The credits
Well where do I begin. Well, first of
all I'd like to thank myself for all the hard work I put into this site!
Its lots of work let me tell ya. Its a labor of love! I want to help promote
the music and gear that I love.
First and foremost Lisa "Cheese Wiz"
Wiest for being the coolest GF and best friend a guy could ask for. Did
I mention she is from Wisconsin? For being my concert buddy, even when
she doesn't care for the band (I won't even begin the list). Most of all
caring and being a great person. Lisa is one of the most beutiful people
I have ever meet, and was so easy to fall in love with. (She's really
nice when she's not beating me over the head with a pot trying to get
me off the computer... Which is really hard to do) Note: Lisa is not a
violent person, I just say things like that to get a rise out of her.
She has never tried to bring bodily harm against me. We'll be palm buddies
forever. lol
Thank you to T.D. Clark for being a great
friend and guitar teacher over the years. For being one of the closest
and best friends I've ever had. With out him, I wouldn't have become
the shredder I am. He also sparked my interest in the old school 80's
metal. Ala Judas Priest, UFO, Dokken, Stryper and many many more. For
turning me onto shred gods like, Vinnie Moore (my favorite), Tony MacAlpine,
George Lynch, to name a few. For encouraging my musical endeavors and
everything else I do. Making my dreams of become a great guitar player
come true. For being my best bud. Check out TD's site at www.tdclark.com
Buy CDs there (TD has full online purchasing) or at www.guitar9.com
April Clark, for being one of the closest
and best friends I've ever had. Her knowledge and understanding.
Her GF advice. For getting me those Dokken Autographs. For the constant
supply of Plum tea, and purple mugs.
Chris Lotesto. Chris and I have become
good buds this past few years. Chris is from the aspiring power/prog/melodic
metal band Ion Vein. I've become the #1 fan of these guys. I'm also the
designated flyer passer outer. Chris has been a great influence as far
as my guitar playing, he open my ears up to new and crazy riffing. Vein's
music is so hard to play!!! For turning me onto newer metal bands, and
some old school stuff I've never heard before. Also for helping me out
with this site, when I had HTML problems. He makes a good tester! For
the killer dinners at the buffets near Guitar Center in Villa Park, IL.
Thanks for being a ear to talk to and a good friend. Visit Chris and Ion
Vein at www.ionvein.com
Ion Vein. All of the guys from the band. Scott, John, Russ, Jonathan and
Russ. For being so friendly after shows, and hanging out. Great bunch
of guys to pal with. I'm the only one who doesn't pick on poor Scott,
they can be so cruel sometimes to him. I got your back buddy! www.ionvein.com
The staff at LION MUSIC and my man Lasse, for
sending me great materials to review for the website. www.lionmusic.com
People at Guitar 9 records for using my reviews
on there website. They sell tons of great guitarist and band CDs. See
my reviews at there site. Visit them at www.guitar9.com
Chad Dyer at Naturally Wired Hosting for
all his help and hard work aiding in the success in the background of
The Shred Zone. His hosting services are the best on the net.
I couldn't ask for anything more from him. Along with that he's
became a very good friend of mine. Hats off to you Chadman!
Bob Butterworth. For being a great friend and fell web guru. Thanks for
helping out with the background of The Shred Zone, and aiding in ASP coding
and design critisium. Check out his bad ass web site www.cyberbobcity.com
Joe Corsonato "The Jackson / Charvel God" for the outstanding
articles and insight he has brought to the Zone.
Shane Chess for being a good friend and fellow columnist here.
Musicians...
TD Clark for being my guitar mentor these past few
years. He made me the Shredder I'm becoming! Thanks TD.
www.tdclark.com.
Mikhal Caldwell for being a great guy and a good friend.
Not to mention a smoking' guitar player and writes some amazing guitar
lessons here at the zone. www.mikhalcaldwell.com
Paul Nelson for giving a guy material
to write about and for becoming a very good friend. www.paulnelsonguitar.com
Vernon Neilly at Boosweet Records for
his help in promotion and industry insight. Not to mention he is on of
the greatest guys to be friends with. www.boosweet.com
and www.vernonneilly.com.
The Family..
My cousin Michael Garza for being the first person
to hand me a guitar. Mike if it wasn't for you sparking my interest
I'd never dreamed of playing. For giving me that hunk of junk Harmony
$60.00 Service Merchandise guitar, and Fender Squire Amp. That guitar
I will always cherish, even though its collecting dust in my closet. For
turning me onto blues music, ala Stevie Ray Vaughn the blues god!
My folks for being the best parents a son could ever
ask for. For the help, understanding, support, devotion, to my success
and well being in life. For all the fun times and memories I've been handed
over the years. For all the life lessons I've learned and haven't learned
just yet. Love ya, Mom and Dad.
My Aunt Tina, becuase she really pushed my habbits!
For being the coolest Aunt a guy could ever want! For encouraging everything
I do and being someone I can always talk to! For being the second mother
in my life. She always goes above and beyond the call of duty.
Rico Aldarondo, for being the best uncle I young guy could ever ask for.
He has stimulated my interest in computers over the years, and if it wasn't
for him I'm not sure I would have came this far. He has taught me a lot
over the years and every time we get together, he always has something
to teach me. Not to mention he always helps me hot rod my computer. Picture
coming soon...
Denise Garza, other other coolest cousin a guy could want. best buds
were are. Thanks to here getting me into rock and roll at an early age.
Taking me to my very first concert Kiss at Blazefest 96 at the Odeum in
Villa Park. I got Paul Stanley pick too! For supporting my educational
goals, and helping guiding me into scholastic excellence. For being a
great person to talk to and seek advice form. Love ya Niece
My Aunt Lisa for her on going support and encouragement
that. Introducing newer bands to me. For being a great Aunt and
a friend. And she's the BBQ queen! Hey Aunt, when you cooking me
up some Italian Sausage and Ribs? What's up Aunt dude?
My Nonie, for being the best grandma a grandson could
want. For all the homemade with love spaghetti sauce. For all the loving
memories.
Dana Martinelli for being on cool sister. Getting
me into newer bands. Help with school work. For her hard work and
determination in anything she tries. For her unconditional love.
Katie "The Weasal" Martinelli for being
my Rocking little sister. For her energy and zest for life. For her unconditional
love. For being one good dresser, she takes after her brother...
For those that I may have overlooked, LET ME
KNOW AND I'LL ADD YOU UP HERE... LOL Cheers,
Regards, and HEAVY METAL....Your Webmaster,
Nick Martinelli
This site is forever dedicated to the loving memory
of:
Walter and Adeline Wroble, and Ledo Martinelli.
We miss you so much.
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