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Chris Liepe

Fort Wayne, IN | Contact Artist | Visit Artist's Website

Would it sound good? ... Maybe. Sometimes my ears need a a lot of sound... sometimes a guy sitting with an acoustic guitar is all I need.

Type: Instrumental Soloist

Genre(s): Rock, Electronica, Soul

Instrument(s): Guitar

Interested in meeting new playing partners: no

Performs in public: yes

Upcoming Shows: playing some guitar wiith Rosemary Gates right now. I'll gig with them starting in end of November 2006.

Main influences: Chris Cornell, Joe Satriani, Chris Clark, Phil Keaggy, Jimmy Gnecco

Recording and equipment: Pro Tools, Ibanez and Tacoma guitars, my hiking boots, children's toys, trains, water, my voice.

What was the first record you ever bought?
a Mozart CD

What was the first instrument you ever bought?
Ibanez RG something or other

What is your dream piece of gear?
A complete guitar rig like the old days

What is your favorite piece of gear?
Powerbook and Pro Tools

Whats the first piece of recording equipment you ever bought?
Sharp dual deck tape recorder with mic input

What artist would you most like to take a lesson from?
Steve Vai

What artist would you most like to jam with?
I'm not sure

Who is your favorite vocalist or instrumentalist?
Vox: Chris Cornell, Inst: Dave Beegle

What is the best album of the 21st Century (so far)?
There are a lot of great albums

What do you sing in the shower?
"I LOOOOVE to SING!!!"

What is your favorite party record?
I don't like parties

Which musician, other than yourself, have you ever wanted to be?
someone more sucessful than I

What is your all-time favorite album?
Soundgarden Superunknown

What music are you currently listening to?
Soundgarden, Audioslave, Ours, Porcupine Tree, Kelly Clarkson

Of the instruments you own, which is your favorite?
Ibanez RG Prestige

I'm a big Porcupine Tree fan so I appreciate how you infuse their approach into your music!