I have been a practicing musician for 40+ years and performed professionally 20+ of those years. I started playing percussion in 1970, playing in marching, jazz, symphonic and orchestra during junior and senior high school. My first professional gig was at the age of 15. I moved to South Florida in the mid seventies, and worked exclusively in Florida and the Caribbean, playing drums in wedding bands, dance bands, rock bands and DJ'd wedding's and club's until 1997. I started playing guitar in 1981. Teaching myself to play and read music. My Mother made me study the classics at an early age which gave me a great appreciation for Classical music. Click MJM's music for a history of my past bands, various members, photos and all things Me ... Well almost.

I've had the opportunity to meet many fine and world class musicians on my journeys.

You can visit my youtube page here

NAMM member since 2006

Johann Sebastian Bach

THE GREATEST! (1685-1750) www.jsbach.org

www.bach-leipzig.de

www.bachcentral.com

Favorite Players

DRUMMERS  COMMENTS WEBSITE
Buddy Rich

Buddy Rich

Arguably the greatest ever. Try his one handed drum roll.
Saw him perform twice in one night with his big band in the Florida's Keys in 1984.

RIP 9/30/17 - 4/2/87

www.thebuddyrichband.com

Keith Moon

Keith Moon

A great player and best described as a lead drummer. Saw him on The Who's '76 Who Are You tour, in his patented drum destroyer mode.

RIP 8/23/46 - 9/7/78

www.keithmoon.com
Billy Cobham

Billy Cobham 

The Drummer's Drummer!! Check out his solo CD Spectrum and his work with The Mahavishnu Orchestra. Mostly does clinic work now, that should not be missed if he's in your area. Saw one of his '07 clinic tour...WOW!!! www.billycobham.com
Carl Palmer

Carl Palmer

Progressive rock standard setter and a great drummer!

Saw him on The Carl Palmer Band North American tour 2006, with Asia US 2009 tour and The Carl Palmer Band North American tour 2010.

www.carlpalmer.com
Mitch Mitchell

Mitch Mitchell
Drummer for the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Saw him on the Experience Hendrix '08 tour.

R.I.P.  7/9/1947 - 11/12/2008
www.jimihendrix.com
Deen Castronovo
A Great Drummer that has played on one of my all time favorite recordings Tony MacAlpine's '87 Maximum Security.
Has also played with THE GREAT Jason Becker! Currently plays with classic rock band Journey. Chops from hell!!
Saw him with Bad English on their '89 tour and on the Journey Eclipse tour 2011.
facebook.com/DeenCastronovoOfficial
Ed Shaughnessy

Ed Shaughnessy



Super great Drummer for Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show band. Officially called "The NBC Orchestra led by Doc Severinsen". Grew up watching him on TV and have loved his playing over the years. He has played with some real heavy weights in the industry.

RIP 1/29/1929 - 5/24/2013

 

 

Ian Paice



One of the true rock greats! Stud drummer for the super-group Deep Purple!
Not very many lefties out there.
Saw him on the Deep Purple Bananas Tour '04 &.

www.deeppurple.com

www.thehighwaystar.com/   Not Official but a good site

Ian Paice's solo purpendicular.eu

Liberty DeVitto

Liberty DeVitto

Long time great drummer for Billy Joel.

His playing is so tasteful and energetic.

www.myspace.com/ldthedrummer

www.lordsof52ndst.com

John Bonham

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Legendary drummer. Hard to believe he was not the band's first choice. 
Saw him in on the Led Zeppelin  '77 11th US tour.

RIP 5/31/48 - 9/24/80

www.led-zeppelin.com

http://www.jasonbonham.net/#home-section

Steve Gadd

Steve Gadd

Great session player with many artists.
Check Out Aja title cut by Steely Dan.
Saw him on the "We're on a Mission from Gadd" Tour, Part II in '05.
www.drstevegadd.com
Stewart Copeland

Stewart Copeland

A rhythmic monster. Saw him with The Police on the Zenyatta Mondatta & Ghosts in the Machine tour's, and on the '90 Animal Logic North American tour. Played in my all time favorite band The Police. www.stewartcopeland.net
Aynsley Dunbar

Another one of my favorite drummers that played with Jefferson Starship, Whitesnake, David Bowie, Jeff Beck etc...
He is also the original Drummer for Journey. Saw him on Journey's Infinity 1978 tour.
Classic!
www.aynsleydunbar.com

www.wcr.com

facebook.com/WorldClassicRockers
Terry Bozzio

Terry Bozzio

GREAT!
Saw him with Missing Persons '84 Rhyme & Reason tour, Jeff Beck '89 Guitar Shop tour and on his 2014 US solo tour.

www.terrybozzio.com

youtube.com/channel / Terry Bozzio offical

Neil Peart
Neil Peart

One of the Best! Check out the Rhythm Method solo on Exit Stage Left. Saw him 4 times in Florida on the following tours.A Farewell to Kings, Hemispheres,  Moving Pictures & Signals.

RIP 9/12/1952 - 1/7/2020

www.neilpeart.com
Rod Morgenstein

Rod Morgenstein

A real quality drummer with the killer group The Dixie Dregs and 80's band Winger.
Not many lefties out there. He also teaches at Berklee in Boston.
www.rodmorgenstein.com
Bill Ward

The original Drummer for Black Sabbath. What a GREAT player! www.billward.com
Tommy Aldridge

 Tommy Aldridge 

Drum God. I Believe he is the best pure rock drummer. Check out hard to find Black Oak Arkansas' Rauch N Roll Live drum solo. Saw him with  Black Oak Arkansas,  Pat Travers Band three times and with Whitesnake twice. www.tommyaldridge.com
Carmine Appice

Carmine Appice

Phenomenal drummer from the 60's thru the 90's. I grew up listening to this great player which started with Village Fudge.
Check out Beck, Bogart and Appice, Carmine's solo at the end of Stevie Wonder's Superstitious. 
www.carmineappice.net
Danny Seraphine

Danny Seraphine

 

Great orginal drummer with Chicago. Played on all of the Chicago classics.


dannyseraphine.com

 

BASSISTS       COMMENTS WEBSITE
Sir Paul McCartney

Sir Paul McCartney
My Favorite Beatle. Love his playing and writing.
Saw him at Joe Robbie Stadium on his '90 world tour.
Good show, bad seats.
www.paulmccartney.com
Stanley Clarke

Stanley Clarke

Brilliant! They don't get any better than this guy.
Saw him with Return To Forever, Animal Logic and Trio.
www.stanleyclarke.com
Sting

MJM & Sting / Red Rocks Ampitheatre Denver Colorado 2013
Good player, better band. Played with my all time favorite band The Police.
Saw him on the Zenyatta Mondatta, Ghosts in the Machine and his solo Back to Bass tours.
www.sting.com
Geezer Butler

Geezer Butler

Black Sabbath's bassist. Good player in a Great Band! Saw him twice with Black Sabbath. On the Technical Ecstasy & The 10 year anniversary tour's. Also with Hell & Hell on the '07 Metal Masters tour www.geezerbutler.com
Rudy Sarzo

Rudy Sarzo

He's played with some of my favorite musicians. MacAlpine, Vai, Malmsteen, Tommy Aldridge. facebook.com/officialrudysarzo
John Entwistle

Great player in a classic band. Saw him twice, on the Who's "Who Are You" and "Face Dances: tours.

RIP 10/9/44 - 6/27/02

www.thewho.com

Billy Sheehan

Billy Sheehan                                            

This guy is really good.
Saw him with Mr. Big and Steve Vai.
www.billysheehan.com
John Paul Jones

Probably the most underrated musician. Anchored the rhythm section for Led Zeppelin. 
Saw him in on the Led Zeppelin  77' 11th US tour.
www.johnpauljones.com
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Jimi Hendrix

What could I say besides Strat & Marshall.

RIP 11/27/42 - 9/18/70

www.jimihendrix.com
Billy Gibbons

Billy Gibbons

This guy is very good. Saw him on the Fandango, Eliminator, Jack FM and Aerosmith '09 Guitar Hero tours.
Great technique with his Iconic Les Paul.

www.zztop.com

billygibbons.com

Johnny Winter

 Johnny Winter

An American Blues legend! One of  few true long time Rock/Rhythm and Blues player's. I really loved his playing in the 70's. He still plays well but has been slowed by some health issues. Saw him on his Nothin' but the Blues & White, Hot & Blue tours. He jammed with Hendrix many times...WOW!
R.I.P 2/23/1944 - 9/2/2014

 

www.johnnywinter.net
Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry

The REAL King of Rock-n- Roll!  Also called Mr. Rock -n- Roll and The Father of Rock -n- Roll...take your pick. What is undeniable is that he influenced a great deal if not all the players that came after him. A super nice man.

RIP 10/18/1926 - 3/18/2017

www.chuckberry.com
Carlos Santana

A very good player for a long period of time. Classic sound with great sustain!
Saw him on the '77 Moonflower, '78 Inner Secrets, '79 Marathon & '81 Zebop tours,
www.santana.com
John Williams

John Williams  

World Class player of the Classical Guitar. Saw him on his '07 Williams/Ethridge tour.
Incredible!!!
www.johnwilliamsguitarnotes.com

plum.cream.org/williams/
Jeff Beck

Classic!
Saw him on his There & Back and Guitar Shop Tours.

RIP 6/24/1944 - 1/11/2023

 

www.jeffbeck.com

Ted Nugent

Ted Nugent  

The Motor City Mad Man! I Loved Ted growing up in the 70's and he was one of my favorite guitar player's and performer's. Saw him on his Free For All, Cat Scratch Fever and Black Power tours.
He does a lot of charitable work and is also on the NRA 's board.
www.tednugent.com
Brian May

Great player with super group Queen. Great guitar sound.
You don't continue on without your front man Freddie Mercury!
www.brianmay.com

www.youtube.com/brianmaycom
Warren DeMartini

Warren DeMartini

Blazing player with the 80's hair band Ratt. He definitely stood out from the other players from this classic era.
He has played with the band ever since joining them, even through their constant personnel changes.

 


www.therattpack.com


facebook.com/warrendemartiniofficial
Robin Trower

Robin Trower

He's been dubbed a Jimi clone. I tbelieve he is quite different. Bridge of Sighs is a masterpiece
Great sound and player. Strat & Marshall. Saw him on his '06 American tour

 

www.trowerpower.com
Ritchie Blackmore

Heavy metal originator. He personally launched millions of garage bands.
Brilliant sound and playing. Strat & Marshall.
www.blackmoresnight.com
Steve Howe

Steve Howe
Fantastic player! Yes's main man. www.stevehowe.com
Tom Scholz The Great Guitarist for 70's band Boston. Had a ground breaking layered guitar sound and wrote all the material. Classic. They Should have packed it in when Brad died. www.bandboston.com
Andy Summers

Andy Summers   

Played in my all time favorite band The Police. Saw him on his One Train Later book tour.
Good player in a great band!
www.andysummers.com
David Gilmour

Brilliant sound with matching voice. Saw him Pink Floyd's Animal's and Momentary Lapse on Reason tours and on his '78 David Gilmour solo tour.  

www.davidgilmour.com

 

Joe Walsh
Lead guitar and vocals with classic rock band The James Gang. Went on to great success with The Eagles.
My first concert, 1972 The James Gang Rides again tour. Classic player!
www.joewalsh.com
Pat Travers

Pat Travers

A very good guitarist from the late 70's & 80's. Still tours regularly. Saw him several times in his prime with Tommy Aldridge on drums. Check out Putting it Straight, Heat In The Street and Go For What You Know. www.pattravers.com
Christopher Parkening

Christopher Parkening  

An Incredible Classical guitarist! Saw him at one of his 07 recitals.
Andres Segovia said of him
"Christopher Parkening is a great artist—-he is one of the most brilliant guitarists in the world."
www.parkening.com
Paul Gilbert

Paul Gilbert

 

Technically brilliant and one of the best players around. Rose to fame with the speed metal band Racer X.

Saw him with Mr. Big on their '92 tour

 

www.paulgilbert.com
Edward Van Halen

Reinvented the approach to the guitar. Saw him on the '78 Van Halen World, '79 World Vacation & '91 For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge tours. Can this guy write or what! His playing is very inspiring.

RIP January 26, 1955 – October 6, 2020

www.van-halen.com

www.youtube.com/vhtelevision
Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend

Brilliant rhythmic player and great song writer. The original play it loud bad boy. Saw on The Who's '76 Who Are You and Face Dances tour and also during his '06 Who Endless Wire tour. www.thewho.com
Lindsey Buckingham

A fantastic player, writer, producer, arranger. THE driving force behind the phenomenal success of Fleetwood Mac.
Saw him in Miami on Fleetwood Mac's Rumours tour.
llindseybuckingham.com

Stanley Jordan

Stanley Jordan

Wow! This guy is INCREDIBLE. Saw him do a clinic for Ace Music of Miami in '95. Front row center.
His recordings really don't do him much justice.
You must see him live. Also saw him on his solo tour '04.
www.stanleyjordan.com

Yngwie J. Malmsteen

Yngwie J. Malmsteen      

One of my Favorite Guitar players. For technical perfection, Yngwie is it. Exploding on the guitar scene in '84 he led the neo-classical metal movement. Although somewhat repetitious, he is still the master. My personal favorite is his Marching Out Record. Saw him on his '87 Trilogy tour, G3 '03 tour, '84 Guitar Gods tour, NAMM Fender Frontline '07, NAMM Roland '08 Solo performance, '09 NAMM Marshall booth performance and the '11 Relentless tour, 2013 Spellbound tour. www.yngwiemalmsteen.com

Visit the Maestro's incredible video site here:
www.youtube.com/user/malmsteenmedia
Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Great guitarist with a great sound. Saw him on his Live & Beyond '00, Solo acoustic tour '04 and on the Experience Hendrix '08 tour. www.ericjohnson.com

Visit Eric's site here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/officialericjohnson

Steve Vai

Steve Vai

If you played for Frank Zappa you are great!
Saw him first with Whitesnake on the Slip of the Tongue tour and then with the G3 '03 Tour and then his 2005 "Real Illusions: Reflections" tour. GREAT PLAYER!!
www.vai.com

www.youtube.com/user/SteveVaiHimself
Joe Satriani

Joe Satriani 

His pupils were Vai and Hammet to list a few. Saw him on his '96, G3 '03  and Deep Purple Bananas'  '04 tours. www.satriani.com
Tony MacAlpine

A really good guitar player and even better keyboardist. Check out the Maximum Security CD. Saw him on the Steve Vai Real Illusions & Reflections 05 Tour. www.tonymacalpine.com
George Lynch

 

He was part of the hair band era with Dokken. He is very separate from the others. This guy is a brilliant player. Awesome sound  and ability. Saw him with Lynch Mob, Guitar Gods '04 Tour and on the the Lynch '05 Tour. www.georgelynch.com
Randy Bachman

Randy Bachman

Great guitarist/songwriter from the 60's & 70's with very good production skills. Saw him on his Every Song Tells A Story Tour '05. www.randybachman.com

www.youtube.com/user/RandyBachman
Tony Iommi

Tony Iommi

CLASSIC!
Premier heavy metal guitarist for Black Sabbath. Originator of the power chord. Saw him twice with Black Sabbath. On the Technical Ecstasy and 10 year anniversary tour's and with Heaven & Hell on The Metal Masters '08 tour.

Iconic Player!!

www.iommi.com

www.youtube.com/user/OfficialSabbath
Vinnie Moore

An absolute great guitarist. He's was part of Mike Varney's Shrapnel artist group in the 80's. Saw him in a small club in Florida on his Time Odyssey tour.

Amazing!

www.vinniemoore.com

www.youtube.com/vinman2000tvcom

Jimmy Page

Great writer, producer and iconic player.  Saw him in on the Led Zeppelin  77' 11th US tour.
Luckily they have not tried to replace Bonham!
www.jimmypage.com
Steve Morse

Steve Morse

Very versatile player. Has played quite a long time with rock group Deep Purple .Saw him with Steve Morse Band/Dixie Dregs 01 tour & Deep Purple Bananas 04. I like his solo and Dixie Dreg's work the best. www.stevemorse.com
Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine

Killer guitarist with his kick ass band Megadeth and my favorite metal band.
Great guitar sound and vocals with this guy and some really great players on his watch.
Saw him on his Gigantour 2012.
www.megadeth.com
Steve Stevens

Steve Stevens

Really good player and Billy Idol's long time Guitar Player. Very good stage presence matched by really good guitar playing. 
Saw him on the 1987 Billy Idol Whiplash Smile Tour.

stevestevensguitar.com

billyidol.net/steve-stevens

www.facebook.com/OfficialSteveStevens

Steve Cropper

Steve Cropper
Great R&B player. I loved his playing well before I knew it was him playing on the song's I liked so much. He has played with some amazing artists. Otis Redding. John Lennon and Wilson Pickett to list a few. Saw him on the Booker T & The MG's '08 tour playitsteve.com
Michael Schenker

Michael Schenker
Although his behavior has been puzzling, he played in one of my favorite bands growing up. UFO! His playing and especially his solos were very inspiring. Saw him on UFO's '77 Light's Out tour. michaelschenkerhimself.com

Mick Jones

Foreigner's fantastic Guitarist and co-writer of all the hits! www.foreigneronline.com
Roy Clark

Although know as a country player. This man can seriously play. Un-godly technic and super-human picking ability!

