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Post by 469roadking on Jun 4, 2010 21:32:09 GMT -5
How about some no way to win discussion fodder? Who in your opinion is the greatest guitarist to ever live? Why? I choose Jeff Beck without reservation. I have never heard a more original, unusual, mega-talent in any genre playing any instrument. He's instantly recognizable when he plays and can make me feel the emotion of the song. He is the conveyor of the human soul in music. And your opinion is......  ?? |
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Post by gasman on Jun 5, 2010 0:28:31 GMT -5
Another tough one! Are you and Les trying to drive the rest of us all crazy (although if you read my sig, I don't need much help!)! Anyway, It's a toss up for me between B.B. King, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. B.B. can pack so much emotion in a single lick (even one note), that it is unreal! Clapton is Clapton, what can I say? The guy can do it all IMHO! Stevie...well, he holds a special place in my heart because it was his music that got me to want to pick up my guitar again and take it a little more seriously. I get goose-bumps when I hear his music! Not to mention, all that I have heard and read about what a nice, soft-spoken guy he was. Too bad he was taken from us so soon. I can't imagine what it would be like if he were still alive, but I know that I'd LOVE it!
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Post by lesblues on Jun 5, 2010 3:13:03 GMT -5
SOooooooooooooo many to choose from. Hubert Sumlin has to be on my list some of the stuff he did with Howlin' Wolf was fantastic. John Lee Hooker for his ability to make it sound so easy when it aint. Keith Richards - possibly the best rhythm guitarist the world has ever known. Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana the list could go on, but if I had to pick one guitarist it would have to be Peter Green. He can use the simplest phrasing and make you weep with either sadness or joy, the man is simply the greatest guitarist of all time. imho  |
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Post by 469roadking on Jun 5, 2010 9:57:12 GMT -5
Two great answers that I would have a hard time making an argument over. G-man almost brought tear to my eye with the Stevie tribute. I remember the day he died, I sat on my porch and wept. Growing up in Dallas and being a guitarist around the legend of an unsung hero only to see him skyrocket to fame and then to lose him. It was like a part of me died too. I know so many that feel the same way.
And Peter Green, it's a crime that so many of the younger players these days don't even know his name, while he was such an influence on their own guitar heros.
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Post by pwfirst on Jun 5, 2010 16:48:23 GMT -5
To me there are two different types of "the greatest guitarist"
1. The guy who can do anything with the guitar, that includes Beck ,Sanrtini and a short list of others. The trouble with that kind of guitar player is I don't really like to listen to them for more than a few minutes. I think they have mastered the instrument but not the song.
2. These are a few of the guys that have mastered the song with their instrument this includes
* Albert King
* B.B. King
* Billy Gibbons
* Carlos Santana
* David Gilmour
* Duane Allman
* Eric Clapton
* Jimi Hendrix
* Jimmy Page
* Joe Pass
* Keith Richards
* Neil Young
* Pat Metheny
* Peter Frampton
* Slash
* Stevie Ray Vaughan
* Vince Gill
* Zakk Wylde
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Post by 469roadking on Jun 5, 2010 17:56:48 GMT -5
To me there are two different types of "the greatest guitarist" 1. The guy who can do anything with the guitar, that includes Beck ,Sanrtini and a short list of others. The trouble with that kind of guitar player is I don't really like to listen to them for more than a few minutes. I think they have mastered the instrument but not the song. 2. These are a few of the guys that have mastered the song with their instrument this includes * Albert King * B.B. King * Billy Gibbons * Carlos Santana * David Gilmour * Duane Allman * Eric Clapton * Jimi Hendrix * Jimmy Page * Joe Pass * Keith Richards * Neil Young * Pat Metheny * Peter Frampton * Slash * Stevie Ray Vaughan * Vince Gill * Zakk Wylde Not mastered the song? Oh my brother. I invite you to lend an ear to Master Beck as he paints his beautiful soundscapes in say "Cause We've Ended as Lovers" or his rendition of "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat". As per the other mentioned and I could include Via and Malmsteen in that group, I couldn't agree more. |
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Post by Happy Jack on Jun 6, 2010 12:50:42 GMT -5
I am gonna start a thread -
"The Greatest Guitarists Left Out Of The Greatest Guitarists Thread"
What about
Les Paul
Django Rheinhardt
Tommy Emmanuel
Richard Thompson
John McLaughlin
John Petrucci
Frank Zappa
Steve Cropper
Mick Green
As soon as I think of one I can think of another
Personal favourites
BB King for making three or four notes, a bit of Vibrato and a couple of bends into a song
Pete Townshend who (Les take note) is the best rhythm guitarist in the world
SRV for being SRV
Now then back to sensible topics -
Which IS best the Stratocaster or the Telecaster
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Post by Mohikanas on Jun 6, 2010 13:15:56 GMT -5
To me, John Petrucci for his hard working, Joe Satriani- for his feel. I can't realy pick one greatest guitarist. There are lots of them  |
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Post by pwfirst on Jun 6, 2010 13:43:43 GMT -5
We all have our favorites both in players and songs. Some performances I just don't get and don't enjoy listening too, but what do you expect I live in Iowa.
