What a strange career Graham Bonnet has had! He has/had one of the best voices in rock & metal...got paired up with some of the greatest guitarists ever - Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Steve Vai - and yet most people still don't know who he is.
@profsteel82173 жыл бұрын
He didn’t have the songwriting talent of the Dios or Coverdales of the world and never really played the role of frontman well. Voice alone didn’t carry him to the heights.
@monkeymonk20813 жыл бұрын
He was only an unknown R&B pub singer with no album prior to Rainbow stints. Someone in Rainbow introduced him to Blackmore after Dio left and made him into a screaming monster which he didn't like a bit. Bizarre occasion for a great talent..
@expiredmeme Жыл бұрын
dont forget chris impellitteri
@westgoten Жыл бұрын
@@monkeymonk2081 Yes he did. Check out Marbles, and Only one woman...
@joaonettoofc Жыл бұрын
@@expiredmeme I knew he with Chris Impellitteri, Graham is a master
@DocFunky10 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Lazlow and VROCK for introducing me to this song. :D
@benjaminmusuly77165 жыл бұрын
i am lazlowww and this is vroooock!!!
@dumpygoodness40865 жыл бұрын
@@benjaminmusuly7716 THIS WHOLE ALBUM is great. No other pop metal album ANYTHING like it. Great songs.
@carlosalbertosanchezferra41044 жыл бұрын
Lazlow in gta5 is shit
@godsinbox3 жыл бұрын
yes but memory not so good now, forgot the song while listening to v rock and came back to find I had previously liked this video. weird I will be hiding my own Easter eggs this year, can't wait to find them!
@silentwatch12 жыл бұрын
One of my top 10 fav games of all time 🤘
@UpIrons7772 жыл бұрын
I found out about this amazing early Steve Vai / Alcatrazz song from the V-Rock radio station on Vice City game. I am so glad I did. I have listened to this song constantly ever since.
@BigMrFirebird2 жыл бұрын
Pity it never made it to the V Rock soundtrack CD.
@rodgerhermes5995 Жыл бұрын
That's funny me too for sure, gta vc soundtrack had some solid effing songs
@FreeBrunoPowroznik6 ай бұрын
Maybe listen to "Painted Lover" from the same Alcatrazz album. That's awesome too
@hanshaofei22485 ай бұрын
The whole album this is from is gold. Brought here from VC too. Delved into many albums from learning thru VC
@sleuthentertainment58723 жыл бұрын
My God, this is pure 80s. Fresh, original, very freak and funny, and the Bonnet/Vai performance is amazing How I miss these times I, unfortunately, never lived. My parents were lucky
@robmoore3964 жыл бұрын
Vanilla Ice on vocals, Stevie Vai on guitar, Macho Man Randy Savage on drums. Ace.
@MrHeavyrock3 жыл бұрын
Graham Bonnet...
@palmer8803 жыл бұрын
Perfect 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@md-vq8sp28 күн бұрын
Was tempted to say Jeff lyne on drums
@TheMetalhead0811 жыл бұрын
Albert Wesker is a character from the popular game series Resident Evil. Give him an occasionally great singing voice, 80s clothing, and a younger face and you get Graham Bonnet.
@kevin054413 жыл бұрын
Who still listens to this music now 🎉
@Natendowii9 жыл бұрын
God Blessed Video. Steve Vai blessed the Guitar. Graham Bonnet blessed the Mic. By God, this song is AWESOME.
@zee34996 жыл бұрын
Natendowii Gary Shea and Jimmy Waldo blessed bass and keys.
@dumpygoodness40865 жыл бұрын
@@zee3499 the ENTIRE ALBUM is great. unique pop metal!
@thefurrybastard19644 жыл бұрын
I've had it stuck in my head since 1985, dude.
@thereeldeelsteel3 жыл бұрын
Graham Bonnet looks like he's blessed a few mics.
@bigkatunas21 күн бұрын
How did I not hear this song in the 80's! Love it.
@magicmike69618 жыл бұрын
graham bonnet is a very underrated singer.
@cleverduckstudio4797 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see you play guitar better than Vai. Oh wait you're just an angry troll who probably doesn't even know how to play a simple scale or a chord.
