Music

Over the years, I have been inspired by many musicians. They are different from the rest of the crowd. That's what makes them stand out. They are the crazy ones. They understand an entirely new level of music and a style of playing. They fuse the techniques and styles from the past and implement their own personalities into their sound. When they are playing their instruments, it is as if they are able to talk with it. It has their signature voice. I find that to be amazing. They're not reinventing the wheel. They're just reinventing how we look at it.

John Mayer, by far, is one of my favorite guitarists of all time. I didn't understand the complexity and the sheer genius in his guitar playing until I actually picked up a guitar and taught myself to play a few years ago. Ranging from his Trio, his solo acoustics, to the full band, he knows how to handle a guitar. His influences SRV, BB King, Eric Clapton, and more seem to essentially talk through him and his playing. He is truly a gifted artist.
Mark Hoppus is one of my favorite bassists because of his personality. His bass speaks his personality through an amp. He has a signature tone that really does sound like him.
John Frusciante is one of the most passionate guitarists that I know. Every note he plays is full of meaning. The Chili Peppers as a whole is one of the best bands to have been formed.
Michael "Flea" Balzary is a world renown bassist that understands music to the core. I wish I had that understanding. And through that, he is able to create his own character, his own personality.
Chad Smith is an amazing drummer. His fills and his funky beats always makes me want to learn how to play the drums. He makes all of his drumming look so easy. Syncopated beats are some of the hardest parts of drumming, and he does it consistently without thinking twice about it.

There are many more musicians and artists that make me wonder. They make me think. They stir emotions within me. They make me laugh at something amazing. Because they're different.

Here's to the Crazy Ones.