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
Scotty Johnson is a guy who I've worked with on a lot of my tours and albums, and I'm always blown away… — Paul Gilbert Albums Copy Share Image
When I look back at the span that Mr. Big lasted, we had some unbelievable times. But there were grueling times, too. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
Music and guitar are my favorite things, so it's fun to get together with other people who share the passion and talk… — Paul Gilbert 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
To me, you had to have a least a couple of ugly guys in the band. That's why Saxon was great. — Paul Gilbert 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
The instrumental stuff is a good challenge, and it keeps my fingers athletically tuned, but I'm totally happy to bang away on… — Paul Gilbert Blues Copy Share Image
With Racer X, whenever we have time, we try to put a record together. And that's always fun because the guys in… — Paul Gilbert Friendship Copy Share Image
Teaching is just something that has come naturally to me. I didn't set out to be a teacher. I wanted to be… — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
I think all of The Beatles were from an era when certainly playing was important to them, and they were cutting edge.… — Paul Gilbert Beatles Copy Share Image
While I was writing the songs for 'Fuzz Universe,' I was immersing myself in Bulgarian Female Choir music, Baroque lute and violin… — Paul Gilbert Bee Copy Share Image
I'll have a chorus pedal or a flanger or an echo, that kind of thing. But as far as specific pedals, the… — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
I'm Not Afraid of the Police' is the first song I wrote and recorded since moving back to Los Angeles. It's a… — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
“You are writing a Gospel, A chapter each day, By deeds that you do, By words that you say. Men read what… — Paul Gilbert Writing Copy Share Image
Yeah, my very first teacher when I was 6 was a big influence, because it was so boring that I quit guitar. — Paul Gilbert 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
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
I prefer playing in songs where I have a tempo, groove and harmonic map to hang on to. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
On 'Fuzz Universe,' I think I've taken a giant step closer to the ultimate rock guitar sound and playing of my dreams. — Paul Gilbert Dreams Copy Share Image
As always, my influences are diverse and not what you might expect from a 'heavy metal' artist. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
I lived in Los Angeles for around 20 years. I love the place, but the driving can wear thin. — Paul Gilbert Driving Copy Share Image
I worked out the keyboard parts on the progressive rock classic 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway' and somehow managed to play… — Paul Gilbert Acoustic guitar Copy Share Image
I love my job as a musician, and I am filled with gratitude that good people support my endeavors. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
Being in a band is hard. Even if you like somebody, you start to argue over silly things. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
A rock band with vocals is what I always wanted to be a part of; in fact, it feels very natural for… — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
I am trying to build the biggest callus possible on my first finger so I can do one-finger bends and vibrato like… — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
My initial ideas are just a starting place. As a record goes along, it becomes more about making discoveries and getting excited… — Paul Gilbert 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 use the volume control on my guitar, both for dynamics and as a manual noise gate. — Paul Gilbert Control 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
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
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
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
Make your passion your profession.And be what you are not anybody else you want to Be. — Paul Gilbert Passion 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
When I sing, there is an almost constant struggle with pitch and with reaching notes in the higher register. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
