MYLES KENNEDY

(Alter Bridge, Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators)

THIRD WIND Pat Metheny Group, Still Life (Talking) GUITARIST: PAT METHENY

“This is the track I would listen to every night before playing a gig to get inspired. The guitar break at 1:35 still blows my mind every time I hear it.”

JUST WHAT I NEEDED The Cars, The Cars GUITARIST: ELLIOT EASTON

“What I love about Elliot’s playing is that he always plays for the song. Just perfect sonic ear candy that sticks in your head, with brilliant hooks and melodies.”

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD Steve Vai, Passion and Warfare GUITARIST: STEVE VAI

“Steve recorded this in an altered mental state during a fasting period. Perhaps that explains how this track has the ability to pull you into another realm. It’s truly transcendent.”

(EVERYTHING I DO) I DO IT FOR YOU Bryan Adams, Waking Up the Neighbours GUITARIST: KEITH SCOTT

“This solo hits me right in the heart. He leaves so much space, almost akin to a Miles Davis solo. A beautifully haunting sequence of notes.”

LITTLE WING Sting, …Nothing Like the Sun GUITARIST: HIRAM BULLOCK

“After hearing this when I was 17, this solo would provide the blueprint for how I would approach my own playing in the future. A master class on how to hit the changes as well as phrasing and feel. Grateful I had the opportunity to meet him at NAMM before he passed away so I could thank him for the inspiration.”