Alfredo Riojas has many musical influences from Bach to Bill Monroe to Bob Marley. As for electric guitar influences, they include but are not limited to: The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen, Jason Becker, Marty Friedman, Paul Gilbert, Bruce Bouillette, Allen Holdsworth, Frank Gambale and Mattias IA Eklundh to name a few. That, coupled with the belief that something can be learned from every player you see, gives Alfredo a truly refreshing and unique twist to the face of metal. As a kid, Alfredo found himself gravitating toward guitar rock, learning Iron Man at the age of 6 by ear. Music programs through middle and high school helped to broaden his horizons as he excelled to first chair in stage band wind instruments. As none of these instruments proved to have the satisfaction of the guitar, they were put down for his first love, electric guitar. HIs 2006 guitar-based CD is called Alfie's Roadhouse, and in addition to the seven vocal cuts, features five instrumentals, including "Lake Shore Drive", "Psycho Spastic", "The Way", "The Chet Atkins Diet" and "Old Flat Top". Hard Rock, total running time, 39:25 - Alfredo Riojas @ iTunes!