Paul Gilbert
Biography:
Paul Gilbert is an instrumental guitarist who is best known for his work in the bands Racer X and Mr. Big. Gilbert departed Mr. Big in the late 1990s and embarked on a solo career performing instrumental guitar. Gilbert joined Joe Satriani and John Petrucci for the G3 2007 tour.
Gilbert began playing guitar at age 5 and after a several-year hiatus began playing again in earnest at age 11. He has been influenced by guitar luminaries Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, and Randy Rhoads as well as the Beatles and the Beach Boys.
Gilbert is a friend of fellow guitarist Marty Friedman and has appeared on Freidman's Japanese television show several times. Gilbert speaks fluent Japanese and married a woman from Japan, Emi, who currently plays keyboards in Paul's touring band.
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Discography:
| Get Out Of My Yard (2006) | Buy CD |
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| Spaceship One (2005) | Buy CD |
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| Acoustic Samurai (2003) | Buy CD |
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| Gilbert Hotel (2003) | Buy CD |
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| Paul the Young Dude: The Best of Paul Gilbert (2003) | Buy CD |
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| Burning Organ (2002) | Buy CD |
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| Alligator Farm (2000) | Buy CD |
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| Beehive Live (1999) | Buy CD |
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| Flying Dog (1998) | Buy CD |
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| King of Clubs (1998) | Buy CD |
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| Tribute to Jimi Hendrix (EP) (1992) |
Notable Guitars:
Ibanez PGM Signature Model
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Similar Artists:
Richie Kotzen
Marty Friedman
Links:
Paul Gilbert Official Website
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