Aldrich moved to Los Angeles immediately after high school and was playing at Gazzarri’s when Eric Carr’s girlfriend spotted him and recommended him to the band.
: According to Ultimate Guitar , Aldrich realized later that getting a gig is 50% playing and 50% being a "cool hang." He felt his nervousness and age made him an uncomfortable fit for a tour bus with experienced mega-stars. Doug Aldrich Recalls Auditioning to Replace Kis...
: During a session where he was asked to play over tracks for the Creatures of the Night album (including the song "War Machine"), Gene Simmons asked if he knew major scales. Aldrich, unfamiliar with the technical term, replied "What?" until Simmons sang "Do, re, mi..." to explain it. Aldrich moved to Los Angeles immediately after high
: Years later, when Simmons wanted Aldrich for the band House of Lords, Aldrich reminded him of the hang-up. Simmons remembered the incident, and Aldrich has since stated that he loves Simmons and appreciates his "super dry sense of humor". Aldrich, unfamiliar with the technical term, replied "What
: Aldrich admitted his "maturity level was probably 10" and he had no experience managing adult responsibilities like paying bills or keeping a bank account open.
: The band ultimately chose Vinnie Vincent, whom they felt had more experience and "more under his belt" at the time. The Infamous Phone Call
: Aldrich was invited to a second audition in a large hangar, playing through four Marshall stacks for the first time. He practiced classic tracks like "Detroit Rock City" and "Black Diamond" with the band. Reasons for Rejection