Paul Gilbert is an inspiration - literally. The Mr. Big star is a trailblazing technican, a bonafide virtuoso whose mastery of the instrument makes his a name that often comes up when we ask guitarists who their own heroes are. Now, his own rundown of the players that have shaped his sound, which he shared with Guitar World this week, includes the name that, alongside Hendrix and Page, is probably most often cited by the 6-string great and good.
"His level of virtuosity was like what you'd hear from a great violinist or a classical piano player"
Gilbert on Eddie Van Halen