RIP 4/15/1933 - 11/15/2018

 
VOCALISTS COMMENTS WEBSITE
Klaus Meine

Klaus Meine     

Long time great vocalist for the premier German rock band The Scorpions. Saw them on their '95 Face the Heat & '04 Unbreakable Tour's. www.the-scorpions.com
Philip Bailey

Philip Bailey

Phenomenal singer for Earth Wind & Fire. What an incredible range this man has! This guy rules!!

Saw him (finally) on the Earth Wind & Fire '08 Beyond the Elements World tour.

www.philipbailey.com

www.earthwindandfire.com

Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler
Great singer with the classic band Aerosmith. Saw him on the '77 Rocks & the '09 Guitar Hero tour. www.aerosmith.com

James Brown

The Man! One of THE, if not THE Greatest Singers period!                                         

 R.I.P. 5/3/33-12/25/06
www.jamesbrown.com
David Coverdale

David Coverdale 

Killer vocalist who did a short stint with Deep Purple on their classic Burn album and then later formed Whitesnake. Saw him twice on Whitesnake's Slip of the Tongue and Rock n' Roll Rhythm & Blues Show tour's. www.whitesnake.com
Steve Perry

Colossal Vocalist for hit maker's Journey. Saw him on the '78 Infinity, '79 Evolution & '80 Departure tours. In a somewhat semi-retired state now, although rumors of his return persist. steveperry.com


Don Dokken

Don Dokken

A very under-rated singer and band. Very melodic voice.
One of my all time favorite records, Under Lock And Key by his namesake band Dokken.
An absolute classic!!!!
This 80's band stood out from the rest of the pack!
www.dokken.net
Lou Gramm

Fantastic original lead singer in the band Foreigner. www.lougrammofficial.com
Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne

Probably not the best vocalist but definitely one of the most influential.  THE HEAVY METAL VOICE!!!!!! Saw him three times. Twice with Black Sabbath. On the Technical Ecstasy & The 10 year anniversary tour's and at Ozzfest 2007. www.ozzy.com

Robert Plan


Iconic singer. Saw him on the Led Zeppelin  77' 11th US tour. www.robertplant.com
Roger Daltrey

Roger Daltrey
Good vocalist in a great band.
Saw him with the Who on their '76 & '83 tours and on the Use it or lose it  tour' 09.
www.thewho.com
Chuck Negron

Chuck Negron   

The Vocalist with Three Dog Night that sang all of the band's hits (or damn near). One of the best '70's bands. Saw him on his Blood Sweat & Tears with Chuck Negron Tour 06.

chucknegron.com

 

Dale Bozzio


Good vocalist with a great image in the great band Missing Persons.
Saw them on their '84 Rhyme & Reason tour.
The 2014 Ultimate 80's tour in Denver, Colorado was cancelled the night before. Damn it Dale!

Totally '80's Tour 2016: Missing Persons / Denver, Colorado cancelled. WTF Dale?

dalebozziorocks.com
Taylor Dayne

MJM & Taylor Dayne Denver Pride Fest 2013
This is ONE "GREAT" vocalist!! Saw her solo in 2013....WOW!!!!! www.taylordayne.com
Mickey Thomas

Mickey Thomas

Supreme lead vocalist with Jefferson Starship and then Starship. Skyrocketed them to super group status. Starship were good without him but great with him. Saw him on the Starship "Starring Mickey Thomas" '08 tour. www.starshipcontrol.com
Brad Delp Boston's great singer!  R.I.P. 6/12/51-3/9/07 
You don't continue without your front man Brad Delp!
www.bandboston.com
David Gates Great voice! www.facebook.com/Bread.Biography

Tommy James

What a great run this guy had in the 60's. Tommy James & the Shondells were one of my favorite artist growing up! www.tommyjames.com
David Bowie

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Great!
Saw him on his 1987 Spiders from Mars tour.

RIP 1/8/1947 - 1/10/2016

www.davidbowie.com

Burton Cummings

One of the great singers of the 1960's & 1970's. www.burtoncummings.com
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Rosemarie McGee

Rosemarie McGee / michaeljmcgee.com

My Mother made me study the classics, although then I didn't appreciate it. NOW I DO. Thanks, Mom.  
Timothy William McGee

Timothy William McGee /  michaeljmcgee.com

Huge influence on what I listened to in my formative years.  He had all the current great rock & blues music to hear and it opened up my music vocabulary.  Thanks Tim.

RIP 7/7/1956 - 8/14/2024

 
Lyle Lloyd Lingle

Lyle Lloyd Lingle

He was the first musician to point me in the right direction to pursue the guitar and I thank him for that.
Lyle... you are the Man!!

RIP my dear old friend! 1/1959 - 11/6/2022

Lyle Lloyd Lingle
Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder


One of the best keyboardists, vocalists and writers ever!
What a unique musical visionary.
Saw him in concert twice.

 

 

www.steviewonder.net
John Lennon

Along with Paul, George and Ringo he changed the world for the better. Sorely missed.

RIP10/9/40-12/8/80

www.johnlennon.com
Robert John "Mutt" Lange Greatest producer around.  Check out his work with AC/DC, Def Leppard, Foreigner, Bryan Adams, Shania Twain, Billy Ocean, to list a few. Look carefully, he's everywhere with good reason!  

 

Jack Douglas

One of the Great Producers!  
Eddie Kramer

Eddie Kramer
One of the great engineer / producers. He's worked with some real heavyweights in the music industry. Classic! www.kramerarchives.com
Steve Winwood

An AMAZING musician!  An AMAZING writer!  Jammed with Hendrix! WOW!! stevewinwood.com
Burt Bacharach

Burt Bacharach

One of the greatest songwriters of all, in my opinion. He also produced, arranged and co-produced many of his recordings. His songs have been covered by many, many artists. Saw him on his 2013 Tour. Classic! RIP 5/12/29 - 2/8/2023 www.bacharachonline.com
Sir George Martin

Without him the Beatles are not the Beatles. Producer extraordinaire and classical producer ace.

RIP 1/3/1926 - 3/8/2016

www.georgemartinmusic.com
Donald Fagen

Donald Fagen

The driving force behind Steely Dan. This guy is a genius. Saw him on his Donald Fagan Band '06 Tour. www.donaldfagen.com
Jim Marshall

Jim Marshall

 

The Father of loud!

RIP 7/29/1923 - 4/5/2012

 

www.marshallamps.com
Les Paul

 Les Paul

He is arguably one of the most important people in the history of the electric guitar and recording techniques. He is a pioneer in the development of the solid-body electric guitar. 

RIP 6/9/1915 - 8/13/2009
www.lespaulonline.com

Stanley Kubrick

The best film director ever in my opinion.
His films are classic and among them most of my favorites, especially Barry Lyndon.

RIP 7/26/1928 - 3/7/1999

www.visual-memory.co.uk/amk

Reinhold Messner

He may be the baddest person to ever walk the Earth. www.reinhold-messner.de
Gene Rodenberry's Star Trek

Jonathon Frakes
The Creator of Star Trek and my personal favorite Star Trek Series: Star Trek The Next Generation.
A visionary to say the least!

RIP 8/19/1921 - 10/24/1991
www.roddenberry.com

www.startrek.com
Alan Parsons

Alan Parsons
This guy is a genius!! First an amazing engineer, then mastermind of the Alan Parsons Project. His recorded body of work is really great! www.alanparsonsmusic.com
Lamont Dozier

Lamont Dozier

Arguably responsible for Motown's rise to international fame. Part of the legendary songwriting team Holland Dozier Holland. Wrote for Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, The Supremes, The Isley Brothers, Smokey Robinson and on and on and on. I am a huge Motown fan.

RIP 6/16/1941 - 8/8/2022

www.lamontdozier.com
Sir Barry Gibb

Although he is most associated with the disco music era, make no mistake HE is one of the most successful artist's ever. In my opinion he was The Bee Gees!  An absolute world class writer!

Saw him perform as a special guest at Stevie Wonder's 11/5/1983 Sunrise Musical Theatre Florida show.

 

barrygibb.com

www.brothersgibb.org
Teen Idols


Bubble Gum, Teenybopper, Teen Pop etc, etc, etc... What ever name you chose, this era was one to be reckoned with! Producing many, many great and classic songs and artists. Influenced Pop Music for years to come.
I was a big fan of this Bubble Gum music and then I heard some GREAT music coming from my older bother's Tim room. Like Deep Purple, Jimi Hendrix & Black Sabbath to name few. I was hooked on this new sound and move onto it.
I still do love the old music though!!!

