Guitar inspiration

[davidben1973]

Thought this could be a good topic guitarist that have inspired each of us.

Anyone remember Harry K Cody, amazing guitarist and lovely looking guitar too.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-OUOfBWvhs&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[stratznhatz]

Wow, I can see why he would be an influence David, what a great player. I've never listened any of their stuff, I'll have to check them out.

My main influences, not in any particular order would be:

Eddie Van Halen
Yngwie Malmsteen
Ritchie Blackmore
Jimi Hendrix

There's countless other players that have influenced me over the years, but these came to mind first. ;D

[davidben1973]

There is an instrumental he plays called "the explorer" when I first heard it my jaw was on the floor, thought it was vai's long lost twin.

Here's the link
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZdFjifS41o&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I have it as an mp3 if you want it.

[heem6]

That's very cool, David. I really like Harry K Cody and Shotgun Messiah. Only vaguely heard of them before, now I'm a fan! Thanks for posting that.

Here's a couple of my (and everyone else's I think) guitar heroes from the 70's:

[stratznhatz]

Some great players there!

I've just remembered about this guy who I thought was the bees knees when I was learning to play.

Michael Lee Firkins.... awesome!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ_dawPc3Xw&feature=related

[lbeast]

Here is my guitar hero list in chronological order.

1. Travis Wammack "Scratchy"
2. Eric Clapton "Sunshine of My Love"
3. Robin Trower "Too Rolling Stoned"
4. Eddie Van Halen "Unchained"
5. Ty Tabor (King's X) "Over My Head"
6. Dimebag "By Demons Be Driven"

Here are the songs above on Youtube: