Don Dokken

[sytharnia1560]

Two hallmarks of 80's 'hair band' players: 1. Every other note is played as a pinch harmonic. 2. Every other word is fuck.

I started playing the video and my wife was sitting away from the computer and ask "is that Donald Trump" ... I said no but shit after she said it, it's all I can hear... Don sure does sound like Trump

 

[Goat]

Two hallmarks of 80's 'hair band' players: 1. Every other note is played as a pinch harmonic. 2. Every other word is fuck.

I started playing the video and my wife was sitting away from the computer and ask "is that Donald Trump" ... I said no but shit after she said it, it's all I can hear... Don sure does sound like Trump

OMG! I thought the same thing, but I decided to not say anything.

 

[romanianreaper]

Two hallmarks of 80's 'hair band' players: 1. Every other note is played as a pinch harmonic. 2. Every other word is fuck.

I started playing the video and my wife was sitting away from the computer and ask "is that Donald Trump" ... I said no but shit after she said it, it's all I can hear... Don sure does sound like Trump

 

[311boogieman]

It doesn't make me feel good to say that about the singer from one of my favorite bands but it is what it is....

LOL, I know me too. Oh well. I'm a huge Motley Crue fan and I was laughing along with everyone else when Vince came out during one of the gigs looking like Chris Farley. You can almost "hear" the shock on people's faces when they saw his gut.

Like I said earlier in the thread. If you want to go and pay your respects and just have a good time - I can see why people would go. Just know ahead of time so you can set your expectations accordingly and don't set the bar too high on bands like this. So I could go and listen to Reb play guitar and try to block out Don's singing or talking or whatever it is he is doing.

Same with Motley. My wife and I were going to go see Motley, Poison and Def Leppard when they came through town and it's the same thing. Drink before Uber gets here. Take a drink for the road. Order a drink immediately at the closest bar/beer stand. Then keep em' coming all night long and just have a good time.

It will never be the same again so no sense in pretending it will be.

Then, if you are pleasantly surprised, like I was with Guns last time around, it is just a bonus.

 

[Speeddemon]

Two hallmarks of 80's 'hair band' players: 1. Every other note is played as a pinch harmonic. 2. Every other word is fuck.

I started playing the video and my wife was sitting away from the computer and ask "is that Donald Trump" ... I said no but shit after she said it, it's all I can hear... Don sure does sound like Trump

OMG! I thought the same thing, but I decided to not say anything.

I thought the same thing!

And then he continues to *sing* like you'd expect Trump to sing a Dokken song on a jazzy crooner-album.

"Lemme tell ya folks, Marla is still In My Dreams...eventhough she gave me a Kiss of Death. And I know about kisses, more than anyone else. I'm a bit of a Hunter... And with Melania, y'know, I have to fight Tooth and Nail to get one...but I'm the most optimistic guy you've ever seen. Eventhough she may have a Heartless Heart, I just eh...turn on the action and y'know folks, having Ivanka goes to show I just got lucky."

 

[311boogieman]

"It's not love"

 

[Monkey Man]

"It's the greatest feat of a man punching above his weight ever. I gotta tell ya, never before in history has a man punched so far above his weight."

 

[alan67]

It doesn't make me feel good to say that about the singer from one of my favorite bands but it is what it is....

LOL, I know me too. Oh well. I'm a huge Motley Crue fan and I was laughing along with everyone else when Vince came out during one of the gigs looking like Chris Farley. You can almost "hear" the shock on people's faces when they saw his gut.

Like I said earlier in the thread. If you want to go and pay your respects and just have a good time - I can see why people would go. Just know ahead of time so you can set your expectations accordingly and don't set the bar too high on bands like this. So I could go and listen to Reb play guitar and try to block out Don's singing or talking or whatever it is he is doing.

Same with Motley. My wife and I were going to go see Motley, Poison and Def Leppard when they came through town and it's the same thing. Drink before Uber gets here. Take a drink for the road. Order a drink immediately at the closest bar/beer stand. Then keep em' coming all night long and just have a good time.

