/\ topic/\ For me, I started because I wanted to just spend my recreational time jamming out. My friend also encouraged me to start on guitar. What kept me going with my guitar is guitarists like Kirk Hammet(I'm sure everyone else will probably say the same, or will just flame mr for saying this), John Petrucci, Criss Oliva(R.I.P.), and many others.

I hope that this thread wasn't made before, for I'm new to this message board, so please no flaming.