Chris Impellitteri
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Chris Impellitteri (born 1964 in Connecticut) is a guitarist. According to Guitar One Magazine, he is the second fastest shredder in the world. [1]
His influences range from rockers such as Eddie Van Halen, Uli Jon Roth and Randy Rhoads, Yngwie Malmsteen to fusion players like Al Di Meola.
He has played in several tributes through his career, has led his own-band, Impellitteri since 1987. In 1988 he worked together with ex Marbles, ex- Rainbow ex-Alcatrazz singer Graham Bonnet. He is now working in a project with a Los Angeles band.
[edit] References
- Hale, Mark (1993). "1409", Headbangers, First edition, second printing, Ann Arbor, Michigan: Popular Culture, Ink., 160. ISBN 1-56075-029-4.
- Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music, First printing, Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 431. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
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NAME | Impellitteri, Chris |
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SHORT DESCRIPTION | Guitarist |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1964 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Connecticut |
DATE OF DEATH | |
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