Doug Aldrich Talks Whitesnake, Dio, Dead Daisies, Lion & Battling Cancer
Doug Aldrich has been through it all in and out of music, and he came on to tell the whole story. We discussed his tryout with KISS, his time with Lion, Bad Moon Rising, Burning Rain, Dio, Whitesnake, The Dead Daisies, how he dealt with his cancer diagnosis and more. To say Doug is a survivor is an understatement. I hope you enjoy this conversation.
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@themindwasntbuilttobendthi833
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
Doug is a phenomenal guitar player and one of the nicest, most down to earth guys. I was friends with Kal Swann , the lead singer for Lion and Bad Moon Rising, and met Doug while they were writing Lion's first album. I was instantly impressed with his attitude and playing. Instantly became a friend and fan.
Kal is Scottish not british. Kal gets very loud about there being a difference. BTW Kal was also the singer for Tytan an early NWBHM band.
@chrisseanbaldwin
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
Doug is a monster player and an even nicer person!
@vincemendoza28
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
Wishing you well with your health, family and career Doug.
@vincemendoza28
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
What a cool guy. Thanks for the interview.
@toddheindel5642
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
STD? How about the vax we tried to warn yall about. Denial is unreal.
@danfitzpatrick4112
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
Is there a nicer guy on the planet? What an awesome craftsman and human being! What a great path he has forged in life.
He said at one point that he has been lucky. I disagree. Doug earned his way!
Definitely in my top 5 favorite guitarists…
Godspeed with your illness Brother!
@rancid216
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
You left off Burning Rain. I wish I could find a copy of Face the Music on vinyl.
@holspa
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
Very nice interview. Super
@augustabiehly7225
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
Bad Moon Rising's Blood is Doug's masterpiece. To me, it is by far the best thing he ever did. This album is absolutely perfect at every level. Saw and met him when he played with Whitesnake in Nicosia, Cyprus in 2008. Very nice guy!
@wasp4eva1
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
Really underrated guitar player. Doug can shred and still sound really melodic.
He was wise to pass on Slaughter, they sucked.
@davidwhitfield3619
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
Thanks for the interview, Doug such an underrated guitarist. Certainly bringing that blues influence to White snake helped Mr Coverdale to relaunch White snake again. Met Doug at a guitar event in Portsmouth UK while playing with White snake, truly a gentleman. Wonderful news that he's managed his cancer event. Lovely memories of Ronnie.
@timmywarren3996
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
This is the best interview with Doug I have ever seen. This channel keeps getting better and better and is now my most most watched channel on YouTube. Your doing it right Anthony. All the best. Cheers 🎉
@deankinney4083
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
God please let his cancer be gone for Good in Jesus Christ name Amen always liked doug
@ScottNazzarese
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
Love Doug Aldrich..seems like a cool dude. Big fan of all his work especially Dead Daisies! Great interview!!
@shaunsmith3538
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
Great interview with one of my favourite guitarist. Hope we get a new Burning Rain album soon 🤞🏽
@DavidBurrows-j5r
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
Excellent interview. My new favourite YouTube channel. Keep up the great work Guru🤘
Seen Doug with both Dio and Whitesnake and they were incredible shows.
@HameronMusic
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
Thanks for getting Doug on. I would have loved to hear stories about Revolution Saints, but I guess there's only so much to cover in one interview.
@guskalogeros9021
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
Awesome interview. Doug is such a chill dude and awesome guitar player
@motley123rock
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
Love this guy , what a great and down to earth guy Doug is and of course an outstanding guitar player. Brilliant stuff guru keep up the great work. Brilliant channel from a Scottish fan across the pond ! Scotland 🏴
@fastdriver2961
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
Great guy.
@rhoadnarrows
March 4, 2026 at 12:27 am
So glad Doug pushed David to write more WS music! #hero
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