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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO (pronounced “Bay-tee-ohh”) is an American instrumental progressive rock guitarist from Chicago, Illinois. He attended Northeastern Illinois University and received a bachelor’s degree in music theory and composition. Having played guitar since the age of ten, Batio was voted the “Number 1 Shredder of All Time” by Guitar One Magazine. In November 2011 Michael won and placed 1st in the Guitar World magazine Readers Choice Award for the “Fastest Guitarist of All Time.” Over 440,000 votes were cast.

Michael is one of the originators and pioneers of the entire “Shred” Guitar genre. Michael showcased guitar techniques and innovations, for the first time, on his early instructional programs as well as in live performances, that are now considered “standard techniques” among guitarists throughout the entire world.

Batio began his recording career in the band “Holland.” Their major label, Atlantic Records album, “Little Monsters” had 2 singles and the band toured with Aerosmith.

Batio is ambidextrous, and can play two guitars at the same time — either in synchronized or separate harmonies. Michael invented and successfully played the very first “Double-Guitar” to utilize these techniques. Another of his innovative inventions is the patented “MAB String Dampener” which he commonly uses live and in studio recordings. Michael also invented his signature stage move called the “MAB Over - Under” technique.
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  • adhisatyanugra

    Just saw his show and that was fakin osem.

    29 May 2:31pm Reply

  • naturefirst

    hats off !!!! what`s that ????

    14 Apr 3:21pm Reply

  • ImmortalSpirit

    fuck batio redirection, I'm listening to Michael Angelo, the original [2]

    16 Jan 11:43am Reply

  • Mahyar96

    God...

    22 Dec 2012 Reply

  • DennisRicley

    king

    15 Nov 2012 Reply

  • Roncsipar

    fuck batio redirection, I'm listening to Michael Angelo, the original

    26 Oct 2012 Reply

  • niQboy

    @laoifh: Yeah, because entertainers compose pieces like "No Boundaries".

    8 Aug 2012 Reply

  • ph0en1xl

    А у него же на первом же концерте стырили эту его четырёхгрифовую, не?

    23 May 2012 Reply

  • Oslojed

    "4 гитары в одной не круто. вот если бы шесть...:D"- Гы))).

    1 Apr 2012 Reply

  • segera

    или восемь! и чтоб оно ещё и ползало

    1 Feb 2012 Reply

  • segera

    4 гитары в одной не круто. вот если бы шесть...:D

    1 Feb 2012 Reply

  • UltraBetrayer

    Batio > Malmsteen (2)

    11 Jan 2012 Reply

  • Double-Guitar

    Michael's multi media "Hands Without Shadows - A Tribute to Rock Guitar" show is touring all over the world

    6 Jan 2012 Reply

  • Double-Guitar

    Michael’s Dean “Jet” Double-Guitar is going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum to be put on permanent display in early 2012!

    6 Jan 2012 Reply

  • laoifh

    He's an entertainer, not a musician.

    9 Nov 2011 Reply

  • KeyWiz

    Batio > Malmsteen

    25 Oct 2011 Reply

  • MFlisu

    funny guy

    5 Oct 2011 Reply

  • JackHot

    Батя, что тут еще сказать)... \пп/_

    27 Jul 2011 Reply

  • JackHot

    wonderful music, Michael № 1

    27 Jul 2011 Reply

  • reg42

    His Tribute to Randy is damn amazing.

    18 Jul 2011 Reply
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