CARLOS CAVAZO Reflects on his years w/ QUIET RIOT & RATT + his thoughts on them now 

I don't care how bad this band is some times talked about... Quiet Riot will always be a great band in my eyes. Carlos kicks ass. Was a very important band in the soundtrack to my teenage years...

Time has been kind to Carlos, he looks great.

Carlos is a cool cat. I like his style. I wish him all the success he deserves.

I saw Quiet Riot December 1983 at the Westfalhalle Dortmund West Germany with Ozzy Osborne, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Scorpions, Def Leppard, Krokus and the Micheal Schenker Group..... what a time to be a teenager and in Germany where the drinking age is 16!!

One of the nicest guys in the biz. Kept his dignity while often being surrounded by dysfunctional bands and people. No shit slinging or drama. Such a great player and I still have his instructional video from the early 80’s. Much respect to him 🤘👌

Carlos Cavazo and Warren DeMartini, perfect RATT team. Thanks! 🤙🏻

Carlos Cavazo is an underrated guitar player and also a class act!!!

Condition Critical is a very underrated record.

This guy played at the US Festival in 1983. Legendary line-up for that Metal Day.

Carlos really is one of the nicest guys from that entire scene. He and Rudy are both class acts. Was nice to hear him open up about the entire history of the band. I've always found it very cool that Carlos was the guy in all these bands saying "Hey, man....I'm just hear to play. I don't care about your drama." Also, for the record - one of the most under-rated guitarists of his generation.

I love his dog just chillin in the background

One of the most underrated rock/metal guitarists of all-time IMO. Great interview Jason, thank you for doing this! Carlos looks great, glad he is doing well.

I used to own a Marshall 1960 4x12 speaker cab that was played through by Carlos. When Quiet Riot played a concert in Hawaii, they rented their equipment for the show. The guy who ran the music store that rented equipment, sold off everything and I ended up with that cab soon after I moved to Hawaii.

Carlos is awesome!!! Stephen wants to do a new record with the original members of Ratt and Carlos needs to be with them!!!

Carlos looks like he's in better shape than I currently am in and I'm 45. He's definitely a legend guitarist who's been influential to many guitar players such as myself.

I met Carlos when he was touring with Quiet Riot a couple of times. he was a very cool guy. and a great player!

Met Carlos twice when when he was in a band with Jimmy Bain doing some gigs at the Cannery casino in Las Vegas a few years back. He’s a true gentleman.

Frankie, Kevin, and Randy Rhoads REST IN PEACE TO ALL THESE INCREDIBLE MUSICIAN'S

Love how Carlos played guitar and Rudy played bass meanwhile in Hurricane their brothers played the opposite inatruments. Always found that an interesting fact

met Carlos he was so gracious and engaged with me while the rest of the band stared wide eyed like the just wanted to leave. thanks Carlos I will always remember meeting one of my hero's ... thanks from the bottom of my heart. you made my year.

Great to see the underrated Carlos Cavazo again! Nice job asking the pertinent questions, but also knowing when not to push too far when it came to the falling out with Frankie Banali. I have the last CD the core lineup made, Guilty Pleasures. It's a shame things couldn't work out with those guys. That record is very good.

Carlos just seems kool as ice what a humble person. God bless him !

I really enjoyed this. I went to junior high and high school with Carlos and happy to see how well adjusted he is

In my opinion, I feel Carlos is up there with Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen and Bruce Kulick etc.

Great interview🤘I was standing in a lunchroom line in middle school on a Monday when one of my friends came up to me all excited and said(dude went to a show this weekend a band called Quiet Riot..Dude I’m telling ya they are releasing a new album next month called mental health and they are gonna be huge!!) True story🤙

Carlos is amazing and perfect in RATT.

Carlos came to my house in 1983 in La Crosse wi and we partied and watched mtv. He was great guy and so humble. I still have pics from that night

Criminally underrated player - funny, every one of my favorite solos on the last Ratt record were played by Carlos (and I’m a HUGE Warren fan).