Davy Jones   RIP 12/30/45 - 2/29/12

David Casidy RIP 4/12/1950 - 11/21/2017

michaeljmcgee.com/teenidols.htm
Eliot Fisk
Eliot Fisk / michaeljmcgee.com
One "Great" Player! MJM must listen List: Paganni 24 Caprices.
Saw him on his 2014 tour with Paco Pena.
www.eliotfisk.com

Brian Wilson

The driving force behind The Beach Boys and their main song writer who wrote all the hits.

Finally got to see him play live on his Pet Sounds 2017 tour.

www.brianwilson.com

Neil Giraldo
I've been a fan of his playing and song writing since the 1980's. Great player and writer / producer!!
Finally got to see him play live on the 2014 Benatar / Giraldo 35th Anniversary tour
benatargiraldo.com

Itzhak Perlman

Absolutely great! itzhakperlman.com

MJM's Movies, Music & Mavericks

A MJM Clollection of some clasic photos from yesteryear.

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BANDS COMMENTS WEBSITE
Aerosmith

One of my favorite bands while growing up. Great players and a classic vocalist!
The run of hit's this band has had is remarkable. 
Saw them on the '77 Rocks tour and '09 Guitar Hero tour.
www.aeroforceone.com 

www.aerosmith.com
Crosby, Stills & Nash

Very talented trio. Average apart, great together.
Saw Stills on his Illegal Stills and Man Alive tours.

RIP David Crosby 8/14/1941 - 1/18/2023


stephenstills.com

grahamnash.com

davidcrosby.com
Yes

The Progressive rock band!
Saw them on the '88 Big Generator tour. No Howe or Wakeman.
Trevor Rabin (Great!) Guitars & Vocals and Tony Kaye on Keyboards.

RIP Chris Squire 3/4/1948 - 6/27/2015

www.yesworld.com
KISS

kiss / michaeljmcgee.com

Although their music or playing isn't all that great as far as technical ability, their live show is the best show I've ever seen. They created one hellava persona. I really liked this band in their hey day. Saw them in their '76 Rock n Roll over and  '77 Alive II tours. Too bad differences between the original members have occurred over the years.

www.kissonline.com 

 

 

Grand Funk Railroad

Mark Farner / michaeljmcgee.com

Mark, Don & Mel!
I wish it were still like this! Absolutely loved this Classic American 70's band.
Differences between the original members over the years has split them up... indefinitely?
Saw Mark live in 2013. Saw Grand Funk Railroad live in 2016.
www.grandfunkrailroad.com

www.markfarner.com

Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper

Beleive it or not the entire band was named "Alice Cooper" not just their front man Vincent Furnier (later to become their namesake).

The Alice Cooper group, the original shock rockers?

Saw Alice on his 78' King of the Silver Screen tour. There were no original members on hand.

RIP Glen Buxton11/10/1947 - 10/19/1997

www.alicecooper.com

www.theoriginalglenbuxton.com

Michael Bruce

www.dennisdunaway.com

nealsmithrocks.com

The Allman Brothers Band

Classic!

Gregg Allman RIP 12/08/1947-5/27/2017

Duane Allman RIP 11/20/1946-10/29/1971

Berry Oakley  RIP 4/4/1948-11/11/1972

Butch Trucks  RIP 5/11/1947-1/24/2017

Dickey Betts  RIP 12/1112/1943-4/18/2024

www.allmanbrothersband.com

thebutchtrucks.blogspot.com

www.greggallman.com

www.dickeybetts.com

www.jaimoe.com

Deep Purple

One of the great rock bands. Although they have had several line up changes, the Mark II version was the best.
Original reunion rumors persist. Saw them on their Bananas '04 tour.

Jon Lord   RIP 6/9/1941-7/16/2012
www.deeppurple.com
The Doobie Brothers
 Patrick Simmons
One of my favorite bands while growing up. The music they have produced is amazing, with and without Michael McDonald. Classic band. Saw them live 4/10/2013! www.doobiebros.com
The Beatles 

The best?? Sales, songwriting, mystic...probably! www.thebeatles.com
Steppenwolf Another one of my favorite bands while growing up. They still tour some. Some classic material! www.steppenwolf.com
Bachman Turner Overdrive

Another one of my favorite bands! Make no mistake Randy & Fred were the driving force for this band!  I am looking forward to their reunion!! bachmanandturner.com
Black Oak Arkansas

Loved this band growing up. Good music, a charismatic lead singer and the drum GOD Tommy Aldridge!
Saw them on the I'd rather be sailing '78 tour.
www.blackoakarkansas.net

Missing Persons

One of my favorite bands from the 80's. Really great players with songs to match.
Saw them on their 1984 Rhyme And Reason Tour / Sunrise musical theater / Ft. Lauderdale Florida .
missing persons
terrybozzio.com
dalebozzioofficial.com
warrencuccurullo.com
patrickohearn.com
chuckwild.com
The Police

Sting Red Rocks Ampitheatre Denver Colorado 2013
My all time favorite band! Saw them on their 1980 Zenyatta Mondatta & 1982 Ghosts in the Machine Tours. www.thepolice.com
Heart

 Heart / michaeljmcgee.com Howard Leese
One of my favorites bands from the 70's to the 90's. Quite a few line-up changes but the hits just kept coming.
Saw them on their Dog & Butterfly 1979 tour, Hollywood, Florida.
www.heart-music.com
Bad Company

One of my biggest influences from the 1970's!
Saw them on their 1977 Burnin' Sky Tour.


RIP Boz Burrell   8/1/46 - 9/21/06

www.badcompany.com

www.paulrodgers.com

mickralphs.co.uk

officialsimonkirke.com

 

CLASSICAL COMMENTS WEBSITE
     *  http://www.classical.com
Johann Sebastian Bach

(1685-1750)

My Favorite composer. Musical Stud! www.jsbach.org

www.bach-leipzig.de

www.bachcentral.com

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

(1756-1791)

Unbelievably talented! www.mozartproject.org

 

Niccolo Paganni

(1782-1840)

Fierce! 24 Caprices is it! Must hear Itzhak Perlman's recording's. http://www.paganini.com/

 

Antonio Vivaldi

(1676-1741)

Great Composer, especially for the strings.

 *

Ludwig van Beethoven

(1770-1827)

What a mind this guy had.

 *

Josef Haydn

(1732-1809)

One of the lesser known outstanding composers.

 *

Frederic Chopin

(1810-1849)

Technically brilliant pianist.

 *

Fernando Sor

(1778-1839)

Probably the greatest classical period guitarist. Tremendous player and well respected writer and teacher.  *
Mauro Giuliani

(1781-1829)

Another great player and writer for the guitar  *
Matteo Carcassi

(1792-1853)

A brilliant virtuoso. Technically very demanding work. Wrote one of the best methods of instruction.  *

 

