I love Chris Impellitteri! I have several old copies of "Guitar For The Practicing Musician" with him either featured on the cover or with his song tabs/music in the back pages. The very fact this interview took place at his kitchen table Max, makes this even more badd ass! 🎸❤☺👍
Such a great guy - so humble and real - and as he said, there's a reason the band bears his sur name. His wonderful parents were tragically killed in an incredibly horrible auto accident - may they rest in peace forever. I am from the same area of Connecticut as Chris and I will never forget that... Chris is a great person who is honest, humble real and straight up guy and the music business needs many .more like him. I am proud to be a fan of Chris and I always will be... God bless you my friend...
Awesome interview, should be more of them. Its pathetic how underrated Impellitteri is! Chris is a genuine guy and his playing is amazing. Ridiculous, how people claim he's a Yngwie clone when I heard Stand In Line I instantly heard his Brian May and Gary Moore influences. His high pitch bends and vibrato screams Brain May.
He’s got loads of influences and heroes, and they showed him more Yngwie ever could have. Besides, his music style is different from Yngwie’s; Impelliteri’s is bluesier, the harmonies are better and the vocals have a kind of gospel feel to them (especially on the songs on Grin And Bear It). Yngwie’s mostly classical and stuff. But regarding Impelliteri’s fame, I think they’re quite happy where they are at the moment. Wish they were more well known, but it doesn’t really matter; lots of people like their music.
Chris is one of my all time favorite Guitarists Stand in Line is one of my absolute favorite guitar driven albums i bought the album on cassette just from a interview in a magazine back in the day bought it and from the opening track i was hooked with Chris
Great interview. I watched the whole thing. Chris is a great guy. I met him back in 1989 at my very first NAMM show. Very nice guy and amazing player. It's a shame these interviews don't get more views.
What an awesome interview max. Chris seems like such a fantastic guy. Definitely love these interviews you're doing now. With some great guitarists. Can't wait to see the second and third part.
Great job Max! Spread the word Chris is an incredible player and Impellitteri is an awesome band. I have all of the Japanese tab books of his albums and they have helped my own playing a great deal. We all seem to love the same great players….Chris, Akira Takasaki, G Moore, M Schenker, Uli, Yngwie, Greg Howe, and my favorite Allan Holdsworth! I missed the boat on Chris until a few years ago and now I’m hooked. Keep ‘em comin Max! Cheers Mike
Great interview with Chris , I have always liked his playing since the first time I had heard his version of " Somewhere Over The Rainbow" I am honored that we are now label mates
Wow! I came to watch this and found Jack Starr. There is a time (a very long time ago) I think I was the only person I knew who owned a few Jack Starr recordings. What a wonderful blast from the past!
A great insight to one of the greatest that ever was. Art is something you do, even if you would never earn a single cent for it, its something that you have to do, something you have to express, no matter what. That being said, Impellitteri is pure heavy metal art. That is why they are not so famous i guess, although they do deserve it.
Agreed….we are light beings that create art and give it freely to the world…anyone who shits on it, is definitely not of the light…they’re from a dark, dark place…hope this doesn’t sound too new agey or crazy…but, you know what I mean!!!!!
I had heard of Impellitteri years ago when "Stand in Line" arrived and completely by chance, found the LP in a record shop, out of the way in Huntingdon, UK. Been a fan ever since!
I discovered Impelliteri through MTV of all places! It was back in the late 80's when I heard 'Stand in Line' on some late night show in the wee hours. From there, I sought out and bought the cassete of all things! From that point, it became a soundtrack to our lives for a summer. In Helena,Mt no less! Grant you, My friends and I were already into guitar music but, somehow, it was just more intense. Since then I've fell into other things and life goes on...but, I will revisit very soon.
I still have his original EP on cassette when it came out. Always one of my favorite guitarists of the era. I hope he tours soon, Chicago would love to have him here.
I never liked his solo Style and music in his early record and in general, besides with Graham Bonnet, his speed never talked to me (not my coup of tea) , but I have to recognize his commitment to Music and that also his Records specially the newer ones sound so aggressive , intense and Metal (like only very few), plus they are very technical and precise. - respect to him.... plus seems like e real and genuine person.
Great interview....yap, yap...yap.... Chris seems to be....yap, yap...yap....yap...yap, yap...a really down to earth nice....yap, yap...guy. Looking forward....yap....yap, yap....to the....yap, yap...next.....yap, yap....interview!
I remember listening to stand in line on walkman back in the day in new York city.When that chunk came in CHUG,CHUG,CHUG,CHUGGA I looked up and seen the wtc building one that I worked in and thought...FUCKING EPIC
bad ass guitar players were already badasses in their teens. Learning to play guitar is like learning to speak and we pick up languages quicker when we're young.
awesome interview, can't wait for part2!! id like to hear about the time between Stand In Line and Grin and Bear It and the Pedal to the Metal, I like Curtis Skelton's singing!
Impellitteri was advertised very little back in the 80s. I had to order his 4 song ep, gram bonnet sang on it I think?.The song writing was basic from what I remember. Nothing special (I liked riffs still do) but his tone and lead guitar playing was great.
The Black EP was better written than Stand In Line. Grin And Bear It has their best writing on it; “When The Well Runs Dry” and “Ball And Chain” are the best written songs.
Tremendous interview, he does have his feet on the ground and is versatile. With him you can't predict what he's going to do like others I'm not going to mention. The only thing that makes me desperate is the dog barking on the background 😂 . very good video
The guy has incredible chops and melodicism. He deserves way more recognition. 🔥🎸
I was listening to this guy back in the late 80's.
He is so humble and charismatic. It's insane that he isn't more popular.
i was thinking the same. loved his playing since the first album. never realized he was salt of the earth people too!
I bought it in 88stand in line in fl everybody wanted it when a radio station played over the rainbow
He should be big in usa he's one of my favorite..have all his music
I wish he was more well known, he impressed me quite a bit more than Yngwie. But I think he’s probably quite happy where he is at the moment.
An underrated riff master and songcrafter
Chris is the man, an artistic savage...love his music!!
This band needs more recognition.
First interview I see of him. What a likeable guy, and a master of his craft. Awesome. It doesn't get much better.
I love Chris Impellitteri! I have several old copies of "Guitar For The Practicing Musician" with him either featured on the cover or with his song tabs/music in the back pages. The very fact this interview took place at his kitchen table Max, makes this even more badd ass! 🎸❤☺👍
One of my favorite guitarists of all time. Thanks for this interview!
Mine too!🎸❤👍
Such a great guy - so humble and real - and as he said, there's a reason the band bears his sur name. His wonderful parents were tragically killed in an incredibly horrible auto accident - may they rest in peace forever. I am from the same area of Connecticut as Chris and I will never forget that... Chris is a great person who is honest, humble real and straight up guy and the music business needs many .more like him. I am proud to be a fan of Chris and I always will be... God bless you my friend...
Yeah, he had a rough start in life. But man he’s an incredible musician.
Thank you so much for inviting Chris Impelliteri. 🙏 He is one of my favorites. I will watch it later 👌🏻
Awesome interview, should be more of them.
Its pathetic how underrated Impellitteri is! Chris is a genuine guy and his playing is amazing. Ridiculous, how people claim he's a Yngwie clone when I heard Stand In Line I instantly heard his Brian May and Gary Moore influences. His high pitch bends and vibrato screams Brain May.
He’s got loads of influences and heroes, and they showed him more Yngwie ever could have. Besides, his music style is different from Yngwie’s; Impelliteri’s is bluesier, the harmonies are better and the vocals have a kind of gospel feel to them (especially on the songs on Grin And Bear It). Yngwie’s mostly classical and stuff.
But regarding Impelliteri’s fame, I think they’re quite happy where they are at the moment. Wish they were more well known, but it doesn’t really matter; lots of people like their music.
Chris is legend. And thats a really good interview.That "Screaming symphony" instrumental live track is outstanding and flawless....crazy flawless!!!
Chris is such a sharp-minded, humble individual. I could listen to him talk for hours. Great interview!
When is part 2??!!!!😅😅 I really enjoyed this interview. Chris impelliteri is such an underrated guitarist..
Chris is so underrated, I never thought someone who plays faster and better than Yngwie could be so humble. What a gem
Dude giving his harshest critics their due, what a humble self aware man. Def gonna get more acquainted w his music.
It’s really worth it, I’d recommend Grin And Bear It. The riffs are absolutely brilliant and the songs in general are just really strong.
Chris is a legend and underrated
Chris is one of my all time favorite Guitarists Stand in Line is one of my absolute favorite guitar driven albums i bought the album on cassette just from a interview in a magazine back in the day bought it and from the opening track i was hooked with Chris
Great interview. I watched the whole thing. Chris is a great guy. I met him back in 1989 at my very first NAMM show. Very nice guy and amazing player. It's a shame these interviews don't get more views.
This is the interview I'd always hoped for with Chris. Thank you for taking the time to discuss technique.
Thanks! There's a Part 2 out and I also have Part 3 releasing soon!
@@GuitarMAXMusic Great, I'm looking forward to it. I appreciate your thoughtful and serious approach. Great work 👍
Max, you’re so knowledgeable & perceptive! Your conversations produce great interviews! 💖 so well done!
Thank you!
What an awesome interview max. Chris seems like such a fantastic guy. Definitely love these interviews you're doing now. With some great guitarists. Can't wait to see the second and third part.
Awesome interview Max🤘🏻🤘🏻Chris has always been a favorite of mine. I think he is underrated and deserves more!!!
my favorite guitarist by far. thanks for having chris on. i still have an email from him saved from like 20 years ago.
Chris is one of my favorites. System X is my favorite album followed by screaming symphony...
Great job Max! Spread the word Chris is an incredible player and Impellitteri is an awesome band. I have all of the Japanese tab books of his albums and they have helped my own playing a great deal. We all seem to love the same great players….Chris, Akira Takasaki, G Moore, M Schenker, Uli, Yngwie, Greg Howe, and my favorite Allan Holdsworth! I missed the boat on Chris until a few years ago and now I’m hooked. Keep ‘em comin Max! Cheers Mike
🎁🌟A MANDALORIAN AN A COMPOSER AT HEART ONE OF THE GREATS🌟🌟
As a big Impellitteri fan, I already look forward to the second part! Great stuff!
My hero
Awesome! Hope this interview never ends!🎸👌
Vai, Friedman, Becker, and this guy know how to use fast melodic lines like no other.
Thanks Max, he has been one of my guitar heros sine he released his first album.
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Thanks for this interview! There was nothing of this style of Chris and I always wanted to know more¡
I had never encountered this guy before. What a fantastic interview.
"There are, how shall one say, too many notes." - Some king to Mozart.
Many listeners can't handle complexity in music.
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Great interview with Chris , I have always liked his playing since the first time I had heard his version of " Somewhere Over The Rainbow" I am honored that we are now label mates
What are you artist title and album so I can check em out
Wow! I came to watch this and found Jack Starr. There is a time (a very long time ago) I think I was the only person I knew who owned a few Jack Starr recordings. What a wonderful blast from the past!
@@nicholasthill7151 Thanks Nicholas , you have good taste in guitar playing, I like Chris too
What a great interview, Max!
I'm amazed Chris doesnt rate Stand in Line - it's one of my all time favourites. It's a stunning album. Still sounds great today
Most underrated shredder of all time
A great insight to one of the greatest that ever was.
Art is something you do, even if you would never earn a single cent for it, its something that you have to do, something you have to express, no matter what.
That being said, Impellitteri is pure heavy metal art. That is why they are not so famous i guess, although they do deserve it.
Agreed….we are light beings that create art and give it freely to the world…anyone who shits on it, is definitely not of the light…they’re from a dark, dark place…hope this doesn’t sound too new agey or crazy…but, you know what I mean!!!!!
Love this dude! Thanks for the interview, looking forward to part2!
Chris! Come to Brazil! Please! vamos!
Even after all of these decades Chris is still one of my favorite guitarists. Absolutely amazing player!
Thanks for this Maxxxwell… I knew you’d be the man to get an interview with Chris!
God is the Creator...we are His creation. Keep up the good work with the channel. God bless and Metal on!
Max: thank you for providing content that cuts against the grain.
Now I need to go pull out my Impelliterri, Narnia, and Angelica albums
I had heard of Impellitteri years ago when "Stand in Line" arrived and completely by chance, found the LP in a record shop, out of the way in Huntingdon, UK. Been a fan ever since!
Wasn’t it Barney’s in St Neots?!
@@owenedwardsguitar7094 Definitely not.
Seems like such a lovely guy.
I discovered Impelliteri through MTV of all places! It was back in the late 80's when I heard 'Stand in Line' on some late night show in the wee hours. From there, I sought out and bought the cassete of all things! From that point, it became a soundtrack to our lives for a summer. In Helena,Mt no less! Grant you, My friends and I were already into guitar music but, somehow, it was just more intense.
Since then I've fell into other things and life goes on...but, I will revisit very soon.
Thanks Max
Fantastic Interview.
I uploaded
Screaming Symphony
12 years ago🤘
I still have his original EP on cassette when it came out. Always one of my favorite guitarists of the era. I hope he tours soon, Chicago would love to have him here.
