Eddie Ojeda

Infobox musical artist
Name = Eddie Ojeda

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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
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Alias = Fingers
Born = Birth date and age|1955|8|5
New York City, New York
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Instrument = Guitar
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Genre = Glam metal, hard rock, heavy metal
Occupation = Musician, Songwriter
Years_active = 1972 - present
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Associated_acts = Twisted Sister
SPX
URL = http://www.EddieOjeda.com
http://www.twistedsister.com/
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Eddie "Fingers" Ojeda (born August 5, 1955 in New York City, New York) is one of the two guitarists of the American heavy metal band Twisted Sister.In early 1970s he recorded a couple of singles with a band called SPX. He joined Twisted Sister in 1975. He also recorded a solo album named "Axes To Axes" in 2005 featuring Dee Snider, Ronnie James Dio and Rudy Sarzo among others. In a 2006 interview with rock & roll comic C.C. Banana, Eddie revealed if Twisted Sister would ever retire, it would still be possible for the band to continue performing under their alternate name Bent Brother.

Eddie, along with other popular rock guitarists in the mid-80's, performed in the Hear 'n Aid project, launched by Ronnie James Dio in similar goal with that of Band Aid and USA for Africa.

In 2006 he is heard singing in Spanish on the Twisted Sister album "A Twisted Christmas" as well as playing drums on the album.

Eddie toured with Steve Steinman on the "Vampires Rock" tour in late 2007.

The Bullseye Guitar

Eddie is best known for his custom black/pink "bullseye" guitar. In an interview, he explained that the bullseye was part of the original design of the Twisted Sister logo. The first version of the guitar was manufactured by Charvel in the 1980s. Eddie's current version is by Wayne Guitars, a company founded by Charvel's former owner, Wayne Charvel. [ [http://www.wayneguitars.com/guitars/eddie_ojeda_sig.html Wayne Guitars: Handmade in the USA ] ] He also uses a red/white bullseye Kramer USA 1984 Reissue. [ [http://www.kramerguitars.com/NewsStory.aspx?NewsID=293 Kramer Guitars ] ]

There has been much debate on whether or not Zakk Wylde stole Eddie's bullseye design for his guitars. According to an interview, Eddie never talked to Zakk about it. [ [http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=1501 Exclusive Interview With Twisted Sister’S Eddie Ojeda! | Metalsucks ] ]

Personal life

Currently, Eddie lives in New York. His wife is Clara and he has 3 children.

Solo discography

* Axes 2 Axes

References

External links

* [http://www.EddieOjeda.com Eddie Ojeda official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/EddieOjeda Eddie Ojeda MySpace page]
* [http://www.CCBanana.com/sludge/3-windeddieojeda.htm Eddie Ojeda Metal Sludge interview with C.C. Banana (July 30th, 2006)]
* [http://www.maximumthreshold.net/index.php?option=com_weblinks&task=view&catid=13&id=60 Eddie Ojeda interview on Maximum Threshold (w/ Domonic Rini and Dan Wingfield) June 23, 2007]