i loved both simon albums it was my high school soundtrack, The problem with playground is that they decided to record it pretty much all live in the studio which a lot of bands like hardcore superstar and others did at the time and that made the production not the best but still a fucking awesome album just not as good as GW. the reason simon left was it was all just too much for him the persona he created took him over and the death of their manager was a big part to it also.

@RichyKearnsproductions

4 ай бұрын

this is the answer that really makes the most sense I'm gona pin it if thats ok

@SHOUTband

4 ай бұрын

@@RichyKearnsproductions for sure dude! 👍

Thanks for putting this all together and sharing with us. It was a pleasure to watch. 😊

@RichyKearnsproductions

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching it im glad you enjoyed it

Simon is still my sleaze-hero! Since 2010 when I saw Generation wild video for the first time and till now. Unfortunately Crashdiet was already with Gabriel when I saw them live. Gabriel is a really great vocalist, actually, in my opinion he was the best Crashdiet's vocalist if we talk about good singing only. But Simon's huge charisma... No one had it, only him! That's why I love him so. He's the true sleaze-hero!💖

No one can top Dave. But I saw them live once and only once when they first hit up the UK with Simon for one gig with Peepshow in the UK. Dream come true for me at that time.

@RichyKearnsproductions

2 ай бұрын

Dave will allways be king allways

Great documentary! I just met the members of the "new era" of CRASHDIET with John Elliott and Michael Sweet. I gave Peter London and his fiance a ride to the Miami port for the Monsters of Rock cruise. They were such nice guys! I'm looking forward to the new era with John on vocals and excited to see what he will bring to the band. Keep up the great videos!🤟😎

@RichyKearnsproductions

4 ай бұрын

i met them over a decade ago now and same deal really nice guys and Thank you so much im glad you enjoyed the videos

Couldn't agree more, I had the chance to see Simon live in 2014, man, that show changed my life, it was one of those moments you'll see again before you die, hahah, thank you very much for this kind of videos!

@RichyKearnsproductions

4 ай бұрын

thank you im glad you enjoyed it

Another great Doc Richy. They were definitely riding high in his era. I saw them in 2013. Absolutely blew me away. Simon was electric on stage. The band sounded so good. I agree that Simon was the right man at the right time. However, if he is happy living his life now, the more power to him. How many of us can say the same?

Great Video man. I wish I knew what the real reason was but touring like that must definitely takes a hit on your physical and mental being one way or another. I love everybody in the band, but we are not aware of the issues that happened behind the tour bus or shows. Being in a band it's kind of like being married in a way. I hope there isn't bad blood between them. I am grateful for everything that simon did in the band, and I wish the band the very best.

Liked n suscribed 🎉 love crashdiet 💖☠️

@RichyKearnsproductions

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Such a great documentary! Thank you so much! I have been following Crashdiet since 2003. And i could not agree more with you @RichyKearnsProductions I hope Simon Cruz will Return as well, i have always been curious why he did leave the band back in 2015 while they were on tour? Hmm. Simon Cruz was definitive the best singer they had , he had it all. The charisma and looks and his voice was on fire, it was perfect. Dave Leppard was the leder and the master brain behind this amazing band, and was a amazing songwrither with a lot of passion.(R.I.P) Olli Herman dident fit the Crashdiet style with his voice. Gabriel Keys was good, but he did not have the charisma Simon had. I am courous about their new singer they just got. Not heard of him or his former band before. Keep up the good work! You got yourself a subcriber. Great Job! Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴🎸🎤🤘

@RichyKearnsproductions

4 ай бұрын

thank you so much it means a alot to me that you enjoyed it and this is how i feel aswell but perhaps i may have been to harsh on Gabriel he came into the band at an unpresented time and following a singer like Simon well how do you do that ? thanks for the sub man

You're absolutely right on everything here. Simon had that magical "IT" that you can't teach. I'm praying he comes back at some point.

"Mommy! Why is there an androgynous blonde being cut open with a power drill!" 😂 this video is awesome, but that part was funny. Simon Cruz was my idol, i think he was the greatest frontman in modern rock music

@RichyKearnsproductions

4 ай бұрын

Azzy wow how are you doing these days ? Im glad you enjoyed the video and i totally agree with you its just ashame that he gave it all up

Great video. Looking forward to watching them in this new era live in Madrid again. Long live the legacy.

@RichyKearnsproductions

4 ай бұрын

Same here! more power to them i dont wana see the diet machine stop

I personally think Gabriel Keys was so solid and think those two albums are their best, besides the first.

Awesome doc! love it. Simon was great. I still think his hair is a little too much for me but so was jim gilletes. amazing frontman no doubt and his crashdiet albums are fantastic

Riot and Iced Earth both had a couple different front men, actually. Those were both great as well. Great doc, mate! Here's hoping for a new album with John, and long live Simon Cruz! Cheers 🍻

I became a fan not long after Simon left the band, I like all the albums, but Generation Wild and The Savage Playground are definitely on top for me. I'm sad I missed out on seeing them during that time. Confess is awesome, excited to see their singer now in Crashdiet!

You said everything! Your vídeos are Very informative for the fans whos not a maniac like us. Your vídeo about Dave is fantastic too. Cheers from Brasil. Keep with this videos about them, who knows.... xXx

@RichyKearnsproductions

4 ай бұрын

Thank you and im gona stay on it and do more diet videos thanks again

Thank you for doing this documentaries. Automaton is their best album imo, just ahead of Generation Wild. I agree with a lot of what u say

@RichyKearnsproductions

4 ай бұрын

i really like automaton when it came out I'm lookin back over the Gabriel era for the next video atm i do my best to give you a good gabriel era video

@t-larsen

4 ай бұрын

@@RichyKearnsproductions u should do like a podcast or something and talk crashdiet. I will be happy to join in.

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Simon is a lot, but not 6'4'' 😅

@RichyKearnsproductions

13 күн бұрын

Im about 6.4 myself and the picture we are in together we are about the same height but now that i think about it he was wearing new rocks so i duno how much height they give

I hated Simon and still do. He was unsympatic!

@RichyKearnsproductions

5 сағат бұрын

What you you mean ?

Awesome documentary Ritchy! Again am a big Dave Lepard fan but my second choice would be Simon Cruz of course. Was shocked to see John Elliot of Confess up there in a good way. Cause im a Confess fan also and never imagined that's who they got as new frontman. Im stoked to say the least. . .so glad it's John up there. He's amazing and will be a great guy for this band. Badass. But. . .they can never replace Dave. There was nobody like him as a frontman he was fucking amazing up there. His vocals his persona and as a person everyone who meet him said he was the nicest guy ever. Not to mention his writing lyrics ability was great. So to that note rock on Crashdiet and welcome John Elliot to the madness of Crashdiet!!! Again thanks Ritchy your documentaries are great.

@RichyKearnsproductions

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Tina that means alot yeah. i agree no1 can replace dave he will allways be the goat but im glad that the boys keep the band going i only wish that Simon will one day make a return or better yet that the band do some sort of all stars tour where all the singers unite maybe thats to crazy an idea tho lol thanks again