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Al Pitrelli (born September 26, 1962) is an American guitarist, best known for his work with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Megadeth, Alice Cooper and Savatage. He has performed with various acts as a band member, session musician and touring member, including Michael Bolton , Celine Dion , Asia , Dee Snider , Kathy Troccoli , Taylor Dayne ...
Atlantic Records, however, wanted a second, more well-known guitarist to join the band, and Al Pitrelli was chosen. Pitrelli was known for his previous work with Alice Cooper and Asia , among others, and would play the majority of the lead parts of the band's new material.
- 1979–2002, 2014–2015, 2023–present
- See: List of Savatage band members
- Tarpon Springs, Florida, U.S.
Currently the band consists of Jon Oliva, alongside bassist Johnny Lee Middleton (since 1986), guitarist Chris Caffery (who first joined in 1987 as a touring member), singer Zachary Stevens (who first joined in 1992), drummer Jeff Plate (since 1994) and guitarist Al Pitrelli (who first joined in 1995)
ImageNameYears ActiveInstrumentsJane Mangini2023–2024keyboardsCurtain Call (TBC) [7]1999–2001backing vocalsPoets and Madmen (2001) [22]Mary Wooten1995celloDead Winter Dead (1995) [20]Abi Reid1991female background vocalsJul 31, 2015 · The particulars aren’t entirely clear just yet – “As far as who’s doing what,” says TSO/Savatage guitarist Al Pitrelli, “I guarantee you the Sava band, I guarantee you a TSO band, and I guarantee you I ain’t going to say anything else…” – but one way or another, Wacken will mark the first official Savatage concert in 13 years.
- Clay Marshall
Apr 4, 2010 · April 4, 2010. web site. The "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) recently conducted an interview with guitarist Al Pitrelli (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, MEGADETH, SAVATAGE, ALICE COOPER)....
Dec 31, 2023 · Savatage. Guitars, Vocals (backing) (1994-1999, 2002, 2014-2015, 2023-present) Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Guitars (lead) (1999, 2001-present) Van Helsing's Curse. Keyboards, Guitars.
Apr 9, 2002 · SAVATAGE have officially rejoined forces with former MEGADETH guitarist Al Pitrelli.
