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Ali Handal
12+ albums
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"The Official Bio..." What inspires LA-based recording artist Ali Handal to roll out of bed every morning? Well, when it’s not her oversized cat Indy meowing loudly in her ear, it’s the opportunity for her to spend another day expressing her passions through her music. Ali quit taking piano lessons to pick up the guitar when, in 7th grade, she got her first taste of Led Zeppelin. Blown away by Jimmy Page’s explosive riffs and the band’s carnal grooves, Ali was determined to become involved in rock n roll in any and every way she could. Three guitar-playing boyfriends later, it struck Ali that perhaps it might be better to BE in a rock band rather than just date all the guitar players she knew (funny how her soloing wasn’t improving), so she got serious about mastering the instrument herself. Fast forward a few years, and we find Ali exploring themes of passion, sex, and life as an independent young woman on her debut CD Dirty Little Secret. The songs range from aggressive funky rockers to tender ballads but are tied together throughout by Ali’s passionate, dynamic vocals and insightful lyrics. Oh, yeah—and by her guitar playing—she played every guitar you hear on the CD. Her funky rhythm guitar style reveals influences such as John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and James Brown, while her soloing explores the blues-infused side of rock n roll, a la Slash, Jimmy Page and Joe Perry. Ali’s vocal inspirations range from the fervent breathy wails of ani difranco to the d