Artists I've Seen Live since 1974    
Led Zeppelin 1977                                     The Police           2X Eric Clapton
Pink Floy     2X Barry Gibb Ted Nugent         3X
The Who      2X           The Isley Brothers Carlos Santana    4X
U2               2X Dr. Hook Jeff Beck             2X
Sweet The James Gang 1974 Stanley Clarke    
38 Special    2X Edgar Winter Group 1974 Peter Frampton    2X
Lynyrd Skynyrd 1977 Kenny Loggins Pat Travers          3X
Fleetwood Mac 1977 Uriah Heep Yngwie J. Malmsteen 12X
David Bowie                        Gary Wright Ronnie Montrose
Foreigner           2X A-Ha Stanley Jordan    4X
Rush                 4X Yes                   2X Steve Vai             3X
Sea Level Joan Jett Eric Johnson        3X
Stevie Nicks Whitesnake       3X                                                  Vinnie Moore
The Hooters Nazareth Stevie Ray Vaughn
ZZ Top               4X Bad English Allan Holdsworth
KISS                 4X Paul McCartney Paul Gilbert
Black Sabbath    2X Point Blank          2X Billy Sheehan        2X
Van Halen          3X Animal Logic George Lynch        3X
Mother's Finest Firefall Joe Satriani           3X
Aerosmith               2X Mr. Big Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Heart                      2X The Scorpions      2X Steve Morse          2X
Stevie Wonder         3X Dixie Dregs Tony MacAlpine     2X
Steve Winwood Eddie Murphy Randy Bachman
Leslie Gore Robin Trower                                                            Chuck Berry          2X                      
REO Speedwagon Dave Mason Johnny Winter       2X
Genesis Billy Squier Chuck Negron 2X
Journey                   3X Sammy Hagar       3X Jean Luc-Ponti
Queen Beatlemania Bela Fleck
Bad Company Deep Purple David Gilmour (Solo)                          
The Outlaws Thin Lizzy Carl Palmer 3X
Eddie Money          2X Gary Puckett Tesla
Los Lobos Return to Forever Keith Emerson
Iron Maiden Joe Perry w/ Chuck Berry Billy Idol 2X
Ten Years After David Copperfield The Cars
The Jacksons Missing Persons Neil Young
Blue Oyster Cult     2X Stephen Stills The Cult
Poco  Rudess Morgenstein Project  2X Billy Cobham                                  
Ozzy Osbourne / Ozzfest 2007                             In This Moment 2007                                                              Circus Diablo                                 
3 Inches Of Blood  2007                                  The Showdown 2007                                                          Lordi / 2007                                              
Static-X / 2007                                                 Lamb Of God 2007                                                                 Stray Cats                                   
The Pretenders                                     Gary Lewis & the Playboys                                      The Four Aces                                   
UFO Blood Sweat & Tears Starship "Starring Mickey Thomas"            
Tesla Testament 2X Motorhead
Heaven & Hell Judas Priest Eric Sardinas
Earth Wind and Fire Michael McDonald Experience Hendrix 2008
Booker T & the MG's Shaw Blades Asia
Roger Daltrey Solo Ratt The Monkees (minus Michael Nesmith)
Night Ranger Lacuna Coil Volbeat
Megadeth Joe Walsh 2012 Lou Gramm Band
Rick Derringer Patrick Simmons Solo (Taylor booth - NAMM 2013) Michael Nesmith Solo 2013
The Doobie Brothers Ethan Brosch Band Alice in Chains 1991
Taylor Dayne 2014 / 2016 Mike Munich Mark Farner 2013
Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience 2013 Michael Schenker 2014 Living Colour 2014
Sting 2013 Eliot Fisk & Paco Pena 2014 Paul Rogers solo 2014
Benatar / Giraldo 2014 Terry Bozzio solo 2014 Tony MacAlpine solo 2014
Tom Doyle 2015 Live Demo (with Les Paul's 1954 Les Paul Custom Guitar) Frank Bello 2015 ESP Bass Demo Eric Gales 2015 Eminence Speaker Demo
Nita Strauss & Chuck Garric 2015 Blackstar Demo Patrick Moraz 2015 Physis Piano Demo Billy Idol 2X
John Popper Fender Demo Mindi Abair 2015 Richie Sambora NAMM
Orianthi 2015 The Bangles 2015 Bernard Purdie 2015
Todd Rundgren 2015 Jake E Lee / Red Dragon Cartel 2015 Ace Frehley 2015
Guitar Passions 2015 Gregg Allman Band 2015 Bill Champlin 2016
Graham Nash 2016 Chuck Negron 2016 Bobby Kimball 2016
Butcher Babies 2016 Winger 2016 Generation Axe 2016
Bad Company 2016 Joe Walsh 2016 Grand Funk Railroad 2016
Caleb Johnson 2016 KISS 2016 Tears for Fears 2016
Anderson, Rabin & Wakeman 2016 RSO 2017 Brian Wilson 2017
Dale Bozzio of Missing Persons 2017 Yngwie 2017 Donny & Marie 2017
Stephen Stills & Judy Collins 2017 Deep Purple 2017 Edgar Winter 2017
Alice Cooper 2017 Brian May 2017 John Oates 2017
Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience 2017 Cheap Trick 2017 Foreigner 2017
Earth, Wind & Fire 2017 Classic Rock All Stars 2018 Last In Line 2018
Sharon Ibsin 2018 2X Alan Parsons 2018 David Crosby 2018
Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone 2018 Tommy James 2018 Dio Disciples 2018
Lindsey Buckingham US Solo 2018 Itzhak Perlman 2019 Barry Gibb 1983
Derek Smalls (aka Harry Shearer) NAMM 2019 Bass Solo Robert Sarzo Solo NAMM 2019 Lisa Lisa NAMM 2019
Michael Angelo Batio Solo NAMM 2019 JR Richards solo 2019 Sweet (Steve Priest Version) 2019
Yngwie Malmsteen US Tour 2019 Danny Seraphine US tour 2019 Paul Gilbert US tour 2019
Michael Angelo Batio 2019 Blackfoot 2019 Atlanta Rhythm Section 2019
Black Oak Arkansas 2019 George Clinton (Farewell tour) 2019 Claypool Lennon Delirium 2019
Steely Dan 2019 George Lynch (Lynch Mob) 2019 Kip Winger Solo 2019
Experience Hendrix 2019 Lita Ford 2019 Sons of Apollo 2020
Tony MacAlpine 2020 Nita Strauss 2021 Mike Love's "The Beach Boys"2021
Geoff Tate 2021 Al DiMeola 2022 Yngwie Malmsteen US Tour 2022
Testament / Exodus US Tour 2022 Ace Frehley / Peter Criss 2022 John Corabi 2022
Bruce Kulick 2022 Kuarantine 2022 Vinnie Vincent 2022
Enuff Znuff 2022 Stephen Pearcy Tour 2022 Richie Kotzen Tour 2022
Butcher BabiesTour 2022 WASP US Tour 2022 Armored Saint 2022
Adrian Belew 2023 Queensrÿche 2023 Marty Freidman 2023
Lola Black 2023 Malcolm McDowell 2023 Dr. Zahi Hawass 2023
Stryper 2023 Ringo Starr 2023 Heart by Heart 2023
Yngwie Malmsteen / Glenn Hughes 2023 Stewart Copeland 2023 Kofi Baker 2023
MIke Tramp 2023 Pat Travers 2023 John 5 2024
Lola Black 2024 Mr Big 2024 Buckethead 2024
Sebastian Bach 2024 George Lynch (Lynch Mob) 2024 Robert Plant 2024
KK's Priest 2024 Burton Cummings 2024 Yngwie Malmsteen 2024
Randy Bachman / BTO 2024    

 

