound69
    @utubehound69 Před 27 dny +7

    Derrick St Holmes use to live about a mile from me he would play this little club up the road every weekend those gigs were some of the best singing & guitar playing I ever heard to this day he can play as good as Uncle Ted or better.

  • @korosuchimu1479
    @korosuchimu1479 Před 27 dny +19

    Studio musicians are the same thing as the car builders at famous custom car shops. Never get credited for what we've done.

  • @shawnmcvey7789
    @shawnmcvey7789 Před 25 dny +9

    The look Lukather does looking back from the piano as he plays his idea for "Turn Your Love Around" is priceless

    • @alext7860
      @alext7860 Před 23 dny +1

      His interviews and musical contributions are just priceless

  • @benvallentine7197
    @benvallentine7197 Před 25 dny +2

    Wow what an awesome documentary!
    I’ve always wondered about the lives of studio musicians and the guys who play for solo artists. Thanks for making and uploading it!

  • @fredhurst2528
    @fredhurst2528 Před 26 dny +4

    Great stories, inspiring and sometimes bittersweet. Wasn't sure I was even going watch the whole thing when I clicked, but was hooked in minutes right on through the credits.

  • @gregbester3855
    @gregbester3855 Před 5 dny

    I was a hired gun. I loved every minute of it and I was treated as well as the band. Don't regret one second of it.

  • @kristopherkrueger4617
    @kristopherkrueger4617 Před 25 dny +6

    My favorite hired gun story is that Beau Hill hired session guitarists to record WARRANTs 1st album & their guitarists had to learn the licks for the tour.

    • @Datanditto
      @Datanditto Před 22 dny +1

      My band and Warrant were toe and toe for 5 minutes in Hollywood ‘87 as the next to be signed. Jani was a good friend and when my bass player and I went to New Orleans to do a session we ran into Jani at a club. What are you doing here? Well what are you doing here? He said the record company was trying to put him with Stevie Blaze but he was not leaving the band- just taking a free trip to check em out. When we got back to L.A. and they were signed he told me Sticky was the only one playing on the album.
      RIP Jani

  • @DallasGunther
    @DallasGunther Před 24 dny +17

    I've never been a fan of Pink's music but I got mad respect for her as a human being.

    • @BillyBongwaters
      @BillyBongwaters Před 22 dny

      She is great

    • @We_Seek_Truth
      @We_Seek_Truth Před 22 dny

      Same here. And I appreciate her singing too. She is a great vocalist, but I dislike her songs. Not my bag.

    • @lahaza6515
      @lahaza6515 Před 22 dny

      @@We_Seek_Truth Same.

  • @msaintpc
    @msaintpc Před 26 dny +2

    Finally at last! Now THIS is my kind of video and my favorite musical subject matter.

  • @billmcmillan7735
    @billmcmillan7735 Před 26 dny +7

    This was eye opening. Much tougher business than it looks from the audience!

  • @mikebyrddrums
    @mikebyrddrums Před 26 dny +6

    How the hell have I not ever found this documentary before!?!?! AMAZING to hear the stories from these musicians that walked the walk.

    • @MB-rn4ul
      @MB-rn4ul Před 23 dny

      It was uploaded just a week ago.

    • @mikebyrddrums
      @mikebyrddrums Před 23 dny +1

      @@MB-rn4ul Right.. but when I looked at the IMDb for it, it shows it was released in 2016. Just happy that it showed up in my YT feed as I had no idea this was made. EXCELLENT video and thanks to @insidethemusic for posting.

  • @Ajaxx827
    @Ajaxx827 Před 26 dny +2

    What a great ‘rockumentary’. Loved every band song and musician. My favorites and had no idea.

  • @jesseserna8424
    @jesseserna8424 Před 29 dny +14

    I sure enjoyed this . I was 16 in 1981 and was a hard core heavy metal fan ,my 8 track collection had every thing here including Led Zeppelin in fact since our kids are grown and gone at 59 I’m trying to learn play guitar (bucket list) again..thanks for this documentary 🙌🏼🎸

    • @lucky7mojo
      @lucky7mojo Před 25 dny +2

      no cassettes? just the 8 tracks?

  • @cannotfindmyshoes3
    @cannotfindmyshoes3 Před 13 dny +1

    "Just What the Doctor Ordered" is REALLY just what the Doctor ordered!! The piano, guitar and vocals are so good...and the bass and drums are the dogs beard too.

