Critically Acclaimed Band of the Mid-Eighties with The Big Rock Tone
author: Mike Burns
The perfect collection of recordings from the critically acclaimed mid-80's rock band Alcatrazz offering up a clinic in Guitar Virtuosity from Yngwie and Steve Vai, Quintessential Hard Rock Vocals from Graham Bonnett, solid keyboard and bass support from former New England Gary Shea and Jimmy Waldo, and Jan Uvena formerly with The Alice Cooper Band holding it all together on drums and driving it home. A must have for the archives!
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Flip-flop
author: Mp Miller
I just wanted to say that the statement above is incorrect . Malmsteen was the first guitar player, and was replaced by Steve Vai when he went solo to record Rising Force . Also, Vai was not an unknown . He has already plyed with Frank Zappa for years .
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Far ahead of the curve great mucianship
author: Andy Duncan
This CD truly spotlights an incredible group that was way ahead of the curve.These guys were definately the Yardbirds of the 80`s.Where else could you find the talent of this caliber all on the same CD?
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Tasteful giutar solos
author: William Hawes
This is a great example of some of Steve Vai`s and Yngwie Malmsteen`s most tasteful guitar solos. What a great band. Not only the best rock singer ,but an awesome rythmn section in Gary Shea,Jimmy Waldo,and Jan Uvena!
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