Paul Gilbert is an American guitarist renowned for his exceptional technical proficiency and a career that has spanned several decades. With beginnings that trace back to the 1980s, Gilbert first gained notoriety as a co-founder of the speed metal band Racer X, where his remarkable precision and speed were first showcased. He went on to achieve even greater fame as a member of the hard rock band Mr. Big, which achieved international acclaim with hits like "To Be with You," cementing his status as a guitar virtuoso and a musician capable of crossing genre boundaries.

Throughout his career, Gilbert has also carved out a formidable solo career, characterized by his exploration of various musical styles and his ability to blend shredding guitar work with melodic songwriting. His more recent solo releases, like "Werewolves of Portland" and "Behold Electric Guitar," highlight his continuing evolution as an artist, offering a mixture of instrumental prowess and compositional depth. Renowned for his instructional materials and guitar clinics, Paul Gilbert has influenced a generation of guitarists while continuing to release music that energizes and inspires guitar enthusiasts around the world. His forays into tribute compositions, demonstrated by "The Dio Album," illustrate his versatility and reverence for rock's rich legacy.

Genres

Metal Guitar

Neo Classical Metal

Shred

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Latest Release

The Dio Album

Paul Gilbert

Album - 12 Tracks - Released April 7, 2023