@sumflakjonez7 жыл бұрын
Slime Shady EXACTLY! !!!!!
@Minotauro_di_Chieti3 жыл бұрын
@@cleverduckstudio479 "I'd like to see you play guitar better than Vai. Oh wait you're just an angry troll who probably doesn't even know how to play a simple scale or a chord." #ytmostidioticcomments
@laurenzgraffilpenstein81173 жыл бұрын
Yeah. His work with Blackmore in Rainbow is outstanding
@gringo30023 жыл бұрын
Underrated because many people have never heard of him.
@yoshimuracosplay70202 жыл бұрын
Thank you GTA VC, and VROCK, 20 years of happiness
@calzadospormayorАй бұрын
Antes... en el super contra : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/artyYJReyL22YKM.html
@Da4thorseman3 жыл бұрын
Konami most definitely got the inspiration for contra's stage complete tune from this song.
@NinjaRed5000 Жыл бұрын
I just discovered this song earlier this year (at the time I'm writing) and the first thing I thought of "Holy shit is this where Konami got the inspiration for Contra's Stage Clear theme?" And sure enough I see this comment!
@drewwesley95063 ай бұрын
Just had the same thought!
@victorrock19978 ай бұрын
This is definitely one of Steve's best timeless performances! I still listened to this great song well into 2023 and so will I do in 2024! This masterpiece has been staying with me since my teenage years, I swear, and I am very grateful for this! All the best, have an excellent December, and rock on! 🤘
@grandvianna85513 жыл бұрын
Still to this day I feel like this record is Vai’s best work. It’s perfect in every way.
@danburns40032 жыл бұрын
Whitesnakes slip of the tongue for me has always been my favorite of vai's work outside of his solo stuff
@hailmaryrecordings8255 Жыл бұрын
He was hungry. I agree
@rodneyjames70 Жыл бұрын
😁
@user-cs6up8eq7s Жыл бұрын
@@danburns4003he said that was the BIGGEST mistake of his career joining those posers
@danburns4003 Жыл бұрын
@user-cs6up8eq7s yeah that might be true they're definitely posers but that album is amazing, I'm not a whitesnake fan just love that album
@pegasusgiraffe16 жыл бұрын
Recently re-discovered this album on CD (wore out the tape years ago). It's really amazing, it has Vai's whole bag of tricks - the stereo delay at the beginning (which he used later on 'Hina'), the tapping riff on the chorus. But they're all solid, musically, not just gimmicks. And love Vai or not, there's no denying he's one of THE most stylistically recognizable guitarists around.
@haywardunl2 жыл бұрын
Fuck Eric Clapton; Steve Vai is God.
@rodneyjames70 Жыл бұрын
2 duu duh
@rodneyjames70 Жыл бұрын
3 duh
@rodneyjames70 Жыл бұрын
Get off my phones
@rodneyjames70 Жыл бұрын
Stay out of my yard then
@metalforearth19 жыл бұрын
Incredible singer & guitarist ....i love this album
@wiraalverosantosjunior73004 жыл бұрын
Everybody love too
@ChristopherBurtraw13 жыл бұрын
I love the sounds of the guitar and keyboards.
@wiraalverosantosjunior73004 жыл бұрын
Everybody loves too
@jardim2316 жыл бұрын
In the chorus when they all sing toghether sounds so beautiful. I love this song.
@RHM-up5hn3 жыл бұрын
I love this tune. Steve Vai is killer in this.
@iPwnMETALLICA15 жыл бұрын
God. Wish i was born in the 80's. Greatest decade for music
@wiraalverosantosjunior73004 жыл бұрын
At least you can heard one of the masterpiece from that era in this era that make you excited like this time
@trendmassacre84233 жыл бұрын
It was such an excellent time for music. Everything from rock, metal and even some pop music was quite awesome.
@EgoShredder11 ай бұрын
The Golden Age of Rock and Metal, especially Metal. It was exploding from all angles into new, fresh and exciting areas for the guitar etc. Plenty of fairly unknown epic projects and albums that would blow away anything around today in 2023.
@Zluyto7 жыл бұрын
I'll be at Ricardo Diaz's mansion on Starfish Island if anyone needs me.
