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My Take
Al Pitrelli is the kind of musician whose name casual fans miss but whose fingerprints are everywhere. Born in New York City in 1962 and trained at Berklee, he's best known for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, but his resume reads like a tour through rock history: Megadeth, Alice Cooper, Savatage, plus session and touring work with Celine Dion, Michael Bolton and Blue Oyster Cult. What strikes me is his versatility, sliding between thrash metal and orchestral arena shows without losing his identity as a guitarist. I have a soft spot for players who build careers on craft and reliability rather than solo stardom.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Al Pitrelli
- Name (Japanese)
- アル・ピトレリ
- Reading
- ある・ぴとれり
- Born
- September 26, 1962 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Tiger
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- musician / guitarist
2. Background
- University
- Berklee College of Music
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Al Pitrelli born?
Born September 26, 1962 (age 63).
Where is Al Pitrelli from?
Al Pitrelli is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Al Pitrelli do?
Al Pitrelli works as musician, guitarist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.