He's the only modern player IMO who has that authentic 80's feel

Schenker is in a class all his own... anyone who has followed him over the years know he is in the master class.

Michael Schenker's a guitar genius, without him we wouldn't have a whole generation of guitar axes in the 80s and more, he shaped the modern hard n heavy guitar sound, he was already on top of his game way before Van Halen or Rhoads that have been deeply influenced by him..

Richie is ridiculously underrated

He is extremely Michael Schenker'isk in his playing! Love it!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for giving Michael Schenker his kudos! Younger generations need to know that bands like Metallica etc. owe so much to Michael Schenker's pioneering work. Even guys like Eddie Van Halen have given credit to early Scorpions and UFO for their approach to playing what was then called hard rock guitar.

Such a decent lad, it's lovely listening to him

My favorite modern player. What’s special about him is he continues to play with so many different influences at the same rime but he is still original. That’s why I like him so much. He playing is interesting and versatile.

Michael Schenker has influenced my life for the past 40 years

What I love most about him is what comes through in his playing and what he cares about is the music. He doesn’t care about showing his chops as a player. He understands what he wants things to sound like and then what does he need to do to get that sound. He understands the history of the instrument and what each player does to achieve that sound. This way when he has ideas, he just reaches into his tool box and uses that approach. Having a “style” means nothing to him. It’s about the song, the sound and what he wants to say. He’s a musician and the guitar is just now he chooses to express his musicality. I don’t think music is the result of his guitar playing, the guitar part is just an expression of the music.

An Absolute Legend, Richie had to fill KK's Shoes, and he has done that Brilliantly while adding his own Style at the same time! Priest really did well in choosing Richie 👍👍👍. Melbourne, Australia.

Perfect Display of "The tone lies in the fingers" . He could play from old school metal, over hard rock leads and riffs to hendrix's little wing sound , all without even changing anything on the amp. Great Inspiration that man.

Seen a few clips with Richie. He comes across as a really nice bloke and proud to have the Priest gig. Good one!

Love this guy

When I was a kid listening to my walkman I was always fascinated with the pick noise and scrapes in Jimmy Pages attack, was and still is. Those little things are the real music.

Man I wish this was longer. Such a great interview . Love his playing.

Great video from a real talent. Love all the analysis especially about Schenker.

The new genius of metal guitar.

One of my fav guitarists. Everyone he mentions are my influences as well.

Fantastic guitar player, old boi RIchie. I really like his style.

My favorite guitar vid. from one of the greatest, from my one of my favorite bands. This was AWESOME!

This man is a great addition to Priest since KK left. I’ll always love KK, but Richie was a solid choice.

Seen Riche a month ago. What a fantastic guitar player! Was a real pleasure to watch him

Wow Ritchie you can play man ... awesome fingers and heart ! Australia 🇦🇺

Love Richie's playing. He's technically proficient and shows great taste in his playing. And he doesn't overplay, like so many skilled players these days do, unfortunately. Seen him with Priest twice and enjoyed it both times immensely.

I watch in 1.25x speed for that authentic 80's cocaine feel.

Richie Faulkner ON Guitar Center . Richie You Are Fabulous Musician like you are the reason I love Picking up my Guitars every day and playing them . You are a great inspiration of takeing the Guitar to a hole nother level like a Mintor . Hope to see you Manny more times on Guitar Center . Thanks TroyFrost / Troyster 👍 🤘 ON 🎸 🎸🎵 🎵

amazing to see a perfect fit for Judas priest...unbelievable!

one of my favorite axe player today!!!!!

Monster guitar player!!!...🤘🤘🤘🥃🍺🍻

He's right about Schenker. Those who know, know.

Michael Shenker, Robin Trower, Pat Travers, Ronnie Montrose, major major influences.

3:08 Fantastic analogy!

Richie you rocked ball's for Priest Friday night at Bloodstock \,,/ you truly are a Metal God.

Great example of blending great styles together.

Gave a like cuz he mentioned Dave Murray

Nice interview. I think his explanation of the notes and the space between the notes is very insightful and helpful. It’s great to have high level technical ability, but it has to be deployed musically so it helps say what you want to say and isn’t just gratuitously dumped out to the detriment of the musical message

This man is one of the inspirational person to whom I've always admire

I watched this video to see if Richie would mention my favorite guitarist as one of his greatest inspirations, and he didn’t let me down. In fact, when he went to describe great technique, the first two guitarists he talked about were Michael Schenker, and Michael Schenker! Michael Schenker, if you’re reading this, I don’t think you’ll find a higher compliment than being two of Richie Faulkner’s greatest influences.

the rig rundown with John Bollinger gave a peek at Richie's massive technical arsenal.

Man, I'm really enjoying the way he approaches things. Great player, cool guy. What more could one ask for! 👍

Very great discovery... i like him...

Only learned about this guy tonight. Knows what's what.

