My Favorite Riff with Nikki Sixx: Jake Kiszka (Greta Van Fleet)

My Favorite Riff is all about celebrating established artists, and introducing the next generation of guitar shredders. 2017 was the breakout year for Greta Van Fleet, with their Zeppelin inspired hit "Highway Tune". Guitarist Jake Kiszka sits down with Nikki in one of our very first MFR's. There are some technical difficulties but the riffs and talent are undeniable.

[jacobcourseymusic]

When Nikki Sixx tells you he’s into your band when you’re like 20, you know you’re doing something right...

[indragunawan]

The boy being shy, nervous and respectful, the elder being wise and nice. The torch's passing, keep on Rockin' brothas

[the_key_x]

Hope one day Jake Kiszka is sitting on a couch with his own show interviewing some young kid full of talent.

[s.sanchez]

imagine its your first few years in the music scene and fucking nikki sixx asks you to do an interview

[rileymae]

Sam was just really enjoying the dog in the background. 😂 When the dog scooted closer he got excited.

[chadfleischauer]

Tryna watch Jake and Nikki talk but I can only focus on Sammy petting the dog on the couch

[fourtraxer]

Love watching the Dog on the couch bugging the guy to pet him lol

[curtbrooks]

This young guy is killer and it makes my smile that he’s so nervous around Nikki

[mattsmith]

I thank their parents more than anything. They made this possible in how they raised them with great music.

[Toilbaby]

Most lead guitarist require accompaniment but not this guy. He fills in the spaces effortlessly. Greta Van Fleet is THE band.

[ADAMNEVEREYES]

Does the dog sing or play any instrument?

[bohemialite]

these boys are incredibly talented and I hope that they will show the world that rock and roll still live on

[bobc.]

I don't care if this band sounds like Zeppelin. It's refreshing. Even Plant said live "Everyone Nicks It".

[vaporize]

Who TF raised these gems? Seriously stellar parenting--can't wait to see where life takes these hard rocking youngsters! Fan for Life!

[kaydeeole]

Jake may be young but he & his brothers have been playing since they were babies. When people compare you to LZ at their age just imagine what the future holds. Welcome to retro metro rock & roll. Merry Christmas Kiszka & Sixx families!

[jinksy]

I love how Sam's just playing with the dog the whole Time 😂

[allen]

That was cool...his tone is great and natural sounding. Players get too caught up in their "awesomeness", this kid is humble and really good, and that's refreshing.

[timothycormier]

Nikki these kids are the next biggest thing in rock n roll. To the people who say that they are a Led Zeppelin rip off. I ask you! Do you like Led Zeppelin? If yes. Then what’s the fuckin problem!?!? Cuz they sound great. Their phenomenal live. Best rock sound out there right now. Real rock sound.

[dono]

Love this So good to see rock is making a comeback in the mainstream with the kids.

[GPXgirl]

So cute how nervous he was!! Jake is so talented, can't wait to see his playing mature. The dog wanting Sam to pet him, sooo cute! 😍 Saw them live in July, they rocked! Blew me away. Love them, best concert I've seen in years!!