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Artist
Adrian Galysh
12+ albums
Progressive rockinstrumentalguitar virtuosojazz-rock
about
Adrian Galysh started playing the guitar at age twelve, taking years of private lessons in the rock, jazz and classical idioms. His early nfluences were Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions), Randy Rhoads, and Eddie Van Halen; however, Galysh soon gained interest in modern classical composers such as Arvo Part and Carl Orff, the world music of Peter Gabriel, and the new age music of Vangelis. Adrian Galysh earned his degree in music at Duquesne University, where he studied jazz guitar, classical piano, and majored in the Recording Arts and Science program. Before moving to Los Angeles, Adrian kept busy as a leading session player and record producer in the Washington DC area, lending his talents to projects varying in style from country to progressive rock. In 1999, Adrian released his debut solo album, "Venusian Sunrise." In 2002, Galysh released the album, “King Friday,” featuring high-energy guitar playing over a solid rock rhythm section with hints of jazz and world music. The recording features a number of seasoned musicians. Drummer Charlie Waymire and bassist Philip Bynoe (Steve Vai/ Kevin Eubanks) make up the rhythm section. Special guests include: Mike Keneally (Steve Vai, Frank Zappa) who lends his keyboard talents; guitarist Carl Verheyen (Supertramp/solo artist); and Jerry Corbetta (Sugarloaf), who backs Galysh up on keyboards for the Corbetta-penned classic "Green Eyed Lady.” Galysh has performed and, or has recorded with: Reb Beach (Alice Cooper, Whitesnake, Dokken, Wing
