REO Speedwagon - Flying Turkey Trot - Gary's Guitar Solo

[TheXXXDB]

Man he is just SOOOOOO underated its silly...and the thing i always loved about him is ..NO EFFECTS....great tone and no pedals...very old school today everybody has a fucking rack with 50 things on it too "get ther tone".....

[coketherealthing]

Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!

[soulfulimpressions]

that's regis on the bass guitar

[johnnyw12]

I don't care who he puts next to himself nobody had the chemistry like Gary and Kevin!!!

[mcbassman64]

I always thought that Gary was one of the greatest guitarists of all time!

[Saliba00]

Gary played a very unique style of guitar. Its was simple but no one else played liek this. I used to have the album back in hte 70s. Funny when I finally found the CD a few months back, the solo was left out. Very disappointing. That solo was jsut too much fun to leave off.

[TooRollingStoned7195]

Hey, what album is this off of? Or was it not on an official album or something?

[vagonveloz]

@TooRollingStoned7195 Hey!, is Live infidelity 1981, VHS!!!, and everyone wonders why they have not edited this wonderful concert on DVD or CD!!!

[kutzbill]

As a kid I'd travel 3 doors down and listen to Gary Richrath practice. Gary can shread with the best. He was good as a kid.

[WayToTheGrave]

flying turkey trot man. flying turkey trot.

[briandavisradio]

Gary Richrath is the most underrated rock guitarist because he is definitely one of the best but never gets his just accolades.

[vagonveloz]

@briandavisradio I agree with you, only accolades to Gary by fans who actually know about music, I have 28 years listening to REO Speedwagon!!! and no expert critic can doing this with any band, including any academy supposedly specialized in the music!, because it is incredible that REO Speedwagon with 44 years of artistic career has not even won a GRAMMY, I imagine the same thing happens with very good bands in USA and around the world, but I only hear REO Speedwagon awesome wonderful music!!!

[notfragile33]

@briandavisradio Just because Gary "mastered the basics" and didn't do all the "razzle dazzle" whammy-bar, fingering up and down the neck pyrotechnics that his contemporaries did, doesn't mean he wasn't every bit as good as Randy Rhoads or Eddie Van Halen! A basketball player isn't great because he slam dunks the ball every time--he's great because he scores! You can know all the gimmicks in the world, and never master the basics--Gary did!

[vagonveloz]

@notfragile33 I totally agree with your comment very successful!!!, NOBODY PLAYS GUITAR LIKE GARY!!!!!. AND NOBODY PLAYS BASKETBALL LIKE MICHAEL JORDAN!!!!!, is a good analogy!!!, You know what? is scientifically proven that Michael Jordan is the smartest man in the world to play basketball while his play led to another definition of intelligence!!!!!...

[WALKERGUITAR]

@notfragile33 these guys inspired guys like Randy Rhoads and EVH and....Me

[vagonveloz]

Hey everybody!!! thank you very much for your comments, i don't know because some don't I get notification by email, I got read them all and realized that there was much without approval!!!

[LPcustom76]

i read LONG ago, this guy had quite a few 59 les pauls. i would imagine this is one of them. i wonder if he still gigs with any of them.

[tadnecty]

Can you guys please CUT THE CRAP about who you think is better or best.

If you only look at the real famous bands, it all comes down to taste.

[vagonveloz]

@tadnecty Precisely Everyone has right to express their opinion without offending anyone, I know there are many styles to plays electric guitar, and some many good guitarists in the world, what I say is just my opinion and my truth, and is valid only for myself and the people that expresses agree with me, obviously everyone will have their tastes as you say, and in my opinion and my tastes Gary Richrath is The best Lead Guitar in the world, I don't tire of saying Nobody Plays Guitar Like Gary!!!

[STLMaddawg]

@tadnecty : I agree it comes down to taste. I will go on record in saying that nobody plays the guitar like Gary......or Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Angus Young, Eric Clapton, Brian May, and the list goes on. Each is unique in their sound, style, and tuning of their instruments. All are great.

