Guitarist George Bellas Comments On Legendary Axeman
December 8, 2007, 16 years ago
Guitarist George Bellas (MOGG/WAY, JOHN WEST) spoke to Spain's Hall Of Metal recently about a number of topics, including his forthcoming album, Planetary Alignment, which will be released worldwide on February 15, 2008 via Lion Music. He was asked to comment on the following legendary players.
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: "I really enjoy his improvised solos."
MICHAEL ROMEO: "Unique and interesting writing ideas."
ULI JOHN ROTH: "Neoclassical pioneer. Awesome phrasing, tone, bends and vibrato."
RICHIE BLACKMORE: "Another neo-classical pioneer. Great strat and Marshall tone!"
AL DI MEOLA: "Great alternate picker. Interesting progressions and chord voicings. Inspiring acoustic playing."
MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO: "Insane madman! Great technique, good feel and interesting writing. Very nice guy too."
TONY MACALPINE: "His albums Edge Of Insanity and Maximum Security were a huge inspiration at one point in my life. Great musician!"
JASON BECKER: "Massive talent. His playing and phrasing on Perpetual Burn was another big inspiration for me."
JOE STUMP: "I love his strat and Marshall tone. His playing has a raw character about it that I really enjoy listening too. Very cool player."
JOHN PETRUCCI: "Interesting writing ideas. The first two DREAM THEATER albums were very cool I thought."
You can read the entire chat here.
