Kramer - Vinnie Moore Interview- Shred Master

[@PabloShozoElvis]

I BEGGED my hardcore Ukrainian/Yugoslav-ex Commie father to let my older brother borrow the car to drive me midweek ( 2 hours away and back!) to see Vinnie in Melbourne to his Fender-Heartfield Guitar Clinic! I was 16 and poor, kicked out of school and unemployed.....but my Dad said yes! I'll never forget that night, we actually bought him gifts from our hometown, local music store t-shirt, etc. . . .Thank you Vinnie Moore for inspiring the young and old for many decades, and many decades to come!

[@lelandgaunt7130]

"Ex-Commie Father" 😂 that was killer. 🤘

[@Krullmatic]

This dude is so down to earth and humble. He never let fame get to his head. That's awesome!

[@thestratinez3430]

My Hero

[@clemguitar63]

He is the coolest dude, so real!

[@daveormand4977]

He’s real

[@tj_698]

Can't agree more... God bless 🙏

[@PaulC39]

Vinnie Moore I love your music from Mind's Eye, Time Odyssey and other albums. You have a great picking hand and one of the best guitarists since back in the 80s. Great style and tone.

[@nethbt]

A true rock virtuoso, really underrated, his note choices are sublime. MELTDOWN album still melts my face up to this day

[@flinx649]

Great album

[@youhavenothingifyoudonthav9895]

I Adore Meltdown Album. It was what I rocked out to during most the grunge scene . That Album is part of my DNA .

[@nethbt]

@@youhavenothingifyoudonthav9895 damn, you and I got a similar story

[@aaronkristo858]

One of the greatest guitar records of all time. Check It Out, Deep Sea, Ridin High... So good.

[@shredguitarob]

yes! I want to start learning Cinema, such a great track!

[@purplehaze9154]

Dear Kramer, a USA Vinnie Moore model please. maybe an import too for the ones who love Vinnie Moore but are on a budget. everyone loves Vinnie, still.

[@damonsdeliberatedetour492]

He showed me my first warm up scale back in the day. He was doing a clinic and I got lucky enough to talk to him and he took the time to show me.

[@damonstewart70]

One of the greatest rock guitarist ever!!! Very versatile can not only shred but can boogie,funk & do metal and ballads!!! Check out his song remorse I learned to play it note for note when my mother died. Wassup Vinnie need a new album from you badly

[@DisruptedSinner]

I first discovered Vinnie in the mid 80's from a guy who worked at a local music store here in Montreal. I wish I could find that guy and buy him a beer because it was the best suggestion for music anyone could have given me. Thanks, Vinnie - you're awesome!

[@nizzamp]

VINNIE IS A LEGEND. Been listening to him since 7th grade. I used to spend HOURS and hours learning "pieces of a picture". THANKS, VIN MAN!! Melody master.

[@greenmedicinetm299]

Vinnies music saved my life. Told him several times.

[@DrewNiemannsYoutubeChann]

It’s absolutely amazing and he’s very humble. If all he recorded was his first 2 albums, I would still consider him one of the top 10 greatest.

[@DrewNiemannsYoutubeChann]

Mind’s Eye and Space Odyssey are some of the best instrumental albums I’ve ever listened to. I would love to see Vinnie travel with Joe Satriani and Stevie Via.

[@stratosphere835]

Vinnie is a REAL Guitarhero, a Genius. 🙏

[@gregbaugh7640]

thanks Vinnie, I learned some great arpeggios back from your VHS tape back in the mid 80’s … still using them too …😉

[@seanmccall7277]

Hey! Me too. Funny.. several of them from that tape stick with me to this day. I got it in 87.

[@LightWays]

Vinnie Moore is one of the most underrated guitarist. His playing is incredible, not sure why he never got the recognition that others of his era got. Keep rockin' Vinnie!💪💯

[@Deyvian77]

I still remember the moment I discovered the album 'The Maze'. What an amazing work of creativity and inspiration for a lot of guitarists! THANKS VINNIE!

