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RICHIE
KOTZEN - MATTIAS IA EKLUNDH - ANDY TIMMONS - JOSE DE CASTRO -
ANDY MARTIN - DOUG STAPP
 Hi
Richie , tell me something about your latest cd "Slow"
. More funky-stuffs respect to the great "Break It All
Down" .
My new cd is called Slow. On this cd I wanted
to get back to some of my guitar playing roots. I think the style of this record
is sort of a combination of what I was doing on the cd Wave Of Emotion mixed
with Mother Heads Family Reunion. With this record I feel like I have settled
into a comfortable direction that represents Richie Kotzen.
Why little instrumental songs ...
shred-songs after many years ? Do you have composed these songs for the fans or
...
The reason for the short little instrumental
pieces on the cd are for transitions and I also wanted to include some extra
guitar playing since that is what I am mostly known for. I think the styles of
the instrumentals are reflections on the sorts of things ive listened to in the
past. Ohio is the intro to the cd and is very blues based while Conflicted
starts off as a bee bop style and ends in a very aggressive rock style and ends
the cd.
"Slow" includes "Don't wanna
lie" , a video-clip . Why we don't see on MTV ? This is a modern ballad , a
"trendy-song" ...
The first 10,000 cds that were manufactured
included a video clip for the song Dont Wanna Lie. This promotion video has been
played on tv in Japan to promote the cd. The reason you have not seen it in
Europe is because this cd has not yet officialy been released in your territory
however it will be released within the next few months.
Fenders Guitars / Yamaha Records ...
mmmmmhhh ...
I have been playing fender guitars for the
last 12 years. I have 2 signature model guitars that can be bought in music
stores all over Japan. One guitar is a Strat and one is a Tele. Both guitars are
designed to my personal specs. I have also been using Yamaha accoustic guitars.
As for the Yamaha record label... This is a new venture and I am one of the
first international artists for them. They have been doing a greatjob with my
new cd in Japan and I am happy to be involved with their company.
The latest Mr Big album is printed only in
Japan , why ? A problem with Billy Sheehan ? And what is the position of Billy
inside Mr Big ?
As for Mr Big... Yes it is true the new cd is
only being sold in Japan. The Band has just finished its Final tour in Japan. We
played 16 shows in Japan and one in Hong Kong. This was Mr Bigs Farewell tour
and was a great success. I had a fun 2 years being a part of Mr Big and wish all
the members well in their future projects.
A crazy question for you : what are the three
songs of everytime that you would have been written ?
I think you are asking me what 3 songs I wish
I would have written... 1 Let it Be 2 Satisfaction 3 The Star Spangled Banner
What do you think about Internet ? In your
opinion , Internet is the future of music business ?
I think the internet is a great way for people
to have their music be heard. I dont know if it is the future of the music
business but it is becoming a very valuable tool for musicians and music fans.
The last one ... what's music for you and what
suggestions could you give to the young guitarists in order to become better
musicians ?
As for new music... I like a lot of the new
artists like Alicia Keys, Train, Disturbed... As for advice to young guitarists...
I think it is very important to play with other musicians and playing in front
of people. If you can play with musicians who have more experiance than you that
will also help you pick up new things quicker.
 Hi
Mattias , how did you get interested in music and who were some
guitarists and bands that influenced your musical taste ?
It all started out with Kiss around 1976 when
I bought the "Destroyer" album. Before that I listened to my sisters
Alice Cooper and Sweet records. After Kiss I fell in love with American band The
Tubes, then came Frank Zappa and changed my life forever.From a guitarist point
of view I, like thousands of other players, got my first eureka-experience from
listening to "Eruption" with Eddie Van Halen. It was pretty much
unbelievable for a 12-year-old to grasp. Later, I was also blown away by Steve
Vai, Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen and practiced like a complete maniac in my
teens, quite school and everything.Nowadays I am into John McLaughlin, Jimmy
Rosenberg, old Django Reinhardt stuff combined with an occasional Meshuggah or
Slayer CD.
Tell me something about your latest solo CD
"Freak Guitar" ... you play drum, bass, keyboards...
Freak Guitar was mainly recorded in my former
bathroom on eight tracks for a budget of exactly nothing... and has turned out
to be a huge success, to everyone's surprise. It's an instrumental album, about
65 minutes long, a complete guitar overkill and yes, I play all the instruments,
from the infamous Chinese ass dildo to zither, hehe.What I am most proud of
regarding Freak Guitar is that it has reached a great non-guitar-playing
audience. It pleases me a lot. Every time I get e-mails from kids telling me
they were jumping around to a tune like "When Sam Played it Again..."
on their gym class or an old lady telling me she meditates to "Time to
Breathe" daily, I am very grateful.
