What do you get when you cross David Lee Roth, Ronald Reagan, Eddie Van Halen, and throw in a little bit of E. T. for good measure? You get Joe "Diamond J" Gillenwater. Playing since the age of six, and completely self taught, Joe has learned the styles of many accomplished players ranging from Buck Owens, to Eddie Van Halen, and his all time guitar hero, Brian May of Queen. This resulting in an old school, melodic, play-so-fast-you-can't-see his fingers type of style . His all time influence was Joshua Travis (of Full Circle), a childhood friend who provided him with friendly (and sometimes not so friendly) competion and unending inspiration.
Birthday: November 13,1979
Birthplace: Ironton Oh
Parents: John and Nina Gillenwater
Siblings: Kari, John Jr., Angie, Jim
Height: 5'11
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Light Brown (Style by Jimmy Stamper)
Full Circle
Vertigo (second lineup)
Prophecy
Rock Bottom
The Poplin Gillenwater Travis Experience
Guitars
1992 Custom Fender Strat
Custom Late 80's Ibanez Ex series
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Amp
Peavey Duel 212 Classic Tube Series
Effects
Digitech RP-5, Crybaby Wah, Boss Super Phaser
Accesories
Joe uses Seymour Duncan Pickups and Ernie Ball Strings and Picks.
These are Joe's versions of Eddie Van Halen's trademark guitar solo, Eruption, and Randy Rhodes's classic, "Dee". Click here for Joe's Version of Dee "Dee" Click here to download Joe's Version of "Eruption" . And yes, it is really him playing theese tunes :).
Hey everybody!! I want to thank you for coming to check out our website and my bio, I greatly appriciate the support of my family, friends, and the fans! Can't wait to see you all at the show. Can you dig it?