Gonçalo Pereira

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Gonçalo Pereira is a portuguese guitar virtuoso. He has recorded 3 albums, "Tricôt no País das Maravilhas" (1998), "Upgrade" (1999) and his latest "GoncaloPereira@g spot" (2004). Recently, he has also produced his first DVD titled "Another Day In Another World". He is also a member of the portuguese Rock band Blister.

Pereira's technique consists of fast picking synchronized with strong left hand coordination using all fingers to create fast movements along the fretboard, with a constant attention to the importance of melody. His legato technique is well-developed as well as his left hand amplitude. Gonçalo also brought back an electric guitar adaptation of the song "Movimento Perpétuo" (Perpetual Motion) by Carlos Paredes.^{[citation needed]}

Gonçalo was a former member of Paulo Gonzo's band and recorded the albums "Quase Tudo" (almost everything) and "Suspeito" (suspect). Gonçalo Pereira's main and most obvious influences in guitar technique and songwriting are Nuno Bettencourt, Steve Vai, and Paul Gilbert.

Name: Gonçalo Pereira

Nicknames: Tricôt, Gonças, Gogui P, Scratchklit, Fidel, Virtuoso Pereira, Sr. Pereira

Date of Birth: 31-01-1974, Lisbon

Height/Weight: 1,84 - 78 Kg

Eyes: Brown

Favourite clothing: Jeans or Shorts and T-shirt

Sports: Soccer and chess

Bands and Musicians: Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, David Coverdale, Chris Cornell, Pat Metheney, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Incubus, System of a Down, Sting, Sade, Carlos Paredes. Vicente Amigo, U2, Steely Dan, Steve Morse, Nuno Bettencourt, Harem Scarem, Mozart, Pagannini, Bach, Débussi, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Dream Theater... and everyone that is inspired once in a while

Hobbies: Decoration and Interior Architecture (only during the building stages of the studio); Soccer (Gonçalo plays like an "eagle"...)