My main guitar playing influences are Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Allan Holdsworth and Stevie Ray Vaughn. I am also influenced by bands such as The Beatles, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Queensryche and Dream Theatre.
Where do I begin??
I've been playing guitar religiously for almost 25 years now. Up until June of 2005, I hadn't done anything musically for about 15 years. I continued to practice but I didn't write any new material. I concentrated mainly on my family life (wife and 2 kids) and full time job.
Then, as fate would have it, I was selected as one of the 10 finalists (out of over 3000 entries) to be in Guitar Player Magazine's "Guitar Hero" competition at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last June. I ended up as the first runner up and things have been a bit different for me ever since.
I was inspired to write and record material for a CD. I recorded everything at home on my computer which is located, of all places, in our kitchen. I am just putting the finishing touches on the final mixes and working on a cover and insert. My hopes are that this recording will spark some kind of interest of some labels out there that might want to pick it up. But until then, I will attempt to distribute it myself.
The above four songs are from my new CD. I welcome all of your comments. Enjoy!
* ------------------------------ * hi Rodney! * * REALLY GREAT MUSIC! YOU ROCK! * * You are on my list of * WORLD's BEST GUITAR PLAYERS! * * many thanks for adding me * it's a great honour * * best wishes from austria! * k.u.n.i. * * -----------------------------
Hey, Rodney Thanks for the comment, my brother. You are one of my all time favorites, as well. Keep on Rockin' and don't forget to share!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Here's to an awesome 2008. Talk to you soon. DP
Hey Rodney, you sound amazing as always. The new songs kick ass! I can't wait to get a copy. Looks like alot of really exciting things have been happening in your career. Congradulations! Keep in touch. Matt
Hey Rodney, thanks for the luv and support! You're too kind... You rocked as well and it was great to meet you in Buffalo! Keep on rockin and stay in touch! Cheers, V
Hey Rodney,
Thanks for makin' friends... I checked out your stuff and I love it!
Let me know when your record is out... I'm down for one!
Peace brother,
Sean
WOW Rod!.... that Guitar hero 2006 song was INCREDIBLE man!
amazing!
take a look on my website, there is a new video about the recording of my CD "RENEWAL"
