Paul Gilbert

Paul Gilbert
Paul Gilbert
	Gilbert in 2018
Background information
Born	November 6, 1966; Carbondale, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Instrumental rock; heavy metal; hard rock; blues rock; power pop; neoclassical metal; speed metal; progressive metal;
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Guitar; vocals;
Years active	1983–present
Labels	Universal Japan; Shrapnel; Music Theories Recordings;
Website	paulgilbert.com

Paul Brandon Gilbert (born November 6, 1966) is an American hard rock and heavy metal guitarist. He is the co-founder of the band Mr. Big, and was also a member of Racer X, with whom he released several albums. In 1996, Gilbert launched a solo career, for which he has released numerous solo albums, and featured in numerous collaborations and guest appearances on other musicians' albums.

Gilbert was voted fourth-best on GuitarOne magazine's 2007 "Top 10 Greatest Guitar Shredders of All Time". He was also ranked in Guitar World's 2008 list, "50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time".

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