[vagonveloz]

@STLMaddawg I totally agree with you!!!

[ChuckieInMT]

Ya, you can really tell that his axe is part of him...what a gift...we sure miss him...

[62whitecustom]

anybody got the tab to this song,keep rockin gary

[ChuckieInMT]

@62whitecustom I think they're in Gary's head...

[ChuckieInMT]

@62whitecustom I think they're in Gary's head!!!

[70sRefugee]

'72Mustang is right. Without Gary they have never sounded the same. Amato just cant cover Gary's licks the same.

It is what it is folks.

[wallachinski]

Gary Richrath is one of the best and everybody knows it.

[tinian33]

Too funny!!......you can't get away with 15 minute "arena guitar solos" these days. Endless noodling playing pentatonic scales incorporated with melodic lines plagiarized from movie theme songs,  just to give your fellow band members a smoke and potty break.

[Scari45]

All due respect, I was around when this band was big (I'm 50) I liked and still like this band and Gary but to compare him to guitarists such as Santana? sorry he wasn't THAT good but he was better than mediocre as someone said.

[LZFAN2009]

gary #2 after mr. page

I know he likes that shit!!!!!!!!!

[johnnyw12]

You can say what you want about REO Speedwagon, but it was the 5 guys that made this band. Gary and Kevin didn't do it alone. They all had their own talents and put it all together is what made REO!!

[vagonveloz]

@johnnyw12 I agree with you!!, I knew this band thanks to the chords on the Piano and Keyboards of Neal Doughty!! In Your Letter make me know REO Speedwagon wonderful world!!!, and thanks to the unmistakable Voice of the Best Singer in the world!!! Kevin Cronin, and the Best Lead Guitar Gary Richrath!!!, and the Awesome Drummer Alan Gratzer!!! and the Best Bass Guitar Bruce Hall!!!, are 28 years that I have heared to wonderful music of REO Speedwagon!!!,,,

[rclamb04]

@johnnyw12 I agree REO is not right without Gary they need to reconcil before it is too late.

[jrsjav]

@rclamb04 Regret is forever once one of the original band members is gone. Reunite and put away the problems. Lifes too short!

[lastdaysguitar]

When he was on, he was really ON: Gary brought some great playing to the show.

[paperboy6996]

Gary is missed by this REO fan

[brseeger1964]

both of you quit argueing,there are great pickins going on for decades in alot of differant styles.Ed van Halen's great,Chet Atkins was/is fabulous,Randy Rhoades and the list goes on and on,Hell,have either of you seen or heard Yngwie Malbsteen ??Look up his Arpeggios from hell,shit theman rips it up.Now,you guys play nice and have a good day,Lol

[fart813]

hey,(vagonveloz) and (1972mustangsonicboom)

you're both dildos......It's Rock and Roll ....Gary didn't cure Cancer, the sumbitch played a Nasty RnR Slide,with some Nasty Addictive Riffs,on a Nasty Les Paul, that made everybody that had an ear for Quality ,pay attention........and he made it look F'n cool like Rock should be.......Love Ya Gary.......

[1972mustangsonicboom]

I love the good old days as much as the next guy and liked REO, but a lot of people played guitar like Gary. He was good but he had all the same rock licks that everyone had. Really wasn't that special.... just a good rock guitarist.

[vagonveloz]

@1972mustangsonicboom With all due respect friend but apparently just you know about cars!!!, Gary was, is and will always be one of the best Lead Guitar I've heard in my life!!!

[1972mustangsonicboom]

@vagonveloz Well...I'm gonna tell you, you are dead wrong! I've been a musician/bassist for almost 40 years and have been on national tours many times. Racing is just a hobby. If he's one of the best you've ever heard, you haven't heard many or haven't been exposed to truly great players. (no offense) I'm just saying I've seen 100's of concerts and played 1000's of shows. To each his own though... I just think he's kinda mediocre/good. I saw REO and his solo band many times...