Artist's I've been able to meet Tony MacAlpine Liberty Devitto
Buddy Rich Randy Bachman Terry Bozzio
Ron Bushy David Coverdale Peter Erskine
John McVie Tommy Aldridge Marilyn Manson
Bob Marley Reb Beach Geezer Butler
Alex Lifeson Rudolph Schenker Frankie Banali
Paul Stanley Mathis Jabs Dave Mustaine
Pat Travers George Lynch Dave Navarro
Tony Iommi Vinnie Appice Alan White
Robbin Robbins Carl Palmer Steve Stevens
Stanley Jordan Chuck Berry Adrian Belew
Steve Perry Joe Perry Steve Smith
Neil Schon Leland Sklar Danny Serephine
Ansley Dunbar Remo Belli Eric Singer
Greg Rolie Bo Bice Bootsy Collins
Ross Valory Rick Springfield Greg Bisonnette
Johnny Winter Lamont Dozier Andy Newmark
Allan Holdsworth Michael Angelo Batlo Kenny Aronoff
Yngwie J. Malmsteen Ricki Rockett Simon Phillips
Billy Sheehan Jim Keltner Donald Fagen
Steve Vai Carmine Appice Robin Trower
Eric Johnson Dave Weckl Chuck Negron
Rudy Sarzo Jonathan Moffat Pete Townshend
Joe Satriani Marty Friedman Andy Summers
Klaus Meine Nuno Bettencourt Uli Jon Roth
Michael Anthony C.C. Deville Danny Gottlieb
Tony Levin Nick Cantese George Duke
Bernard Purdie Louie Bellson Kerry King
T.M. Stevens Ed Thigpen Chad Wackerman
Chester Thompson Patrick Johanssen Alex Acuna
Jason Bittner Steve Luthaker Stu Hamm
Mick Brown Frank Gambale Alexi Laiho
Chrie Impertelli Warren DeMartini Martin Barre
Mike Portney Stevie Wonder Rod Morgenstein
George Duke Stewart Copeland Steve Morse
Paul Gilbert Les Paul Christopher Parkening
Billy Cobham John Williams (Classical Guitarist) John Ethridge
Stephen Stills Joe Vitale Ozzy Osbourne
Tony Campos Martin Chambers Billy Gibbons
Dusty Hill Frank Beard Alice Cooper
Kenny G Neil Zaza Jeff Berlin
Larry Coryell Leslie West Corky Laing
Robert Trujillo Howard Leese Jeff Pilson
Dave LaRue Craig Chiquito Graham Bonnet
Dave Mason Jon Anderson Herbie Hancock
Vinnie Moore Verdine White Bruce Kulick
Clem Burke Hal Blaine Dick Dale
Mark Wood Greg Howe James Lomenzo
Tommy Thayer Elliot Easton Michael Wilton
Vinnie Colaiuta Rick Derringer Wayne Static
Bobby Blotzer Dario Lorina Sheila E
Marco Mendoza Chris Adler Johnny Hiland
Ace Frehley Mickey Thomas Stephanie Calvert
Vinnie Appice Philip Bailey Ralph Johnson
David Whitworth Mitch Mitchell Brad Whitford
Billy Cox Kenny Wayne Sheppard Burt Bacharach
Steve Cropper Alan Parsons Nicko Mcbrian
John Blackwell Vivian Cambell Al Kooper
Earle Slick Doug Aldrich Robbie Krieger
Marky Ramone Eddie Ojeda Jay Jay French
Mark Mendoza George Benson Brad Gillis
Jeff Watson Will Calhoun Dave Lombardo
Carlos Cavazo Duff Mckagen Edgar Winter
Alex Slolnick Mickey Dolenz Jordan Rudess
Keith Emerson Gary Rossington John 5
Dave Ellefson Lemmy Kilmister Steve Howe
Chris Suire Oliver Wakeman Benoit David
Geoff Downes Steven Tyler Joey Kramer
Roger Daltrey Quincy Jones Mikkey Dee
Chris Slade Peter Frampton Marcus Miller
Richie Kotzen Phil Collen Buck Dharma
Bobby Rondinelli Chris Slade Phil Ehart 
Mick Mars  Stanton Moore Ricky Skaggs
Adrian Vandenburg Carlos Santana Stephen Pearcy
Robbie Crane Paul Bielatowicz Simon Fitzpatrick
Eddie Jobson Jody Watley Chuck Billy
Ronnie Montrose Lita Ford Dweezil Zappa
Bob Weir  Glen Campbell Mike Inez
Marten Andersson Jack Bruce Steven Adler
Mike Bordin Matt Sorum Abe Laboriel Jr.
Graham Nash Narada Michael Walden Davy Jones
Deen Castronovo Arnel Pineda Jonathan Cain
Bjorn Englen Phil Everly  Kenny Loggins 
Duane Eddy Neil Giraldo Jim Florentine
Orianthi   Will Lee Joey Belladonna
Ken Scott Derek Sherinian  John Sebastian
Jackson Browne Donovan  Ricky Phillips
Jeff "Skunk" Baxter Chris Holmes  Derek St. Holmes
Craig Goldy Tal Wilkenfeld Russ Kunkel
Rick Marotta   Brian Tichy  Fred Coury  
Ray Luzier Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez Guthrie Govan
Uriah Duffy Jack Russell Chris Broderick
Shawn Drover Joe Walsh Lou Gramm
Peter Asher Randy Jackson Rob Balducci
Nikki Sixx Grover Jackson Bobby Dall
Roger Earl Zakk Wylde Laurence Juber
Eddie Trunk Lisa Loeb Brendon Small
Jeff Scott Soto Jonathan Mover Joe Lamond
Charlie Benante Scott Ian     Albert Lee
Victor Wooten   Mark Hudson Michael Chiklis
John Stamos Frank Bello Michael Nesmith
John McFee Ethan Brosch Sting
Taylor Dayne Mike Munich Mark Farner
Kenny Passarelli Ann Wilson Nancy Wilson
John Pagano Doogie White Wayne Fridley
Vinnie Paul Tré Cool Tim Yeung
Joe Porcaro Rex Brown Ron Keel
Ray Parker Jr. Corey Glover Doug Wimbish
Roy Burns Jeff Loomis Jerry Cantrell
Richie Ramone James "Munky" Shaffer Vernon Reid
George Climnton Branford Marsalis Martin Taylor
Michael Devin Jake E. Lee Bob Erzin
Jim Messina Chris Lord Alge Matt Frenette
Martin Taylor Eliot Fisk Aquiles Priester
Dug Pinnick Tom Doyle Jack Casady
Corey Feldman Omar Hakim Darryl Jones
Eric Gales Lzzy Hale Chuck Garric
Brooke Hogan AJ McLean Felix Cavaliere
Patrick Moraz Billy Idol Tony Pia
Nili Brosh John Popper Mindi Abair
Suzanna Hoffs Vicki Peterson Debbie Peterson
Lee Rocker Henry Winkler Todd Rundgren
Peter Criss Chaz West Jonas Fairley
Anthony Esposito Reb Beach Sharon Isbin
Romero Lubambo Bill Champlin Billy Duffy
Billy Corgan Chris Robinson Danny Kortchmar
David Benoit Devin Townsend Don Felder
Floyd Sneed Gilby Clarke Jennifer Batten
Jim Brickman John Petrucci Kiko Loureiro
Max Cavalera Phillip Anselmo Rev Jones
Rick Nielson Sinbad Weird Al Yankovic
Wolf Hoffman Heidi Shepherd Carla Harvey
Jason Klein Henry Flury Chris Warner
Kip Winger John Roth Tosin Abasi
Paul Rodgers Rich Robinson Todd Ronning
Don Brewer Mel Schacher Max Carl
Tim Cashion Rick Wakeman Trevor Rabin
Randy Blythe Richie Sambora Mary Wilson
Michael Sweet Richie Faulkner Jeff Pevar
Gloria Gaynor Scotti Hill Nathan East
Drea de Matteo Billy bob Thornton Herman Li
John Oates Al Jardine Blondie Chapman
Brian Wilson Dale Bozzio Nick Marino
Donny Osmond Stephen Stills Judy Collins
Ian Paice Roger Glover Don Airey
Brian May Mick Jones Steve "Lips" Kudlow
Robb Reiner Geoff Emerick Bill Ward
Angel Vivaldi Mike Pinera Diego Cavallotti
Bob Clearmountain Kelly Hansen Michael Bluestein
Andrew Freeman Phil Soussan Erik Norlander
David Crosby James Raymond Tommy James
Simon Wright Scott Warren Lindsey Buckingham
Bobby Kimball JR Richards Derek Smalls (aka Harry Shearer)
Doro Pesch Greg Mackie Robert Sarzo
John Sykes Lisa Lisa Michael Bruce
Oz Fox Tony Franklin Rusty Cooley
JR Richards Steve Priest Paulie Z
Richie Onori Mitch Perry Stevie Stewart
Jeff Shields Tim Rossi James "Jim Dandy" Mangrum
Sammy B Seauphine Sean Lennon Les Claypool
Keith St. John Jimmy D'anda Sean McNabb
Mike Love Bruce Johnston Geoff Tate
Keiran Robertson Alex Hart Josh Watts
Jack Ross Christopher Dean Josh Villalta
Kurt Diemer Emilio Martinez Vinnie Vincent
lJohn Corabi Matt Starr Chip Enuff
Mark Weiss EricPeterson Blackie Lawless
Jerry Harrison Naoki Morioka Chargeeeeee
Wakazaemon Malcolm McDowell

Dr. Zahi Hawass

Robert Sweet Perry Richardson Steve Fossen
Michael Derosier Somar Macek Lizzy Daymont
Chad Quist Scott Tipping Kris Lohn
Mike Tramp Marcus Nand Jerry Best
Brent James Alex Mercado Lola Black
Eric Martin Sebastian Bach Tim "Ripper" Owens
Burton Cummings    

 

MJM with some fine Drummers

Simon Phillips
Simon Phillips
Kenny Aronoff
Kenny Aronoff  
Remo Belli
Remo Belli  
Steven Adler
Steven Adler
Rikki Rockett
Rikki Rockett
Jim Keltner
Jim Keltner / michaeljmcgee.com
Jonathan Moffett
Jonathan Moffett
Mike Bordin
Mike Boldin
Alex Acuna
Alex Acuna 
Mick Brown
Mick Brown  
Clem Burke
Clem Burke
Matt Sorum
Matt Sorum
Dave Lombardo
Dave Lombardo 
Vinnie Appice
Vinnie Appice 
Gregg Bissonette
Gregg Bissonette
Eric Singer
Eric Singer 
 

 

Will Calhoun
Will Calhoun
Abe Laboriel Jr.
Abe Laboriel jr.
Fred Coury
Brian Tichy
Brian Tichy
Rick Marotta
Russ Kunkel
Peter Erskine
Peter Erskine 
Frankie Banali
Frankie Banali 
Steve Smith
Steve Smith 
Mike Portnoy
Mike Portnoy  
Vic Firth
Vic Firth
Dave Weckl
Dave Weckl
Andy Newmark
Andy Newmark
Aquiles Priester
Aquiles Priester / michaeljmcgee.com
Bobby Rondinelli
Bobby Rondinelli 
Mikkey Dee
Mikkey Dee 
 

