146 - Ricky Z

No Guitar Is Safe

Jude Gold

Music

4.8 • 857 Ratings

🗓️ 23 December 2021

⏱️ 86 minutes

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Summary

Grammy-winning solo artist, session ace, and super sideman RICKY Z (aka Rick Zahariades) is one of the most versatile guitarists you'll meet. That's why he has played with everyone from Josh Groban, Steven Tyler, Harry Nilsson, JpegMafia, Jessica Simpson, John Fogerty, Steve Lukather, Nick Lachey, Don Grusin, the Sweet, Beto Cuevas, Vesta Williams, Lauryn Hill, and Sheila E., to Gary Wright, Paul Anka, Al Stewart, Rick Derringer, Ronnie Laws, All For One, Sophie B. Hawkins, Kristine W., Paulina Rubio, Alejandro Sanz, Michael Bublé, Joan Sebastian, Juan Gabriel, Gloria Estefan, Marc Anthony, Thalia, Jose Feliciano, Jenny Rivera, Los Trio, Manuel Quijano, Shaila Durcal, Pepe' Aguilar, Cristian Castro. On this episode, Ricky plugs in his favorite Fender Stratocaster and demonstrates his approaches to many musical styles. He's also thrilled to re-live adventures with everyone from Chuck Negron and Billy Gibbons to Brian May and Ellis Hall. Presented by Guitar Player magazine, and hosted by Jude Gold.

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0:00.0	Now guitar is safe.
0:11.0	Finally, I'm hanging out with Ricky Z.
0:20.0	Of course, also known as Ricky Zahariades.
0:23.5	Let's see if I can get that pronunciation any better later.
0:27.7	Ricky Z. I first saw him in the middle of the Caribbean.
0:31.7	We're playing on one of those boats.
0:34.8	And this cat can play anything.
0:36.9	I'm such a fan.
0:37.7	Thanks to Guitar Player magazine and GuitarPlayer.com
0:40.1	for making this happen today.
0:42.4	Guitar Player!
0:43.5	Play better.
0:44.4	Sound better.
0:45.8	Quick podcast before the holidays.
0:47.7	I'll keep you going.
0:50.4	And...
0:50.8	And...
0:51.0	When I saw Ricky for the first time he was playing with Chuck Negron of famous for a, you know,
1:01.0	oh that was sweet, of Three Dog Night fame.
1:06.0	But check this out, he's also played with Steven Tyler Josh Grobin John Fogarty Don
1:11.2	Grusin Michael Boubley Gary Wright Walfredo Reyes Ronnie Lodge Jose Feliciano
1:17.6	Nicolus Shea Rick Derringer Steve Luketer Sheila E it's crazy and he's legit
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