@homer8ball5 жыл бұрын
So you are the men with the big cojones?
@alejandroguevara93005 жыл бұрын
Vercetti estate*
@wiraalverosantosjunior73004 жыл бұрын
@@homer8ball 😂 O man that's too funny. Like Umberto Robina.
@catherineaw1434 жыл бұрын
Omg Old one I haven’t seen in ages
@saifmetal6663 жыл бұрын
i'll be passing by.
@bukeksiansu21123 жыл бұрын
Every songs that touch by Steve Vai become a gold.
@100rocksinaboxx11 жыл бұрын
"That was my money Tommy, MY MONEY!!"
@willlee412 жыл бұрын
Can't believe this song wasn't a bigger (or even close) hit...they really nail it.
@Swanlord05 Жыл бұрын
It was big on Mtv
@BoomlalaMetrotab9 жыл бұрын
This song isn't long enough.
@SuperDuperNick9 жыл бұрын
Vice City's Hyman Stadium race track!
@imsick4448 жыл бұрын
+SuperDuper Nick OMG T_T
@derkleinekastenyt88858 жыл бұрын
+SuperDuper Nick I got platinum on gta vc biatch
@SuperDuperNick8 жыл бұрын
DerKleineKastenYT ?
@derkleinekastenyt88858 жыл бұрын
on ps4 made all trophies in gta vice city
@SuperDuperNick8 жыл бұрын
DerKleineKastenYT Ok. I'm working on that but called a bitch? Really?
@teaflax15 жыл бұрын
Disturbing The Peace has some of the very best songwriting of the age. Even if the lyrics are weak and cheesy, the melodies and arrangements are top-notch from beginning to end.
@empyreanpreeminencemultime62323 жыл бұрын
@0:56-1:03 So THIS is where the famous Contra Stage Clear Theme originated from.
@garyunsworth7264 жыл бұрын
Totally class, I've loved this song since 85 when it came out, I was 13 years old, why do I not feel like I want to play 'Contra on the Nes' all I want to do is dig it out my vinyl collection and play it! I have it on vinyl this album
@simonjamesyoung80914 жыл бұрын
Same here
@Supertron14 жыл бұрын
This was truly the last great era of rock music. Grunge exploded on the scene in 1991 and the songs were all about how much life sucks. The videos had to be equally dark and depressing as well. And rock still hasn't fully recovered.
@israelpenaloza17884 жыл бұрын
I first heard this in Grand Theft Auto Vice City but never seen the video until years later and I was surprised to see Steve Vai to be performing this song! This just makes me love the track more!
@wiraalverosantosjunior73004 жыл бұрын
You must be very excited. But, great song to play every day.
@nightdriversmash99110 жыл бұрын
1:00 Contra stage clear
@_caracalla_6 жыл бұрын
ohh mann
@seanschaefer95254 жыл бұрын
I thought it sounded familiar
@rockettaco3 жыл бұрын
Yup! :D
@Matheus_Piter3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@trendmassacre84233 жыл бұрын
That's the first thing I thought of when I first heard the intro.
@dmacnic14 жыл бұрын
You gotta love the Bonnett/Vai combonation. The Bonnett/Blackmore - Bonnett/Malmsteen and Bonnett/Schenker were pretty good too. That dude can sing!
@Fakeaorta Жыл бұрын
Bonnet is vastly underrated as a singer!
@rodneyjames70 Жыл бұрын
Maybe
@RushStar9310 жыл бұрын
And people... once again i'm here 3 years later and still lovin' this song. Rock on!!
@SamQuentin6 жыл бұрын
Update?
@westsidecaterАй бұрын
The 80's truly a special time.
@baltogames15013 жыл бұрын
I swear to God, this song on repeat is really my Heaven!!
@shawnbruce69342 жыл бұрын
This Is an Awesome Song! I haven't heard this in Years. Glad I Found It Again.
@jessphiliprodriquez73813 жыл бұрын
I never heard of Alcatraz until now. Cool song. I love Steve Vai.
@gringo30023 жыл бұрын
Alcatrazz. Many people have never heard of them.
@mario_santino_dj3 жыл бұрын
Graham Bonnet is just simply amazing!
