Originally Posted by EPOCH6

This thread is for all musicians, not just guitarists.

When did you start playing? What was your first instrument? - 1973, 13 years old. Guitar. $99 k-mart strat.
What were the first songs you learned? - simple Sabbath
Did you take lessons and for how long? What was your teacher like? - two. teacher sucked.
When was your first performance? What gear did you have? - some back yard party. ZZ Top, waiting for the Bus. Nailed it.
When did you start or join your first band? What did you play? How long did it last? - Trilogy, 1977 until 1981. Played a ton of shows. We were killer.
How have your gear preferences changed over time? What is your favorite gear now? - all over the map.
How much gear do you own? How much have you sold? What are you hoping to own in the future? - been doing this for so long I forget.
How have your influences and playing style changed over time? - my style has settled into a mashup of DiMeola, Holdsworth, Page, Moore, Lane, and 12 million other guys.
What were your best / worst performances like? - worst? throwing up with the flu while on stage. best? Too many too remember.
Have you ever had any studio experience? Where at? - None.
Do you still play? - of course. Arthritis is trying its damnedest but I'm winning.