Tom Principato

[6] Pat Metheny said, "He (Principato) has an enormous talent at telling stories in his solos; he doesn't play 'standard' licks.

"[1] Principato was born in Washington, D.C., and was initially inspired by the music of Roy Buchanan, Chet Atkins, and Danny Gatton.

[10] By the mid-1980s, Principato commenced his solo career, recording the live album, Blazing Telecasters, with Danny Gatton.

[12] His album, Robert Johnson Told Me So, was launched at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on November 16, 2013.

[14] Since the 1990s, Principato has had endorsement deals with Fender, Seymour Duncan pick ups, Curt Mangan strings, and Roger Mayer guitar effects pedals.

[1] Currently living in Falls Church, Virginia, he regularly tours across North America plus Europe, and continues to self-release records.