Paul Gilbert - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 06, 1966 |
|---|---|
| Age | 59 |
| Birthplace | Carbondale, Illinois, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Paul Gilbert's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Lead guitarist for Mr. Big; member of Racer X; influential solo guitar work and instructional material. |
Intro
Paul Gilbert is an acclaimed American guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist, best known as a founding member of the band Mr. Big and for his earlier work with the hard rock band Racer X. Renowned for his virtuosic guitar technique and teaching, Gilbert is frequently cited as one of the most proficient guitarists in modern rock and heavy metal.
Early Life & Background
Gilbert was born in Carbondale, Illinois, and raised in the small town of Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He began playing guitar at age five and was already noted for his impressive skills as a teenager. By 15, he was featured in Guitar Player magazine, and at 17, he enrolled at the Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT) in Los Angeles, later joining its faculty.
Career Highlights
- Founding member of Racer X and release of critically acclaimed album 'Street Lethal' (1986) [1][2].
- Co-founder and lead guitarist of Mr. Big, achieving international success with the hit single 'To Be with You' [1][2].
- Extensive solo career with numerous instrumental rock albums [1].
- Influential work as a guitar educator, especially through his many instructional videos [2].
Trivia
- Paul Gilbert is noted for his exceptionally fast alternate picking technique [2].
- He is an avid collector and user of Ibanez guitars, often designing his own signature models [1][2].
- Gilbert has experienced partial hearing loss due to years of playing loud music and uses in-ear protectors [1].
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Paul Gilbert is 59 years old.
Paul Gilbert was born the 6 November 1966.
Carbondale, Illinois, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About November 6th, 1966, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 6, 1966, Edward Brooke was elected as the first African American U.S. Senator since Reconstruction. Representing Massachusetts, Brooke's election was a significant milestone in American history, symbolizing progress in civil rights and representation. He served in the Senate until 1979.
- Day of the week: November 6th, 1966 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Last Train To Clarksville by The Monkees
- #1 UK song: Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys
- Popular movie: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? directed by Mike Nichols
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