I heard Metal Health and it just blew me away... Carlos doesn’t get enough credit! Go listen to Battle Axe, great tone and playing

rudy sarzo is so underrated ! he's a beast when it comes to playing bass . but its good to see carlos still kickin

First time watching your video and I like how you let Carlos talk, Eddie Trunk should take notes. I was 12 living in the L.A. area when Metal Health dropped, my friends and I would air guitar to their songs, fun times. I always liked Carlos, I never understood the criticism of him and the band. I think their music holds up to this day, and I'm glad he's still rocking.

Saw him in concert with Quiet Riot in Puerto Rico around 1983. Great memories!!

He and Rudy endorsed Washburn (and peavey) I had QR washburn posters all over my room in '84. Metal health is still in my que in my player every day. Great guy and a phenomenal guitarist, and a great addition to Ratt.

Carlos seems so fucking cool great humble interview. I was in highschool when he was on top of the world in 1983. Amazing memories.

Wow. Been a fan of Carlos for 40nyrs but never watched an interview. Very humble and classy guy.

Carlos has been one of my fav guitarist of all time. Met him with riot.

pretty straightforward interview, direct, specific, no BS, CONGRATULATIONS, I did really enjoy this interview

This is the guy that got me playing! One of the vary BEST!!! THANKS CARLOS!

Quiet Riot was very big in Brazil, in the 80's. Thanks for all, Carlos!

Always thought he was underrated. He's a fantastic player. Hopefully he'll be in the Ratt lineup when they get their shit together.

Carlos looks as good as he did in the 80's. Such a candid interview, great job!

Carlos has always been one a huge influence on many guitarists. My first Guitar World magazine had him on the cover. In any interview a very down to earth guy. Awesome fit in Ratt and I look forward to hearing Rough Riot music. Cheers!

Carlos Cavazo is a true class act. He's always held his own over the years and he's been through quite a few changes. This dude has complete control of his guitar especially at loud, loud volumes. I remember seeing him in a post Quiet Riot band called HEAT. It was Carlos, Kevin DuBrow, Frankie Banalli and a bass player who I forget. It was in a club in Philadelphia called the Chestnut Cabaret. I've always been a big fan of Carlos and I was totally psyched to see him. I don't know exactly why, probably shitty marketing and whatever, but there was literally 4 people in the club. It was low budget as well. They were touring in a beat up old Winnabego RV with a little U Haul trailer for equipment and gear... It was fucking crazy man. But I'll tell you man, that whole night I was right in front of Carlos and he sounded fucking smoking. He played a black Les Paul Custom all night through two full Marshall stacks (2 100 watt heads with 4 4X12 cabinets with 25 watt Celestions). He played wicked fucking loud. It sounded awesome man. I mean loud like King Eddie Van Halen or Pete Townsend. Carlos sounded great - total control and authority over his rig man. A consumet professional who knew exactly what he was doing... With only 4 people in the crowd he played his ass off and sounded great. I have a great deal of respect for Carlos Cavazo... When he talks he's humble and honest and I will always wish him the best in his career for sure.

Carlos seems like a real team player. Good interview

Hes wearing a Gazzarris Tshirt,,awe memories 🤘😎

Saw quiet riot down the road from my house I grew up in in my hometown summer 93 Carlos was the most mind-blowing famous guitarist that was ever at this place most of the country might think he's nothing but I'm telling you he is a world-class hard Rock lead Force to still be reckoned with

Saw him with Ratt about 12 years ago in Odessa, Texas. Wasn't sure it was him at first because he looked about 30.

I can only imagine the awesome quality and phenomenal sounds we would get if we could have heard Carlos, Robbin and Warren all three playing together!! Now that would be a dream sound I'd really love hearing for sure!!!! I really love all three of these guys, some of my favorite guitarists ever!!!!!

carlos is a stand up guy for sure!!its not all about money to some people!!!good for him!!!

You can say what ever you want. Carlos is a Legend. In 1983 he was the Greatest Guitarist in the Geatest Rock Band in the World. Its When Musician Wrote their music.

