Paul Gilbert

Paul Gilbert
Paul Gilbert
	Gilbert in 2018
Background information
Born	November 6, 1966 (age 58); Carbondale, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Hard rock; instrumental rock; heavy metal; blues rock; power pop; neoclassical metal; speed metal; progressive metal;
Occupation	Musician
Instruments	Guitar; vocals;
Years active	1983–present
Labels	Universal Japan; Shrapnel; Music Theories Recordings;
Member of	Racer X; Mr. Big;
Formerly of	Black Sheep; Cygnus and the Sea Monsters; Yellow Matter Custard; The Electric Fence;
Website	paulgilbert.com

Paul Brandon Gilbert (born November 6, 1966) is an American hard rock and heavy metal guitarist. He is the co-founder of the band Mr. Big, and was also a member of Racer X, with whom he released several albums. In 1996, Gilbert launched a solo career, for which he has released numerous solo albums, and featured in numerous collaborations and guest appearances on other musicians' albums.

Gilbert was voted fourth-best on GuitarOne magazine's 2007 "Top 10 Greatest Guitar Shredders of All Time".^[1] He was also ranked in Guitar World's 2008 list, "50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time".^[2]

^ "Top Shredders of all Time". Randy Ciak. Archived from the original on March 9, 2008. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
^ "50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time". GuitarWorld. Archived from the original on May 11, 2011. Retrieved April 16, 2011.

[1] "Top Shredders of all Time". Randy Ciak. Archived from the original on March 9, 2008. Retrieved April 16, 2011.

[2] "50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time". GuitarWorld. Archived from the original on May 11, 2011. Retrieved April 16, 2011.

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