Chop Shop Guest Quotes

Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge on the music the Chop Shop provides: “More and more people are getting it. Players didn’t get it as much in the last decade or so… but nowadays it’s getting more and more common to hear a guitar solo on the radio.”

Slash from Velvet Revolver talks about the Chop Shop: “Wow! What an unprecedented thought. A guitar show is a great concept.”

Matt Roberts from 3 Doors Down on the importance of the Chop Shop to his band: “It’s a good thing man, very cool. We (3 Doors Down) like a lot of rhythm and a lot of lead, so it works for us.”

Chad Kroeger of Nickelback on what the Chop Shop can help provide to music fans: “I think it would
be cool if people started learning the names of the guitar players and musicians like they used to. I applaud
your efforts.”

James “Munky” Shaffer of KoRn, talking about the Chop Shop: “Very cool man. Keep it going. It’s lots and lots of fun.”

K.K. Downing of Judas Priest, addressing Chop Shop listeners: “Let’s have more of you guys (guitar players) come out of wherever you are sitting, and listening to the Chop Shop. You could be the next guitar hero.”

Joe Satriani on the Chop Shop: “I think it’s a wonderful Idea. It’s a vibrant avenue for eclectic music.”

Tom Morello of Audioslave: “I like your ideas, this was a lot of fun. It’s an honor to be on the Chop Shop.”

Steve Vai talks about the show: “You called your show the Chop Shop? That’s very appropriate and funny, right on target for what you play.”

Chop Shop PD Quotes

“The Chop Shop...a show about the passion of the musician, not just their songs...Black has a musical bond with the artist that comes across purely in the Chop Shop. Wanna hear what it sounds like to have a guitarists’ eyes light up?....Put him with Steve Black on the Chop Shop!”

– JOE BEVILACQUA, Clear Channel Denver

“It’s my belief that there is a resurgence of guitars in rock & roll. The Chop Shop is introducing a lot of fans to the new guitar players of bands like Seether & Shinedown. Steve Black is putting a name and face to some of these groups that are relatively nameless and faceless.”

– DOUG PODELL, OM, WRIF

“Steve Black's Chop Shop rocks - a show that really celebrates rock & roll.”

– FRED JACOBS, Jacobs Media

“Where most shows focus on singers, the Chop Shop has given a voice to the greatest guitarists of yesterday and today, many of which are rarely heard on a national level. The email response has been great. A very cool show."

– JAY NACHLIS, 96Rock, WBBB

“I’m very happy and enthused about having the show on my air. It’s a kick ass concept and the execution is great.”

– JAY NUNLEY, WRVC, Planet 92.7

“I look forward to each and every week’s performance. Thanks for helping make us sound a little better each and every weekend.”

– Stephen Rickard, WKTG, Power Rock 93.9

"The Chop Shop is a can't miss show! Steve Black's programming background has helped him design a mix of content and music that flows seamlessly. This show is a perfect fit for any station that is looking for an "out of the box" type show.

- Mark Pennington, MD, WRIF