It will never be the same again so no sense in pretending it will be.

Then, if you are pleasantly surprised, like I was with Guns last time around, it is just a bonus.

I don't mind paying my respects...I just don't want to pay my money
Don should be required to listen to a 24-hour loop of that performance and hopefully he'd be like - holy fuck, I can't be doing that to people!

 

[romanianreaper]

My wife and I were going to go see Motley, Poison and Def Leppard when they came through town and it's the same thing.

That is how I am with KISS. Obviously, I want to see the four original members up there. I will say this though. The last two times I've seen them (2016 and 2019), it was the loudest, best-sounding, fun KISS shows I've been to, so goes to show it is good to be open minded.

I really am torn with this whole thing with these bands. There is a part of me that wants it to be "THE" show, with all of the memories you remember. I saw Maiden last year and in my mind I was picturing myself in this arena with smoke, the smell of pot everywhere, and loud as hell. Obviously in 2019, it was at a reasonable volume, no smoke, and people with paper trays of soft pretzels, nachos, and a craft beer that cost $18. Not what I was expecting but was a good show.

On the other hand, all of these bands I grew up listening to could have said "F this", retired in the 90s and just let new music take over. I'm glad they didn't. I realize they have to be exhausted doing all of these shows and has to take a toll on their health obviously. Over the past few years I've been able to see KISS, Maiden, Preist, Metallica, Alice Cooper, etc. There have been some great shows.

I tell you though, some of the most fun shows have been tribute bands. My best friend and I have seen Brit Floyd three times and rocked. MacSabbath (dress up as McDonald's characters and so Black Sabbath music) were amazing. We were at Alorosa Villa right up front, and there were people headbanging, doing punk dances, etc. and everyone high fiving, jamming together, etc. THAT was a show!!

 

[PBGas]

Two hallmarks of 80's 'hair band' players: 1. Every other note is played as a pinch harmonic. 2. Every other word is fuck.

I started playing the video and my wife was sitting away from the computer and ask "is that Donald Trump" ... I said no but shit after she said it, it's all I can hear... Don sure does sound like Trump

OMG! I thought the same thing, but I decided to not say anything.

I thought the same thing!

And then he continues to *sing* like you'd expect Trump to sing a Dokken song on a jazzy crooner-album.

"Lemme tell ya folks, Marla is still In My Dreams...eventhough she gave me a Kiss of Death. And I know about kisses, more than anyone else. I'm a bit of a Hunter... And with Melania, y'know, I have to fight Tooth and Nail to get one...but I'm the most optimistic guy you've ever seen. Eventhough she may have a Heartless Heart, I just eh...turn on the action and y'know folks, having Ivanka goes to show I just got lucky."

As long as she doesn’t look like Mr Scary in the morning and you are not Burning Like a Flame from the night before, all is good!

 

[Speeddemon]

Two hallmarks of 80's 'hair band' players: 1. Every other note is played as a pinch harmonic. 2. Every other word is fuck.

I started playing the video and my wife was sitting away from the computer and ask "is that Donald Trump" ... I said no but shit after she said it, it's all I can hear... Don sure does sound like Trump

OMG! I thought the same thing, but I decided to not say anything.

I thought the same thing!

And then he continues to *sing* like you'd expect Trump to sing a Dokken song on a jazzy crooner-album.

"Lemme tell ya folks, Marla is still In My Dreams...eventhough she gave me a Kiss of Death. And I know about kisses, more than anyone else. I'm a bit of a Hunter... And with Melania, y'know, I have to fight Tooth and Nail to get one...but I'm the most optimistic guy you've ever seen. Eventhough she may have a Heartless Heart, I just eh...turn on the action and y'know folks, having Ivanka goes to show I just got lucky."

As long as she doesn’t look like Mr Scary in the morning and you are not Burning Like a Flame from the night before, all is good!

