I was about to say he is an under-rated musician.. Then I learned he became the lead guitar in Judas Priest on year later of this video...a real musician can pass emotion through the notes. Incredible coven man Jimmy would be more than proud

Great player. He knows how to hold a guitar.

I don't know if Richie ever checks these videos, but I've got comments on some from 8 years ago. He may not be the greatest guitar player of all time, but he isn't far and certainly one of (if not) the best of our generation. What an inspiring player.

we and my family do love you! all best to your family.

no reason the be so modest. Jimi would truly be proud to hear your version.

Simply beautiful!

Love just pure love ❤

RICHIE in my humble opinion is the greatest guitarists on earth alive. His style is so awesome. I've been playing guitar since I was 13 and I would lock myself in my room after school and on the weekends and play from 12 noon to 1 or 2 am with the radio. My ibanez I still have it the frets are worn down in places so bad it frets out, I put a hundred thousand hours on that guitar. I had a circle of friends and we all played guitar and hangout together even to this day and I'm 46 now. I love RICHIE'S VIBRATO AND HIS PHRASING IS INCREDIBLE AND TOUCHES MY SOUL JUST LIKE MY FAVORITE GUITAR PLAYERS AS A KID RHOADS, VAN HALEN, DIMEBAG DARRELL, ADRIAN SMITH, MARTY FRIEDMAN, DAVE MUSTAINE, JIMI HENDRIX ECT...

One of the most amazing songs ever written and Richie does it justice. You should all check out the late great Stevie Ray Vaughns version also. Killed me when I heard his version.

loved this little wing own style of richie.

My ears love this music. My heart loves the personality and talent of the man playing it.

Jimmy will never die with people like you in the world Richie..

That was sensational. Really loved the tone. Good crunch.

No doubt richie is made from the same mold of all the greatest guitarists, truly rare these days

you definitely belong next to the great Tipton, no offense to KK but your tone is just on fire.

Every so often, you can hear music that make you go cold because it is so damn good. Leslie West's playing on "Theme for an Imaginary Western" in 1986 does that. SO DOES THIS - truly superb playing !!!!!

Awesome!

I just fucking love this guy so much, and I'm 100 % straight! He plays so good like when Zakk was young and fresh and no as polished. Richie the Falcon can jive all the great players effortlessly and then some. Brave of him to do watchtower. However he captures its essence with respect and emotion flawlessly. Ask yourself, who is this bad ass fucking guy. So excited to see what comes of him. Watching his approach made me buy amplifiers and guitars again at 47 to relearn how to play. It's working out too.

awesome playing dude, i love your take on it. Shredding + blues = too good

jimi would be proud man, very proud.

Listening to you play Richie, is like paradise on a beach ! No cares, no worries just beauty beyond those waves of guitar . Cheers mate, you are definitely with wings.

Richie, you are so fuckin' amazing.

woah WTF this guy holds back with Priest seen him 2 times with them already in the last 2 years Wow!!!!!!! what fire and soul!!!!!!! amazing interpatation of this song!!!! must make mp3

👌magnificent 👍

glad to see him back healthy again

And then the harmony came in :)

oh...and Jimi would be totally flattered and awed!!

absolutely brilliant and equally beautiful

OK. I'm now not so upset at K.K. retiring. Congratulations, good luck and see you in Wolverhampton!

Just awesome 😎

Richie you are great

Richie Faulkner for sure is one of my greatest in this f****** world man this guy is great God bless you

This always gets me through finals.

Welcome to the world of the Priest \m/ Richie is a talented axeman. He's helping keep the Priest legacy alive \m/ he has my support \m/

Richie, your own versions and covers of anything you play are awesome, you are a great guitar player and know how to play with real feeling. Greetings from Chihuahua, Mexico, God bless.

That was nothing short of superb!!! Outstanding and a whole list of other compliments!!

I've literally listened to this 30 times in the past day. Beautiful

"40 years ago the greatest guitar player that ever lived was taken from us" Jimi was not taken away. - he drugged himself tragically to death.... and this year it will be 50 years ago... Richie, that solo is awesome! I personally would love to hear it as an encore in a priest show!!! Peace and a happy new year 2020!

Beautiful peace Richie stay humble buddy your a awesome player 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

And KZfaq only suggests this to me 11 years later???

ur just like god, coulson told me bout yar picking hand and he was right thanx mate ur so inspiring

WOW that was brilliant it took me to another place so smoooooth

Thank you for this perfect entry. Me 63

No wonder why Judas Priest chose Richie!!!

Fantastic, cant find words .Ive been to the Hendrix tours ,and this was by far the best.

1:24 NOT EVEN FAIR!!! Seriously, he's too good. :)

I always come back to this. It’s so beautiful!

Richie;..........always wished the lead in the original was longer, the major and minor note choices are endless to this melody. Jimi probably jammed on it as well, your rendition is splendid mate' colourful and a joy for the ears!

we do love you!

Your right on and I am soaring high up like eagles.

Wow brother I felt that! That was payment in full. Great tribute.

the Best Cover for the songs done by Kirk Hammer this one was my second favorite cover of the song indeed ,

Wow i am late but here......Godmode

That was amazing bro...i'm so glad you are with Priest...I just hope Rob can keep his voice

beautiful man, frikken beautiful!!

Can't get enough of this..bravo...the only cover of this song that tops this is Claptons..

I don't even know the song but it sounds amazing. 1:35-1:41 epic

When I'm sad she comes to me, with a thousand smiles she gives to me free. It's alright, it's alright she says..... Take anything you want from me, anything. Fly on litle wing

Incredible thanks for all the inspiration Falcon

Beautiful and emotional

Jimmy would be so proud, so proud

that fucking little bit at 0.18 get me every time man, it just sounds so smooth. wow hat was cool

Wow

After seeing this I don't care if Downing retired. He deserves it and Faulkner is fucking awesome! Saw him live in 2008 with Lauren Harris as the opening act for Iron Maiden!

Great palying. Here is one of my favourite Versions by an untimely dimised Norwegian guitar palyer MARIUS mÜLLER

one of the best around right now. killer style.

Romantic and beautiful interpretation mate

TEARING IT UP!!!

My all-time favorite

Great guitar player and great person

That was fricking awesome!!👍🎶🎸

Great man ,you rock!! This guitar is amazing

beautiful, Richie!

This is so good I literally have tears running down my face

Thanks you are an amazing guitar player yourself 👍🏾

LOVE Jimi, Diggin’ Richie 👏, but that RotoVibe is gonna make me go listen to some Frank Marino....

I like your version too, nice

Beautiful!

Nice playing Richie! You rip!

Excellent great version!

Love the tone and every note.

Very nice take on a classic! Well done!

Amazing tone, Amazing playing, and beautiful guitar. Perfect combination. Such an inspiration :)

Stunning.

very nice!

Awesome version. Love it

Love it Boss!!!

Love the tone

Lindo linda melodia, magistral toca incrivelmente

Amazing playing! Richie must be considered a master - Keeps me inspired!

Yes Richie is one of the Greats of our times! He's a BAD MAN!

Yep, sure would. Great arrangement and performance!

That was awesome!!👍🎶🎸

i love you and i love the way you play your guitar

What a bad ass tribute Richie!

Wow! Great performance!

This is so beautiful :) Kudos and thanks Richie.

One of the best versions out impressive

Awesome take on an awesome song. Love how you captured the feel of the song while not just duplicating it . You clearly made a deal with the devil

Ohhh Richie you are perfect