About Richie Kotzen
Richie Kotzen is one of the most revered guitarists in rock history, who famously fused rock, blues, hard rock, funk, R&B, jazz and soul and can still be seen on the world's most prestigious live stages. Kotzen has made a name for himself with bands such as Poison, Mr. Big and the all-star formation The Winery Dogs as well as a solo artist. His songwriting and guitar playing are often characterized by brilliant instrumental virtuosity paired with an irresistible groove.
In 2021, Richie Kotzen released the collaboration album Smith/Kotzen together with Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith. A year earlier, Kotzen celebrated his milestone birthday with 50 FOR 50. The album is Kotzen's 22nd solo album in his now 35-year creative phase at the highest level, which delights his fans in front of and on stage worldwide. This summer, the super talent can be seen live in a total of eight German cities.
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