Recipe for Me

Dear Hopper,

How would you best describe your guitar style when you were actively playing?

Tank Brede
Ridgefield Park, NJ


Dear Tank,

Thanks for your question. Hmm. After a two or three minute’s thought, here’s the recipe for Me –


Take

30 percent of Alex Lifeson, c. 1974-1978
25 percent of Neil Young, c. 1969-1978
20 percent of Jimmy Page, c. 1969-1975
20 percent of Malcolm Young, c. 1976-1983
5 percent of Tony Iommi, c. 1969-1975

Mix eclectically but allow lumps to coagulate.

Let sit by itself for three or four years.

Sprinkle with a dash of Metallica (pre-1986), Steve Vai (ditto), and a pinch of Edward Van Halen. (Influences from my main guitar mate.)

Serve!

That’s me with a six-string in my hands that you’re hearing.

Thanks,
LE