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Applying his intense curiosity and tenacity to first an old acoustic guitar and then a cheap Giannini guitar, Mike Kerr immersed himself in the music of such bands as Guns N' Roses, pink Floyd, Scorpions and spent long hours practicing to learn their songs. His admiration for Yngwie classically influenced playing led him back to the source: Bach, Vivaldi, Beethoven, and Mozart. As Mike Kerr absorbed the classical structures of the masters, his prodigious style began to take shape. By age 18, he began to focus all his energies into music. His Family, recognized his unique musical gifts and gave him support and encouragement. His mastery of the instrument progressed rapidly.Mike Kerr first Band was a Metal Band named Forsaken, at the time hes best friend Ramon Carvalho was joining the band on Drums. Mike Kerr took guitar lessons from: Joe Stump, Arlen Roth, Eric Johnson, Isaac Negrene and many other teachers. About this time, Mike began playing in a number of bands built around his explosive guitar style, with long instrumental explorations. Influences: Dean Cascione, Yngwie Malmsteen, Joe Stump, Arlen Roth, Isaac Negrene, and Many Others
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