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CRISTI GRAM is a progressive metal artist, hailing from Bucharest, Romania. He began studying guitar at the age of 13, developing his self-taught style based on influences from Yngwe Malmsteen, Steve Vai and John Petrucci and the like. In 2000 he joined pop-rock group TALISMAN and recorded two albums and in 2004 he joined legendary Romanian prog-folk group PHOENIX. In 2009 he released his debut instrumental solo album ''State of Mind'' with Iulian Vrabete (bass guitar), Andreea Retegan (viola), Iulia Gheorghe (cello) and Ionut Micu (drums). With Sabina Abrudian he also started a Dream Theater tribute band named AWAKE in 2011.
Long compositions, acoustic guitars, virtuoso passages, a mix of fusion, metal and progressive rock make up Cristi Gram's sound.
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