[vagonveloz]

@1972mustangsonicboom if you are a musician should have more respect with colleagues, I went to five REO Speedwagon concert and know personally, I have 28 years hearing his music almost daily and REO Speedwagon!!! is the best Rock 'N Roll band to me!!!, I don't need to hear other bands because their music makes me happy!!!if you have 40 years playing bass, you play good no doubt but that does not mean it you're a VIRTUOSO like is Gary Richrath!!! or Paco de Lucia, Carlos Santana...

[vagonveloz]

Hey 1972mustangsonicboom you just made national tours good for you, but you know what???The music exist worldwide, unequivocally i know more than music the world that you and I'm not a musician but all my life I've heard music from around the world and any kind of music...

[brseeger1964]

@vagonveloz Hope you two are getting along better

[brseeger1964]

@vagonveloz can't you two just get along

[bigbdog1969]

@1972mustangsonicboom WHATEVER BLOWS YOUR DRESS UP / REO STILL ROCKS AND ALWAYS WILL / BUT THANKS FOR YOUR EXPERT OPINION

[g78539000]

he's playing over a tape, it's not hard to tell. most of there show if kevin has a guitar gary's wasted! a couple of times he's not even holding his guitar.

[917Porsche]

@g78539000 WHAT?ARE YOU DELUSIONAL?I saw them several times in the late '70's,early '80's,and Gary PLAYS his instrument,and EXTREMELY well too!Did momma and daddy just introduce you to Milli Vinilli?SEEK HELP!

[johnnyd63]

Nigel Tufnel with a '59 burst!

[johnnyd63]

"NOBODY PLAY GUITAR LIKE GARY"

Thank God for that!!!!

[rowgreer]

This was the real REO. After Gary left they sucked!!!

[gruffmusic]

Yep!

[StratsRgreat]

'Ladies and Gentlemen...the great Gary Richrath...!!'

[jetbirdzme]

The good old days..anyone know what show this was? or were?

[vagonveloz]

@jetbirdzme Live Infidelity 1981!!!, i think this show was on Denver!!, but someone who was there could answer that question better!!!

[hicks727]

Back in the early days of MTV when they didn't have enough videos to fill up a whole day....They would just play concert footage over and over.....This and Judas Priest Live in Memphis

[deweym61]

where can I buy this

[chiefgypsy]

Nope! Nobody!

[mbnye]

Richrath one of the best ever- this jam reminds me of something Steve Morse would do, and if you know your players, that ain't bad company!

[deweym61]

where can I buy this

[ExDemocrat64]

@deweym61 You can find it at maximumsound dott orgg - REO Live in denver. (sorry but it would't post unless I misspelled dott orgg)

[BCECVM48708]

REO really screwed the pooch when they let Gary leave.The new guy is good but no way is he Gary I heard then in concert and all he did was play with the wammy bar on almost every song.

[Rollers27]

I loved Gary! So cute and what a guitarist! Great musician!

[giffy5775]

That's what a guitar hero is kids!

[rickspub]

Dave who? I can play Garys stuff... "BUT I DID NOT WRITE IT" it's like going to see Pee Wee Hurman playing in a Jim Carrey part in a movie. REO is a cover band these days, only one original member..... see gary - richrath dot com

[Rolco64]

The '70's had 'em all. Frampton, Page, Frehley, etc. But Gary was one of those players who just did it well and moved on to the next show. The underrated Genius who powered up R.E.O. for years! He never seemed to be the product of hype or pyro techniques. Just skill! Ask any R.E.O. fan and they'll proudly proclaim that Gary was the man of the hour. Their shows were satisfying and inspirational. I wore my needle out on this track! Thanks Gary!

[rayhhggff]

REO was never the same without Gary Richrath...

[coffey91162]

Why does Gary NOT play with REO? I don't know but it's a good question.

[myway43]

@coffey91162 According to Kevin there were too many substance abuse problems, and there was a lot of butting heads betrween him and Gary. I saw a show many years back where Gary stated that he got his head on right, and cleaned up. He made the statement that he wanted Kevin to call him and get back together. Apparently there is to much bad blod. Kevin won't get back together with him. too bad, Gary was a great part of the music and show.

