Hello

Hello. The name is Ryan Pimentel - I live in a small New England town and I'm educated in the tropical tourist traps of Florida. I have big dreams - but for now, I'll settle for this blog.

As I currently scribble out some words, I'm listening to the classic album by Derek and the Dominos, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. The music is so touching, so spectacularly emotional, that I consider it one of the finest works of rock ever recorded. It's Eric Clapton at his peak, along with the greatness of Duane Allman. Tragedy would soon hit, with Clapton going into rehab for heroin addiction and Allman dying at TWENTY FOUR in a tragic motorcycle accident. Yet even at his young age, he accomplished so much. Rolling Stone magazine ranks him as the second best guitarist of all time, behind only the God, Jimi Hendrix. Remarkable. The guy (I'm drawing a blank) behind the beautiful, lush piano coda at the end of the classic track Layla went insane, heard voices in his head, and murdered his mother. He's still in jail. How tragic. Still, this album will never, ever be forgotten. So many terrific riffs and melodies.

It makes me think of what I have accomplished at the age of 21. If Duane Allman can be considered a legitimate Guitar God at the tender age of 24, surely it's time for me to spread my wings and make my mark. I like to say I'm biding my time for something grand, something special. I hope to make my mark at some point and perhaps leave a legacy like Allman did.

Until next time
-RP