 

Bernard Purdie
Bernard Purdie
Louie Bellson
Louie Bellson
Martin Chambers
Sheila E
Sheila E 
Hal Blaine
Hal Blaine 
Vinnie Colaiuta
Vinnie Colaiuta 
Nicko McBrain
Nicko McBrian 
Chad Smith
Chad Smith
John Blackwell
John Blackwell 
Jason Bittner
Jason Bittner  
Chris Slade
Chris Slade
Ray Luzier
El Negro
Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez
Joe Vitale
Joe Vitale
Michael Cartellone
Michael Cartellone
Narada Michael Walden
 

 

Shawn Drover
David Garibaldi
David Garibaldi
Roger Earl
Roger Earl
Danny Gottlieb
Danny Gottlieb 
Chad Wakerman
Chad Wakerman
Chester Thompson
Chester Thompson 
Ed Thigpen
Ed Thigpen 
Patrick Johansson
Patrick Johansson
Bun E Carlos
Bun E Carlos
Roy Burns
Roy Burns / michaeljmcgee.com
Richie Ramone
Richie Ramone / michaeljmcgee.com
Denny Seiwell
Denny Seiwell / michaeljmcgee.com
Tré Cool
Tre Cool / michaeljmcgee.com
Luis Conte
Luis Conte / michaeljmcgee.com
Joey Kramer
Joey Kramer / michaeljmcgee.com
Vinnie Paul
Vinnie Paul / michaeljmcgee.com
 

 

Corky Laing
Corky Laing 
Bobby Blotzer
Bobby Blotzer 
Chris Adler
Chris Adler
Marky Ramone
Marky Ramone
Phil Ehart
Phil Ehart 
Stanton Moore
Stanton Moore
Jonathan Mover
Charlie Benante
Charlie Benante
Tim Yeung
Tim Yeung / michaeljmcgee.com
Joe Porcaro
Joe Porcaro / michaeljmcgee.com
Matt Frenette
Matt Frenette / michaeljmcgee.com
Alan White
Yes / michaeljmcgee.com
Chris Layton
Chris Layton / michaeljmcgeee.com
Omar Hakim
Omar Hakim / michaeljmcgee.com
Tony Pia
Tony Pia / michaeljmcgee.com
Debbie Peterson
Debbie Peterson / michaeljmcgee.com
 

 

Jonas Fairley
Jake E Lee / michaeljmcgee.com

Floyd Sneed

Chris Warner
Jerry Gaskill
Robb Reiner
Simon Wright
Richie Onori
Jimmy D'anda
Josh Villalta
Matt Starr
Chargeeeeee
Robert Sweet
Brentt James



 

 

 

MJM with some fine Bass Players

Tony Campos
Tony Campos
Leland Sklar
Leland Sklar 
Bootsy Collins
Bootsy Collins 
Blasko
Blasko
TM Stevens
TM Stevens  
Tony Levin
Tony Levin 
Marcus Miller
Marcus Miller
Jack Bruce
Jace Bruce
Uriah Duffy
Uriah Duffy
Glenn Hughes
Glenn Hughes
Nikki Sixx
Bjorn Englen
Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
Bobby Dall
Bobby Dall
Kenny Passarelli
Kenny Passarelli / michaeljmcgee.com
Frank Bello
Frank Bello / michaeljmcgee.com  
 

 

Tal Wilkenfeld
Tal Wilkenfeld
Will Lee
Will Lee
Robert Trujillo
Robert Trujillo
Dave LaRue
Dave LaRue 
James Lomenzo
James Lomenzo
Marten Andersson
Marten Andersson
Stu Hamm
Stu Hamm 
Jeff Berlin
Jeff Berlin 
Jeff Pilson
Jeff Pilson  
Verdine White
Verdine White
Mike Inez
Mike Inez
Nate Watts
Nate Watts
Victor Wooten
Victor Wooten  
Billy Cox
Billy Cox / michaeljmcgee.com
Simon Fitzpatrick
Simon Fitzpatrick / michaeljmcgee.com
Michael Devin
Michael Devin / michaeljmcgee.com
 

 

Duff McKagen
Duff McKagen  
Mark Mendoza
Mark Mendoza
Marco Mendoza
Marco Mendoza
Ricky Phillips
Ricky Phillips
Lemmy
Lemmy  
Dave Ellefson
Dave Ellefson 
Robbie Crane
Robbie Crane
Rex Brown
Rex Brown / michaeljmcgee.com
Doug Wimbish
Doug Wimbish / michaeljmcgee.com
Dug Pinnick
Dug Pinnick / michaeljmcgee.com
Jack Casady
Jack Casady / michaeljmcgee.com
Darryl Jones
Darryl Jones / michaeljmcgee.com
Chuck Garric
Chuck Garric / michaeljmcgee.com
Tom Petersson
Lee Rocker
Lee Rocker / michaeljmcgee.com

Anthony EspositoJake E Lee / michaeljmcgee.com

 

 

Rev Jones
Jason Klein
Kip Winger

Todd Ronning


Nathan East
Phil Soussan
Tony Franklin
Steve Priest
Sean McNabb
Christopher Dean
Chip Enuff
Wakazaemon
Perry Richardson
Kris Lohn
Jerry Best

 

 

 

 

MJM with some fine Guitar Players

Michael Wilton
Michael Wilton
Dweezil Zappa
Dweezil Zappa
Vivian Campbell
Vivian Campbell
Robbie Krieger
Robbie Krieger  
Alex Skolnick
Alex Skolnick
Lita Ford
Lita Ford
Brad Gillis
Brad Gillis  
Tommy Shaw 
Tommy Shaw
Peter Frampton
Peter Frampton
Ronnie Montrose
Ronnie Montrose
Guthrie Govan
Guthrie Govan
Mick Thomson
Mick Thomson / michaeljmcgee.com
Bumblefoot
Ron" Bumblefoot" Thal
Kenny Wayne
Shepherd
Kenny Wayne shepherd
Rick Springfield
Rick Springfield
Bo Bice
Bo Bice 

 

Michael Batio
Michael Batio
Adrian Vandenburg
Adrian Vandenburg
Marty Friedman
Marty Friedman
Al Di Meola
Al Di Meola  
Nuno Bettencourt
Nuno Bettencourt
Bob Weir
Bob Weir  


Neil Zaza
Neil Zaza 
Craig Chaquico
Craig Chaquico
Adrian Belew
Adrian Belew 
Uli Jon Roth
Uli Jon Roth 
Paul Reed Smith
Paul Reed Smith 
Dean Zelinsky
Dean Zelinsky
Dave Navarro
Dave Navarro
Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell
Seymour Duncan
Seymour Duncan 
CC Deville
CC Deville 
 

 

Nick Catanese
Nick Catanese
Kerry King 
Kerry King 
Neil Schon
Neil Schon
Craig Goldy
Craig Goldy
Larry Coryell
Larry Coryell   
Greg Howe
Greg Howe 
Rick Derringer
Rick Derringer 
Dario Lorina
Dario Lorina
Johnny Hiland 
Johnny Hiland
Derek St. Holmes
Derek St. Holmes
Doug Aldrich
Doug Aldrich 
George Benson
George Benson
Gary Rossington
Gary Rossington
Eddie Ojeda
Eddie Ojeda
Jay Jay French
Jay Jay French / michaeljmcgee.com
Howard Leese
Howard Leese / michaeljmcgee.com
 

 

Jeff Watson
Jeff Watson  
Carlos Cavazo
Carlos Cavazo 
Richie Kotzen
Richie Kotzen 
Phil Collen
Buck Dharma
Buck Dharma
Buck Dharma
Duane Eddy
Orianthi 
Orianthi  
Chris Holmes
Chris Holmes
Jeff "Skunk"Baxter
Jeff Skunk Baxter
Chris Broderick
Chris Broderick
Allan Holdsworth
Allan Holdsworth
Chris Poland
Chris Poland
Hartley Peavey
Hartley Peavey
Frank Gambale
Frank Gambale 
Alexi Laiho
Alexi Laiho


Tom Dumont
Tom Dumont
 

 

Steve Lukather
Steve Lukather 
Chris Impelletteri
Chris Impelletteri 
Dick Dale
Dick Dale 
Scott Ian
Scott Ian    
Leslie West
Leslie West 
Elliot Easton
Elliot Easton 
Wayne Static
Wayne Static
Albert Lee
Albert Lee
Al Kooper
Al Kooper 
Bill Lawrence
 Bill Lawrence 
Earl Slick
Earl Slick
Ernie Isley
Ernie Isley
John 5
John 5   
Mick Mars
Mick Mars
Ricky Skaggs
Ricky Skaggs
Rob Balducci
Rob Balducci
 

