Thanks Michelle,

I just emailed a store about 2 blocks from where I will be next week and hopefully they can help me solve my delimma!

Sammy Hagar told the Canadian Press in a recent interview, that he has teamed up with acclaimed guitarist Joe Satriani, drummer, Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Michael Anthony, to form a super group dubbed as "Chickenfoot". Sammy said, the group has already written 8 songs, and plan to be in studio before Labor Day 2008. "When people hear the music, it’s Led Zeppelin. It’s as good as that. I know that’s a mighty bold statement… We could rival Zep." When asked about Van Halen, Sammy said this, "I’m really not interested in being in that band right now. I’m so much more interested in our little Chickenfoot project".

"To me that’s 10 times Van Halen, because it’s functional, we all like each other."

Het Joe, I was wondering how do you get inspired when you make or create your music. And who is your idols or inspirations that got you started in playing guitar.

I'm listening to Achilles Last Stand right now, which I say is Led Zeppelin's best song by far. Who agrees?

I think it's just about at the point where we can rule out a late-August start to the tour (good news for me, as I have other concert commitments then). That's only two months from now, and that's a rather short lead time. I guess we'll find out at some point. ;-)

I don't mind at all if Chickenfoot is pushing everything back. I'm really excited to hear what they can come up with after spending quality time writing and recording.

I think it'd work out where Joe can finish the international PSATMOR tour, record with Chickenfoot, do the US PSATMOR tour, and then maybe tour with Chickenfoot (depending on how the album does)?

That all sounds good to me, as long as the break in Joe's solo tour doesn't result in Stu leaving/being replaced.

I made the mistake of letting up on the drugs and the ice after about the first 24 hours, and that made days two and three really rough.

Let us know how you're doing...

And michelle answered your question, but...

I don't know how things have changed post-9/11, but prior to that it was fairly easy to take a guitar on a plane. I've never done it, but you take it through security like a carry-on and then hand it to a flight attendant once you get on the plane. It usually gets stored in a closet somewhere up front.

I only fly somewhere once or twice a year, but I don't recall seeing even one guitar on a plane since 9/11. I guess maybe the strings can be considered weapons? I'd call your airline and ask. I guess you could bring one without strings, and then just buy a pack when you get to wherever you're going. But that's a hassle...so I think your plan of just going to a local store is the best decision.

Joe's biggest influence is Jimi Hendrix. Joe quit the football team the day he heard Jimi died and focused on guitar 100%. And from there, well... ;-)

Du The Stu
I'm sorry but I would rate higher:
No Quarter
Stairway to Heaven
Kashmir
In the Light
Black dog
Rock and Roll
Immigrant Song
Whole Lotta Love
Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You
Over the Hills and Far Away

To tell you 10

leevee breaks is one of my fave zep songs to, quite apt to as we had all them floods here last year. theres a photo of bonhams grave on wikepedia, save me posting one. i went this week, to photograph the sunset, its a good spot, there USA, canadian flags, about 600 drumsticks,and peeps have left zep cds, one which had the message 'this is avalon for a drummer'.

surprising to me,i did nt think we got many visitors in little old worcestershire.

i think joe satriani would be to busy to give guitar lessons now.

good work blue moon,

Thanks for that great great GREAT concert in paradiso, amsterdam Joe....you rocked the place down....i hope you liked this venue, i am sure the venue LOVED you !!!!

Hey Peeps.....

Hey I'm playing Stairway at tonights gig.... Cheshire Cheese Pub, Market Street, Hyde...... Please come down if you cn make it......

Maybe One/Two Satch numbers......

Take It Easy,,,

O.K. I can't seem to find the questions I ask so I'm going to ask again, I'm not even sure if I posted it or forgot to hit post lol.

I was wondering, Joe, have you or is your music at all influenced by drugs? And are you planning on going to the Gorge at George, WA or the Spokane Arena(better for me, I'm a lot closer) in any U.S. tours? It would rock to see you live, man.

Hey joe, [no hendrix reference haha :) ]

OMG I went to see the Rubber Plants last night, I took my two little boys and their mates. I was blown away - the utube link doesn't convey the standard to which these guys play. (Thankfully they don't dress up as Led Zepplin, the bass player Charlie would have lost out there...depending on the era of course) The front man (Gavin doing Jimmy Page and Robert Plant in a weird hybrid) has all the right ingredients for a proper frontman, pretty, slender, slightly cocky, and loads of stage presence.

To be honest he's too good for fronting a tribute band, but there's stiff competition out there for someone of that caliber...there's 1000 magnificent guitar players to every successful and respected guitarist, as we all know (and some of you are). He had a selection of guitars, a les paul, and ibanez of some breed, a double necked guitar and a couple of others.

The style of the music suited him perfectly, alot of it was improvised and disturbingly sexy, just like Robert Plant! It was like they take the Led Zep stuff as a parameter then just go for it.

It's worth mentioning the drum solo during 'moby dick' - I think (don't shoot me) better than the solo on my Led Zepp CD which I think is a bit scrappy. (ok ppl don't hate me for saying that - I'm sorry the late Mr Bonham ). Additionally, one of the things I love about Led Zepp is the bass is far from boring, it gives lots of scope for playing around. Charlie had a great time on his 5 string, he grinned through the whole gig! He makes it look soooo easy too. I told him that, he says he should do he's been playing for a hundred years!

The highlight of the show is when Gavin called out my two boys names - he dedicated the song to Elan and Cormac, their first gig....ever. Everyone (it was a large crowd) cheered and clapped and the boys were like rabbits caught in the headlights...and so happy and starstruck, it was cute. They got their tickets signed by the band and got chatting to Gavin about their guitars, I imagine they'll be talking about that for a long time to come.....

What could top that, only a chat with Mr Satriani of course but as that's unlikely to happen we'll just have to continue being fans, buying CD's and DVD's and hopefully someday they'll see him live!

Tuesdays Child - have added your message to the Messages For Joe list :) i've only got 5 messages so far people so keep them coming in >=:o) be good to get more then 11 this time...each time someone wishes Joe a Happy Birthday i put some balloons on the page. got 3 sets of balloons so far >;P also it doesn't matter how long your message is...for those who have left a message and would like to add something just post it on here :)

i hope the printer doesn't run out of ink...

Hello Super Colossal Satch, pleaseeee to back Porto Alegre BRAZIL...pleaseee. Do you haved problems with CURITIBA???

Next show stand by for you Master Super Colossal Joe Satriani, the Super Satch...

ibanezguitars - Wow, haha... Is that list roughly a Top 10 list for you, or are those just the first songs you could think of that you like more than Achilles Last Stand? ;-)

Oh well...one of us is right and one is wrong. If I'm wrong, I'll buy you a drink or something at a Satch show...whenever and whereever that may be. Ha!

My favorite LZ cover band, though, is Led Zepagain. I've seen them about five times over the past few years. They dress the part and everything...they're really professional with it all...they stick to the same live arrangements the band played, they do a few acoustic songs mid-set, and so on. Here are two videos if you want to check them out:

The Song Remains The Same
Good Times Bad Times

I'm trying to get this girl to go with me to a show they're doing in a few weeks, but I've so far been unsuccessful...argh. I think she thinks I have other expectations. Women are confusing...but, anyway...