Warren DeMartini/Ratt-Nobody Rides For Free solo cover by Matthew Leo

Finally!!! I've had more requests for this solo than any other, and after quite a while I am finally happy to post my version for you. I spent quite a bit of time with my iPod trying to learn this one as close to the way Warren plays it as possible. It was deceptively tricky to match his phrasing! Well,Happy Thanksgiving and I hope you enjoy it!

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Music

Tags:

• Warren
• DeMartini
• Ratt
• 80s
• shred
• solo
• Charvel
• Matt
• Leo
• Fender

[PROFBOTULISM]

cover/tribute bands are utterly pointless. a waste of effort and musicianship

[giantrobot9000]

@PROFBOTULISM

Other than the fact that you can make 4x as much per gig, thereby funding your original music and gear, while also having fun playing songs you love and providing enjoyment to people who want a nostalga trip or just a good time.

[brunomdn]

hey, what guitar is that?

[giantrobot9000]

@brunomdn

It's a 1987 Fender Stratocaster (Made in Japan) with EMG pickups.

Since that clip, I've replace the neck twice, put in new pickups, and am currently painting it dark metallic blue w/ black abalone pickguard. Should have it back together again soon.

[giantrobot9000]

Thanks for the nice comments, everyone!

[slappingdraggy]

Nice! But, can you play any Matthew Leo?

[giantrobot9000]

Nope. Not a lick. Sorry.

No, I play original stuff all the time. When I get some live stuff up here from my band, you'll see. I haven't been working on original stuff recently because I have 2 cover bands going and have been learning that stuff. I improvise solos on some of that stuff, though. It's not like I CAN'T, if that's what you're getting at.....

[MrKylerRobinson]

WOW. definitely the best version of this solo on youtube...

[fender51503]

im not really into active pickups,but DAMN!!! They sound really good in a strat dude!! Your playing is phenominal too!!!

[adrianmarsglam]

You NAILED IT! Cheers, rock on!

[PROFBOTULISM]

btw, it takes a hell of a lot of discipline to be in an original band- one that truly has a chance of getting a record deal. if you disagree, then i'd have to surmise that you've prob never been in one that has bust it's ass trying to get that elusive deal

[PROFBOTULISM]

what you wish to do is fine with me.entirely up to you. but let me ask you this....why don't you have the discipline to write your own songs/licks and be in an original band struggling for success,however modest or stratospheric that might be?

[PROFBOTULISM]

@PROFBOTULISM I find that to be a sentiment most commonly uttered by musicians in original bands who don't have the discipline or muscianship to learn someone else's guitar parts.For a lot of us, playing guitar is just fun, and what better way to do this than to play your favourite songs and have other people dig that?

i agree. i don't have the time,discipline or inclination to learn other people's songs or licks.i do have a unique gift and wish to channel it through my own music.

[odgeUK]

@PROFBOTULISM I find that to be a sentiment most commonly uttered by musicians in original bands who don't have the discipline or muscianship to learn someone else's guitar parts. Not everyone picks up a guitar and learns music in order to channel some unique gift they beleive they have. For a lot of us, playing guitar is just fun, and what better way to do this than to play your favourite songs and have other people dig that?

[cemguitars]

One of the best solo ever done in rock!

DeMartini is a genius! And you play it so nicely man!

Awesome! I really enjoyed listening!

[toxicdooney]

how long did it take you to learn this?

[SaucedoeluKe]

what kind of pickups are you rocking?