 

Ray Parker Jr.
Ray Parker Jr. / michaeljmcgee.com
Vernon Reid
Vernon Reid / michaeljmcgee.com
James "Munky"
Shaffer
James "Munky" Shaffer / michaeljmcgee.com

Jerry Cantrell
Jerry Cantrell / michaeljmcgee.com
Jeff Loomis
Jeff Loomis / michaeljmcgee.com
Jake E Lee
Jake E. Lee / michaeljmcgee.com


Martin Taylor
Martin Taylor / michaeljmcgee.com

Paul Bielatowicz
Paul Bielatowicz / michaeljmcgee.com


Paul NelsonJohnny Winter / michaeljmcgee.com


Eric Gales
Eric Gales / michaeljmcgee.com

Laurence Juber
Laurence Juber


Zakk Wylde
Zakk Wylde

Ron Keel
Ron Keel / michaeljmcgee.com
Andy McKee
Andy McKee / michaeljmcgee.com
Tommy Thayer
Tommy Thayer / michaeljmcgee.com
Wayne Findlay
Wayne Findlay / michaeljmcgee.com

 

Gary Holt
Bruce Kulick

Gary Hoey
Gary Hoey / michaeljmcgee.com
Joel Hoekstra
Joel Hoekstra / michaeljmcgee.com
Nili Brosh
Nili Brosh / michaeljmcgee.com
Ethan Brosh
Ethan Brosh / michaeljmcgee.com
Vicki Peterson
Vicki Peterson / michaeljmcgee.com
Rickey Medlocke
Rickey Medlocke / michaeljmcgee.com

Reb Beach

 

Sharon IsbinSharon Isbin / michaeljmcgee.com

 

 

Romero LubamboRomero Lubambo / michaeljmcgee.com

 

 

Billy Duffy

 

 

Danny Kortchmar

 

 

Devin Townsend

 

 

Don Felder

 

John Oates

 

Gilby Clarke

Jennifer Batten

John Petrucci

Kiko Loureiro
Max Cavalera
Nita Strauss

Rick Nielson


Wolf Hoffman

Paul Nelson


Henry Flury
John Roth


Tosin Abasi

Rich Robinson
Richie Sambora
Jeff Pevar


Richie Faulkner

 

 

Scotti Hill
Herman Li Lee Ritenour

Al Jardine
Blondie Chaplin
Steve "Lips" Kudlow

Metal Mike Chlasciak


Angel Vivaldi

Mike Pinera

Diego Cavallotti
John Sykes


Oz Fox

Robert Sarzo
Rusty Cooley
Mitch Perry
Arthur Pearson

 

Eric Peterson
Naoki Morioka Lizzy Daymont

Chad Quist
Scott Tipping
Marcus Nand


















 

 

MJM with some fine Vocalists

Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson
Ronnie James Dio
Ronnie James Dio
Graham Bonnet
Graham Bonnet 
Stephen Pearcy
Stephen Pearcy
Lisa Loeb
Lisa Loeb
Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho 
Kim Wilson
Kim Wilson 
Robin Zander
Robin Zander  
Chuck Billy
Chuck Billy  
Jody Watley
Jody Watley
John Sebastian
John Sebastian
Donovan
Donovan
Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne
Joey Belladonna
Joey Belladonna
Jack Russell
Jack Russell
John Pagano
John Pagano / michaeljmcgee.com
 

 

Jeff Scott Soto
Jeff Scott Soto
Stephanie Calvert
Stephanie Calvert
Corey Glover
Corey Glover / michaeljmcgee.com
Eric Bloom
Eric Bloom / michaeljmcgee.com
Andy Vargas
Andy Vargas / michaeljmcgee.com
Doogie White
Doogie White / michaeljmcgee.com
Corey Feldman
Corey Feldman / michaeljmcgee.com
Lzzy Hale
Lzzy Hale / michaeljmcgee.com
Brooke Hogan
Brooke Hogan / michaeljmcgee.com
AJ McLean
AJ McLean / michaeljmcgee.com
Billy Idol
Billy Idol / michaeljmcgee.com
John Popper
John Popper / michaeljmcgee.com
Suzanna Hoffs
Suzanna Hoffs / michaeljmcgee.com

fChaz WestJake E Lee / michaeljmcgee.com

Chris Robinson  

 

Phillip Anselmo

Heidi Shepherd

Carla Harvey Max Carl
Randy Blythe
Mary Wilson
Michael Sweet
Gloria Gaynor
B. David Whitworth
Ralph Johnson
Kelly Hansen
Andrew Freeman

Bobby Kimball

Doro Pesch
Lisa Lisa Paulie Z

Tim Rossi

 

Jim "Dandy" Mangrum

Sammy B. Seauphine

 

Keith St. John

 

Mike Love

 

Geoff Tate


Larissa Vale
Kore Rozzik
Somar Macek
Mike Tramp Eric Martin
Sebastian Bach
Tim "Ripper" Owens



     

 

 

MJM with some fine Artists

George Duke
George Duke  
Kenny G
Kenny G 
Mark Wood
Mark Wood  
Keith Emerson
Keith Emerson
Kenny Loggins
Phil Everly
Phil Everly
Randy Jackson
Randy jackson
Howard Leese 
Howard Leese
Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock
Dave Mason
Dave Mason
Edgar Winter
Edgar Winter
Neil Zlozower
Neil Zlozower 
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones
Peter Asher
Peter Asher
Eddie Trunk
Eddie Trunk
Bob Erzin
Bob Erzin / michaeljmcgee.com
 

 

Grover Jackson
Grover Jackson
Brendon Small
Brendon Small
Joe Sample
Joe Sample
Joe Lamond
Joe Lamond
Jordan Rudess
Jordan Rudess
Eddie Jobson
Eddie Jobson
Derek Sherinian
Derek Sherinian
Ken Scott
Ken Scott
Mark Hudson
Mark Hudson
Michael Chiklis
Michael Chiklis
John Stamos
John Stamos
George Clinton
George Clinton / michaeljmcgee.com
Branford Marsalis
Branford Marsalis / michaeljmcgee.com
Chris Lord Alge
Chris Lord Alge / michaeljmcgee.com
Jim Florentine
Jim Florentine / michaeljmcgee.com
Geoff Downes
Geoff Downes / michaeljmcgee.com
 

 

Jim Messina
Jim Messina / michaeljmcgee.com
Felix Cavaliere
Felix Cavaliere / michaeljmcgee.com
Patrick Moraz
Patrick Moraz / michaeljmcgee.com

Todd Rundgrentodd_rundgren / michaeljmcgee.com

Henry Winklerhenry winkler / michaeljmcgee.com

Bill Champlin

Bill Kaman

Billy Corgan

David Benoit

Jim Brickman

Sinbad

Weird Al Yankovic Bill Szymczyk

Tim Cashion

Billy bob Thornton

Drea de Matteo

JR Richards

 

Nick Marino
Judy Collins

Don Airey

Geoff Emerick

Bob Clearmountain

Michael Bluestein

Erik Norlander

Josep Caballe-Domenech

James Raymond

Scott Warren

Harry Shearer

Greg Mackie Stevie Stewart Jeff Sheilds Sean Lennon

John Corabi

Mark Weiss

 

Jerry Harrison
Lola Black


 

 

 

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

 

MJM close encounters

Natalie Cole
Natalie Cole 


Henry Rollins
Henry Rollins


John Taylor
John Taylor


Tommy Lee
Tommy Lee




Jack Blades
Jack Blades

Slash
Slash



Colbie Caillat
Cobie Caillat


Corey Taylor
Corey Taylor

Rob Halford
Rob Halford 



Opeth
Opeth  


Cindy Blackman
Cindy Blackman















 

 

Here are some of my music related miscellaneous photos

Ray Crump

 

From paulmccartney.com

Posted by Tallyho  11/28/06

Well after decades of failed attempts.
Nights spent camped outside of hotel.
Hours spent outside of stage doors.
Sneak ins to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Dinner and Saturday Night Live.
Previous marathon camp outs at signings.
I FINALLY got that picture of me with Paul that I wanted so badly.
Unfortunately I look like a crazed lunatic who had not slept or showered in 2 days (oh yeah I was).
But at this point I don't care how bad I looked in the picture.
I got it, and I will cherish it always.
Years of perseverance can pay off.

 

Taken from : stricklerautographs.blogspot.com

“The main thing is to actually meet the people who buy your records and you get some amazing stories.

You’re doing a signing and then someone says ‘I have just flown in from New York’. She drove from Philadelphia. That is why I do it.” - SIR PAUL McCARTNEY