12/24/07

Paul Gilbert - Great Rock Guitarist


Paul Brandon Gilbert (November 6, 1966) is a guitarist best known for his work with Racer X and Mr. Big. Following his departure from Mr. Big in 1996, Gilbert pursued a solo career.
Influences and Style

Talking about his influences, Paul mentions many different artists, including Jimmy Page, Judas Priest, Yngwie Malmsteen, Akira Takasaki, Kiss, Van Halen, Randy Rhoads and The Ramones. He is also a great fan of The Beach Boys and The Beatles. He states on the Space Ship Live DVD that George Harrison is one of his favorite guitar players.

Gilbert composes music in a wide variety of styles including pop, rock, metal, blues, jazz, funk and classical, but is perhaps best known for his versatility and speed, which helped him be named as one of the "Top 10 Shredders Of All Time" by Guitar One Magazine. He is also considered to be one of the best proponents of alternate picking, tapping and string skipping.

Photo from laney.co.uk

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Paul Gilbert website

Racer x band website

See Paul Gilbert guitar solo guitar technique guitar tip on VDO bar above

Mr. Big - Paul Gilbert's Guitar Solo (live)

Paul Gilbert Guitar World July 2007 Lesson

Paul Gilbert tapping lesson

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