Steve Vai and Favored Nations ... an honor for
you because Vai is played with Frank Zappa and you are a greatest fan !
I am far beyond honored, I still find it hard
to grasp actually. Of all the amazing guitarists around, Steve picks me and my
zany music. Favored Nations is every guitar player's wet dream... Things couldn't
be better; they have all done a marvelous job at FN!
Well , what are you currently working on and
tell me about your band Freak Kitchen .
I recently completed producing, writing and
recording the debut album of my 13-year old guitar monster friend Johan Randén.
He's so good it's almost hard to understand. I will send you his CD as soon as
we get it back from the pressing plant, ok?Right now, I am writing and arranging
songs for the forthcoming Freak Kitchen album. It's going to be released in
October and I am very excited about it! It'll be the first release with my two
new stunning freak brothers: Christer Ortefors on bass and Bjorn Fryklund on
drums. Freak Kitchen has been around since 1992, we released our first album in
1994, called Appetizer. For (lots) more info, please visit the official Freak
Kitchen web site: www.freakkitchen.com <http://www.freakkitchen.com>I am
also recording new guitar stuff, I just can't help it, ergh, ergh. I love doing
what I am doing and feel I have so many things to discover. To break new ground
is what it's all about for me. The follow up to Freak Guitar will take some time
before it's available though. I record whenever I got the time and complete each
song before I start on the next one. It will probably take a year and a half
before that one is done.
How do you go about composing your music ?
It's different every time. No formula, rites
or anything. Might pick up the guitar and a melody pops up from positioning my
fingers on strange intervals. I might take the dogs for a walk on the woods and
a groovy phrase awaits me lurking behind a tree... you never know.
Which kind of music do you usually listening
to right now ?
I listen a lot to McLaughlin and Shakti and
their splendid Shakti box which just came out. Simply incredible.
Now , tell us more about what you usually use
on stage and in studio recording (Apple Guitars etc ...) .
My gtr set up is very simple: I use my Apple
Horn guitars (manufactured by Caparsion Guitars in Japan) plugged straight into
my extremely non-modified VH100R Laney amp. I use the same things live. No racks,
just some wah-wah for the dildo. I get bored with effects because it takes time
away from my playing. Sometimes I wish I had more interest in it but my whole
playing style is based around the minimalistic approach. I also trip every time
I have to stomp on a pedal, since my hair is always glued to my sweaty Swedish
face and I sing at the same time.
A crazy question : what are three songs of
other artists that you wish you had written ?
Three songs I wish I had written?
"Montana" or any other song by Frank Zappa. He was the best and always
will be. "Workin' It" by Don Henley, great, great lyrics. "Rite
of Spring" by Igor Stravinsky.
Have you some suggestions for young guitarists
?
My only suggestion to young guitarists is to
stay true to yourself.
The interview is finish ... in your opinion ,
Internet is the future of music business ?
Not sure. Music wise, I think man is kind of
simple and wants to own things. To me, a collection of mp3s on my desktop or a
cd-r with a zillion tunes squeezed in is no fun. I want to know about the bands/artists
CDs that I buy, read the liner notes, e t c.On the other hand, the internet is a
blessing and has helped me a darn lot worldwide. We'll see...Take care and all
the best,IA
Hi Andy, first of all congratulations for
your recent release “That was then, this is now”, but why a compilation
CD?
Initially when Steve Vai approached me
about releasing some of my music, he was thinking of re-releasing ear X-tacy 1
and 2 in their entirety, mainly because they were never officially released
and promoted in the US...we finally decided that a "best of" with
some new tracks would be best for the worldwide market. A good way to
hopefully introduce my music to some new fans, and also some new music for
those who already are into what I do.
This album is released by
Steve Vai’s label, Favored Nation, could you describe this new relationship
and also, are you planning a new release for them, have you composed any new
songs?
The relationship has been 100% fantastic.
The label has given me complete control over the records and Steve is
incredibly helpful with decisions that I may need help with (what better
guitarist to help with career decisions!!!!!) And yes, we are planning a whole
new CD for next year...I've written many new songs already!