  • @andrewbecker3700
    @andrewbecker3700 Před měsícem +16

    It's hard to overestimate the importance of just being "cool". You can be the greatest musician in the world. But if your an asshole, it doesn't matter. Being confident, yet not too cocky, is the key. Finding a player like that is very difficult for ANY band.
    If there's one thing I've learned above all else, in the rock n roll scene. You have to know your roll, and stay in your lane. Having ideas is great. Knowing when to open your mouth and when not to, is the most important thing.

  • @duo65
    @duo65 Před měsícem +6

    Great documentary... thanks for sharing!

  • @visualthings
    @visualthings Před 27 dny +2

    Fantastic documentary, intelligently made, showing a lot of respect for these artists. Thank you very much.

  • @dnamusicchallenge5995
    @dnamusicchallenge5995 Před 22 dny +1

    A lot of lessons in business etiquette in this video. Thank u for posting this. Came in at a really needed time. 🤜🤛

  • @andreslogan6553
    @andreslogan6553 Před 24 dny +1

    I don't know how many times I've seen this doc, absolutely awsome!

  • @keztukariri
    @keztukariri Před 29 dny +8

    Omg Nita Strauss i am in lurrrrrve 🥰🥰😆 im a bit ignorant with this area of rock and so glad ive found this doco 😊😊 thank you!!!

  • @augustusbetucius2931
    @augustusbetucius2931 Před 25 dny +8

    These guys are over blowing it. I've known several high level road musicians, and had two as guitar teachers. I've been told by all of them, you make mistakes, you have off nights, it happens, it's human. One thing that separates these musicians from the rest is who you know, dumb luck, and as one person in this documentary said, being able to sing. Another is being better at covering up your mistakes than others. Also, there are plenty of great players who go undiscovered their entire lives. It happens. Not everyone is 'discovered'.

    • @elmokirkwood3969
      @elmokirkwood3969 Před 24 dny +3

      You knowing a couple dudes definitely makes you an authority on the subject, enough to say all these pro players are “over blowing it” hahahah. Sure thing.

    • @We_Seek_Truth
      @We_Seek_Truth Před 22 dny

      Did Randy Rhodes ever have a bad night? (I mean playing.) There are a few who don't.

    • @infinidominion
      @infinidominion Před 22 dny +1

      Do it for ten to fifteen years at least and then be able to relate to these pros

    • @lb9029
      @lb9029 Před 16 dny

      @@elmokirkwood3969well in all fairness, claiming that some people do not have off days seems a bit like a childishly tough idea to me. I have no doubt those guys are really good at playing, learning fast and above all, adapting really well, but they’re all still human. Even steve vai, believe it or not!

    • @leinie6683
      @leinie6683 Před 16 dny +1

      "These guys" have an off night and its still better than anything your guys will ever do on their best night

  • @jjjohny_a5965
    @jjjohny_a5965 Před 26 dny +6

    any time i get too see steve lukarther it put a smile on my face..the wreaking crew easy hands down one of the greatest guitar players you ever hear....great stream

    • @augustusbetucius2931
      @augustusbetucius2931 Před 25 dny +1

      He wasn't Wrecking Crew, he was the first round of L.A. studio players after the Wrecking Crew, although there was about a decade of overlap. Luke was along with that next generation along with Michael Landau, Larry Carlton, and others. Wrecking Crew was Tedesco, Hal Blaine, Carol Kaye, Leon Russell, Larry Knechtel, Glen Campbell, etc. They were the 60s and 70s. That next generation was early 70s through the 80s and some just into the 90s.

  • @iammine7325
    @iammine7325 Před 27 dny +17

    Billy should be ashamed.

    • @MM-rr1kp
      @MM-rr1kp Před 26 dny +3

      he is a fraud, masquerading as a rocker all these years.

  • @howrightiam
    @howrightiam Před 15 dny +3

    20 feet from stardom is amazing. Its about back up singers

  • @extrememike
    @extrememike Před 25 dny +4

    Excellent doc. People deserve to know!

  • @ronreeves6635
    @ronreeves6635 Před 22 dny

    wonderful documentary :)
    even after working with some of these players & playing myself for over 58 years now, you can always learn something...
    *thankful to play music - at any level*

  • @fredrikmixer
    @fredrikmixer Před 29 dny +4

    Brilliant! A good selection of A listers for sure, there are of course 100’s more… so many stories and fates. There are similar situations for engineers, producers and photographers who answered the call in an artist’s time of need, that later were replaced and forgotten… that’s the business end biting you for doing what you love…

  • @wirehairs
    @wirehairs Před 26 dny +5

    I think the important fact, largely missed here, is that the musicians with the 'power' are the songwriters. Drummers often get screwed because they don't write songs. If you are a guitarist and you spend all your time practicing your riffs and not crafting original songs, you'll be at the mercy of other people in the industry.

