Hello to you Mr. Stariani, When you told your football coach you were quitting to become a guitarist-and you did indeed- I do believe you picked up where Jimi Hendrix left off. All those years of Grammy nominations without winning an award spoke to one thing- awarding you one would be like admitting the competition ends here; for your abilities and talents far surpass the norm, (when you stand that far above the rest the Grammy board puts up notice- stay back 100 meters or deadly chords will be used :) It is nice to know you are nominated yes, but there is more honor in knowing you exist among the standards used to select winners each year. You have set all the critics down. You have mastered your dream and maintained your goals. You have given freely to those who aspire to be like you. You have expanded music and musicians alike. You have entertained and mesmerized millions. You have remained true to your occupation and field. You have been one of the most flexible, innovative and communicating guitarist to ever live. You ARE the most most self-actualizing guitarist I have ever heard. There is but one word for all of that- LEGEND. If you are ever touring close to this small island upon which I live on, I will swim to the main land and surely be counted among the millions. Thank you kindly for sharing your talents!! and thank you kindly for offering this site- you remain humble among the Stars! V/R Caroline

Peace Lily, Thank you for the warm welcome to T2J. I read you are not feeling well. G-d Speed recovery!

Axeshredder, Thank you kindly for the note in regard. I read you play guitar for 30 years, wow, very impressive history with a battle axe. I would be doing well to hold one for 30 minutes! Nice...

SkippyGirl/Cheese101- Thank you kindly for the welcome. This is a nice site and a very friendly group of people here. I will stop in every now and again as time permits me.

Glitzman- all I can say to you is... the African Cross-Country awaits people like you! :)