Wow---Ron Keel re: Yngwie, pulling no punches
Vince Palamara
Keel interview excerpts:
You also played in Steeler with Yngwie Malmsteen before forming Keel. Do
you have anything good to say about
Yngwie because it seems like nobody else does.
He had the opportunity of a lifetime, and all the talent in the
world...He could have been one of the legends, like Van
Halen, Randy, Clapton, but he just pissed and shit on everything and
everyone until there was nothing left but
stench. It's really sad. That's where IronHorse guitarist Robert
Marcello, also from Sweden, comes in: Robert has
the same talent and ability but he plays with soul and feeling, doesn't
repeat the same damn guitar solo on everysong,
and most important he's got a good heart.
Was Rik Fox's hair for real or what?
Absolutely real. He didn't get the gig because of his bass playing, and
with Yngwie in the band I had to have
somebody who was good looking.
Hilton
him publicity then maybe someone will pay attention to him for a change.
Didn't a "Where Are They Now" VH1 special show that he's now Ronnie Lee Keel
and he had found his true love? Country Music! What a f**king poser. The
poster boy for poser.
Ron Keel couldn't sing a lick. He was fortunate enough to have a band when
the whole hair metal thing hit. The only thing Ron could do well is
screech. Go back to honky-tonkin', Ronnie Lee.
Andy
"Vince Palamara" <vi...@telerama.com> wrote in message
Paizbro2
whoa, when was that interview from?.....Maybe being nice doesn't always mean
you'll finish first. What's Ron doing these days? Can't get a tour as a
rock'n'roller? As I understand, he's doing country music now (or trying.) Don't
misconstrue this as being directed at you Vince, I'm only commenting on the
article, but it sounds like Ron's pissed at his own shortcoming. How long did
he last with the guitarists that followed Yngwie? Two more albums? Marc
Ferrari? If this is a very current interview, Ron's deceiveing himself in
thinking Yngwie hasn't reached even a minimum of legendary status. Signature
model guitars, continued touring through the years, and continued success in
many regions of the world. The many guest appearances on various tribute and
other albums...and although what Ron's saying about that time may be true,
.remember we're talking about a very young, a very hungry, and
new-to-this-country Yngwie, at the time of Steeler. He'll admit he stepped on a
few toes along the way, but I've read him say some rather nice things of late
about that time period, in retrospect. He's noted that he's quite fond of the
first Alcatrazz album, and he had welcomed Graham Bonnet after a show a couple
or threee years back (roughly,) bygones being bygones; they took a picture
together at LA's Troubador, apparently Graham came to see Yngwie perform. . Is
Ron still harboring some resentment? Maybe HE got what he deserved from Yngwie,
as :Yngwie went on to produce THIRD STAGE ALERT with Mark Edwards. Ron should
get a day job or face the fact that it's a competitive, dog-eat-dog business
and his talent simply couldn't stand up to Yngwie's. Not even having an album
produced by Gene Simmons could make him a star....
Vince Palamara
Yes, I definitely do NOT agree or endorse Ron Keel...although I WILL amit that the
"Steeler" album is a guilty pleasure that grows on you over time and, compared to
Limp Bizkit and all that drech, is actually ok.
Vince
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Vince Palamara writes:
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> Yes, I definitely do NOT agree or endorse Ron Keel...although I WILL amit
that the
> "Steeler" album is a guilty pleasure that grows on you over time and,
compared to
> Limp Bizkit and all that drech, is actually ok.
Mmmm. Biscuits.
Back on topic, wouldn't you think that everyone should have learned what
happens when they run their mouths off after that whole debacle with Kevin
Dubrow in Quiet Riot? Maybe Ron Keel doesn't get cable TV in the trailer
park. He ought to put the crack pipe down and try to get a grip before he
blows his career yet again, and becomes a two-time loser.
-s