Will you play live “That was
then, this is now” and of course, will you come in Italy also for clinics?
Yes...I'm touring Asia all of July,. dates in
the States in August, South America in October,,,hopefully Italy in November!
Could you describe your typical
clinic? Are you with the band…any favorite technique to explain…etc…
Usually, I have a CD of backing tracks from my
records for the clinics. Every clinic is different. I try to play as much as
possible...and leave it up to the audience how much detail I get into
regarding playing, music biz, etc...we have a great time
You are also famous as session player,
is difficult for you to separate your solo career from playing totally
different things for different artists and in your opinion what are your best
performances as session player?
The diversity is what I thrive on! I love being
able to go from a Simon Phillips gig to an Olivia gig to an Andy Timmons Band
gig...It's all equally challenging and fun for me! Best performances as
session player? Probably Kip Winger's thisconversationseemslikeadream...very
spontaneous...I really enjoy working with Kip..he's outrageuosly talented and
creative.
What was/is your role as “music
director” for Olivia Newton Jones?
Basically putting the band together,
rehearsing them,....just being "on top of things" in general for her
concerts. Not a hard job if you put the right band together!
About the Danger Danger years,
how did you get in contact with them and would you change anything from that
period?
They found me through Buddy Blaze, the
artist relations guy for Kramer guitars at that time. Regrets? Not
really..we had an incredible time! Really living the rock 'n roll fantasy. I
suppose I wish the band could have achieved more respect (because I considered
myself musician first, pop star second), but that's just not what the band was
about.
Your friend Reb Beach is again
touring with Winger, do you think is possible a Danger Danger reunion? (Classic
question! Ndr.)
Never say never!
Speaking about your musical studies:
you went at the famous Miami University. Is been that an important experience
for your musical approach? I know it mostly for great Jazz teachers, what kind
of theory and harmony did you study?
My time
at UM was profoundly influential..so many great players there to learn from.
There's no doubt that all the jazz playing has influenced all the styles that
I play...even in heavy rock tunes I'm swinging a good amount!
Your songs are a perfect mixture of
melody and technique, and we can listen to rock as well as blues, sometimes
country, metal, pop or sixties rock; would you be interested also in a more
jazz/fusion way for some future songs?
Absolutely!! You can expect that sometime in
the future.
Looking at the cover artwork of
“That was then, this is now” and of “And-hology”, is important, for
your music, religious or oriental meditation?
The cover is meant to be all incusive.. all
music, all religion..I'm not any specific religion or musical backgound...I
learn from everything...anything that helps me continue a positive journey
through life.
Speaking of gear, please tell us all
about your equipment and particularly about your signature guitar, I know
there is a new A.T. model. And about the studio gear how do you usually record
your guitar parts
I'm excited about the new Ibanez AT guitar...it
iis similar neck shape as my AT100, but a mahogany body and rosewood
fingerboard...sounds fantastic! I used this guitar on Super '70s and Beautiful
Strange on the new CD. I mostly record the guitars dry, adding effect at the
console. I recorded the amps through my fave Boogie Rectifier 4x1`2 with 2
mics , a Shure 57, and a Beyer Dynamic 160 (the Eddie Kramer "Hendrix"
mic)
Finally, Andy Timmons in his free
time (if you have got it!):…
Searching
for vintage guitar gear, music, Beatles collectibles... I'm boring really...it's
always music releated!!!! I'm just a fan!! Thanks everyone! Andy Timmons
 Jose
, how did you get interested in music and who were some
guitarists that influenced your musical taste ?
I started playing
classic guitar when I was 10,and since 15 I begun taking it
seriously, but until I was 17 years old I didn't start with
electric guitar. From then, the music became an obsession for me
and I started to practice really hard.My first big influence was
Mark Knopfler, I wanted to play all his songs and all his solos,
next to, it was a big impression for me to listen Satriani,
Malnsteen, Vai... and from there since now, I was sure what I
wanted to do in my life.
Tell us about
your greatest latest CD entitled "Un Poco De Lo Mio" .
This is my first
instrumental work. Since a couple of years ago, I’m lucky of
working as a session music, accompanying Spanish artist, etc.
but I realize that it wasn’t enough for me, and that something
was missing with my work and that the years was passing by and I
didn't record my own music. In one year I compose the nine
themes of the disc where I wanted to compile all my influences
of my life. This was in 2001.I was lucky of counting with the
support of my friend Pedro from Didáctica Musical, who
collaborated financing the half of the project, of the musicians
that played in the recording and that they are friends of mine
since a lot time ago.