'Cum On Feel The Noize' still sounds good today. The performance caught for that track has some a great swing to it, IMO. I remember at the time, it was huge, and Def Leppard was beginning to break out big at the time. 1983 was a great year for ROCK / METAL - a lot of great music came out that year

I remember seeing him with Snow at the Starwood. And who come in to see him play David Lee.A crazy night of hanging with my buds from Nor Cal

I'm telling you for me Carlos was the first guitar player who looked REALLY cool! Even his name. His solo on hear n aid totally rocks out! 🤘🏽👍🏽

Carlos is a class act. Love his style and commitment to professionalism. Super cool to find these days.

Carlos has a Gazzarries TShirt on my old hangout I use to see Randy Rhoads at the Starwood in Hollywood back when he played with Quiet Riot.

Man, Carlos is one tough nut to crack...I want the other 75% of the story for each question he's asked!

he underrated guitarist nobody ever mentions him in list of great guitarist ... For sure in Top 20 list of great guitar players for sure his stuff on metal health cant be touched... One my fav albums..

Carlos, I always loved your playing...great stuff

Awesome interview!! Love Carlos since 83' He hung out in my high school locker for 4 years! (Well 3.5 yrs but that's another story) lol He plays the soundtrack of MY life. Thanxx!!

I think it's nice that Carlos stopped by even though the channel doesn't have a million subs, he's a genuinely nice guy. You did a great job interviewing him, subscribed.

I wish he would have elaborated more on questions like "what was it like recording that first record?" I was hoping for in studio and touring details, stories........ He seems to shoot straight forward with a brief answer, then onto the next question. Oh well, Carlos is awesome regardless. I love battle axe. Thanks for the interview.

My favorite Carlos Cavazo guitar moments occur in the re-recording of “Don’t Wanna Let You Go 1999” off of Alive and Well. That acoustic solo is so tasteful & badass.

I saw him at the Whiskey playing with his band SNOW! I KNEW that he would make it, and right into QR! I still have his SNOW pick he gave me that night.

AWESOME interview....the funny thing, when Carlos' Rott started barking, my Rott Eddie started barking and searching the house....LOL

Met Carlos in 86. Humble..... appreciated that about him. Always a fan

Love Carlos Cavazo. He was a total Class Act every, single time he was sweet enough to talk to me over here in Southern California in the 80s & 90s. So stoked to see him on your show.

Carlos, THANK YOU FOR NOT ONLY BEING A HELL OF AN ENTERTAINER ( I MISS RATT AND QUIET RIOT INCREDIBLY!!!) BUT YOU HAVE FILLED IN A GREAT DEAL OF VOIDS HERE - PLEASE ALLOW ME TO TAKE YOU BACK TO THE PASSING OF DU BROW - VERY SORRY FOR YOUR FRIENDLY LOSS, ESE! A LONG TIME AGO I WORKED SECURITY FOR A QUIET RIOT CONCERT IN MY HOMETOWN AT TUCSON, AZ. YET I DID NOT CONTINUE IN ENFORCEMENT STUDY IN COLLEGE AT NEW MEXICO SOON AFTER AND DID NOT SEE RATT UNTIL MANY YEARS LATER.

Totally Awesome! Carlos Cavazo Is So Damn Cooool And a Killer Guitarist. This is a fantastic interview. Carlos was the 1st guitarist to get me enthusiastic about learning to play the guitar.

One of the most egoless, cool stars I've met. Super nice guy.

Great interview! Carlos seems like the coolest, loved his insight and stories. Thank you for this interview Jason!

we opened for QR once on their "Randy Years" tour in shreveport (1994 or so). Carlos was by far the coolest guy in the band. He spent time with us and asked us to walk him to the hotel a block or two away. By the end of the night all I wanted was to kick dubrows ass. carlos stopped me. He handled it like a pro and I learned a valuable lesson about ego. Wussup and much appreciation to Carlos for that. and kudos on the channel. love it.

I miss Carlos & Warren, i hope they come back to RATT OR Do something Else together

Great guy !!! Rock on Carlos !!!

My buddy and I met Quiet Riot and Night Ranger in Dec '83. Carlos and Jack Blades (Night Ranger) were the 2 coolest guys I'd ever met and we met a lot of bands back then...Kevin was as crazy as he portrays himself to be...literally.

