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Originally Posted by Trollheart
I bet that guitar slung over your shoulder got in the way too. That thing you had of playing a scorching solo every time you scored!  |
Actually, I picked up a guitar when I put the football down. Very similar to Joe Satriani's story, except my main influence was Randy Rhodes, instead of Jimi.
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Originally Posted by from Joe Satriani's wiki page
He was inspired to play guitar at age 14, after hearing of the death of Jimi Hendrix. He has been said to have heard the news during football practice, where he then announced to his coach that he was quitting to become a guitarist.
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I think it's kind of neat, but I tend to stay away from the comparison, I'm not even in the same league of that caliber of playing. Plus, he practices more.