Eduardo "Edu" Ardanuy (born June 20, 1967 in

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) is a Brazilian

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who has worked with such bands as Dr. Sin, Anjos da Noite, Blezqi Zatzas, Supla and Eduardo Araújo. He was included in a 'Top 10 Greatest Guitar Players' ranking by the Guitar Player Magazine in 1998. He has also played with

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, being invited by him.

Biography

Ardanuy began studying music and playing

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at age 13. At age 16, he began to study

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, when his father gave him an electric guitar, thus, his interest for rock n' roll increased still more, inspired by the rock n' roll bands, such as

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and

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. Edu studied ten hours per day, inspired by artists like

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, Yngwie Malmsteen,

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, Alex Lifeson, and others. In 1989 Edu joined The Key (Ex-A Chave Do Sol), with whom he released the record ''A New Revolution''. Soon after, Edu decided to leave The Key, and joined Anjos da Noite, where they released the record ''Anjos da Noite'' by

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. Soon after, Edu left Anjos da Noite. In 1993 Edu met the Busic Brothers (Andria and Ivan Busic), with whom he played in jams at nightclubs in

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. They played in solo album by Edu Ardanuy, shows, decided to left ''Supla'' and formed Dr. Sin (their present band). With Dr. Sin, Edu played at many rock festivals, such as Hollywood Rock,

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, M2000 Summer Concerts, Skol Rock and Live n' Louder. In 2007, Dr. Sin released the CD ''Bravo'' ( Century Media/Dynamo Records), that was a success in Brazil. He will also release his first solo album in 2008.

Discography

The Key * The Key - A New Revolution Anjos da Noite * Anjos da Noite - Anjos da Noite Dr.Sin * Encoleirado - Supla * Dr. Sin - Dr. Sin * Brutal / Silent Scream - Dr. Sin * Insinity - Dr. Sin * Alive / Live in Brazil - Dr. Sin * Dr. Sin II / Shadows of Light - Dr. Sin * 10 Years Live - Dr. Sin * Listen to the Doctors - Dr. Sin * Bravo - Dr. Sin Solo *Electric Nightmare(2008) Other *Zoom Challenge( Edu and Kiko Loureiro) * Explano! - Explano! as Guest ( Eduardo Lira)

References

External links

Official Edu Ardanuy Website

Official Dr. Sin Website
; Videos
Edu Ardanuy solo (Live 1988)

Edu Ardanuy solo (Live 1993 Hollywood Rock)
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