Heck, even when you're married, you still might have some Bullets to spare to Unchain the night.

 

[romanianreaper]

Two hallmarks of 80's 'hair band' players: 1. Every other note is played as a pinch harmonic. 2. Every other word is fuck.

I started playing the video and my wife was sitting away from the computer and ask "is that Donald Trump" ... I said no but shit after she said it, it's all I can hear... Don sure does sound like Trump

OMG! I thought the same thing, but I decided to not say anything.

I thought the same thing!

And then he continues to *sing* like you'd expect Trump to sing a Dokken song on a jazzy crooner-album.

"Lemme tell ya folks, Marla is still In My Dreams...eventhough she gave me a Kiss of Death. And I know about kisses, more than anyone else. I'm a bit of a Hunter... And with Melania, y'know, I have to fight Tooth and Nail to get one...but I'm the most optimistic guy you've ever seen. Eventhough she may have a Heartless Heart, I just eh...turn on the action and y'know folks, having Ivanka goes to show I just got lucky."

As long as she doesn’t look like Mr Scary in the morning and you are not Burning Like a Flame from the night before, all is good!

Heck, even when you're married, you still might have some Bullets to spare to Unchain the night.

LOL, pathetic.

I can't wait until you guys stop with this childish behavior. I'll be waiting....when Heaven Comes Down.....

 

[jkdsteve]

Two hallmarks of 80's 'hair band' players: 1. Every other note is played as a pinch harmonic. 2. Every other word is fuck.

I started playing the video and my wife was sitting away from the computer and ask "is that Donald Trump" ... I said no but shit after she said it, it's all I can hear... Don sure does sound like Trump

I can't unhear it now!!!

 

[311boogieman]

I can't wait until you guys stop with this childish behavior. I'll be waiting....when Heaven Comes Down.....

Very childish

In My Dreams Without Warning It's Not Love so I'm Alone Again.

 

[romanianreaper]

I can't wait until you guys stop with this childish behavior. I'll be waiting....when Heaven Comes Down.....

Very childish

In My Dreams Without Warning It's Not Love so I'm Alone Again.

You vicious bastard.....Paris is Burning.....

 

[GtarLover]

Well, I saw Dokken back in the day with George and they were intense, amazing, ROCKIN’

At this point, it’s simply unfortunate...I’m not sure what’s worse, that Don is doing shows and putting out that level of performance or that he may not know how truly unacceptable it is.

 

[sytharnia1560]

Two hallmarks of 80's 'hair band' players: 1. Every other note is played as a pinch harmonic. 2. Every other word is fuck.

I started playing the video and my wife was sitting away from the computer and ask "is that Donald Trump" ... I said no but shit after she said it, it's all I can hear... Don sure does sound like Trump

I can't unheard it now!!!

I know right

 

[romanianreaper]

What the hell, Don removed the video?

 

[RaceU4her]

That was very painful to watch, but at least a honest performance. Lol He is not using autotune or doing playback. So many singers are faking it these days (Young and old).

this is half the reason bands use backing tracks, you cant have an "off" night anymore where only the people in the audience hear it and onto the next, now an off night like this turns viral.

 

[romanianreaper]

That was very painful to watch, but at least a honest performance. Lol He is not using autotune or doing playback. So many singers are faking it these days (Young and old).

this is half the reason bands use backing tracks, you cant have an "off" night anymore where only the people in the audience hear it and onto the next, now an off night like this turns viral.

Well thank God one of my favorite bands KISS never does that.....

Sometimes I wish Paul Stanley would use autotune for his banter inbetween songs. I love the dude and he is not as bad as he used to be but he would turn into this southern belle all of the sudden. "You know people, sometames you just gotsta tell the world that you got this, and lean your head on the shouldah of rock and roll-uwah-uwah-uwah!"

My wife at the time would look at me and say "God, he needs to stop...". LOL