After the release of his 2020 solo debut Kingdom Of The Sun, Sammy was hailed by Guitar World magazine as “one of electric guitar’s most promising names.” He was also a winner of Guitar Center’s “Master Satriani” competition in 2012 and has had some chart success with his band Citizen Zero. Sammy is also the touring guitarist for the Goo Goo Dolls.
In this interview, we put our main focus on Sammy’s latest instrumental solo EP, Midnight Garden. We also discuss the influence that Buddhism and Hinduism has had on his life and his music. And, of course, we talk about his gig as the touring guitarist for the Goo Goo Dolls, and his work with his band projects, Pharaohs and Citizen Zero.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!