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Post by clear observer on Jun 1, 2012 12:34:40 GMT -5
David Gilmour, anyone?
Or did I miss the mention?
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Post by blny on Jun 1, 2012 12:41:03 GMT -5
Nope. That's a good one CO. Thought of him, but forgot to include. He's not a shredder, but his tone is amazing. Signature, haunting, solos are his mantra.
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Post by clear observer on Jun 1, 2012 12:55:43 GMT -5
Nope. That's a good one CO. Thought of him, but forgot to include. He's not a shredder, but his tone is amazing. Signature, haunting, solos are his mantra. Indeed, and his mastery of the 12-string acoustic is something to behold, IMO. |
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Post by Polarice on Jun 1, 2012 14:02:26 GMT -5
Nope. That's a good one CO. Thought of him, but forgot to include. He's not a shredder, but his tone is amazing. Signature, haunting, solos are his mantra. Indeed, and his mastery of the 12-string acoustic is something to behold, IMO. Gilmour is a good one....Rolling Stone had the solo in Comfortably Numb, voted the best Guitar Solo of all time. |
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Post by CentreHice on Jun 1, 2012 15:59:35 GMT -5
Gilmour....yep. Steve Howe of YES is another such artist. Fantastic players.
And now for something completely different. Ladies and gentlemen....Stanley Jordan.
Two guitars...chords and lead...no picks. Crazy good.
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Post by CentreHice on Jun 1, 2012 16:27:27 GMT -5
Going back to Jeff Beck.....I could listen to the "Blow by Blow" album in its entirety at least twice a year.
Scatterbrain with its signature line in 9/8 time.....love it!
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Post by blny on Jun 1, 2012 18:16:51 GMT -5
Andy Summers needs to be mentioned. As Sting once said, "Andy knew the expensive chords".
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 1, 2012 18:48:46 GMT -5
Here is one of the bands I grew up with. From grade-7 and on very few of my friends actually liked Black Sabbath. I think I had four ablums by the time I finished grade-8.
"Snowblind" ... excellent riffs by Iommi. Easily one of my favourite Sabbath songs.
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Post by Yossarian on Jun 2, 2012 9:05:33 GMT -5
Indeed, and his mastery of the 12-string acoustic is something to behold, IMO. Gilmour is a good one....Rolling Stone had the solo in Comfortably Numb, voted the best Guitar Solo of all time. For sure. When I think classic Fender Strat tone, I think of Gilmour. Shine On You Crazy Diamond is my favorite. |
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Post by clear observer on Jun 2, 2012 13:40:32 GMT -5
No mention of Keith Richards?
Then there is rock-a-billy great, Scotty Moore.
James Burton is also legendary on the 6-string.
Interestingly enough, both Moore and Burton were with Elvis Presley at one point in their careers.
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Post by clear observer on Jun 2, 2012 13:46:18 GMT -5
If I'm to bring up Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood should be mentioned as well.
George Harrison wasn't too shabby, either...and of course, this reminds me of Ravi Shankar and the sitar.
All worth mentioning, IMO.
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Post by blny on Jun 2, 2012 16:51:46 GMT -5
I thought about Keith, but to me he falls under rhythm guitar players. There's not doubt he came up with iconic riffs. He's no lead player though, and that's why I left him from my list.
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Post by CentreHice on Jun 3, 2012 15:07:33 GMT -5
Yep....signature riffs, songwriting ability, capturing a HUGE piece of the audience pie...
You don't have to be the flashiest.....I'm thinking Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) and John Fogerty (CCR).
And for rockin' it out energy and stage presence....Angus Young (ACDC)..who works harder than that guy?....and Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad).
Never saw the fuss over Pete Townshend...wasn't into The Who at all...but can appreciate his riffs, sound, and songwriting all the same.
All the above, very powerful players and influential in their own right.
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Post by Yossarian on Jun 3, 2012 17:13:54 GMT -5
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Post by seventeen on Jun 4, 2012 1:26:54 GMT -5
Tommy Hunter and Tom Connors. Have I mentioned I need to get a life?
I wouldn't recognize a great guitarist from a good one, but I've enjoyed many of the names mentioned above, as well as Ritchie Blackmore.
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Post by CentreHice on Jun 4, 2012 2:25:30 GMT -5
Mentioned Blackmore in the 7th post. Smooth and effortless.
And if you're talkin' country pickin'.....Vince Gill is great....but, as with all genres, country is full of great players...and many never get the household name status....they're sidemen or studio guys their whole careers.
I remember Glen Campbell flying on the fretboard on his Goodtime Hour show way back. And every once in a while on Hee Haw, Roy Clark would get an instrumental spotlight.