The sound
quality of your cd is incredible ... a great work in studio ...
Thank you, the
recording of the disc was in different phases. The drums and the
bass were recorded in two days. The guitars in six and was mixed
only in three months approximately, because we only had time to
mix one day per week and we met on Mondays.
Could you
describe your equipment in detail ?
I use ENGL
amplifiers, that it have the sound that I really like.I'm really
happy with this mark. My equipment is the following:Amplifiers
ENGEL-ENGL preamp 580-Power
amp ENGL 930/60-Speaker
Engl 4x12 stereo (Celestion vintage30)-Efects:G·mayor
(TC-Electronics)-Pedals:Pedal
board Engl Z-12 . The
guitar that I use is Ibanez AT100 in the entire disc, it's a
limited edition and I have the number 10. Actually the great
Valencian luthier Toni Fayos is constructing a guitar with my
specific ideas. I'll have it in two months.About the studio
equipment, the guitars were recorded with the Roland VS1680,
with a microphone SHURE SM57 straight to the baffle, without get
it by anything. We recorded in the studio of my Italian friend
Luca Germini.About the recorder of the drums I hired a studio
bigger with a good room, because you can recorder the guitars
and the bass in everywhere, but drums require a good acoustic.The
mixes also was realized in the Lucas' studio and the
masterisation was made in Nautilus (Milan)
What do you
think about the world of Music Business on Internet ? This seems
to be very important for many underground guitarists.
Internet is
really the only way to make know this kind of instrumental music
in a worldly international level and to get be listened by other
musicians.Thanks to it, I have got that my disc were distributed
in USA, Taiwan, Italy, etc, and in addition to this countries,
my music has reached Canada, Indonesia...
Could you tell
us something about your next projects ?
My next projects
are continuing working in the professional Spanish market,
trying to improve every year, and although the disc only is in
the market nine months, I already have ideas for a second disc
in 2003.
The interview
is going to finish. Give some practical advise to a young guitar
player who wants to become a professional musician.
They have to
practice a lot, to play a lot in live and to be constant in what
they want to achieve.Thank you Matt.José de Castro.
Andy,
first of all how did you get interested in music and who were
some guitarists that influenced your musical taste?
Well Matt, I first was exposed to music by my mother, who was
a classical pianist. She taught me the freedom that music
brings.She was very dedicated to music and was a great influence.
As for guitarist who influenced me, I would have to say Vai,
Satch, VH, Tony Macalpine, Shawn Lane, Paul Gilbert, Chris
Risola, Randy Rhoads, Larry Carlton, Andres Segovia, Yngwie
Malmsteen, Yam Akerman and the list goes on and on man. I love
so many guitarist of all genres. I love it all!!
Chris Risola of Steelheart like guitar teacher ... tell me about
this experience with this great musician and where is now Chris?
Chris is a musical genius. He is a fountain of knowledge. He is
one of my best friends, he is MBFAM (My Brother From Another
Mother). He is my mentor, I can say most of my knowledge came
from Chris. My tapping technique, phrasing, theory,
improvisation, solfedge, everything came from Chris. I studied
with Chris for about 3 years and I took a total of 6 hours a
week with him. I was always his last student of the day, so 3
hours usaully turned into 5 hours. We became best friends and we
always reached for untouchable levels studying guitar, Chris and
I studied the guitar under the microscope. Then when Steelheart
got a deal, he asked me to go on the road with him and be his
guitar tech. I was about 18, it was a great learning experience,
I went around the world like 2 times with him, I learned the
buisness and made allot of friends. It was an experience you
couldn’t get anywheres else and Chris gave me a chance of a
lifetime, I love Chris!! On top of being a fucking amazing
guitarist he is a great person and he is funny as all hell! The
hours Chris I studied, practiced and played guitar would blow
your mind! He taught me to be the best I could be and I have all
the lessons on audio tape. For he is my “Satanic Mentor”. I
talk to Chris every now and then, we always stay in touch. He
currently resides in Boca Raton Florida. Where he continues, to
play, perform, record and has he own teaching studio. He lives a
great and happy life! I’m very happy for him, he deserves the
best. Chris is a guitar legend, hands down man! Chris I love you
brother!!
Tell us about your latest CD entitled "Brother From Another
Mother", why a title like this? Great production, great
graphics and photos ... a super-CD!
