Rick Renstrom
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| Born | USA  |
| Genre(s) | neo-classical metal shred metal |
| Affiliation(s) | Rob Rock Various |
| Label(s) | Mascot Records |
| Years active | 1999 - present |
| Official site | www.rickrenstrom.com |
Rick Renstrom (born June 9, 1971) in Akron, Ohio, is an American shred metal guitarist.
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[edit] History
Renstrom was born physically handicapped with phocomelia. He became interested in playing guitar at the age of fifteen after being inspired by a Yngwie Malmsteen performance that he saw on television. Some of his biggest guitar influences include Yngwie Malmsteen, Ritchie Blackmore, Uli Jon Roth, Al Di Meola, Andy LaRocque, Ronni Le Tekro. He also draws influence from classical composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He has worked with several bands and artists throughout his career, most noteably Rob Rock and appeared on various other compilations. In 2003 he released his debut solo album, Until the Bitter End. Renstrom is a Christian.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Solo
- Rick Renstrom - Until the Bitter End (2003 Omega/Mascot Records)
[edit] Various
- Rob Rock - Holy Hell (2005 AFM)
- Mistheria - Messanger of the Gods (2005 Lion Music)
- Leash Law - Dogface (2004 Black Lotus Records)
- Rob Rock - Eyes of Eternity (2003 Massacre Records/JVC-Victor)
- Powergod - Bleed for the Gods (2001 Massacre Records)
- Warmth in the Wilderness - A Tribute to Jason Becker (2000 Lion Music)
- A Guitar Odyssey - A Tribute to Yngwie Malmsteen (1999 GNW/JVC)
[edit] Awards
- 1996 - "Best Lead Guitarist" at the CFMA Awards
- 1998 - Won the M.A.R.S. Guitar challenge
- 2001 - "Best Metal Guitarist" at the Orlando Metal Awards
[edit] Trivia
- Renstrom is an avid Formula One Racing and racing simulator fan.