@HankLovesPropane11 жыл бұрын
Used to be the frontman for Rainbow, another amazing band.. And Yngwie Malmsteen from Steeler, one of the greatest guitar players ever c: Clive Burr from Maiden (who was soon replaced by Jan Uvena from Alice Cooper's band). This band was made up of pure talent.. Underrated. Big time.
@RodrigoCFD3 жыл бұрын
I wish I was a teenager back in the 80s.
@Razer554210 ай бұрын
Such a underrated band, same thing with the Hooters.. They deserved better.
@QuistJam11 жыл бұрын
wow. just wow.
@tedmiller63033 жыл бұрын
Wow seven years after you ;)
@allenharper29282 ай бұрын
"If you can't beat 'em, you may as well join 'em and be glad to say you were there!" Love that line.🗣️🗣️🗣️💯💯💯
@alexanderlange2977 Жыл бұрын
Крышосносный хитяра, удивляюсь порой что можно делать с гитарой, мурашки по коже
@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698 Жыл бұрын
I have always loved this song. But I never knew that Steve Vai was one of the guitarists until I found it today. That explains the high energy this song has... EXCELLENT. Steve Vai, who was the band's guitarist for the Disturbing the Peace album, wrote this song with Graham Bonnet.
@ronaldoillanes113710 жыл бұрын
Vicecity (V-Rock Song) driving an RPG ... jumping ramps ... crashing at the end of the song ... XD
@karevayrthon17627 жыл бұрын
gta vice city :D
@naughtyrat7 жыл бұрын
classic..... i listen this song in vice city mainland back in the 2004 :)
@ErickRivera-ks7hw6 жыл бұрын
Gta vice vity es lo mejor
@TheRealCaptainFreedom3 жыл бұрын
I don’t recall this song being in Vice City.
@andreo.76333 жыл бұрын
Really? Cool.. go graham bonnet
@andreo.76333 жыл бұрын
Altho prob mainly bc of vai
@user-nh8qh2yb7d4 жыл бұрын
このスピード感が個人的に好きです
@BanditOfBandwidth8 жыл бұрын
I can't get enough of this song
@lauried.27082 жыл бұрын
Saw them at the Waters Club in San Pedro back in the day.....great f***in show!
Its been a long while since ive seen this. Great voice! And Vai's guitar work was amazing
@ufivuhsu3447 жыл бұрын
Que solo de guitarra mais fodástico...belíssimo...
@zeclam16 жыл бұрын
way ahead of it's time. this is why the 80's rocked!
@captainryusugi11282 жыл бұрын
If MTV would have played it in the 80s, Alcatrazz could have been bigger.
@brianm71852 жыл бұрын
they did, just not enough
@maddog86212 жыл бұрын
This song is amazing even to these aged ears almost 40 years on. Love the vid, too
@nicwookie13134 жыл бұрын
My go to station on vice city was always v rock even though I mostly listen to r&b and soul in real life lol Vrock was a well executed playlist, and this song is an awesome song!
@robertcoffey70462 жыл бұрын
I miss the 80,s
@brianm71852 жыл бұрын
strange that a video with over 825k views still is not uploaded officially by the record company and we only have a VHS copy to view...
@oliverroggenbuck78243 жыл бұрын
OMG i almost forgot how good this Band was at that time. Funny, one year later Steve Vai´s career literally exploded with joining the DLR Band.
@Breakbeats92.58 жыл бұрын
Why do I have the sudden urge to play Contra on the NES?
@allenharper29288 жыл бұрын
Same lol. Can definitely see where konami got the inspiration for their end of level ditty.
@Wardell438 жыл бұрын
+Various Topics I've been studying Yingwie and Gen Axe and I've been hearing the basement music from Zelda and also the soundtrack from Castlevania. Great stuff!!
@MrPyroguru8 жыл бұрын
The beginning part definitely sounds like stage clear from Contra!
@PilgrimTheEmbraced8 жыл бұрын
I play Yngwie's Alchemy album while playing the Original DOOM I save this for stuff like Contra
@trendmassacre84233 жыл бұрын
I am glad I wasnt the only one who thought the same damn thing, lol
@kelkun86286 жыл бұрын
everything is awesome in this song
@rictuty014 жыл бұрын
I saw these guys opening for Kerry Livgren AD during this tour in Puerto Rico. Since Bonnet was so wasted at this presentation, I ignored this album altogether. Vai was amazing! This song has made me want to check this album. What an awesome tune and video! Vai's acting is utterly cool!
