Being played Quote by John Petrucci
“When I first started, it was the real basic stuff that was being played on the radio, so I was into Zeppelin, and Sabbath, and AC/DC, and all stuff like that. I grew up in New York, on Long Island, so the local radio stations played all that kind of thing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Guitar World Magazine, 1998
He describes his early musical influences as classic rock bands heard on local radio during his youth.
In simple terms: He grew up listening to classic rock on the radio.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how early exposure shapes taste.
Themes
music
influence
nostalgia
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
personal
historical
When to use this quote
- learning guitar
- forming a band
- creating a playlist
- understanding genre roots
Key Concepts
rock history
radio culture
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- How did those early bands affect your later compositions?
- Do you still hear those influences in your current work?
A Different Perspective
His later style also draws from many other genres, not just classic rock.
