I agree John Petrucci is a great guitarist. I play myself, much better than Malmsteen. 
Malmsteen thinks that Malmsteen is the greatest player in the world - haha!  I also love Alex Lifeson.  He doesn't get the recognition he deserves.  But those who know...know how good he is.
Agreed, Malmsteen has too much of an ego, way too much sweep picking and scales. I have one of his scallop neck fenders though.  Lifeson is good. However, I would've liked to see Jason Becker develop more before he got ill. Phenom player
I'll bet your guitar is gorgeous!  I bought my husband a PRS for his birthday!  Jason Becker...man his story tugs at the heart strings.
That's awesome, I don't have any PRS guitars. But I did just order a 59' reissue Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop, mostly why I'm here. Both are really expensive guitars. LOL. Forgot to mention, Neil Peart was the best drummer ever. 
Rest in Peace Neil </3  I was fortunate to have seen Rush 10 times live.  I'm here because I have a music problem LOL.  Have you heard of ProgPower USA?  It's my favorite festival and I can't wait to get back!!!
Yes, I have heard of the Progressive Power Metal Festival. It's a little far north for me to get to. Are you going this year? 
It's only a four hour drive for me :))  Unfortunately, it has been postponed to June 2022.  It's normally in September.  What is your next concert?
Guns and Roses on July 13 in DC! Can't wait. 
Sweet!  It's gonna feel so good to rock out again! I go to DC every few months because my best friend lives there. I once saw a Rush tribute band in Falls Church, VA lol
Nice, I'm assuming at State Theater then? I've been multiple times, right down the street from me. 
You got it!  I stay in Vienna when I'm there.  So...also right down the street from you I'm guessing!  Too funny!
Hilarious, yeah. I'm in Arl now, just a few metro stops away. I used to go to State Theater all the time. 
Orange line baby! Small world huh?  Well this has been unexpected!  Way better than usual.
Yup, orange line all the way, but they added in a silver line to tysons now as well! Have a good one!