Alex Quote by John Petrucci Download Open image “Rush and guitarist Alex Lifeson are among my biggest influences.” — John Petrucci ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.0 out of 5 (6 ratings) Copy quoteShare Alex Among Biggest Biggest Influences Guitarist Guitarist Alex Influences Rush Rush Guitarist Song
Rush is one of the common denominators in our band as far as a band that everybody loves and grew up with and was… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I'm a big fan of Rush. Alex Lifeson is a good friend of ours. Either Rush or Lynyrd Skynyrd. — 3 Doors Down Copy Share Image
Pete Townsend for me was a huge influence. Because essentially they were a three-piece band and the way he structured his chords and took… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
I think that's given inspiration to other musicians. I know, particularly through the 90s, a lot of bands would cite Rush as an influence.… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
Oftentimes, whenever I do interviews with guitar magazines and we discuss my influences, I mention people like Steve Morse, Alex Lifeson, Al Di Meola… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Of any guitarist, Jimmy Page was my biggest influence. I wanted to look, think and play like him. Zeppelin had a heavy influence on… — Alex Lifeson Copy Share Image
I've always been a fan of Buddy Guy as a guitarist, as well as Stevie Ray Vaughan and those blues guys. I'd say those… — Chris Carmack Copy Share Image
My musical influences are from the '50s: Bill Evans, Miles Davis and Ahmad Jamal. — Michael Moriarty Copy Share Image
A lot of music influences me in other ways than this, but I've always taken a lot of influence from Stevie Wonder, Frank Ocean,… — Rex Orange County Copy Share Image
If you practice in a focused, concentrated manner and make efficient use of your time, you will progress a lot faster than if you… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
In my touring rig, there's a pedal drawer, where I'm able to switch pedals in and out, going into the front of the amp. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Before Dream Theater took off I used to teach a lot, and one of the things my students often asked me was how to… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I listen to somebody like Shawn Lane, and unfortunately he is no longer with us, but I hear him playing and I am like,… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Definitely an important aspect of my playing is keeping my hands in sync. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
By adding open strings to even the simplest chords, you can create voicings that sound sophisticated, but are really easy (and fun) to play.… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Sometimes just allowing yourself to noodle without any structure will enable you to stumble upon great new ideas, culminating in creating your own distinct… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Songs come alive every night and can be a new experience for someone. You might have someone in the audience who has never seen… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I'm from the school of putting a lot of hours of practice into playing. But at the same time you have to write original… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I have to say that our fans have been absolutely wonderful all across the world. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I really rely a lot more on memory. I'm definitely not as good of a sight reader. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
“I may be the one leaving, but you’re the one giving up everything and walking away.” — Loni Flowers Copy Share Image
“At least when I'm sleeping I can dream myself back to Alex, can dream myself into a different world.” — Lauren Oliver Copy Share Image
I am actually working on The Neighbors sitcom. We are starting from scratch. I am also working on a comedy movie and a vampire… — Tommy Wiseau Copy Share Image
“Something’s up,’ I say, handing the phone back. ‘Not necessarily,’ Jack says. ‘You think this is the first time Lila’s been hot-headed? Seriously, dude,… — Sarah Alderson Copy Share Image
Alex: Rosie, I wanted you to be the first person to no that I’ve decided to become a heart surgeon! Rosie: Cool, does it… — Cecelia Ahern Copy Share Image
“I breathed in the memory of his lips, the softness of them, and how they felt tracing across my skin, leaving ripples of goosebumps… — Sarah Alderson Copy Share Image
I remember having some problems with [the Deus Ex theme] when I first heard it and I was trying to figure out how to… — Warren Spector Copy Share Image
“It’s not great. What kind of connection is this? A one-way hotline to Pervyville?” I took a step forward, on a roll now. “It’s… — Jennifer L. Armentrout Copy Share Image
He read a lot. He used a lot of big words. I think maybe part of what got him into trouble was that he… — Jon Krakauer Copy Share Image
Your name?"The movements of the man's mouth didn't quite match what he was saying, so seeing him speak was a bit like watching a… — Anthony Horowitz Copy Share Image