Richie Kotzen

WIth legendary rhythm kings, bassist Stuart Hamm(Steve Vai) and drummer Steve Smith (Journey), 18-year-old Richie Kotzen (Poison, Mr. Big) delivered a set of highly complex instrumentals featuring guitar solos steeped in technique and attitude. Co-produced by Jason Becker, Kotzen's debut album features unpredictable guitar work and lyrical songs. Richie went on to record over 15 solo records as well as records with platinum rockers Poison and Mr. Big.

Track		Sample	Amazon	iTunes
1	Squeeze Play
2	Strut It
3	Unsafe at Any Speed
4	Rat Trap
5	Cryptic Script
6	Plaid Plesiosaur
7	Spider Legs
8	Jocose Jenny
9	Noblesse Oblige

About Richie Kotzen

Richie Kotzen is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He began playing piano at the age of five. At the age of seven he was inspired by the band KISS to learn the electric guitar. Relentlessly developing chops and his own unique voice on the guitar, he started his career in a band named Arthurs Museum. Kotzen was eventually discovered by Shrapnel Records' Mike Varney, and he recorded his first solo album by the age of 19. He created the video Rock Chops for REH video in 1989, highlighting many of his formative techniques, including using wide-intervals and fluid sweeping.