Steve Lynch
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| Steve Lynch | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | "The Two-Handed Guitarist" |
| Genres | Hard rock, glam metal |
| Instruments | Guitar, bass guitar |
| Years active | 1970s – present |
| Associated acts | Autograph Network 23 |
| Website | Stevelynch.info |
Steve Lynch (born 1955, Seattle, Washington) is an American hard rock/heavy metal guitarist, also known as The Two-Handed Guitarist as also a guitar instructor for G.I.T. which is the famous guitar department in the Musician's Institute, situated in Los Angeles. He decided to commit himself to music and the guitar the day of Jimi Hendrix's passing on September 18, 1970. He originally played bass guitar, and Jimi's death influenced him to switch. Lynch gradually developed his trademark two-handed (8-finger) guitar shredding technique throughout the 1970s and into the mid-1980s.[1] He finally reached national acclaim in the mid-1980s, when his then-current band, Autograph scored a hit with "Turn Up the Radio",[2] which reached No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3] Lynch formed another band, Network 23, in 1990, shortly after Autograph had disbanded. He recently has started to release some of his instrumental guitar work.
Lynch has published several books and instructional videos on his guitar style throughout his career. He also works as a guitar teacher, teaching: the art of composition and his tapping technique.
When Autograph was offered to open for Van Halen for their 1984 tour, Eddie Van Halen said that Lynch was not allowed to do his two handed shredding because it was Eddie's "thing".[citation needed] Steve Lynch said in an interview that he was shredding long before he ever heard of Eddie Van Halen, and he also said that touring with Van Halen was the worst experience ever.[citation needed]
[edit] Guitar playing technique
To the guitar world, Steve Lynch is considered an influential figure. His tapping technique, which he still teaches today, incorporates a complex approach to music theory. An example of the technique is shown in the instrumental "Hammerhead", from Autograph's second album That's the Stuff. "Hammerhead" showcases his tapping technique in full detail. Besides tapping, Steve has shown that he can shred with feel. In 1985 Steve won the "Guitar Solo of the Year" award from Guitar Player magazine for his solo on "Turn Up The Radio", Autograph's biggest hit.
[edit] References
- ^ Mueller, Michael (2008). Guitar Techniques: Strumming, Picking, Bending, Vibrato, Tapping, and Other Essential Tools of the Trade. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 41. ISBN 9781423442721. http://books.google.com/books?id=GVQywg-r-JMC&pg=PA41. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography: Autograph". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/autograph-p3590/biography. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Joel Whitburn's top pop singles 1955-2006. Record Research. p. 48. ISBN 9780898201727. http://books.google.com/books?id=99fXAAAAMAAJ. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
