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Rob Ternus’s latest release is an instrumental imagination of one of my personal all-time favorites. ‘Drive’ by The Cars is nothing short of a timeless, musical masterpiece that has endured lasting popularity for the roughly 40 years since its release.

Ternus’s treatment sees a nearly note-for-note instrumental cover, laden by the smooth, melancholic wails from his distorted guitar laying down a thought-provoking guitar solo on the song’s already soothing and heartwarming composition. Based in the City of Vancouver, Washington, Rob Ternus has been surrounded by music since he was a child and has been playing for just as long. his love for arena rock and high-intensity soundtracks is showcased in his high-octane guitar magic that he utilizes on this loving version of ‘Drive’.

This cover is a display of Ternus’s guitar virtuosity as he pulls off some impressive lead guitar chops. His solo on this cover is melodically provocative and technically sound. Perhaps not for everyone, ‘Drive’ is a gorgeous song with beautiful, timeless lyrics, and arresting melodies, so omitting them might confuse some. But for those who appreciate a fiery, heartfelt solo, then Rob Ternus’s treatment of ‘Drive’ will leave many smiles on many faces.