Episode #193- Paul Gilbert!!! Paul is a guitar god who played in the bands Racer X and Mr Big. He also has an extensive solo career and a new Christmas album called ‘Twas. In addition to making music he also teaches guitar lessons. In this episode we discuss his whole career including singing, playing drums with Cheap Trick, having a #1 hit and being named one of the 50 fastest guitar players by Guitar World! Paul is great story teller! 0:00:00 - Intro0:01:37 - Instructional  Guitar Videos0:03:52 - Learning Guitar at a Young Age0:08:15 - One of the 50 Fastest Guitar Players 0:11:05 - Racer X Formation 0:12:55 - Sunset Strip Scene for Paul 0:15:20 - Joining Mr. Big & Leaving Racer X0:19:43 - Power Drills on Guitar Playing 0:21:03 - Green Tinted Sixties Mind0:22:45 - To Be With You & Audience 0:25:45 - Cover of "Wild World" 0:27:00 - Colorado Bulldog, Metal Edge & Drinking 0:29:23 - Jamming with Aerosmith & Bryan Adams 0:31:20 - Trapped in Toyland 0:32:54 - Mr. Big's Future 0:35:45 - New Christmas Album "Twas" 0:36:58 - Singing on Solo Albums 0:41:40 - Playing Drums 0:43:23 - Werewolves of Portland Dancing 0:44:14 - Guest Spots 0:45:15 - Paul's Hearing Issues 0:49:37 - Paul's Health 0:51:28 - Paul's Guitar Gear 0:54:32 - Paul Shows Off 0:55:05 - Playing Live Shows 0:56:15 - Ampire & Connecting with Legends 0:59:13 - Playing Drums with Cheap Trick 1:00:00 - Super Power Guitar1:00:50 - Oregon Zoo 1:02:20 - Artist Works Paul Gilbert website:http://www.paulgilbert.comGuitar Lessons from Paul Gilbert:https://artistworks.com/guitar-lessons-paul-gilbertOregon Zoo website:https://www.oregonzoo.orgChuck Shute website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the show (https://venmo.com/Chuck-Shute)