“On a more serious note, my challenges with hearing loss are certainly an interesting journey. The surprising upside is that my difficulties in hearing have motivated me to know my guitar fretboard better. My playing has become much more melodic and intentional as a result.”

American hard rock and heavy metal guitarist

Paul Brandon Gilbert is an American hard rock and heavy metal guitarist. He was born in 1966 and is known as a co-founder of Mr. Big and as a former member of Racer X. He launched a solo career in 1996 and has released numerous solo albums since then. He has also appeared on other musicians’ albums in collaborations and guest spots, building a career that moves between band work and solo playing.