[vagonveloz]

@myway43 Yeah!!!, i know that Kevin is contacting Gary to celebrate 30 years of Hi Infidelity!!!!!, album sucess!!!!

[fucia11]

@coffey91162 Gary was great, but Dave is really good at filling the spot, some people dont give him credit, same with Bryan Hitt, those 2 guys really took on a major task of filling in for some of the greatest musicians and they did a darn good job!

[vagonveloz]

@fucia11 I agree with you, Dave and Bryan came at a time when most needed and thanks to them has been able to continue enjoying REO Speedwagon music!!!!! and of course thanks to Kevin, and Bruce Neal too!!!, Gary and Dave have different styles of playing the same instrument, like Alan and Bryan, so, Yeah!!! I give credit to all those who have been part of this wonderful dream called REO Speedwagon, but I'm too honest I like Gary's Style play guitar so much, i think Gary is the best Lead Guitar!!

[vagonveloz]

@fucia11 I have a 27 years listening to REO Speedwagon music!!!, and I support the current line up of REO Speedwagon too!!! and I disagree with Gary to return to the band definitely, but I support the idea that Gary could play some shows as guest musician like a part of the celebration of 30 anniversary of Hi Infidelity album!!!, which is a record that became famous to REO Speedwagon around the world and Gary is part of great succes of REO Speedwagon, and I think he deserves it.

[coffey91162]

GARY RULES REO DROOLS!

[rkeime1]

thanks for this post i've missed hearing this for the last 20 years as it's unavailable on cd

[jammindude]

Does anyone have the video of Kevin telling the story about near plane crash they were in just before this song starts?  I remember hearing it on a simulcast when I was kid, but I havn't heard it in years. If not the video, does anyone know where the audio exists?

[TimGuitarTaylor]

Gary was perhaps the strongest influence on my approach to guitar slinging. I try to think "what would Gary do" and then do that...his library of chops was as good as they get, then or now. I can shred yngwie, joe satriani, and steve vai all day long, but give me Gary any day.

[musicwitch2006]

Jesus he was beautiful........And a wonderful guy....

[musicwitch2006]

Jesus he was beautiful........And a wonderful guy....

[chiefgypsy]

And I always thought this WAS the Turkey Trot not TT & Gary's solo! Check out the alien version too for an alternate view.

[rkeime1]

@chiefgypsy if i remember correctly the ftt led up to the solo on the ygwypf album

[MrSmokeydog]

Gary Richrath smokes here. for all the fellow

comments on this song I have to say. We

all know he was the man back in the day

he is our private treasure from back before

REO SPEEDWAGON hit it big and everyone

else discovered how great they were. just to

know there is other people out there that can

appreciate a guitar player like Gary restores

my faith in mankind"God Bless You."

[hicks727]

@MrSmokeydog Back in the early days of MTV when they didn't have enough videos to fill up a whole day....They would just play concert footage over and over.....This and Judas Priest Live in Memphis

[nrotor9]

gary is a very unappreciated guitarist. i grew up in east peoria and went school with his son. reo was a great rock and roll band. in my humble opinion he is one of the best of his era. (call me a homer), but reo was big in the late 70's and early to mid 80's with alot of air play along with a hbo concert in the mid 80's. also he is great to party with. that is all we had to do in east peoria. he is a .legend in the midwest

[srvnumber1fan]

I too went to school in E. Peoria (Germantown Hills) and one of the people I went to school with had a brother that was a DJ with WWCT and knew Gary. I began playing guitar then and he has always been one of my teachers! oo bad kids today do not have the same as we did. My son and his friends all say our music was the best!

[rockerbabyification]

any girl that does not like gary here is a video to watch to of him he is a good looking guy.

[tobydoggg]

Brings me back to 1984

[notfragile33]

Why Gary Richrath is never mentioned among the greatest players to wield a Gibson Les Paul is beyond me! That is a 'bull' of a guitar and he knew how to ride it!

