Guitarist ANGUS CLARK Explains How MARTY FRIEDMAN Set Him Up With TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA; Audio Interview
March 23, 2016, 8 years ago
Since 2001, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra west touring group's twin guitar attack has been deftly handled by Musical Director Al Pitrelli and Angus Clark. A seasoned world-wide touring musician, Clark brought an energy and ease of playing to the stage that counter-balanced the more reserved and focused Pitrelli. The combination of their talents raised the bar and have thrilled millions of concert-goers through their playing.
For the other nine months of the year, Angus is focused on his work as General Manager of Song Division, a company that incorporates songwriting with team building; video guitar lessons through TrueFire.com; and his own band, Daredevil Squadron, with fellow TSO member Andrew Ross.
Brad Parmerter caught up with Angus during the 2015 winter tour to discuss in-depth his musical roots, early guitar inspirations, first bands and tours, which member of Megadeth helped him land the gig with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, the early days of TSO, his guitar and gear rundown, TSO at Wacken, Song Division, the status of the new Daredevil Squadron album, and much more.
Read the complete interview at LiveJournal.com. An audio sample where Angus discusses how Marty Friedman helped with the introduction to TSO can be heard below:
