This CD began as just an idea in my head and ended up being a 3-month odyssey in musical expression and internal tenacity to get it done. What started as just some scribble on a notebook took form into what I think is the best guitar playing and song creation I’ve ever done.

I wanted to do a “tribute” album to acknowledge some of the guitarist who have inspired me over the years. This CD takes selected riffs that made me have passion for the guitar and puts my own musical twist on each track.

I bought new equipment and learned so much in this process. The digital age has truly revolutionized music creation and allows musicians like myself to pour my talent and emotion into what I hope is some great guitar playing and songwriting.

I hope you enjoy…JD

CD Tracks:(click on link for audio file)

1. We Rock (Free MP3)
   Original progression by Vivian Campbell
2. Tush (Free MP3)
   Guest vocals by Steve Sagerson
   Original progression by Billy Gibbons
3. Cry Of The Gypsy (Free MP3)
   Original progression by George Lynch
4. I Remember You (Free MP3)
   Original progression by Dave Sabo & Scotti Hill
5. High Wire (Free MP3)
   Original progression by Jake E. Lee
6. Star Spangled Banner (Free MP3)
   Original progression by Jimi Hendrix

• Backing Guitars – John E. Davis
• Leads and Solos – John E. Davis
• Bass – John E. Davis
• Vocals – Steve Sagerson
• Drums – Boss, Dr. Rhythm Drum Machine

• CD Design and Cover Concept by John E. Davis & Cassandra Horne.
• Photography by John E. Davis & Cassandra Horne.
• Recorded at the Park Springs Recording Studio
  Arlington, Texas Summer, 2007.
• Engineered & Produced by John E. Davis.
• All songs Mixed and Mastered by John E. Davis.

John E. Davis records for the Arlington Guitars record label.

All original music was written, performed and composed by John E. Davis. Vocals by Steve Sagerson. John E. Davis uses DiMarzio pick-ups and GHS Boomer strings exclusively. Bass tracks were recorded on a Fender Precision Bass. Drums were recorded using a Boss – Dr. Rhythm Drum Machine.

Also special thanks to everyone who came to the studio to help with the recording of this CD. Also thanks goes out to all my friends who are a part of my existence, keeping up with correspondence, sending e-mails and helping with the daily operations of my crazy life. You know who you are. It’s your love and patience that makes all this music possible. I could not do it with out you.

To all my fans in the Shredder newsletter database who send in the comments and responses, Thank You. I had no idea when I started all this three years ago that we would have grown to more than 500 strong. Goodness. To all my international fans in Spain and elsewhere and my connections in Chicago and Houston, thanks for being fans and loving my music. I’ll be back soon… Thanks to R.J. and all the Saturday afternoon poker scabs at The No Frills Grill – Arlington for keeping me entertained and Tim, Beach, and Josh and the gang at Rusty’s Billiards – Arlington for all the great poker games and beer “on the house”…

Thanks to the Davis family for spreading the Shredder news and keeping up with the e-mails. I feel this is the best guitar playing I’ve ever done and I hope you enjoy each track. To all the guitar players out there who always rip it full out…Enjoy.