I grew up in the '70s, so I even love the music that I didn't like from that era. — Paul Gilbert Era Copy Share Image
In the morning, I know everyone has two things: an empty stomach and a fresh brain. — Paul Gilbert Brain Copy Share Image
Rock shows are loud, so I try to use a sound that is warm on the high frequencies. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
I went from wanting to be a Beatle to becoming a 'widdly-widdly' guitar player. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
There's nothing like sitting down and playing music with somebody. It breaks down all the barriers in life. — Paul Gilbert Life Copy Share Image
Make your passion your profession.And be what you are not anybody else you want to Be. — Paul Gilbert Passion Copy Share Image
If you believe in your self.. then there is a sure way you will succeed. Determination And hard work Sure way to… — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
I probably spent more time as a kid playing air guitar to Jimmy Page than any other guitar player. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
The Great Guitar Escape is built around world-class seminars, concerts and jam sessions. It's a chance to learn and be inspired by… — Paul Gilbert Amazing Copy Share Image
I've certainly enjoyed doing clinic tours for larger audiences, but the most valuable teaching experience has been the hundreds of lessons that… — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
Two words: Kasim Sulton. I've been a Utopia fan for a long, long time, and Kasim's a pop hero of mine. I… — Paul Gilbert Hero Copy Share Image
My basic setup is my Ibanez Fireman guitars and for pedals, the TC Electronic MojoMojo is the mainstay of my board, along… — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
I think I had heard Al Di Meola on the radio when I was a kid, that acoustic record, 'Friday Night In… — Paul Gilbert Friday Copy Share Image
Seriously, though, I think the only musical term that's ever put a bee in my bonnet is 'shred.' I tried to peddle… — Paul Gilbert Bee Copy Share Image
The band that made me want to be a musician in the first place was the Beatles. And I think John Lennon… — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
That's the nice thing about being in Mr. Big, is I'm not only the guitar player. I'm the background singer, and so… — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
I especially like the songs Hurry Up and The Curse Of Castle Dragon, and I often include them in my live show. — Paul Gilbert Castle Copy Share Image
I did take some cooking classes in high school. Boys weren't really supposed to take them. I had to risk being made… — Paul Gilbert Cooking Copy Share Image
When I sing, there is an almost constant struggle with pitch and with reaching notes in the higher register. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
In my daily life, I tend to be very literal and unsuperstitious. But music gives me an outlet to be very emotional. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
As far as pedals are concerned, the test for me is if I step on it, do I seem to be playing… — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
It's so satisfying as a guitar player to play stuff that's related to the blues. — Paul Gilbert Blues Copy Share Image
I use the volume control on my guitar, both for dynamics and as a manual noise gate. — Paul Gilbert Control Copy Share Image
I've realized that, as the years have gone on, I have become completely impatient with the demo process. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
Philosophically, I think riffs that start with E repeating itself are almost guaranteed to be great. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
I turn complaining into music! I'm thinking I might have invented a new style. I call it 'cantankerous rock.' — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
Life's too short, you know? If you find something you love and that other people love, why not do it? — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
Mimi Fox is one of the most exciting contemporary jazz guitarists I've heard. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
And he said Let all the little children come to me B like A kid an you shall see the Kingdom Of… — Paul Gilbert Children Copy Share Image
Tony MacAlpine not only plays guitar, but is a stunning classical piano player, so he can show how that influence molded his… — Paul Gilbert Guitar Copy Share Image
After playing for 40 years, I've been able to evolve the way I see the fretboard and how I hear the guitar… — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
There's always more than one way to play the same notes because of the nature of guitar. — Paul Gilbert Guitar Copy Share Image
It is the universe where all rock players live- we all use distortion, overdrive, gain and saturation. I call it 'fuzz.' — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
Andy Timmons is someone I've jammed with many times over the years, and we always have a great chemistry when playing together. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
Before I even became a guitar player, I wanted to be a Beatle. That was my first dream as a musician, was… — Paul Gilbert Dream Copy Share Image
Teaching the guitar is a constant source of inspiration. I sometimes think I get more out of the lessons than my students. — Paul Gilbert Guitar Copy Share Image
My brain has been programmed to listen to music a certain way because of the Beatles. — Paul Gilbert Beatles Copy Share Image
When you record an album in six days, you don't have time to work out a lot of stuff. — Paul Gilbert Album Copy Share Image
Being a fan of pop music and rock bands, I am a reluctant convert into the art of instrumental rock music. — Paul Gilbert Art Copy Share Image
It took me a long time to accept the idea that the guitar can take the place of a singer. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
