A Sit Down with RAFI

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A man leaning against a yellow wall during A Sit Down with RAFI wearing a hawaiian shirt.

What inspired you to pursue a career in music? Are there any specific artists or moments that had a significant impact on your decision?

I’ve always been drawn to music and from a young age, I felt like music resonated with me. Classic rock was the first genre that I fell in love with. After beating Guitar Hero on the Expert level, I begged my parents to buy me a real guitar. Within the following year, artists like Slash, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai, and Eric Johnson became the idols that I aspired to become. I played lead guitar in a few bands throughout middle and high school, headlining some prominent venues across the…