@andygrant73873 жыл бұрын
Graham Bonnet is a titan. The lead vocal is enough to stand the hairs and then you factor in the harmonies... sensational... No one puts Steve Vai in the corner... well, maybe GB in this song 🙏
@supermansunshine1351 Жыл бұрын
Disturbing the peace. most underrated album!!
@carlosvalverde29285 жыл бұрын
Tapping at his maximum point ❤
@wiraalverosantosjunior73004 жыл бұрын
I think this song has no limit love tapping 😁
@ardradiva Жыл бұрын
never got to see this video on MTV so really glad to find it here.
@trendmassacre84233 жыл бұрын
Vai made Alcatrazz so much better! Sorry (not really), not a Donut Momsteen fan, but love Graham's vocals, and Vai's playing on this album is just....WOW!
@cashewedalmonds12 жыл бұрын
this is awesome. i love you tube for this reason. finding stuff i should have seen. steve really fits the solo section! grahams vocals rule as always.
@wiraalverosantosjunior73004 жыл бұрын
You're very right. They both rule the VIDEO. GOD already BLESSED the VIDEO
@slingblade56416 жыл бұрын
Man 1985 was awesome, any other great song anyone? How bout wild and the young? Oh yeah baby
@AlfaNaja3 жыл бұрын
ARI SUDONO & WAWAN JUNIARSO from Indonesia bring me here.. Dewa 19 Legend
@eclecticx3 жыл бұрын
OMG, so totally spaced on this song. Loved this song then, love it now, and appreciate the video more than ever. A part of this, a prelude to the movie Crossroads. Vai is such a treasure, legendary talent.
@sehnzeleid11 жыл бұрын
How could anyone dislike this?!
@pashedmotatos9 ай бұрын
Damn, doesn’t this make you miss the 80’s.
@RTBASS2814 жыл бұрын
The angel devil guy at the beginning is Frazier Smith, a mid 80's DJ in the LA area. he had a tv show that was funny as hell. I saw this version of Alcatrazz at Chuck Landis Country Club in LA, summer 1985- awesome. Roth was there that night to talk with Vai, and the rest as they say, was history... cheers.
@LiquidreamUK2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! I've always wondered who that guy was! 😊
@rageofthebiscuit36688 жыл бұрын
he may not have long hair but his voice is amazing
@EigaDruid897 жыл бұрын
LMAO
@bornbrit7777 жыл бұрын
He was called the James Dean of Rock
@kitoyobeni13 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, if he had a more standard look his career would likely have been much easier. He likely would've been in Rainbow longer at least, as Ritchie didn't like his look.
@monkeymonk20813 жыл бұрын
@@kitoyobeni1 He was an unknown R&B singer before someone in Rainbow introduced him to Blackmore after Dio left the band. Singing at high pitch was something new to Bonnet, but he did a good job at it and he still does it today..😅😆😉
@Diabolik7715 жыл бұрын
MSG sent me here. He sings great.
@enndaley8 жыл бұрын
Got this vinyl album for $1 somewhere-what a deal!
@mikethaxton49358 жыл бұрын
+Nostradamus Daley Got the cassette when this came out ! In fact I still have the same one but I have the cd now ! Had'nt heard anything about them but I saw the cassette in new releases and I said what the heck ill buy and 30+ years later its still my greatest buy on a whim I ever did ! when I bought it I turned 50 of my friends into huge fans of theirs !
@adamniccum86806 жыл бұрын
Mike Thaxton the band is sadly not around anymore
@counterfan906 жыл бұрын
Adam Niccum Graham Bonnet Band
@ajom21846 жыл бұрын
Nostradamus Daley same here. But in Japan it was a great find
@starblaster776 жыл бұрын
love this song!
@lorensanders85016 жыл бұрын
Every time I see this I remember.... Yngwie walked out on the band, then laughed when Bonnet said they'd go on without him, and bragged "Ha! How could they possibly replace me?" Then this video came out, and guitar players all over the world laughed and laughed just imagining the look on Malmsteen's face listening to Steve Vai play. It's STILL funny!
