NAMM Show 2011 Quotes: Chuck Garric, Mike Wilton, Mike Inez, Dweezil Zappa, Kerry King, Tom Peterson and Henry Rollins

By: Rob Cavuoto

During the 2011 NAMM show in Anaheim, Guitar International staff photographer and writer Rob Cavuoto was roaming the showroom floors, scanning the booths for your favorite guitarist to grab a quick pic and ask them what they’re working on at the moment. Here are Rob’s quick-stop interviews with some of the biggest names in the business.

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Chuck Garric

Bassist for Alice Cooper at the Samson Booth promoting Hartke LH1000 and HyDrive 810 amps

Robert: Are you working on the new Alice Cooper CD Welcome 2 My Nightmare?

Chuck: Yeah, It’s coming along beautifully

Robert: What can fans expect?

Chuck: It sounds like old Cooper and it’s gonna be worth the wait!

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Mike Wilton

Guitarist for Queensyrche at the Dean Markey Strings Booth

Robert: How far along are you with the recording of the new Queensryche CD?

Mike: I’m recording the guitars as we speak, and just took a break to come out to NAMM.

Robert: How would you classify the new CD, will it be hard rock or more alternative?

Mike: No allowed to say just yet.

Mike Wilton Queensryche

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Mike Inez

Bassist for Alice In Chains at the Dean Markey Strings Booth promoting Blue Steel Strings

Robert: What has AIC been up to since the tour ended?

Mike: We are going to take a much needed break. We did about 30 countries on this last tour, and then will start recording a new CD in the summer time. I’m going to reacquaint myself with my wife. [Laughing]

Mike Inez Alice in Chains

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Dweezil Zappa

Guitarist at the Paul Reed Smith Press Conference promoting new Dweezil Zappa Private Stock semi-hollow model with Custom 24 mandolin shape

Robert: What’s next on the horizon for you?

Dweezil: Hopefully we’re going to go back out on tour in the summer and fall as well. We’re going to do a tour with a “legendary band” that’s reforming.

Robert: Could it be Van Halen?

Dweezil: No, I can’t say who just yet, but that would be awesome though!

Robert: Have you jammed with Eddie recently?

Dweezil: I saw him a few months back and we sat down a played a bit, it was cool.

Dweezil Zappa PRS Guitars

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Kerry King

Guitarist for Slayer at the Kahler Tremolo Systems Booth

Robert: When Is the “Big Four” Tour coming to the US?

Kerry: [Big Smile] It’s going to be in London and Paris. No word yet for the US.

Kerry King of Slayer

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Tom Peterson: Bassist for Cheap Trick at the Mike Lull Custom Guitars Booth promoting signature model T-Bass TPT4

Robert: What is Cheap Trick up to?

Tom: We’ll be playing Dream Police shows in Milwaukee with the Milwaukee symphony!

Tom Peterson Bassist Cheap Trick

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Henry Rollins

Singer, stand-up comedian, spoken word artist, writer, publisher, actor, radio DJ, and activist at the Shure Booth

Robert: What can your fans expect next from you?

Henry: I’m working on documentaries for National Geographic, a photo book is coming out in November 2011 and a travel book coming out 2012.

Henry Rollins NAMM 2011