[@brrblack497]

One of the best from the Shred era. Last I remember you were in UFO. I went in the blues direction and stopped listening to Metal and Shred for 20 plus years. Good to see one of the nice guys still kicking it.

[@owenedwardsguitar7094]

The most eloquent of the neo classical era, I use some of his pivoting licks from the first hot licks video to this day… Minds Eye and especially Time Odyssey have a place in my heart forever.

[@nickyslicky]

This guy is the man. Humility is learned by listening to this man speak.

[@alexmbrenner]

Saw him on the Meltdown tour. He’s amazing and still is!

[@rockybalboa2526]

HEY VINNIE, IM HAPPY TO SEE YOU AND HEAR THAT YOU ARE DOING WELL AND STILL DOING WHAT YOU LOVE AND SHARING YOUR MUSIC WITH THE REST OF US! ALL THE BEST TO YOU!

[@spillyp8261]

Vinnie always kills it live! Master guitar player!

[@liamh9814]

Vinnie is a talent, super melodic. He got me into Larry Carlton too, as Vinnie cited him as a major influence.

[@guskalogeros9021]

I’ve been a fan of his playing for years. His instructional vids were legendary. Saw Vinnie when he was playing with UFO. He was so gracious with all the fans outside the tour bus. There was one part during the show when I made I contact with him and motioned to him I wanted a guitar pick. He ran to his amp to quickly get me a pick which was super cool. Awesome dude!

[@drivebye2709]

Saw him open for Rush in Philly. Was like " I can't believe it's it's Vinnie Moore!". Great Show.

[@MichaelFrazier-w5c]

Vin & Toni are definitely 2 of the 10 commanments Of METAL!!!

[@danv8717]

I've seen UFO many times, and I always enjoyed watching Vinnie do his thing live.

[@FirstLast-cd6vv]

One of the very best yet so modest. A true inspiration and musical idol.

[@NWTMasterWolf]

You rock bro. I am just beginning to learn guitar ( at 57 but have been a singer all of my life ) I have listened to you for decades and am inspired even more by you now. Thank you man.

[@johannjohann6523]

great stories. Thanks Vinnie.

[@themetalchronicles.9557]

I remember his Pepsi commercial and instructional videos, phenomenal guitar player for sure.

[@tobiashreese303]

This man is one of the most versatile guitarist and song artists out there. Each album is uniquely full of passion, fire, melodic content, intelligent song structures and sincere playing all around. You can't judge him by one or two albums period. One of the few "super shredders" who excels as a composer and instrumental story teller. Love and light.

[@gtrjoe68]

87 and 89 was all about Moore, Mcalpine and Malmsteen. I hope Kramer makes a Vinnie Moore model. Great video.

[@gregorywall7586]

Vinnie has always been one of my very favourite rock/metal shred guitar heroes. I met him in Italy in 2009. He was a nice guy. Shy, but nice.

[@hughjanus5525]

I’m 30 and I listened to Minds Eye all the time in high school. One of the most underrated guitarists EVER.

[@zombee38]

I still have Time Odyssey cassette tape autographed by Vinnie !!!!1987

[@bfields1448]

I seen vinnie Moore in OKC back in the 90s meltdown tour, the loudest I've ever been to it was a club so. Incredible musician.

[@therealandrecorbin4050]

Great guitarist, definitely influenced me in the mid 80s. Blessings to you brother!

[@quasar-l1p]

Vinnie is absolutely legendary guitarist!

[@jamesmarshall4364]

One of the greatest musicians to ever pick up the instrument! Living legend

[@ellisonlowrimore7751]

Vinnie! As a 54 year old Bay Area native, I go back to Vicious Rumors Soldiers of the Night! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@jamesbullock8037]

One of my idols, thank you Vinnie (with a IE) Moore! It may not come across in the riff and solo videos I upload but you are one of my top inspirations and influences! Keep on rockin' 🤘

[@MGPMusic81]

A great listen🎸🎸🎸

[@fourletterword7920]

Yo Vinnie, you were a great inspiration to me in my formative years of guitar playing, and i look forward to hearing your new compositions. I don't think you get enough recognition, you are a true force of music my friend! I really appreciate your compositions and tone, be well and thank you.

