Thinkquest Team Members

Tom Higgins

Eric Holland

Chris Goettl











Tom Higgins




Tom's 1998 Senior Picture



My experience in guitar playing has only been for about two years; however, I am now beginning to pick my own personal "niche" in the type of music that I enjoy playing. My favorite styles of music are CLASSIC ROCK and MODERN ROCK.

Some influences I have had are:



The Classics

Led Zeppelin Collective Soul The Who
Led Zeppelin
Collective Soul
The Who


Playing music is something that to me is extremely fun and enjoyable. Every time I sit down and play I learn something new that I didn't think I could play, or a new chord progression. It would be nice to have recognition for my playing, but I think that being a top grade amateur player will be even greater.

The pieces of equipment I use are:


-GUITARS


Gibson Les Paul Studio Custom
Tom's Guitar

-AMPS


Fender Hot Rod Deluxe tube Amp PR 246




ERIC HOLLAND




Eric John Holland



After playing guitar for over half a decade your own personal style starts to shine through. My guitar style is a mixture of ROCK and NEOCLASSICAL. Some of my major influences are:



Shred Masters

Eddie VanHalenSteve VaiYngwie Malmsteen
Eddie VanHalen
Steve Vai
Yngwie Malmsteen


I would love to make it famous, but I will settle for being a "Top notch" Electric Guitar Designer. That's why I am going to school for Electrical Engineering.



The pieces of equipment I use are:


-GUITARS


Ibanez RG450DX
Eric's Guitar
Fender Stratocaster

-AMPS


Peavy Envoy 110

Airline Tube Amp





Chris Goettl

Chris

I haven't been playing guitar as long as either Tom or Eric, but I like it. It is a relaxing hobby. My style is not really showing yet, but I like Hard Rock and Heavy Metal mostly although I enjoy other kinds of music as well.

My Favorite Bands:

Twisted Sister

Aerosmith

Metallica

Twisted Sister Aerosmith Metallica

I am not cut out for the music industry so my guitar playing will always be just a hobby. I plan on making a career in the computer industry.

Here is my guitar, it is a Mexican made Fender. Until I get better it will have to do.

Chris' Guitar


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