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Tony MacAlpineAmerican virtuoso guitarist, keyboardist and composer.
Date of Birth: 29.08.1960
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Tony MacAlpine
Tony MacAlpine is an American virtuoso guitarist, keyboardist, and composer. Although he is primarily known for his guitar skills, MacAlpine began his musical education by mastering the piano and violin. His studies at the Springfield Conservatory significantly influenced his musical style, and he often incorporates classical and jazz elements into his compositions.
Early Career
MacAlpine's first experience in the rock industry was with a cover band, but his time with the guitarist was short-lived. He recorded several tapes and sent them to Mike Varney, the leader of "Shrapnel Records." Varney was impressed with the demos and invited MacAlpine to move from Massachusetts to California. For his debut album, Varney recommended MacAlpine work with bassist Billy Sheehan, who had previously played with David Lee Roth, and drummer Steve Smith, who had experience with "Journey."
Project M.A.R.S.
After the release of "Edge of Insanity," known for its emotional performances and improvisations, MacAlpine formed the project "M.A.R.S." with Tommy Aldridge on drums, Rob Rock on vocals, and Rudy Sarzo on bass. The group released one album, "Project Driver," before disbanding.
Solo Career
MacAlpine returned to his solo career and released one of his best albums, "Maximum Security," in 1987 under the "Squawk" label. This instrumental album featured collaborations with Dean Castronovo, Atma Anur, Jeff Watson, and George Lynch. The following album, "Eyes of the World," introduced vocals, with Alan Shorn taking on the role of lead vocalist. Other musicians featured on the album included keyboardist Mark Robertson, drummers Billy Carmassi and Mike Terrana, and bassist Randy Jackson.
Later Works
MacAlpine then returned to pure instrumental music, showcasing his talent on the 1992 album "Freedom to Fly." In 1993, he released another instrumental album, "Madness," which incorporated jazz elements into his melodic style. A year later, MacAlpine delved into hard rock, infusing it with neoclassical elements. His subsequent album, "Evolution," continued to explore neoclassical influences while incorporating a wider range of musical styles compared to "Premonition."
After releasing several studio albums, MacAlpine released his first live album, "Live Insanity," in 1997. The album was recorded during his tours, where he was accompanied by bassist Ricky Ricardo and drummer Mike Terrana. Following his 2001 solo album, MacAlpine temporarily shifted his focus to projects such as "Planet X" and "CAB." Additionally, he frequently collaborated with other musicians on their albums, including Vinnie Moore, Vitalij Kuprij, Toshi Iseda, and others.
