orianthi panagaris guitarist biography

Here is little fact about orianthi panagaris guitarist biography. Orianthi was born in Adelaide, Australia. "Orianthi Panagaris" Orianthi (born January 22, 1985) is an Australian guitarist. She learned to play the acoustic guitar at six. Started electric when she was eleven and left school at 15 to focus on writing songs and performing. Her first support show was for Steve Vai aged 15. Her style is often compared to other virtuosos such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Eddie Van Halen. Orianthi is most known for being Michael Jackson's guitarist for his comeback tour This Is It.

Birth name : Orianthi Panagaris
Also known as : Orianthi
Origin Adelaide, Australia
Genres : Rock
Occupations : Musician, Guitarist
Instruments : Guitar, Vocals
Labels : Geffen
Associated acts : Michael Jackson, Carlos Santana, Carrie Underwood
Website www.orianthi.com

Meet and jam with Carlos Santana when she was 18. Orianthi has played with Prince
Played at the Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival. was named in the 12 Greatest Female Electric Guitarists. Appeared at the 51st annual Grammy Awards as Carrie Underwood's lead guitarist. Underwood inviting Orianthi to become a member of her band. Orianthi was also Michael Jackson's lead guitarist and was present on all rehearsals for his This Is It tour before his death ( Source Wikipedia.com )