Rick Renstrom

Infobox musical artist | Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist | Instrument = Guitar
Name = Rick Renstrom


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Genre = Neo-classical metal, shred metal
Associated_acts = Rob Rock
Various
Label = Mascot Records
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Years_active = 1999 - present
URL = [http://www.rickrenstrom.com/ www.rickrenstrom.com]

Rick Renstrom (born June 9, 1971 in Akron, Ohio) is an American shred metal guitarist.

History

Renstrom was born physically handicapped with phocomelia. He became interested in playing guitar at the age of fifteen after being inspired by a Yngwie Malmsteen performance that he saw on television. Some of his biggest guitar influences include Yngwie Malmsteen, Ritchie Blackmore, Uli Jon Roth, Al Di Meola, Andy LaRocque, Ronni Le Tekro. He also draws influence from classical composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He has worked with several bands and artists throughout his career, most notably Rob Rock and appeared on various other compilations. In 2003 he released his debut solo album, "Until the Bitter End". Renstrom is a Christian.

Discography

olo

*"Rick Renstrom - Until the Bitter End" (2003 Omega/Mascot Records)

Various

*"Rob Rock - Holy Hell" (2005 AFM)
*"Mistheria - Messenger of the Gods" (2005 Lion Music)
*"Leash Law - Dogface" (2004 Black Lotus Records)
*"Rob Rock - Eyes of Eternity" (2003 Massacre Records/JVC-Victor)
*"Powergod - Bleed for the Gods" (2001 Massacre Records)
*"Warmth in the Wilderness - A Tribute to Jason Becker" (2000 Lion Music)
*"A Guitar Odyssey - A Tribute to Yngwie Malmsteen" (1999 GNW/JVC)

Awards

*1996 - "Best Lead Guitarist" at the CFMA Awards
*1998 - Won the M.A.R.S. Guitar challenge
*2001 - "Best Metal Guitarist" at the Orlando Metal Awards

Trivia

*Renstrom is an avid Formula One Racing and racing simulator fan.

External links

* [http://www.rickrenstrom.com/ Official homepage]
* [http://www.myspace.com/rickrenstromband Rick Renstrom at Myspace]
* [http://www.robrock.com/ Rob Rock Official Website]
* [http://www.shoutlife.com/robrock/ Rob Rock @ ShoutLife] Note: If a notice appears that the file or script could not be found. Go directly to http://www.shoutlife.com/robrock
* [http://www.shoutlife.com/rickrenstrom/ Rick Renstrom SUPREMO @ ShoutLife] Note: If a notice appears that the file or script could not be found. Go directly to http://www.shoutlife.com/rickrenstrom