Over the past several years there have been so many different guitarists who have inspired me in more ways than one, and its not enough to just name five who have inspired me the most. I have to add Jimmy Page to the mix, his unique style has definitely played a big part in my life for so many years now, hes one of the main reasons why I picked up this instrument, he opened my ears to the various possibilities that this instrument has to offer, and he has increased my enthusiasm along the way. Kim Thayil, his impulsiveness is what attracts to me to his playing, I don't know where he comes up with this stuff, (on every Soundgarden album he keeps me guessing.) No matter how hard I try, there are just certain Soundgarden songs that Ijust can't completely master in getting the right sound effects, and this doesnt discourage me it just makes me work even harder. Kirk Hammett of Metallica, this guy is by far the greatest lead and rhythm metal guitarist, and the most creative. I'm sure its safe to say that every serious guitarist appreciates metal, and it doesnt come any better than Metallica. Whenever I have those rather hectic days I love to just sit back and play my favoirite Metallica riffs and solos,in some ways its a form of therapy, its great. Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, Joe Perry, Edward Vanhalen, anyone who plays with passion to reach a higher level of completness with his personality. There are so many others, but thats all for now.

-Joseph, :).