By: Mike Varney
live Van Halen video inspired Allen to begin
playing guitar at age 11. Allen later relocated to
Hollywood to attend G.I.T., where he studied with
Scott Henderson, Brett Garsed, and Steve Trovato.
After graduating in 1996, Allen accepted a teaching
position at the Northridge Music Center, and
assembled his own group, The Scott Allen Project.
Allen's What Lies Beyond Words-produced by Tesla
guitarist Frank Hannon-was released in 2001, and
will be re-released later this year, along with a
follow-up instrumental CD. With heavy riffs setting
the tone for many of his compositions, Allen
utilizes some great Jeff Beck-like blues phrases,
Van Halen-like aggression, and a full palate of
shred chops.
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