Al Pitrelli

Al Pitrelli
Pitrelli with Savatage at Wacken Open Air 2015
Pitrelli with Savatage at Wacken Open Air 2015
Background information
Born (1962-09-26) September 26, 1962 (age 62)
GenresHard rock, heavy metal, thrash metal, progressive rock, symphonic metal
OccupationGuitarist
Years active1982–present
Member ofSavatage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Formerly ofDanger Danger, Megadeth, Hotshot, Alice Cooper, Asia, Place Called Rage, O'2L, Widowmaker, Michael Bolton, Vertex

Al Pitrelli (born September 26, 1962) is an American guitarist, best known for his work with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Megadeth, Alice Cooper and Savatage. He has performed with various acts as a band member, session musician and touring member, including Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Asia, Dee Snider, Kathy Troccoli, Taylor Dayne, Blue Öyster Cult, Exposé and Joe Lynn Turner.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

  1. ^ Armstrong, Chuck (November 10, 2023). "Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Al Pitrelli Admits He's Living His Dream - 'Every Day Is a Pinch Me Moment". Loudwire. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  2. ^ BraveWords. "Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist Al Pitrelli On Dave Mustaine - "He Pulled Me Out Of A Pretty Troubled Personal Life"". bravewords.com. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  3. ^ "Al Pitrelli". Radio Memphis. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  4. ^ Blabbermouth (April 3, 2003). "JOE LYNN TURNER Goes Back To His Roots!". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  5. ^ BraveWords. "SAVATAGE / TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Guitarist AL PITRELLI Guests On The Double Stop With Brian Sword; Audio". bravewords.com. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  6. ^ "Al Pitrelli Recalls Offering David Ellefson a Gig He Turned Down, Says 90% of His Guitars Are Gibson". www.ultimate-guitar.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.