@browndemon3866 жыл бұрын
Loren Sanders Malsteem is lord!!
@llluuuyyyooo5 жыл бұрын
MALMSTEEN > vai
@funkster0074 жыл бұрын
Yngwie was the one that suggested Vai to join the band. Cool story though bro.lol
@kitoyobeni13 жыл бұрын
...and Bonnet keeps hiring Yngwie sound-a-likes as he careens from band lineup to lineup ever since.
@kitoyobeni13 жыл бұрын
@Dirk Pitt Everyone: Nobody can replace so an so... Vai : Hold my beer (or whatever aliens drink)...
@edivanho6 жыл бұрын
Man, it was a delight watching and listening to this video, so fun...
@drheadbanger2 жыл бұрын
99.9 of all the comments are from vice city \m/
@oiramsq733 жыл бұрын
The first time I heard this song/saw this video I distinctly remember thinking “I don’t know who that guy is playing the guitar, but he is REALLY good!” Ten million years later, I still think Steve Vai is the probably the most all-around talented players* in the business. (As a kid) he displaced Al Dimeola, who displaced Eddie Van Halen, who displaced Steve Howe, who displaced Jimmy Page for that title. *that means: he’s able to play it, write it, read it, arrange it, score it AND trim his own hair while doing it.
@Megadave4life24 күн бұрын
Man finally saw music video of the song after not playing V Rock in million years lol I do listen to bands from their but man can’t believe I never got into this band probably cause I know fewer AOR ones they sound like that
@jongwyn64333 жыл бұрын
good old frasier smith in the beginning. Famous LA DJ and the originator of the term Party Animal...
@THECLARENCES12 жыл бұрын
The Clarences love & support Alcatrazz!
@BigCatFanatic9 жыл бұрын
I just have to have Alcatrazz (especially God Blessed Video) every time I'm about to face a gym leader or elite 4 - for me, nothing better than Metal & Pokemon. Love the Solo's!! especially when I'm about to encounter dragons.
@Grandmastergav865 жыл бұрын
Just an absolute blast.
@mikemakevideos3 жыл бұрын
Haven't thought about this one in years. So awesome.
@skwaab14 жыл бұрын
Jeesush, the special effects! Blown away!
@akitsushimahito2 жыл бұрын
This video was one of my favorite one 37 years ago.
@Breakbeats92.59 жыл бұрын
These guys kick ass!
@wiraalverosantosjunior73004 жыл бұрын
You're very right
@HocusPocusFocus694 жыл бұрын
Bonnet's voice is so unique.
@jaspermcminnis55383 жыл бұрын
"I'm looking for the money, Sonny."
@jaspermcminnis55383 жыл бұрын
@PeaceSells1986 🎵Peace sells, but who's buying
@jaspermcminnis55383 жыл бұрын
@PeaceSells1986 🎵In the dead of night Love bites love bites 🎵
@jaspermcminnis55383 жыл бұрын
🎵 Hallowed be thy naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame🎵
@GreatestPotential11 жыл бұрын
... and even then it still hasn't adequately corrected the problem to this day. That's what's great about music. Keeping at it. Oh, and good luck with obtaining that signature. I know how frustrating a go it can be for a completest and Simon, he is a beautiful man. The music world is even more a blessed place because of him.
@mikethaxton49358 жыл бұрын
Still incredible ! Bonnets vocals , Vai's guitar ! They don't make great music like this anymore !
@motorman8175 жыл бұрын
This would make me go to church more
@abelincoln56983 жыл бұрын
I think Vai has a far better sense of melody in his playing than Malmsteen.
@jerrywoods40662 жыл бұрын
Both kind of flashy especially vai. Both good but I prefer Blackmore Micheal schenker Gary moore rik emmit
@Guitarczar6813 жыл бұрын
Best Alcatrazz album by far.
@aitechnasus10414 жыл бұрын
God Blessed Video Is A Great Straight Up Rock Song By ALCATRAZZ And Totally Rocks It Needs To Be Fully Cranked Up All The Way To Full Maximum Volume.