Biography
Progressive metal guitar virtuoso Tony MacAlpine began his musical education as a classically-trained pianist and violinist; his subsequent rock recordings retained a pronounced classical influence, incorporating elements of jazz and fusion as well. He debuted in 1986 with the instrumental Edge of Insanity, recorded with an all-star line-up including bassist Billy Sheehan and ex-Journey drummer Steve Smith; for the follow-up, Project: Driver, MacAlpine formed the band M.A.R.S. with drummer Tommy Aldridge, vocalist Bob Rock and bassist Rudi Sarzo. The group quickly dissolved and MacAlpine returned to his solo career, additionally forming his own label, Squawk; after 1987's Maximum Security, he founded another group, dubbed simply MacAlpine, with singer Alan Schorn, keyboardist Mark Robertson, bassist Mike Jacques and drummer Billy Carmassi. The band's lone record, Eyes of the World, appeared in 1990, and MacAlpine returned to instrumental projects for the remainder of the decade, issuing a series of albums including 1992's Freedom to Fly, 1995's Evolution, 1997's Live Insanity and 2000's Cab. Cab 2 followed in 2001. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi



 
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Tony MacAlpine and band perform "Tears of Sahara" on EMGtv
Tony MacAlpine - Maximum Security (Full Album) [1987]
Tony MacAlpine: Shredding On Keys and Guitar
Tony MacAlpine and Jeff Loomis play "Square Circles" live on EMGtv
Tony MacAlpine - Edge of Insanity (Full Album) 1986
Tony Macalpine - Freedom to Fly [Full Album]
Pyrokinesis - Tony MacAlpine
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