Marty Friedman

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Marty Friedman

Martin Adam "Marty" Friedman (born December 8, 1962) is an American guitarist, known for his tenure as the lead guitarist for heavy metal band Megadeth which spanned nearly the full decade of the 1990s, as well as Cacophony alongside Jason Becker until 1989. Friedman has resided in Tokyo, Japan since 2003, where he has hosted Japanese television programs such as Rock Fujiyama and Jukebox English. He has released albums with several record labels, including Avex Trax and Shrapnel Records.

Early career (1982–1989)

At the age of 14, after attending a KISS concert, Friedman took up the guitar, and is largely self-taught. He rushed to form a band and started playing original songs, the reason being that originals are easier to play than covers. "Because," he says, "even if you screw up, you just claim that the song is written like that and no one can challenge you." The mother of one of Marty's friends ran an event center with a two-level stage, and Marty and his friends used it as a rehearsal space. Soon word spread about their band, and, since they were in a rural area, people would come from miles around to socialize and listen to music. "Rehearsals" very quickly became live shows. Friedman formed and played lead guitar in several other bands, including Deuce, Hawaii (which had previously been called Vixen), and notably Cacophony. Cacophony featured neoclassical metal elements and synchronized twin guitar harmonies and counterpoints shared with guitarist Jason Becker. He played guitar on the 1987 album It Won't Be Long by Christian rock band Shout. In 1988, he recorded demos for Jet Red that eventually were released as bonus tracks on the 2009 Jet Red release "Flight Plan". In August 1988, he released his first solo album, Dragon's Kiss.

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Ain't got no job
Ain't got no smoke
Ain't got a car
His life's a joke
Living on the skids
Thinks the world's just fine
Forgot what he did
Dancing on the breadline
No one there to bind him
Nothing to remind him
Nowhere left to find him
About to lose his lifeline
He's dancing on the breadline
Forgot who he is
Forgot who he was
Used to call the shots
Now he can't connect the dots
A mover and shaker
Getting closer to his maker
Lower than a hemline
Dancing on the breadline
No one there to bind him
Nothing to remind him
Nowhere left to find him
About to lose his lifeline
He's looking for a headline
Sniffing up the white lines
He's dancing on the breadline
Watch him dance
About to lose his lifeline
He's looking for a headline
Sniffing up the white lines
He's dancing on the breadline
About to lose his lifeline
He's dancing on the breadline
No one, nothing, nowhere
Dancing on the breadline

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Marty Friedman claims the idea of a feud between Megadeth and Metallica was “fabricated in ...

Guitar.com 12 Feb 2025

Marty Friedman says claims of any historical feud between Megadeth and Metallica were unsubstantiated, and only existed in the media ... Marty Friedman on his Megadeth exit ... Marty Friedman, ...

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“When they heard it was for charity, it was easy”: How Black Sabbath’s original lineup ...

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“They talk all the time,” she explains ... They all said yes. When they heard it was for charity, it was easy.” READ MORE. Marty Friedman claims the idea of a feud between Megadeth and Metallica was “fabricated in the media” ... ....

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Marty Friedman: A lifetime of shredding from Hawaii to Japan

Union Leader 06 Feb 2025

For the past 25 years, guitarist extraordinaire Marty Friedman has called Japan home ....

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“I don’t wanna say ‘screwed the band over’, but it wasn’t a nice thing that ...

Guitar.com 04 Feb 2025

Marty Friedman has looked back on his departure from Megadeth, sharing that he didn’t leave the band on “the nicest terms” ... Marty Friedman says this guitarist had a “big influence” on him as a young player.

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Winter Jam Spectacular and more weekend music in the metro area

Press & Guide 31 Jan 2025

Playing on the annual Winter Jam Spectacular tour is “a coming back home kind of thing” for the band Skillet ... It debuted at No ... I think I know our fans ... 31 ... • Rock guitar virtuoso and former Megadeth member Marty Friedman shreds at 7.30 p.m ... .

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Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Detroit news 29 Jan 2025

Here are 10 things to do around Metro Detroit this weekend.. “Signs From the He(art)” exhibit at PASC ... 4-6 p.m ... 4-11 p.m ... Sat ... Marty Friedman at the Token Lounge. American metal guitarist Marty Friedman comes to town to blow the doors off the Token Lounge.

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“I must bow out while I can still do so gracefully”: Eagles guitarist Steuart Smith ...

Guitar.com 28 Jan 2025

Eagles guitarist Steuart Smith is stepping away from the band after being recently diagnosed with Parkinsonism ... READ MORE ... Marty Friedman says this guitarist had a “big influence” on him as a young player ... ....

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MXR’s legendary Phase 90 pedal gets a gold makeover for its 50th anniversary

Guitar.com 28 Jan 2025

MXR has unveiled a stunning gold version of its iconic Phase 90 pedal in celebration of the legendary phaser’s 50th anniversary ... READ MORE ... Marty Friedman says this guitarist had a “big influence” on him as a young player ... Image. MXR ... ....

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“Everybody in the world of heavy metal, hard rock and guitar owes a lot to ...

Guitar.com 27 Jan 2025

Marty Friedman has credited Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes – who recently died at 65 following a battle with cancer – as a major influence on his early development as a guitar player ... Marty Friedman’s advice to guitarists.

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Top 10 things to do in Las Vegas this week

Las Vegas Review-Journal 23 Jan 2025

MUSIC. Pitbull. Pitbull is synonymous with Miami, now he’s returning to a hotel with its roots there. “Pitbull ... Christopher Lawrence ... COMEDY ... Marty Friedman ... And virtuoso six-stringer Marty Friedman provided much of the fretboard pyrotechnics ... .

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