John Petrucci
Guitarist and co-founder of Dream Theater
Born
July 12th, 1967
57 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American guitarist and songwriter, contributed significantly to the progressive metal genre. Co-founded the band Dream Theater in 1985, which gained prominence for complex compositions and technical proficiency. Released multiple successful albums, including 'Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory' and 'Images and Words'. Instrumental in the development of guitar techniques that influenced many musicians. Engaged in solo projects and collaborated with a range of artists throughout the career.
Co-founded Dream Theater
Released 'Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory'
Developed advanced guitar techniques
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