Paul Nelson began his
recording career with the ground breaking group Liege Lord gaining him
national attention as their lead guitarist extraordinaire on Metal Blade records.
A hired gun with countless worldwide touring acts and a current official endorsement artist for DiMarzio pickups, Fender and
Taylor guitars and Ernie Ball strings.
He has performed live and or on recordings along side a list of today's top artists such as Johnny Winter, Leslie West, Jeff Watson, Slash, Warren Haynes, Sonny Landreth, Kenny Wayne Sheperd, Reb Beach, Steve Morse, Marty Friedman, Larry Carlton, Steve Vai, Tony Beard, Jonathan Mover, Rick Derringer, Harvey Brooks, Bill Evans, James Cotton, Coco Montoya, Reese Wynans, Edgar Winter, Ray Davis, George Lynch, Anthony Jackson, Dickey Betts, Junior Brown, members of the Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Paul Schaefer's
Late Night with David Letterman bands to name a few. Nelson is credited as being a composer/performer for music heard
on international and national television broadcasts such as NBC, TNN, UPN,
for the WWF.
Paul's solo guitar work can be heard on the Halifax song "Anthem for Tonight" from their album Inevitability of a Strange World
featured on the XBox 360 game "Prey" which was voted one of the Top 10 Video Games of the Year by Time Magazine.
The song also appears on the follow-up soundtrack CD which also features the music of Ozzy Ozbourne, BOC, Ted Nugent,
Heart, Judas Priest and Edgar Winter.
Recently, Paul has had the
distinction of appearing as both guitarist and songwriter on Rock/Blues legend Johnny Winter's latest Grammy-nominated
Virgin/EMI release I'm A Bluesman.
He has also appeared as
guest guitarist with the group
Halifax on their CD entitled Inevitability of a Strange World on Drive Thru
Records breaking onto Billboard's Top 200 and reaching 1 on their Heat Seekers chart .
Nelson, who studied with Steve Vai in his Berklee days, and jazz fusion great Steve Khan, has created a tour de force with his
latest all-instrumental rock/fusion solo release, entitled LOOK - "A very diverse package that takes the listener on a sophisticated journey through the musical
mind of Paul Nelson. His latest CD exudes boundless energy, and displays ferocious solo sections at the same time showing us his control
over an emotional side of playing all the while holding it together with a tasteful melodic sense which comes through on each cut".
"What else can we say about Paul Nelson except… Chops Deluxe."
- Guitar World Magazine -
"An A-List guitar player who is undeniably one of the most technically dazzling players the world has ever known."
- Guitar One Magazine -
"He's a soulful player who has chops to burn. The word 'ferocious' comes to mind, or 'take no prisoners'..."
- Vintage Guitar Magazine -
Recognized as one of music's top guitarist/songwriter/producers Paul Nelson
continues his musical journey recording and touring the world over.
Feel free to listen to my new house track called "The Strings Of paris" which is available right now on my page and web digital shop. This is a kind of old school flavoured house track.
The Valley Fiesta will be spectacular as everyone comes together at what has fast become the leading venue for alternative entertainment in the valley. The bands are the best in their field and the best thing is the event is free. Between and after bands, Brisbanes finest alternative DJs come together and will be playing indie, electro, rock, hip hop and alternative party tracks until dawn. Everyone will be at this party, an event not to be missed!! Catch The Kidney Thieves free show on Saturday 24 October.
Just dropping by to say Hi and see what you’re up to and how you are doing.
As always, wishing you well. Stay positive, productive & purpose driven.
Peace
Michael
I sooooo enjoyed the show last night in Ft. Lauderdale!!! I wanted to go back after the show and say "hi" to you guys. However, my friend had hurt her knee that afternoon and was in a lot of pain having to stand for the entire show. Y'all hurry back!
Hey Thanks so much for adding that solo .. that is so crazily good.. soooooo good.. and.. can you find a minute to explain the history of LITTLE THING?? whenever you find a second or so?? Thanks.. I wish you could find all your solos.. I used to have them all.. in a place.. But Time flies.. feathers renew themselves.. etc... Such a great soloist you are.. my gosh.. no roof for us who hear your solos..
That was so nice to be able to follow your progresses through the last you tube the sound was excellent for your section.. intro.. for the rest, a little different. Sure nice to hear your playing again, it's been a very long time... HI, from Vancouver..
The Johnny Winter shows (3 of 'em and not enough!) I saw this week were among the very best I've ever seen and I've been following the ol' boy steadily since 1971. His band featuring Paul Nelson (a master shredder himself), Vito Luizzi (drums) and Scott Spray (bass) are in my humble opinion is the best band he's had in 30 years and they've been driving Johnny to new heights. The music is beyond awesome and the band is like a possessed speeding train that can't be stopped! Johnny has never been more on top of his game and the shows have to be seen and heard to be believed! There is some serious Blues and Rock and Roll here and some of the best playing I've heard in a loooooong time! SEE THESE GUYS!!! I'd like to also thank Paul, Marian, Vito, Scott, Mojo and Johnny for some great hangs and contributing to one of the best Summers I've had in a very long time. The fun never ends in Winterland!
P.S. - No promises, but I'll try to bring R.W. to one of the shows next month. We shall see.