[@BrianKlobyGuitar]

Vinnie rocks, cool interview, thanks :)

[@Satchafunkilus]

A HUGE fan since since 1991, love 'Ridin' High', still play your albums today! We all need more Mr Moore!

[@telemaster68]

I met Vinnie at a clinic at Sword's Music in Fort Worth in 1988. Probably 50 people there. He played In Control and Mind's Eye. He was unbelievably good. Afterwards he signed my Mind's Eye album and I couldn't believe how humble and and what a nice guy he was. Class act.

[@LeonTodd]

This is awesome, Winnie seems like a good dude. Mind's Eye, Meltdown and those first 2 instructional VHS still amaze me!

[@alexfarmer9051]

as do you mate, your videos inspire me beyond belief!

[@sunnys3325]

Thank u Vinnie for all the great music and inspiration back n the good old days. Total badass

[@xpander8140]

Loved Vinnie Moore's playing ever since hearing him the first time in the excerpt from "Message In A Dream" in Guitar Player Flexi-disc back in `88. Phenomenal player. Interesting to see him back to Kramer guitars. I really like the lower cutaway on this one, deeper than in regular Pacers. Wonder if Kramer would be up to releasing this as his signature model at some point.

[@doctorxyss]

Great!>>>Vinni is a awesome guitar player, and I still have my 1986 Kramer Striker with almost original gear in it...Peace and rock on good people!!!👊😎

[@skelapop]

Hey Vinnie luv your playing since the eighties !!!

[@punishmentdue73]

I’ve been a fan since Mind’s Eye! I still have Time Odyssey on vinyl

[@mahoganymarco9199]

I love so much VinnieMan, I would spend hours listen to him talking as much as musically.. I was just 15 when I bought mindseye vinyl, I was totally capture on every note. Bless your mum to be a rocker! 😁

[@glenkepic3208]

Great work here. Like many, i saw the Pepsi commercial but didn't know who played. Changed with VR's Soldiers Of The Night. Read Vinnie cut all the solo's in a day. Lots of Shrapnel here. This remains a fave. Some solo albums. last "Out Of Nowhere". Great. Even my wife liked it! Extended family sees UFO with Vinnie.This is like 15 years ago. They loved this little club style gig. Gave them OON CD to them. They dug that, too.

[@velosouk]

Me I did the same, my very first Floyd Rose was installed on a Fender strat, by myself, with hammer & chisel, no internet, no previous knowledge (no luthier in town). Amazing to say that it went perfectly well, Back then I had no idea what was a guitar scale length, 25.5´´? No bare idea... But by instinct I toke measures and followed the original bridge. 25 years later and still is one of my favorite guitars. Could have been a disaster though, one of these things that go right from the start, without explanation, beginner's luck probably. Vinnie is one of my favorite instrumental musicians, Mind´s Eye is my favorite instrumental guitar album ever, since its release, 26 years ago.

[@kmcewenguitar]

That U.F.O ‘You Are Here’ record is so good 🔥🔥🔥

[@grahamdrummond2412]

His 1st with them, he's great on that record, I was in love with Minds Eye when I was into the shredders in the late 80s

[@1970borntorun]

I love Vinnie! Very underrated!! It appears his Partnership with Dean dissolved.

[@DookyShoes1]

I think everyone has left Dean at this point. From what I've heard, they weren't paying the artists for the guitar sales

[@dgs931]

what a lovely talented guy..best 'o luck Vinnie

[@raullukebenitez7033]

I'm oddly proud that Philly had the influence it did for him.

[@hyramjackson]

Long time fan i do listen once in a while Minds Eye

[@lorettahookano6139]

One of my favorite virtuoso’s of all time !

[@erichaheidrich4593]

Melody master ! Great to see this interview.

[@glen4326]

Interesting stories about his early discoveries. He is about the song however Defying Gravity is pure instrumental and I can't get enough of it. I would never say, too many notes, Vinnie..

[@AljonGo]

Heck yeah, Vinnie!!! 🤘🤘

[@tem0079]

The "guy he took lessons from" was Nick Bucci. We share the same last name & had the same teacher 😉 Sup Vinnie

[@supertal6074]

Love his playing - truly one of the Greats!

