October 14, 2012 – 11:50 pm
It gives me great pleasure to say four words for the first time that I hope to be able to say many more times in the future: I’ve finished my book! A quick flashback of all that’s happened during this book’s creation leaves me dizzy. Some of my most definitive recordings - Veritas (AST), 11/11 [...]
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I recently stumbled upon a blog by way of a very respected celebrity. Unlike so many celebrities these days who are have marginal talent or no talent whatsoever (excuse me, I have to cough…Kardashians! ), this is someone whose work and media presence exudes wit, intelligence, integrity and discernment. So when a celebrity of this [...]
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Also tagged alex skolnick, arts, blog, entertainment, fake, james frey, jayson blair, jazz, liars, lies, music, phonies, resume, scott thompson, yahoo
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August 12, 2011 – 1:56 pm
It’s finally here! We filmed this video last September. Like so many things, it’s gotten caught in the crossfire of scheduling difficulties and other changes. But it’s done and the reaction so far has been great! I’m very proud of this, the first time I’ve ever conceptualized a video and brought it to life (with [...]
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Also tagged aerosmith, belly, bellydance, Bollywood, dance, guitar, run dmc, skolnick, trio, walk this way, world music
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April 28, 2011 – 12:09 pm
I think it’s really interesting too how you guys are like this quintessential heavy metal band, but you started before there really was heavy metal. And I remember, for example, the first time I heard Gary Moore, right? It was some of his solo stuff, and I though THAT was heavy metal. But then I [...]
For about five years now, I’ve envisioned doing a podcast. It seemed like an easy enough idea: I’d record myself interviewing and hanging with musicians and other artists I came into contact with. It would be broadcast weekly or bi-weekly. I’d call it ‘The Skol Sessions.’ Unfortunately, it’s been one of those projects that’s turned [...]