Great question Matt and thank you for the compliment. I
called this record “Brother >From Another Mother” because
I have a few friends, that stick by me for what I believe in and
support me for what I do. I love them dearly and they are always
there for me, as I am there for them. We are honest and
supportive with our feelings. They are my Brothers to the end!
The production was done by MBFAM (My Brother From Another Mother)
Alex Salz. He is a truely gifted musician, engineer and producer.
Alex and I have been friends for about 15 years now. We have
grown together as musicians and friends. The photography was
done MBFAM, the legendary Neil zlozower. Zloz Duuude is a true
friend and has been for over a decade. He is the best f***in
photographer in my book! The graphic design and CD art work was
done by MSFAM (My Sister From Anothe Mother) ha ha. Meriah
Garrette. Meriah has so much talent, creativity and a great
musician. Her work always comes out better than my aspectations.
I love them all!!!
You have recorded in your private studio?
Actually, I have a samll setup at home. I mainly do all of my
recording in upstate New York at my friends studio Alex Salz
Productions. I like to get away from LA when I’m recording,
this way I don’t have to think of my everyday life and just
focus on my recording. Alex’s studio is top of the line man.
We work amazingly together and he makes my fingers bleed!!!!
Well, now ... what guitars and other equipment (Amps , Effects
and ... Computers) do you use?
Well I proudly endorse Ibanez, Eventide, SIT Strings,
Dimarzio and Levy’s Leathers. For guitars I used Ibanez
SC500N, JEM7VWH, UV777, 2540DNT and my custom RG models. For
effects I used Eventide harmonizers. I used a DSP7000, GTR4000,
Orville and a Eclipse. I string my beast up with SIT Strings
.009-.042 power wound. I used Dimarzio pickups Air zone, Air
Norton and a fast track. I used my Bob Bradshaw 3+ channel pre
amp VHT Two/Fifty/Two power amp. I strap all my best up with
Levy’s Leathers quick release straps. Everything was recorded
with Pro Tools!
A crazy question: what are three songs of other favotite artists
that you wish you had written?
Wowww, this one is a hard one man. I would have to say “Diary
Of A Madman” By Ozzy. I love Randy Rhoads. “For The Love Of
God” By Steve Vai. I love Steve as a player and a person. “Turn
The Page” by Bob Seger. A simple song, but it has so much feel
and allot to relate to.
The future of guitar (to buy , advertising , to sale etc ...) is
on ... Internet?
I absolutely think that the internet is going to be the best
way for sales, marketing and promoting musical works. It’s
like this man... These days it is very economically inexpensive
to put out your own polished product. As we all have seen over
the years you really dont need a record lable to break yourself.
You basically need ditribution , marketing and promotion.
Working hard at this on the internet, you will find allot of
information available there to you. I think in the next decade
or so independant release are going to dominate the industry!!
The interview is going to finish ... tell me about your next
projects to come.
Ok man, I have allot going on. I’m planing a coast to coast
clinic tour, with Guitar Center music stores in the USA. I also
have plans to come over seas to Japan, Germany, Sweden and
Definately to Italy! I’ve been emailing with promoters for
awhile to help me get my music over seas. My second
instructional aide will be released in early Dec. It is called
“The Arpeggio Encyclopedia” published by Mel Bay. My first
book entitled “Seven String Guitar” was published by Hal
Leonard and quoted by friend Steve Vai. I’m trying to get
major distribution right now for the USA and other countries. I’m
also thinking of my next record.ha haha. But mainly I want to
play and promote my record “Brother From Another Mother”. I
love this record and it is having a great run right now. So I
look forward to sharing my music and playing with the world and
making many new friends.
 Doug,
how did get started playing guitar and how do you go about
composing your music?
Blame
Def Leppard for the reason I started!! The first time I saw
the Video for "Women" off the Hysteria album I was
hooked. I had to have a guitar just like Phil Collen. It had
the coolest paint job ever! I'm still a big Def Leppard fan to
this day too. About composing my music, thats a tough one. I
have no set way in which I write. Some songs on Static were
total jams that just seemed to work and others were
constructed. "Drop" was a total luck of a song. I
came up with the basic chords and jammed over top. The melody
kind of fit itself into the song where as "Blue" was
a total construction of Piano's and guitars doing very
different things to meet in the middle and work. If it sounds
good, its a go. Make sure there's a hook and run with the
ball. Sounds stupid but it seems to work.
