Chris Impellitteri is consistently ranked as one of the fastest guitar players in the world. Almost every publication around the world that has published one of these lists will have Chris in the top three, if not at the very top. He and Impellitteri have sold millions of albums worldwide, and they are about to release a 3 CD compilation called Wake The Beast: The Impellitteri Anthology.
In this interview, Chris talks about choosing the songs for this very special collection. He also discusses the attention that is given to his speed, the reason he hasn’t done other band projects, his tragic childhood, the possibility of a global tour, and more!
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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!