Listened to Beck on cable the other night and the things he did with the guitar were nothing short of amazing and I am sure that his part in each song was brilliant to, but I didn't like most of the songs.
I am not a fan of Jazz but I like Blues, Don't like the poka but I do like bluegrass. Like bubble gum hate Disco! Thats what makes those of use who play the guitar for our own pleasure, We are all great in our own way.
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Post by 469roadking on Jun 6, 2010 23:52:18 GMT -5
I am gonna start a thread - "The Greatest Guitarists Left Out Of The Greatest Guitarists Thread" What about Les Paul Django Rheinhardt Tommy Emmanuel Richard Thompson John McLaughlin John Petrucci Frank Zappa Steve Cropper Mick Green As soon as I think of one I can think of another Personal favourites BB King for making three or four notes, a bit of Vibrato and a couple of bends into a song Pete Townshend who (Les take note) is the best rhythm guitarist in the world SRV for being SRV Now then back to sensible topics - Which IS best the Stratocaster or the Telecaster Ooooooo a Tele/Strat debate. That should be interesting. Is Les invited? Cause I have NO idea what his vote would be  |
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Post by 469roadking on Jun 7, 2010 0:11:02 GMT -5
We all have our favorites both in players and songs. Some performances I just don't get and don't enjoy listening too, but what do you expect I live in Iowa. Listened to Beck on cable the other night and the things he did with the guitar were nothing short of amazing and I am sure that his part in each song was brilliant to, but I didn't like most of the songs. I am not a fan of Jazz but I like Blues, Don't like the poka but I do like bluegrass. Like bubble gum hate Disco! Thats what makes those of use who play the guitar for our own pleasure, We are all great in our own way. Couldn't agree more Phil. Taste is always a matter of taste, and I respect and listen to many players of many genres. Not that I totally love the music as a whole BUT I can't help but be impressed by individual talent. Take for instance Jack White. I can't say I'm a White Stripes fan but the passion in his playing and his disregard for the accepted path screams Rock and Roll to me. And I love him for that. You are right, we are all great in our own way. If an individuals playing moves him or her and then hopefully someone else, then they are indeed great. I read an interview years and years ago with Ted Nugent (definitely not one of my favorite players although at 14 or 15 years old I thought he was amazing) in which the interviewer asked him about his phrasing, which seemed at that time a weak point for him. He said "I have the best f****** phrasing in the business". The point is, as long as he liked it and thought it fit his vision for the music, it was indeed great, whether or not the interviewer or everyone else in the world liked it was irrelevant. I understand that Fusion and Jazz are not everyone's cup of tea. It doesn't have to be. All that is really important here is that you looked at some of Jeff's work, realized that he is an amazing artist , and understood that MY choice of greatest guitarist of all time was ultimately indisputable. ;D ;D ;D Sorry, couldn't resist. Just kidding of course. |
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Post by colchar on Jun 7, 2010 21:27:40 GMT -5
While I am inclined to say Page or Duane Allman I am going to go with Chuck Berry because, without him, where would we be?
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Post by nashvegas on Jun 7, 2010 22:02:44 GMT -5
A guy named Terry Kath (Chicago) was playing balls out at a very young age. Even Hendrix called him the best he had heard.
The band Chicago may not suit everybody's tastes, but Terry laid down some killer licks in the late 60s and early 70s.
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Post by 469roadking on Jun 8, 2010 11:09:27 GMT -5
Some very interesting choices here. Good stuff!!!
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Post by pwfirst on Jun 18, 2010 7:36:50 GMT -5
"A guy named Terry Kath (Chicago) was playing balls out at a very young age. Even Hendrix called him the best he had heard.
The band Chicago may not suit everybody's tastes, but Terry laid down some killer licks in the late 60s and early 70s."
I grew up on Chicago and could not agree more. The trouble with those horn bands is that they were very difficult to copy their sounds, for all of us old garage bands. I saw them live a couple of times and they were great live too. To me that make a band GREAT when they can pull it off LIVE.
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