  • @bryanpage7206
    @bryanpage7206 Před 7 dny

    Love this documentary. It was glad to shine some light on some of the best musicians that people have never even heard of

  • @erikvaldur3334
    @erikvaldur3334 Před 26 dny +4

    Wow, just burned an hour n a half riveted to the screen. Killer vid.
    I went to GIT in the early 90s. Some of my teachers were hired guns . Some of the studio guys said they were never supposed to drop the names of guys they replaced on recordings. A few did. I always had a great deal of respect for those guys.

  • @avdavey
    @avdavey Před 26 dny +9

    I’ve lived the gig lifestyle my entire life. First as an entertainer and now as the technology side of live events.
    I started watching this as a music lover and came out the other end realizing I’m living just like these players. The highs, the lows and the complete insecurity of the next days pay keeps me always concerned about tomorrow. Rudy Sarzo’s take on life is a good one. Live like there is no tomorrow gives me a bit of comfort while I know I’m only as good as my last show.

  • @davidirwin336
    @davidirwin336 Před 19 dny +5

    You gotta be a pretty cold hearted person to do what billy joel did

  • @MrCrackermann
    @MrCrackermann Před 23 dny +1

    That was awesome. Great musicians jamming together.

  • @zibabird
    @zibabird Před 27 dny +3

    Excellent! Thank you, shared.

  • @eviloverlordsean
    @eviloverlordsean Před 25 dny +4

    Best. Rock. Doc. Ever. Many thanks to Jason Hook for pushing this project. I can't tell you how many damned times I've watched this.
    (And as an aside - Rob Zombie as the elder statesman / intellectual? I'm totally in awe)

  • @111Phoenix777
    @111Phoenix777 Před 20 dny

    This is so interesting. Thank you for posting this. I think musicians are some of the most fascinating people on the planet.

  • @devolution8926
    @devolution8926 Před 20 dny +1

    Phenomenal Documentary!! So well done, had to watch it again!! 🤘🤘🔥🔥

  • @THEScottCampbell
    @THEScottCampbell Před 14 dny +1

    I've been the "front man" in various projects for decades and I've always found the "side men" to be the most interesting and talented people to know and to play with. Earning their respect is the highest honor there is. Music critics are nobodies.

  • @sohweather5448
    @sohweather5448 Před 25 dny +1

    Thank you this was awesome!!

  • @alanschwamberger7398
    @alanschwamberger7398 Před 24 dny +1

    Excellent video. One of the best I've seen on this subject.

  • @onethousandtwonortheast8848

    I was a hired gun for a short while. I learned at these levels, everyone is VERY talented. What differentiates is the amount of like or love you have for making music and how good is your personality. If the leaders of the situation be it president of the label, the musical director, the actual star, etc. like you, you’re good.

  • @honeybunch5765
    @honeybunch5765 Před 6 dny

    I'm one of those who look at the band and not only the lead singer. I'm in awe of their talent. My husband is a drummer and guitarist although the drums have always been his first love. His hands don't allow him to play much guitar anymore. These artists are amazing.

  • @MrAirblown2009
    @MrAirblown2009 Před 27 dny +3

    Great insightful documentary.

  • @Johnny-xf9mp
    @Johnny-xf9mp Před 29 dny +1

    This was so awesome! Great job Jason

  • @simplyalternative207
    @simplyalternative207 Před měsícem +7

    Fantastic documentary!

  • @JeremyReedMusic13
    @JeremyReedMusic13 Před 26 dny +3

    Great documentary! I really enjoyed it. Thank you

  • @xiusstak8898
    @xiusstak8898 Před 24 dny

    with highly respect to all their timeless contribution , God bless...

  • @b-790
    @b-790 Před 5 dny

    Wow...just wow! SO grateful to come across this being in love with R&R since the 80s! Thanks.

  • @ZoeandZacsDad
    @ZoeandZacsDad Před 16 dny

    Rudy , Liberty and Alice seem like great guys. I want to thank them for being the soundtrack of my life and I wish them all the blessings in this world and the next. Keep rocking guys!

  • @clausm2203
    @clausm2203 Před měsícem +4

    Great doc thanks for sharing

  • @infowazz
    @infowazz Před 23 dny +6

    Dude, that Filter guy is a jerk. He was a hired gun who got paid crap from Trent and then does the same to his hired guns. Not cool in any way. I would feel horrible knowing my bandmates were working for scraps. And he still thinks nothing of it. Great legacy buddy smh. I understand they should get paid less but. i dunno.