[chainsawcuddles]

Gary is great and so is neil schon

[SmittyHeWasNumber1]

1:35,that unforgettable tone.Its like I am a skinny teen again in the comfort of my Parents house with the fan on the window and a glass of Tang.Instead of hanging around with hobos and drinking Bud light.

[Kpd222]

gary was always able to play exactly what was on the song without a flaw. this shows how underrated he really is. They were very powerful in concert and sounded a lot harder than on record.

[chrisrockspeoria]

yeah yeah i have the van halen shoes and all that good stuff but i see a picture of gary and i in my living room everyday and all most bow to it.

[shorin43]

Gary has always been one of my Favorite Guitarists !! He's brilliant !!!

[Jampuppets]

sweet

[perking77]

Back in the day, Gary was overshadowed by guitarists like Eddie Van Halen. I appreciate Gary more now, his solos always complimented the song. Many of Eddie's solos don't even fit the song. They're always technically brilliant of course, but its like "Lets take a break in the middle of this song so Eddie can do his fret-tapping exercises."

[vagonveloz]

thank you very much everyone for your comments

[bradplumb64]

Gary could hold his own with the likes of alot of guitarists, however Eddie Van Halen is no doubt the worlds best guitarist, ever !!

[natesquared]

nah eddie's way overrated my best is gary, michael angelo batio and john petrucci

[MrARMusic]

@bradplumb64 no no no eddie really isnt that great he plays a different style.. and his technnique of finger tapping is why people think hes god... there are much better out there than Eddie sorry

[campintom]

Nobody ever talks about old Gary anymore. He is one of the most underated guitarist of all time. He kicked a huge amount of ass.

[Keke52499]

todayw as my talent show and i heard some kid do this song idk

[tirabi]

Sure wish Gary didn't throw away his career for addiction. He was the best.

[glyph68]

So many good comments here! And "thumbs up" is disabled. Well... yep. Good stuff. Gary felt Rock. Few can wear those pink tops and carry themselves. And he does own one of the top 5 stances in Rock.

[djbrandenburg]

This is awesome, my guitar teacher is teaching me this. The intros easy but you gotta get use to it.

[VHSarchive]

Gary Richrath is the best.

[redhead5150]

I always loved this song!

[veronicalovesgdr]

Gary Dean Richrath!!! TALENT drips from his fingertips!!!

[veronicalovesgdr]

GARY DEAN RICHRATH !!!!!!!!!!!!! Talent drips from his fingertips!!!

[LuvIzAhl]

A blast from the past. Thanks for reminding us that REOS used to really rock.

[HouseOfGroove]

LIVE INFIDELITY???? Good God what a great show that was. It was also an MTV Saturday night concert when MTV stood for MUSIC Television. Boy have they taken SUCKING to monumental heights. "Back in the day" truly means something when it comes to good clean rock.

[ezymk69]

Seriously, does Gary have a son that plays in a band in Peoria? That's just a straight shot west on I-74. What's the name of the band?

[ahamay79]

One of the reasons I play a Les Paul.  :)

[jobybryan]

Gary is the bomb! I hear his son, Eric plays guitar too in a band in Peoria Illinois. I gotta go check that out.

[Chicagoclee]

My younger brother used to play little league with Eric!

[ezymk69]

"There ain't nobody who talks with his guitar the way Gary does!"

[saugusg16]

Agreed 100% Gary is one of the most underated guitarists ever! Tasty guitar playing at it's best!

[ezymk69]

"There ain't nobody who talks with his guitar the way Gary does!"

[MemMan47]

Thx for posting ............By far my favorite by REO

[johnnyw12]

I saw REO back in 1977 at Solider Field Super bowl of Rock!! That group of guys was the best. Once they got to commercial it was over!!

[jasonemich10]

"Ain't nobody talks with his guitar the way Gary does"

[jacobwalters85]

This concert is in Denver in about 1981.

[ezymk69]

Very sweet!! Where was this concert filmed at? Thanks for posting!