I still have it as well. I was hooked immediately.🍻
I was really into Impelliteri in the early 90's. Such an amazing band. Wonderful interview. Thank you for doing this.
Gotta admit I don't know his work but what a humble, down to earth and entertaining guy he is...could listen to him for hours.
great interview and interview manners...you listen and absorb
I never liked his solo Style and music in his early record and in general, besides with Graham Bonnet, his speed never talked to me (not my coup of tea) , but I have to recognize his commitment to Music and that also his Records specially the newer ones sound so aggressive , intense and Metal (like only very few), plus they are very technical and precise. - respect to him.... plus seems like e real and genuine person.
Great interview....yap, yap...yap.... Chris seems to be....yap, yap...yap....yap...yap, yap...a really down to earth nice....yap, yap...guy.
Looking forward....yap....yap, yap....to the....yap, yap...next.....yap, yap....interview!
Thank you
Chris Impellitteri is one of my Guitar God! ❤️❤️❤️🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🎸🎸🎸
Thanks Max for bringing him out! Very deserved. Actually you two should rip out a session at some point, being shredders as you are. Have a great day!
Amazing Guitarist /Musician! Thanks for a Great Interview!
Awesome,cheers.
What a humble guy and great player, I wish that swedish neo classical guitar guy would be this humble.
This Guy actually progressed Musically. Swedish idiot still playing Same Scale and Arpeggios...
WOW! Impellitteri! Awesome! I own every Impellitteri CD and every CD where he or Rob Rock has visited. Thank you for this great video!
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Outstanding interview, man. The guy seems so humble and regular. I absolutely love that. Can't wait for the next part!
This is excellent. I love Chris and it's great to hear all this from him in detail.
Awesome!!! Been listening to Impellitteri since. Stand in Line!!!!
Amazing. Can’t wait to see this.
Great work Max.
Cool! Impelliiteri is awesome! Really love his work! Watching now, but already gave a like!
I remember listening to stand in line on walkman back in the day in new York city.When that chunk came in CHUG,CHUG,CHUG,CHUGGA I looked up and seen the wtc building one that I worked in and thought...FUCKING EPIC
Stand in line was amazing
Max this was a very cool interview … you asked a lot of good questions …great interview and looking forward to part 2… Thanks
genius.. I love your music
Great interview! 🤘💯🎸
bad ass guitar players were already badasses in their teens. Learning to play guitar is like learning to speak and we pick up languages quicker when we're young.
Great done interview, with just great guitarist, he deserve what he is standing on the top of shredding altar!!! Thanx Max!!!
I remember a time when Chris was totally unobtainable on cassettes and CDs in Europe , he deserve much much more recognize even now!!!
Man I love Impelliteri and jmetal
Interesting that Jeff Loomis also credits Brian May as one of his early influences ..
So Max, when do we get the Loomis interview?
Stand in Line is an incredible album!
awesome interview, can't wait for part2!!
id like to hear about the time between Stand In Line and Grin and Bear It and the Pedal to the Metal, I like Curtis Skelton's singing!
Too cool! Chris is one of my favorite guitarists!!!
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Oh man great score on the interview.
Wicked Maiden is a badass album 🤘
Garden Of Eden is my favourite track on that album; so cool. Grin And Bear It is my favourite Impellitteri album ever.
Great interview…He should do Alex Masi as well!
Impellitteri was advertised very little back in the 80s. I had to order his 4 song ep, gram bonnet sang on it I think?.The song writing was basic from what I remember. Nothing special (I liked riffs still do) but his tone and lead guitar playing was great.
The Black EP was better written than Stand In Line. Grin And Bear It has their best writing on it; “When The Well Runs Dry” and “Ball And Chain” are the best written songs.
Just wrote a tab for Screaming Symphony and planning to cover it 😃
Love the pedal to the metal album even though it gets a lot of hate.
Tremendous interview, he does have his feet on the ground and is versatile. With him you can't predict what he's going to do like others I'm not going to mention. The only thing that makes me desperate is the dog barking on the background 😂 . very good video
Chris is a great guy. Fellow New London, CT guy.
Chris is amazing!!
this is epic
G.M very cool interview looking forward to the next video
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Chris is much more than a shredder, Gary Moore was a ripper who influenced so many players
Virtuosic shredder if there is one
Nice video👍 never heard of him, but i am a noobi. he is the fastest guitar player i have ever heard😮
Love the song 17th century chicken pickin'
Who stopped the video at some time and went and watched videos of him?
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Chris Impellitteri can pick 16 notes per second! (Guitar World, July 2008, 50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time)
I have all his music cds