Jim Root

Met up with Slipknot's Jim Root the other day.

He's grown a cool stash and was in high spirits.

He's releasing a new Fender Jim Root signature guitar early next year.

The guys guitar playing just makes me want to give up playing.

He's THAT good!

W.A.S.P.

Met up with Blackie Lawless from the heavy metal band W.A.S.P. the other day.
Last time I saw him.......1986!!!

He's a great guy and STILL puts on a super show!!!

My 2009 Gibson Les Paul

Here's my 2009 Gibson Les Paul.
Honestly, I think these guitars look old fashioned.
I never wanted one until I played one.
A friend of mine got one from his parents for his birthday.
He let me noodle around on it and it is an absolute monster guitar!
HUGE sound!
I had to have one.
After selling my KISS pinball machine, it was decided that I should get something I've always wanted, but for one reason or another never bought.
Fast forward two weeks and viola!
These are some of the heaviest guitars made.
Mine is just under 10 lbs!!!

Sadly enough, Les Paul died the year mine was made.
RIP.

New living room

Temporary, of course!

Beyond the front row

Backstage passes

What's better than a backstage pass?

10 backstage passes.

Billy Idol 2012

Checked out Billy Idol the other day.
Billy is in great shape and Steve Stevens just ripped on guitar like there was no tomorrow!

Met the guys after the show and both were very cool and down to earth.
Great show!!!!