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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=9517 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:38:37 -0400 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:18:21 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=9517 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie-kotzen-on-why-modern-virtuosos-fall-flat-compared-to-nuno-bettencourt-zakk-wylde-and-evh-those-are-complete-musicians-who-can-write-great-songs https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie-kotzen-on-why-modern-virtuosos-fall-flat-compared-to-nuno-bettencourt-zakk-wylde-and-evh-those-are-complete-musicians-who-can-write-great-songs Music News: "If you're of mind of the art of making music, I find that very disheartening."]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:38:37 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/are-you-out-of-your-mind-richie-kotzen-reveals-why-he-didnt-want-to-join-poison-explains-problems-with-record-labels https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/are-you-out-of-your-mind-richie-kotzen-reveals-why-he-didnt-want-to-join-poison-explains-problems-with-record-labels Music News: "I met Bret Michaels at his house, and everything shifted when we sat down."]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:02:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie-kotzen-says-he-almost-joined-nine-inch-nails-explains-why-trent-reznor-decided-not-to-hire-him https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie-kotzen-says-he-almost-joined-nine-inch-nails-explains-why-trent-reznor-decided-not-to-hire-him Music News: "He didn't want the association with a hair metal band in that camp."]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:05:09 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie-kotzen-recalls-learning-jimi-hendrixs-classic-the-wrong-way-and-his-mother-calling-him-out-on-it-i-got-very-upset https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie-kotzen-recalls-learning-jimi-hendrixs-classic-the-wrong-way-and-his-mother-calling-him-out-on-it-i-got-very-upset Music News: "No, it's not. I saw Jimi Hendrix live."]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 23:09:14 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_names_one_thing_younger_musicians_dont_get_explains_what_made_eddie_van_halen_a_great_musician.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_names_one_thing_younger_musicians_dont_get_explains_what_made_eddie_van_halen_a_great_musician.html Music News: "And I don't really care. It doesn't affect me."]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:48:27 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/theres_nothing_like_plugging_into_a_great_amp_without_anything_in_front_richie_kotzen_explains_why_he_likes_to_keep_his_rig_simple.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/theres_nothing_like_plugging_into_a_great_amp_without_anything_in_front_richie_kotzen_explains_why_he_likes_to_keep_his_rig_simple.html Gear: "It's like Italian food – it doesn't have to be complicated, and uses great ingredients."]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 22:44:31 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_reveals_what_iron_maidens_adrian_smith_is_like_to_work_with_recalls_how_he_evolved_from_shredding_guitar_madness-type_riffing.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_reveals_what_iron_maidens_adrian_smith_is_like_to_work_with_recalls_how_he_evolved_from_shredding_guitar_madness-type_riffing.html Music News: "We never got in there and discussed what we were gonna do."]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2022 01:03:39 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_speaks_on_current_relationship_with_poison_after_they_fired_him_for_being_with_drummers_fiancee_shares_opinion_on_iron_maiden.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_speaks_on_current_relationship_with_poison_after_they_fired_him_for_being_with_drummers_fiancee_shares_opinion_on_iron_maiden.html Music News: "It was a weird situation for me coming in," the musician commented.]]> Thu, 08 Apr 2021 20:31:10 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_names_his_rock_god_recalls_going_to_his_house.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_names_his_rock_god_recalls_going_to_his_house.html Music News: "Nobody performed like him," Kotzen said.]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2021 20:21:29 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/iron_maidens_adrian_smith__richie_kotzen_join_forces_in_new_band_heres_what_they_sound_like.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/iron_maidens_adrian_smith__richie_kotzen_join_forces_in_new_band_heres_what_they_sound_like.html New Releases: "We found common ground in classic and blues-based rock," Richie said.]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:54:31 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_answers_if_he_would_join_soundgarden_for_comeback_tour_if_offered_the_right_number.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_answers_if_he_would_join_soundgarden_for_comeback_tour_if_offered_the_right_number.html Music News: The musician also addresses the Chris Cornell comparisons.]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:54:25 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/richie_kotzen_how_i_ended_up_making_a_50-song_solo_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/richie_kotzen_how_i_ended_up_making_a_50-song_solo_album.html Community Feed: Richie Kotzen (The Winery Dogs, Poison, Mr. Big) spoke to IndiePower TV about his upcoming 50-song solo album, "50 For 50", that will be released on February 3, the guitarist's 50th birthday.]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:01:06 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_how_to_know_if_a_song_you_wrote_is_any_good.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_how_to_know_if_a_song_you_wrote_is_any_good.html Music News: "People are very accustomed to hearing pieces that are really produced, especially in modern popular music," the guitarist says.]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2018 09:06:16 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_the_thing_i_noticed_about_many_hard_rock_guitarists_thats_not_good.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_the_thing_i_noticed_about_many_hard_rock_guitarists_thats_not_good.html Music News: "You should be able to solo in any key, major or minor, if you plan on playing music," The Winery Dogs guitarist insists.]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2018 12:54:59 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/richie_kotzen_the_first_guitar_i_ever_had.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/richie_kotzen_the_first_guitar_i_ever_had.html Interviews: UG exclusive: "Then when they knew I was serious, about the time I was 12 or 13, they wanted to buy me a Les Paul."]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:53:37 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/richie_kotzen_the_first_guitar_i_ever_had.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/richie_kotzen_the_first_guitar_i_ever_had.html Interviews: UG exclusive: "Then when they knew I was serious, about the time I was 12 or 13, they wanted to buy me a Les Paul."]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:51:09 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/richie_kotzen_this_is_one_of_the_coolest_solos_ive_ever_written_and_it_almost_didnt_exist.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/richie_kotzen_this_is_one_of_the_coolest_solos_ive_ever_written_and_it_almost_didnt_exist.html New Releases: The key to this one is using the Strat, the guitarist explains.]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:43:16 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/richie_kotzen_guitar_tabs_are_awesome_they_were_very_helpful_when_i_was_learning_guitar.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/richie_kotzen_guitar_tabs_are_awesome_they_were_very_helpful_when_i_was_learning_guitar.html Interviews: UG exclusive: "It showed me, not only the notes, but where on the neck they should be played."]]> Sat, 25 Mar 2017 14:13:46 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/richie_kotzen_announces_new_album_and_tour-dates.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/richie_kotzen_announces_new_album_and_tour-dates.html Community Feed: New album Salting Earth will be released on April 14th.]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2017 09:06:16 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_shares_advice_to_young_guitarists_dont_try_to_be_too_diverse.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_shares_advice_to_young_guitarists_dont_try_to_be_too_diverse.html Music News: See the guitarist's words of wisdom in full inside.]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2014 22:51:19 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/richie_kotzen_to_release_new_album_this_fall.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/richie_kotzen_to_release_new_album_this_fall.html New Releases: Richie Kotzen will issue a new album called "Peace Sign" this fall.]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:06:09 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/richie_kotzen_ready_to_record_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/richie_kotzen_ready_to_record_new_album.html New Releases: Richie Kotzen is getting ready to enter the recording studio to record his next album.]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:00:46 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_european_tour_dates_announced.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/richie_kotzen_european_tour_dates_announced.html Music News: Guitarist Richie Kotzen has scheduled a batch of European dates set kick off next week.]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:18:21 -0400