Fans With Bands

Fans With bands is the biweekly podcast where we bring bands and their fans together for lively, in-depth conversations about music, life, and whatever the hell else we want to talk about.

Author: Chuck Marshall

On each show we bring together a band and some fans to talk about music, life, and whatever the hell else we want to talk about. It can be difficult to have a conversation with your favorite band at a show or online. We bring the fans together with the bands for a more in depth conversation. fanswithbands.substack.com
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Music Notes with Nuno - Vol. 4 - Guitars That Rule
Wednesday, 8 July, 2026

In this episode of Fans with Bands, Chuck and Nuno dive deep into the world of guitar players. From the world changing playing of Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen to 80s metal heroes, 90s grunge icons, and today’s modern virtuosos, this episode covers the players who we dig and some we maybe weren’t the most keen on. However, they all jam.Below is the ultimate cheat sheet for every artist, band, album, and track mentioned in the episode.The Pioneers & Shred VirtuososThe guys who caused the “seismic events” in guitar history, alongside the pure solo shredders who defined the genre.* Jimi Hendrix - need we say more?* Eddie Van Halen - dude..Van Halen (1978’s Van Halen I)* Chuck Berry - Rock & Roll Pioneer* Dick Dale - King of the Surf Guitar* Hank Marvin - The Shadows* Steve Vai - Solo and with David Lee Roth* Yngwie Malmsteen - neo-classical gamechanger* Joe Satriani - Satch Boogie!!* Eric Johnson - Solo (“Cliffs of Dover”)* Michael Angelo Batio - Good Lord!* Paul Gilbert - Racer X / Mr. Big70s & 80s Classic Rock & Metal LegendsThe riffs and solos that built the arenas.* Ace Frehley - Kiss* Alex Lifeson - Rush* Robert Fripp - King Crimson* Andy Summers - The Police* Elliot Easton - The Cars* David Gilmour - Pink Floyd* Brian May - Queen* Angus Young - AC/DC* Malcolm Young - AC/DC* Mark Knopfler - Dire Straits* Lindsey Buckingham - Fleetwood Mac / Buckingham Nicks* Joe Perry and Brad Whitford - Aerosmith* Matthias Jabs - Scorpions* Uli Jon Roth - Scorpions* Michael Schenker - Scorpions/ UFO / MSG* Nuno Bettencourt - Extreme* Gary Moore - Solo and Thin LizzyHeavy Metal, Thrash, & Hard Rock* Tony Iommi - Black Sabbath* Randy Rhoads - Ozzy Osbourne (huge inspiration for Chuck)* Jake E. Lee - Ozzy Osbourne* Zakk Wylde - Ozzy Osbourne* Adrian Smith - Iron Maiden* Dave Murray - Iron Maiden (another of Chuck’s inspirations)* Dennis Stratton - Iron Maiden* Marty Friedman - Megadeth* Dave Mustaine -Megadeth* Chris Broderick -Megadeth* Chris Poland - Megadeth* Kirk Hammett - Metallica* James Hetfield - Metallica* Dimebag Darrell - Pantera* Jason Becker - Cacophony* Chuck Schuldiner - Death* Trey Azagthoth - Morbid Angel* Alex Skolnick - Testament* John Petrucci - Dream Theater* George Lynch -Dokken* Craig Goldy - Dio* Vivian Campbell - Dio* Warren DeMartini - Ratt* Criss Oliva - Savatage* Vito Bratta - White LionGrunge, Blues, and more* Stevie Ray Vaughan* Tom Morello - Rage Against the Machine* John Frusciante - Red Hot Chili Peppers* Kurt Cobain - Nirvana* Jerry Cantrell - Alice in Chains* Kim Thayil - Soundgarden* Mike McCready and Stone Gossard - Pearl Jam* Billy Corgan - Smashing Pumpkins* Mark Tremonti - Creed / Alter Bridge* John 5Honorable Mentions & Deep CutsOther musicians, vocalists, rhythm section icons, and legendary albums referenced in this episode:* The Drummers: Neil Peart (Rush), Eric Carr (Kiss - complete with the tank turret drum kit!), Nick Menza (Megadeth).* The Bassists: Billy Sheehan.* The Singers: Terry Glaze (Pantera), David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson, Prince.* Albums & Songs Mentioned:* Van Halen I (Van Halen)* Kiss Alive, Kiss Alive II, Creatures of the Night, Lick It Up, Destroyer (Kiss)* Hemispheres (Rush)* Double Live Gonzo (Ted Nugent)* Blackout (Scorpions)* New York Groove (Ace Frehley)* Rock You Like a Hurricane (Scorpions)* Beat It (Michael Jackson - featuring EVH’s legendary solo)* Let’s Dance (David Bowie - featuring SRV)* Cliffs of Dover (Eric Johnson) Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe