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WAYNE FINDLAY

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Hailing from San Diego California, Wayne Findlay has become one of the most sought after Guitarist/Keyboardists in America. He has toured and recorded with some of rock's most historic legends: Michael Schenker, Vinnie Moore, Carmine Appice, Vinnie Appice, Kelly Keeling, Spencer Davis, Pete Way, Mark Zonder, Gregg Analla, Philip Bynoe, Pete Holmes, Rev Jones, Chris Glen, Chris Slade, Gary Barden, Robin McAuley, Chris Logan, Ted McKenna and more. Wayne has also had the privilege to perform on stage with such heavyweights as: Thin Lizzy, Uli Jon Roth, Warren DiMartini, Frank Hannon, Ryo Okumoto, Leslie West, Robbie Crane, Brian Tichy, James Kottak, among many others. He is currently in Guitar World Magazine, for a National Carvin V3 Amplifier Ad for Mar. 2009, and Feb. 2009 issue of Guitar Player. He was featured in the Nov. 2007 issue of Young Guitar Magazine, and Nov.2007 issue of Beatleg Magazine. Recently, he was asked to do a spotlight article, "Betcha Can't Play This!" and DVD, for the Aug. 2007 issue of Guitar World Magazine.His band SLAVIOR features: Wayne Findlay (M.S.G./Vinnie Moore) on Guitar/Keyboards, Mark Zonder (Fates Warning/Warlord) on Drums, Gregg Analla (Tribe of Gypsies/Seventhsign) on Vocals, and newest member, Philip Bynoe (Steve Vai/Ring of Fire) on Bass. They recently returned from a promotional tour of Japan. (see videos page)... SLAVIOR released their highly acclaimed self-titled debut CD, on April 3rd, 2007. It was released worldwide on InsideOut Music and on Dingwall in Japan. Their CD can be found in stores worldwide or at www.amazon.com .Wayne is currently on the MSG "In the Midst of Beauty" World Tour 2008/2009...Recently he completed the 5th leg of the Michael Schenker Group "Tales of Rock N' Roll" Worldwide Tour 2006-2007. This extensive worldwide tour had him performing in over 23 countries for over 250,000 people this past 2 years alone!! The latest M.S.G. CD,"Tales of Rock N' Roll": 25 years of M.S.G., features Wayne Findlay trading off guitar solos with the legendary Michael Schenker himself on 2 tracks. This CD is also available in stores worldwide. SLAVIOR is currently in the studio writing and recording their 2nd album...I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4The making of Slavior Documentary

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Member Since: 10/10/2006
Band Website: www.waynefindlay.com
Band Members: WAYNE FINDLAY: Guitars/Keyboardz/Backing vocals... MARK ZONDER: Drumz/Percussion... GREGG ANALLA: Lead Vocals... PHILIP BYNOE: Bass...
Influences: Jesus, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Debussy, Paganini, Chopin, Holst, Jean Michel Jarre, Tomita,Beatles, Who, KISS, Jimi Hendrix, Zeppelin, Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, RUSH, UK, Judas Priest, Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Sabbath, Michael Schenker Group, UFO, Uli Roth, Yngwie, Vinnie Moore, Racer-X, Cacophony,Jason Becker, Marty Friedman, Deep Purple, Satriani, Vai, Earth, Wind and Fire, James Brown, Ohio Players, Sly Stone, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Elton John, Al DiMeola, Jan Hammer, Jeff Beck, Emerson,Lake and Palmer, Kansas, Yes, Herbie Hancock, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lenny Kravitz, Beastie Boys, S.T.P., SuperSonicSoulPimps, Glenn Hughes, Dream Theatre, Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, Pantera, Jeff Buckley, Hawaiian music, Slack key, Meshuggah, Nine Inch Nails, Rammstein, Spock's Beard, Strunz and Farah, Primus...and this just scratches the surface...
Sounds Like: Heavy/Modern/Prog/ Groove...with the help of: Dean, Carvin, Digitech, Steinberg, Ernie Ball, Nord, EMG, Spectraflex, Pedalpad, Get'm Get'm, and Coloriffic...
Record Label: InsideOutMusic and Dingwall
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New M.S.G. U.S. Tour Dates added/Venue Changes

2 New M.S.G. U.S. Tour Dates added plus venue change...The June 18th MSG gig is now @ Rock Theatre - Oklahoma City,OK.Also added is June 28th @ Shank Hall - Milwaukee, WI.Stay tuned here for any updat...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:10:00 GMT

Chrushing Guitarz in Colombus/MSG U.S.Tour is a go!!

Hi Everyone,Just got back from a killer non-stop trip to Grove City, Colombus, Ohio. 2 weeks of near continuous writing/recording/producing a new CD with Kelly Garni(Quiet Riot), Scotty Phillips(Wayst...
Posted by on Sat, 30 May 2009 20:13:00 GMT

New Side Project/More MSG European dates added.

More MSG European dates have been added but not confirmed by management yet.See upcoming shows...I very excited to be working on a new side project with bassist Kelly Garni(Quiet Riot), vocalist Fin M...
Posted by on Mon, 11 May 2009 18:49:00 GMT

More MSG European/US dates added...

More MSG European/US dates 2009 added:New US date:7/16/09 Orange Blossom Junction, Exeter,CA. European Tour dates 2009:9/10/09 Boerderij,Zoetermee,Netherlands9/12/09 Raismes Festival, Raismes, Francew...
Posted by on Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:52:00 GMT

New MSG date added...

New MSG date added:July 13, 2009 Roseland Theatre, Portland, Oregon.
Posted by on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:47:00 GMT

Wayne Findlay now accepting new music students...

Hello Everyone!Just wanted to put the word out that I'm now accepting new students for guitar / bass / keyboards / composition and theory in the San Diego area. All ages and levels welcome. Learn from...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:44:00 GMT

More MSG Tour dates...

More MSG Tour dates:6/6/09 Santa Fe Station - Las Vegas, Nevada6/27/09 Harpo's Concert Theatre - Detroit, Michigan
Posted by on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:03:00 GMT

3 New M.S.G. dates added.

3 New M.S.G. dates added:6/20/09 San Antonio, Texas - Hemisfair Park6/26/09 Cleveland, Ohio - Peabody's Down under 7/17/09 Phoenix Arizona - Celebrity Theatre
Posted by on Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:42:00 GMT

NAMM 2009 photos posted.

Check out the NAMM Show/Jam @HOB Anaheim Jan.2009 photos...What a KILLER Night!!!Peace,W
Posted by on Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:06:00 GMT

Celestion Speakers Endorsement!!

Celestion Speakers welcomes Wayne Findlay!!!I'm very proud and honored to be a part of the Celestion Family. I've always used Celestions Greenback's in my cabinets. Their tone is legendary. Nothing el...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:54:00 GMT