Al Di Meola: I was tripping while I was playing | dopeYEAH talk

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with guitar legend Al Di Meola at the dopeYEAH Club! 🎸 In this exclusive episode, Al dives into stories from his remarkable career—from playing guitar under the influence of LSD (which helped him land a spot in a band and led to his first show at Carnegie Hall) to recording with Paco de Lucia on the Elegant Gypsy album, where they created magic despite Paco not speaking English! 💥 Al opens up about his love for The Beatles, recording at Abbey Road, and even leaves a special message for Ringo Starr. He talks about his experiences with Chick Corea, including the highs and the struggles, recording his latest album Across The Universe, and shares his take on the important qualities of great guitar players. 🎶✨ This episode is packed with music history, untold stories, and inspiration. You won’t want to miss his thoughts on the future of music and upcoming collaborations with Tommy Emmanuel!