[@RCstrats]

No problem Vinny!!

[@vulcandj]

Been a fan since I heard Minds Eye. Saw you open for Rush at the spectrum. You’ve definitely been an influence in my playing and approach to music.

[@SlickD217]

Man what a life.. Travel the world playing music with some of the coolest people and biggest names on the planet… a true guitar hero 🤘😎

[@NirajPoudyal]

I am a great fan of yours. been following you for more than 20 years. when I was in school, time odyssey, Mind's eye, and Defying gravity were a savior, they changed my life and later the instructional videos were a godsend. Respect and love from the bottom of my heart. kEEP MAKING GOOD MUSIC. \M/

[@nooneknows3478]

A friend of mine showed me "king of king's" when I was 13, I had just started learning guitar and that track blew my mind! 🤯

[@caryverhalen]

U sir were my inspiration to play lead guitar. Ty for all the phenomenal music and lessons.

[@michaelgallegos8811]

Awesome interview 🤘🎶🎶🤠

[@leandroteixeiradecarvalho8946]

Vinnie esteve na cidade onde moro, Brusque/SC para um workshop em 2010. Músico talentoso e um grande ser humano. Atendeu a todos logo depois de sua apresentação.

[@Despond]

Perfect example of skill but with the most important part of music - the ability to write memorable and melodic music with their own trademarks. "The Maze" album is my favorite, what a journey that album is.

[@bmdshred77]

Such a cool down to earth guy with exceptional skills

[@GermanViking]

Absolutely Amazing and unique Guitar virtuoso!

[@marvelharris9540]

great guitarist and nice guy!

[@GeneSchmidt]

One of my all-time favorites

[@mitchfortson8413]

Very nice always been a fan your playing as definitely inspired me for years ,now im much older im doing a lot of acoustic finger style which is awesome as well and fun but very challenging,thx bro .

[@Iku1971]

He´s such a humble guy and great player!

[@Knosferatu]

Absolute legend right here!

[@TMoody]

Vin Man..... the best thing to ever come out of Delaware.

[@swanofnutella4734]

Vinny Moore is one of my favorites.

[@thierryguitare3035]

Kramer guitars..of course👍 and Rock on guys🤘

[@tonictonetomrockstar1931]

I still have minds eye on cassette

[@DrewNiemannsYoutubeChann]

Me too and I probably listened to that album hundreds of times and still love it decades later.

[@youhavenothingifyoudonthav9895]

I Adore Vinnie ❤️ So Awesome .

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

At one point in time I had the entire Shrapnel catalog on cassette. Minds Eye was in the car along with McAlpine, Racer X and Greg Howe. Vinnie was always in the tape rotation. I almost bought a Heartfield Talon because of Vinnie.

[@jerrycook3273]

Just seen him open for KingsX in Illinois seen him crossing the street at a pizza joint I approached him for a picture he obliged politely a I told him have fun and have a good show humble guy great player

[@cosmopolitan79]

Such a nice guy. I respect you Sir! 🙏👍

[@bassvibasics479]

What a lovely down-to-earth guy Mr Moore is!!

[@tr-austin]

A true living legend...

[@chriscortez7010]

one of my idols

[@freddylive3597]

I remember I went to a Clinic of his years ago .. Guitar Center .. very nice guy.

[@riffjiff]

Vinnie is one of the very, very Best!

[@michaelsine5586]

Vinnie you rock!!

[@kipponi]

Lots of wisdom in 15min. I remembering Vinnie Moore licks were in Guitar Player Magazine!? Still doing his D-major shape arpeggio lick now and then. It goes up and down halfsteps. You can alternate pick it or sweep it. Good warmup.

[@scottromesburg7935]

That lick from Jeff Beck was the first I'd ever heard from him...recorded it on cassette from Jim Ladds The 7th day. Love yer stuff!

[@Chrishagen]

Great guitar player and still rocking his 80’s t shirt!

[@gennarocerzosimo3991]

Il più grande di tutti