That epiphone v looks awesome. Reminds me of the schenker v. I had one that I regrettably sold.

1 of the Most thick distorted sounds came from prong you seen what followed. Sound is everything to me to sing without words is Awesome.

Damn! I need that guitar. It would be perfect for my music!

Ritchie is such an awesome guy!!

I love your music forever your awesome legend ♥️💯🤘🎸

Im a rythem player myself. Gotta give my props to zakk, dime, wayne static , greg tribbet, kirk windstein, and pepper keenan. I will always be a lazy late 90s rythem player. Lol but it feels good dammit! Chugga chugga bitches!

Awesome video and Richie is the man, thanks for posting! 🤘😊

What a guy. 🤘🏻🖤

World class playing+humility=lethal combination

this guy is in MY influences hahaha, Richie Faulkner, Glenn Tipton, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammet, Zakk Wylde, Jim Root, Mick Thomson, Phil Campbell, Marty Friedman, Dave Mustaine, Matt Bellamy, Gustavo Cerati, Ola Englund...ans other more

Who is his main source of influence ? Hair, Guitar, Sound and even the Jeans..it is.so, so, so Tiptonic✌sorry KK Schenkerish

He's the only one that can capture the essence of Randy's style.

Um dos melhores, um mago na guitarra

That phrasing at 4:32 - 5:00 was terrific. And he just doodles it up spontaneously

I like the way he play schenker style which more michael schenker back in 70's with UFO

gotta say faulkner can thro down on a guitar

Richie Faulkner is a master shredder that doesn't consider himself a shredder. A very humble guy!

Vote for Judas Priest in the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame everyday until Jan10th!

Richie, I want to thank you for helping Priest stay fucking awesome! You fit very well!

killer sound

This man is an animal

cool playing , sounds great !

This guy fuckin kicks ass!!!

Love the Union Jack paint job on that Ibanez hollow-body.

my influences in order well ,steve stevens was a major impact im from argentina, i was listening some tv show then they put the song from the movie speed, i get crazy and then i also had some old scorpions casettes im a dude from the 90's but i grew up listening that...then walter giardino appeared and well i found malmsteen, but i liked more his pentatonic phrasing than his phrigian stuff, john sykes was a super impact in everything to me , then a guy gave me a racer x extreme volume casette and i thought that the super famous guy was bruce bouillet and bruce is a super huge influence i like his dinamic playing how he bend pick do some legato and the way he uses the sweep picking

my hero, cant wait to see him again in august. Good luck to deep purple trying to play after the metal gods \m/

"why play 10 notes when you can same thing with just one?" - Dimebag Darrell

My influences are Eddie Van Halen, Ritchie Blackmore and Jimi Hendrix.

Dave Murray is such an under-appreciated guitarist. The guy's a f*cking God with the instrument... I'm so glad to hear Richie giving him the due respect...

Schenker!!!

what I`ve noticed is that I naturally play the same way Buckethead does. It`s crazy! But my influences are zakk wylde, gary moore, alexi laiho, randy rhoads.

Great tutorial!

call and response is the blues ,blues is the soul

My influences are Paul Kossoff KK Downing Allen Collins Micheal Schenker Angus Young

Nicest V guitar I have seen.

This guy just knows what he is talking about

4:35 sounds almost like Let it Roll from UFO :-)

A modern guitar god! Probably the new Glenn Tipton!

Not a huge priest guy, but this dude just popped up in my feed like John 5 did about a year ago....lol watch one video of Yngwie with a V.

Good video, nice guy.

Where is the other part of the interview?

Hey, some good snaps, runs,, hung out with john bringe, 1968 /, 1969, ( music instrument, repair ,) met the guys, from alice cooper, did some band stuff, i had ,,sunn, concert lead, marshall, bottom, we would buy gibson, s g' s, les pauls,, ( used ),, about, 250.00, ,, cant get them like that any more, i like your riffs, nice bends !!,, ,.. gino..

Hi there I’m influenced by.... long list... plays Schenker!!! Of course because Schenker is the greatest rock/ metal guitarist of all time!!! Everyone is influenced by him said Randy Rhoads!! Cool vid Richie!

2:16 figure 4:33 picking every note and legato

This guys a god

Ah, a Union Jack Sheraton guitar on the left

Everyone..... Even if the industry or the general consensus of the public coin them an inivator, you can hear their influences if you know who they are....

I would love to know what Mr. Faulkners plans are after Judas Priest ???

That epiphone V looks awesome. Call me a snob but I thought epiphone was the cheap model but it looks loaded?!

Does somebody know the model of the semi hollow epiphone with the british flag?

if only I had his equipment and guitars to play with

Liked the videos because he said Dave Murray.

Yea……………Schenker……….

I'm fan of all those guitarist but I play like kobain😂

Richie is the man!

One of Greatest Guitarists of His Gen The Young Folk don't know shit Richie is just Richie

I would imagine Judas Priest should be one of his main influences?