Michael Angelo Batio

Michael Angelo Batio is an American guitarist from Chicago, Illinois. He attended Northeastern Illinois University and received a bachelor's degree in music theory. Having played guitar since the age of 10, Batio is often referred to

Michael Angelo Batio is an American guitarist from Chicago, Illinois. He attended Northeastern Illinois University and received a bachelor's degree in music theory. Having played guitar since the age of 10, Batio is often referred to as the fastest guitar shredder of all time.

Batio is ambidextrous, and can play two guitars at the same time - either in synchronized or separate harmonies. He invented and successfully played the very first "quad" guitar.