I was really happy to hear Car talk about the fact that he READS MUSIC. All my life has been in the music biz so much appreciated!

Carlos' guitar work on the monumental album with QR was really important to me. It was truly inspiring.

Thanks to Quiet Riot for some of the best music of my life!

My first concert. 83. Minneapolis. Old met Stadium Bloomington MN. Black Sabbath born again quiet riot. I was 20 years old.

I stuck out of the house to go to their concert back in the early 80s. . I got to meet the band. That was an outdoor concert in the afternoon, Providence RI and something horrible happened to one of the concert goers. I wonder if Carlos or Rudy remember the incident sometimes. I asked Rudy one time and he say yes. I met Rudy a couple more times after that concert at other events, and gatherings. Rudy is a sweetheart., he signed a couple of pics for me that day, one for my best friend who was in the hospital fighting anorexia who was his biggest fan. I was so sad when I had heard of Kevin and Frankie's deaths, such good talent. May they rest in peace. And may Rock and Roll live Forever!

Carlos is a super nice guy.

I met all band members except Randy, Very nice people.

Carlos has always been one of my favorite guitarists, always has been humble and a great player. Hope someday to meet him and shake his hand and thank him in person for years of inspiration.

Mark Teicher... remember seeing Carlos with Ratt in Orlando. Great guitar player, and even a better person. All the luck man

Metal Health was the first Heavy Metal record i bought at 12 years old. It got me into Metal. I liked Boston and knew about Van Halen & AC/DC. After watching Quiet Riot play the US Festival, i was sold. I also did not know about the falling out he had with Frankie. Probably explains why Carlos refused to be interviewed in Frankie's documentary/movie.

Love how he says that regardless of the writing, you need the whole band to create a song...so everyone deserves at least some % of the rights!

Carlos is a great man

Great interview Jason. You’re right, Carlos does not do many interviews. He’s one of the best to come out of the 80’s for sure. Thanks for doing it, and also thank you for keeping the topic about QR and Ratt

I remember getting a guitar pick from Carlos. I was front row getting my ears blasted and my ribs crushed!!! I refused to give up my spot to this guys girlfriend. I was ready to head bang and worship Quiet Riot!!! Carlos came up grabbed my hand and placed a guitar pick in my hand. He was a super nice guy.

Always been a fan of Carlos and for Randy to give him the blessings to play in QR! I met Carlos at Jackson guitars and it was such a honor to tell him face to face he inspired my playing in the early days and to finally meet him! He was with Warren when they visited!!!! Awesome human being and guitarist! Great interview!

I went to the same schools as Carlos. We knew each other but didn’t hang out together but what I remember is that he was as down to earth then as he seems to be now

I saw Carlos with Ratt and Quiet Riot and what a Class Act a very very very cool guy met him twice in 2003

He is still a nice guy cool 83 to 03 today

Carlos is a genuine and focused individual. You can tell he is patient and methodical... what a pleasure and thank you Jason!

Carlos Always comes off as Pure Class. Great guy ! We went to a packed concert on the last tour of the original 4 members. We got there early and were up against the stage. Carlos would hang his guitar out right in the middle of us. He smiles the whole time , as Always. All 4 members were nice that night. They stayed after the show, signed everything, took pictures, talked at length, answering questions, etc. Great memories of that show ! 🤘🇺🇸🤘

Great interview Jason, carlos is certainly a class act, thanks

One of my favorite guitarists. I saw Ratt, original. And felt Carlos was, IS the Perfect compliment to Warren. As well as just a solid Guitar player. I wish him only the best. And I look forward to anything else he wants do. ❤

I watch QR's US Festival performance from time to time and Carlos is spot on with his guitar work. He really puts his guitar skills on display during that show. Very underrated guitarist

Carlos is a gentleman.

Great interview! Love Carlos; he was in a real tough spot dealing with Kevin but always handled it with grace.

Great interview with Carlos ! yeah it's me singer-songwriter Brian S. Vitullo keep rocking Carlos