Oh wow man. Thank you for your comment. That made my whole year. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of projects did you work with Mr Wagner on? His contributions to music are terribly overlooked in my opinion.
@@ChristopherCox I did some studio work for him. His health issues later in life took some of the function of his hands, so he needed help getting his guitar ideas out of his head and to tape. I also did some accompany work with him, when he would do book signings and songwriter clinics. Most fun I ever had playing with him , was at a film premiere. Got to play a few Alice tunes with him and Mark farner (grand funk), Mark and Dick were old friends and that jam was sacred for all of us. I went on to work as a guitarist for Mark after that. We toured as an acoustic duo for a number of years. I was coproducer of a documentary called the border city music project, that was the film premiere I mentioned. That was also a project I was lucky enough to include both of those guys in. It's free to view on RU-vid if you ever wanted to see it. I'll never forget getting to hang with Dick and Alice. I once asked what they thought some highlights to their careers, wonderfully coop said being on the Muppet show. And Dick looked me in the face and said that seeing Tina Turner cover only women bleed while standing on stage with Ike was about as moving an experience as his music ever brought him.
It's amazing how songs can take us back to all of these amazing memories and experiences. Thank you so much my friend for checking out my lesson and taking them time comment. I hope the lesson helpful.
Chris, from a guy that's from a little town of 30,000 in Indiana, to a guy who still pinches himself everyday for carving out a music carrier that spans either opening for, playing on stage with, or working for practically EVERY Rock-N-Roll hero or my childhood, adolescents, and adulthood, and now a guy who all but can't play anymore due to a crazy few illnesses... THANK YOU FOR STILL LETTING ME LIVE VICECIFEROUSLY THROUGH YOUR LESSONS! I've been there and done that and seen them all, and you my friend are THE REAL DEAL! God given extreme talent yet as humble as a beginner! You're a rare breed my friend! I've been watching and enjoying for a while, but this video prompted me to shoot you a quick comment... I have to tell you Chris... Gene and Paul were just a little bit disappointing to work with... Paul was cordial but a bit stuck up if you could see past his front. Gene was as arrogant as you would imagine, Pete was resentful and angry, and Curly... I mean Ace was ACE! Happy to still be alive and happy that he still has loyal fans! He was awesome! Anyway... Keep the faith and keep fighting the good fight my brother! God bless and take care...
Thank you so much. I can't tell how much your comment means to me. I've had so many people since I started playing take the time to teach or share their knowledge with me. I truly enjoy doing the lessons. I just wish I could get them out there faster. That is so awesome that you got to experience working in the music industry. I can't even imagine how many amazing stories you have. I've never played with any of my music hero's. I'd probably freak out and play terrible if I did. 🤣🤣 Again, thx so much your kindness and support. I really do appreciate it. Take care my friend.
@@ChristopherCox Mr. Chris Cox! NO PROBLEM SIR! Seriously Chris, it was my pleasure to give you the recognition that you so very much deserve... It's also very cool that you NEVER talk down to your viewers. You always make even the beginners feel welcome and you never talk condescending to them. And I'm sure that even the pro's appreciate your approach to teaching! As far as "road stories" go... some, I don't remember, some I've been sworn to secrecy, and some are too hilarious to believe! I'll keep in touch and when your busy schedule gives you a little break, you can reply back... Again Chris, thanks for taking the time and making the effort to bring awesome lessons to the many who watch and appreciate your content, and thanks for letting me live vicariously through your playing level, that I can't really do anymore. My hands feel like I'm wareing boxing gloves when I play sometimes. But anyway, if the good Lord didn't pull me out of that lifestyle, I probably wouldn't be here today. Sorry for the novel Chris, Lol... God bless and take care man... Jim
A diamond and very well played , Thanx Chris . Dick Wagner is one of the best guitarists around . If you go to Time stamp 38,00 min mark of this show you can hear how good Dick and Steve hunter really are , on of the best live recordings from Alice Cooper , super powerful and clear Marshall sound. youtube ALICE COOPER LIVE AT THE LA FORUM (1975) [FULL SHOW] it's basically the Live welcome to my nightmare solo from the movie but way better recording quality, the entire sound of this show is miles better than the movie release. Well worth a listen to , this entire show is tops .
Thanks so much my friend. I will definitely check that out. Dick Wagner's name doesn't get mentioned as much as it should in the guitar community. Both are brilliant players and song writers.
@@ChristopherCox Agreed mate , Dick was pure genius as you know he wrote for everyone from the Coop to Air supply, super talented Sounds like you too are a Massive cooper fan like myself. I Love the Coop , so may awesome very different subjects and tunes he covers . The stuff he did with Dick Wagner being some of my favs for sure . ( WTMN , Da Da , GTH, From the Inside , Lace a whiskey ) I got to talk to Dick a few times and got his Autograph , Super nice genuine fellow , i love him and his playing,writing . This clip below is excellent, it's Dick explaining how he and the Coop came up with the welcome to my nighmare concept , super funny too . ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-awlxU1L_Vmk.html&ab_channel=LucGoupil
@ChristopherCox I saw AC after the release of the release of the "Welcome to My Nightmare" album with Dick Wagner on stage inside the old "Boston Gardens." Records show 07/23/1977. I was 17. The Atlanta Rhythm Section opened. Wagner was playing a dark Mahogany BC Rich Mockingbird.
@ChristopherCox It was sensational. His stage was the frame of a TV the width of the stage and at least 10 feet tall with a huge white projector screen. There was a huge white wall outlet 6-7 feet tall. Two guys in one piece white jumpsuits came out (on their back it read AC - TV) 😆 and plugged into it, a huge white receptacle plug into that had a very thick white chord, thick as your arm. In the middle of the Boston Gardens, there stood a very tall three - or four-legged stand with a platform and railing, 20 feet tall perhaps. On top of that was a man with a projector. The lights dimmed and the projector began showing AC running/jogging down streets and dirt roads in different crazy outfits. The images blended together and lowered down to stage level and suddenly AC burst through the vertically slit stretchy elastic screen as if he lept off the celluloid film, and the madness began. Spider webs, people in spider costumes chasing him, a henchman chopping his head off in a guiotine, his boa constrictor, 4 or 5 outfit changes, Dick Wagner on guitar, huge oval staircase drumriser that rolled out and back. Incredible. Quite a showman.
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@@ChristopherCox I saw Cooper the first time on the DIrty Diamonds tour, which is an album I really love. Eric Singer was playing with him. They opened up for I think the Scorpions, though it may have been Judas Priest! I can't remember...lol Great show.
Thank you Doug for checking out the video and commenting. I haven't had any questions about the bridge/solo section, but I agree it is a tricky part of this song.
