Andy Timmons was born
July 26, 1963 in Evansville, Indiana. His music career began at age 13 with a
rock band called Taylor Bay. His early influences were Steve Lukather and Larry
Carlton, two outstanding session musicians.
Following
in the footsteps of Lukather and Carlton, he developed quite a career as a
session musician backing the likes of Simon Phillips, Olivia Newton-John, Kip
Winger, Paula Abdul, and Paul Stanely in addition to playing alongside Steve
Vai & Joe Satriani (G3 tours), Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, Mike Stern, and
Pierre Bensusan. On several of the videos included below, his tone is
reminiscent of Eric Johnson.
His
journey into the world of session players led him to serious music studies that
included classical and jazz. He ended up in Texas, which has a vibrant studio
scene. In 1988, he formed the Andy Timmons band, which attracted the attention
of the members of the pop-metal band, Danger Danger, with whom he toured the
world,
opening for
Kiss and Alice Cooper. He’s sold over a million records and has a repertoire
that ranges from blistering instrumental guitar to blues to the Beatles.
In 1993, after
four years with Danger Danger, he returned to his studio career in Dallas where
he’s released eight CD’s, all to critical acclaim. He has been consistently
voted a Top 20 Best Guitarist in several publications and was voted Musician of
the years four years in a row in the Dallas Observer Music Awards. He’s a
fantastic musician and a great listen on a cool autumn Saturday night.
Cry for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaVVZYOvMFY
Beware dark days: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl7eVbz0iTc&feature=related
Electric Gypsy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93cuDyqXQm8&feature=related
Beautiful, Strange: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrnjr-Mhnb4&feature=related
Headed for the ditch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC-NVauJ7y8&feature=related
With Steve Vai, Beat it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53b4ArjE5tI&feature=related
It’s finally cooled off here in Nebraska, but I can’t let go
of summer just yet, so I suggest a 2011 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc (~$14.00).
If ever there was a classic example of a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, this is
it. Aromas of citrus and lemon explode
on the nose. Bright, clean flavors of grapefruit, lime, and tropical fruit stun
the palate followed by a zesty finish. It’s my favorite summer wine and goes
great with fish or chicken and, of course, the guitar of Andy Timmons. Enjoy!
Cheers!
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