"Static"
... this is your new cd. Tell me about the songs and the
musicians
Static is my first Cd!! It was supposed to be available
November of 2001 but got released sometime late April of 2002.
You got to love delays. All of the songs are very fun and
change genre's quite a bit. The whole Cd was written in very
fun times. This is my first shot at instrumental music so I
set no limits on what "Should" or "Shouldn't"
be in the song. Like I said in the above, if it sounds good,
run with it. We had fun playing and recording the music and I
think it all came through on tape. Bubba Nelson played Bass,
Josh Sandlin played Drums and Dan Ransbarger played Piano's on
the Cd. My Live band consists of (including myself) 3 guitar
players, bass and drums. Dan plays guitar and Keys, Ben
Vasquez is the other guitar player , Shane Collins is the
drummer and Bubba on bass. It is a very large band by all
means, but it sounds huge live!! Of all of the bands we have
played with so far, I can definatley say we are louder. The
whole Van Halen quest. Rock as hard as you can as loud as you
can...And try to play as well as you possibly can. Its a blast.
What
guitars and other equipment do you favor to get your great
sound?
Live
and on the Cd I use old Ibanez Rg's and Rt's fitted with
various Dimarzio pickups. Amp wise its Laney Gh100L's, Carvin
Heads and Genz - Benz and Laney Cabinets. For Fx its very
bare. Morley Wah, Boss Delay (Usually for reverb), Boss DS-1 in
front of the Carvin and an Ibanez Analog Chorus.
Sometimes the Ada flanger, Whammy and Digitech Talker
will make an appearance too.
You
are a shredder , what do you think about Shred music with the
guitar scene today?
Shred
music has changed for sure. There are some crazy players out
there for sure!!! In the 80's it seemed to all start sounding
the same minus a handfull of players but now there seems
to be no boundries or cliches happening which is great. There
are guys like Rusty Cooley who can rip your face off with
licks and guys like Andy Timmons who have perfect melody and
write amazing songs. The cool thing is guitar fans now are
buying records from both sides of the fence. I don't feel that
old who's better who's best thing happening anymore. I think
people just want great guitar music and its happening.
Are
you ready for a crazy question ? Ok ... your 10 favorite
guitars CD's of all time ...
Eeek!!!
Thats a hard one. There is SO many!! Here is ten but I could
pop off another 50 I'm sure.
1)
Racer X - All. Everything they have done is amazing.
2)
Van Halen - Fair Warning. Ed hit on all cylinders on the
record. Tone and licks.
3)
Jason Becker - Perpetual Burn. Amazing!
4)
Steve Vai - Passion And Warfare. Again...Amazing.
5)
Steve Vai - Flexable. Quirky little album. Every song is
different and never lets up. Love it.
6)
Joey Tafolla - Plastic. If you don't own it, buy it. Joey
Kills!
7)
Joe Satriani - Extremist. The guitars and BAND rock!!
8)
Dokken - Beast From The East. George Lynch is the best!
9)
Blues Saraceno - Plaid. Straight up in your face instrumental
rock.
10)
Winger - S/T. Don't laugh! Reb Beach is king. 4 guys who can
play there asses off and still hit MTV. I don't know what to
say about those ballerina kicks Kip did though.
And
... your favorite players right now and for the near future?
My
Favorite players are (to name a few) Paul Gilbert, Steve Vai,
George Lynch, Reb Beach, Edward Van Halen and Nuno Bettencourt
to name a few. My thoughts on the next breakout player I will
keep to two. Number one is Rusty Cooley. Besides being really
nice the guy can flat out play. I hear he is a really good
teacher too. Number Two is Alex Derosso. I had the pleasure of
meeting him a few weeks ago and again, besides being a really
nice guy he has great tone and hip licks. His solo Cd's rock.
What
are the next projects for your solo career?
We
will start recording album number two if time allows hopefully
by December. I hope to get it released early 2003. If I ever
have 3 free seconds I will finish my instructional CD-rom for
Chops from Hell and I will also be on a Cheap Trick Tribute
Album and Santana tribute album, both being released early
2003. Check my website for updated information because you
never know what could happen!!
The
interview is going to finish: do you have any suggestions for
young guitarists like you?
My
only suggestion is play to have fun!! Practice and learn
as much as you can about your instrument but have fun in the
process. In the end thats all its about anyway! I want to
thank you for the hip interview too!!! I had a good time!!
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