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Post by CentreHice on Jan 13, 2013 20:40:15 GMT -5
Two more greats who need to be included in this list..... 1. John McLaughlin In 2010, Jeff Beck called him "the greatest guitarist alive". Lightning fast, jazz and fusion player. Noted for his sound via a Gibson EDS-1275 double-neck guitar through a 100-Watt Marshall in the early 70s. His work with the Mahavishnu Orchestra stands alone. What a lineup. Jan Hammer (keys); Billy Cobham (drums); Rick Laird (bass); Jerry Goodman (violin). Each one a master of his instrument. Here they are from 1972 on a BBC show...with that iconic guitar. . ======================================================= 2. Ted Nugent. For flat-out rock....pretty hard to beat him. |
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Post by CentreHice on Jan 14, 2013 21:32:18 GMT -5
4 more: Tommy Bolin: died at the age of 25 (drug overdose)...but well beyond his years, musically. Here's a song he recorded on Billy Cobham's Spectrum album (1973) when he was only 22. He was also playing with the James Gang at the time. David Coverdale heard the Spectrum album, and it led to Bolin being Ritchie Blackmore's replacement in Deep Purple, and wrote seven of the nine tracks on Come Taste The Band (1975) . Phenomenal solo starts at 1:48. ==================================================== Robin Trower (formerly of Procol Harum. Classic album Bridge of Sighs 1974. I wore this album out. 1st cut: "Day of the Eagle" ===================================================== Pat Travers. Canadian-born rock guitarist. Get the Heat in the Street album, 1978, for top-of-his-game stuff. Tommy Aldridge on drums...and Mars Cowling on bass (wicked bassist). Here's "Hammerhead" from that album. ========================================================= Dickie Betts Allman Brothers Band. What can I say...he and Duane Allman worked magic together. Betts influenced a lot of southern rock players. Here he is (in the hat) from a 1991 concert with the classic "Jessica". Start at 5:12 to get that classic Betts solo and sound. |
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Post by CentreHice on Jan 14, 2013 21:44:33 GMT -5
What the heck....the guy has written many iconic rock riffs and songs with two big bands....The Guess Who and BTO.
Randy Bachman. When it comes to radio hits in the late 60s and 70s....pretty hard to deny this man.
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And hey....Prince is no slouch on the guitar either. Wicked player!
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Post by CentreHice on Jan 15, 2013 10:27:34 GMT -5
Four more great classic rockers:
1. Joe Walsh
First heard his playing with the James Gang. Then, of course, his solo career "Rocky Mountain Way", "Life's Been Good"....then joining the Eagles for the Hotel California album. He and Don Felder teamed up for one of the most recognizable and tasty leads in pop.
Hall of Fame induction...Felder's using the same model of Gibson double-neck as did John McLaughlin.
2. Tom Scholz, Boston.
3. Leslie West, Mountain. Most recognizable tune was "Mississippi Queen"...but he could really rock it out....and belt out the vocals, too.
4. Alvin Lee, Ten Years After.
The list could go on and on of great influential players.
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Post by Polarice on Jan 15, 2013 12:18:27 GMT -5
I think George Thorogood is underrated. Seen him live a few times, he's pretty talented!!
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Post by CentreHice on Jan 16, 2013 18:18:44 GMT -5
Yep, Reaper. George has that workin' man's blues slide stuff down. I remember listening to One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer back in university days....late 70s. He's had the staying power.
Good on him.
Another who began in that era...Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits. No pick, usually. Unique sound that has made and maintained many fans. I could do without his singing style...but it's all part of what his fans love about his sound.
On the jazz side.....a couple of greats who've been around for a long time:
Lee Ritenour and Larry Carlton.
And how can we forget about Les Paul...never a big fan of that kind of music, but I wasn't around for it, either. But his influence on the guitar can't be ignored. On Pawn Stars, Les and Mary Ford's nephew came in with Mary's Gibson...along with paperwork, photos, contracts....$90,000...and it's worth way more. The dude must've needed the money right away. Collectors like Clapton and Steve Howe would've likely paid $150,000 for that piece of history.
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Post by habernac on Jan 24, 2013 18:53:22 GMT -5
CH, saw Mark Knopfler live a few years ago here in Calgary. Played all 13+ minutes of Telegraph Road. One of my all time concert highlights.
Some great mentions here. Love that someone brought up Dave Mustaine of Megadeth.
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Post by seventeen on Jan 25, 2013 0:55:07 GMT -5
Heard that Clapton said Buddy Guy was one of the greatest. Saw him live here at a Blues Festival but I don't think he did anything that bugged my eyes out. Besides he was like 80 years old or something. Gotta cut him some slack.
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Post by blny on Jan 25, 2013 15:54:27 GMT -5
I appreciate Clapton, but I always find myself wanting. When I was young, any conversation had him in it cause you knew the name. Same goes for Page. With Clapton, I don't hear the soul or passion that come from others. Technically on point, but there's something in the 'voice' that I don't hear. With Page, he was surely innovative, and came up with some great riffs, but to hear him live is to leave you wanting. He's sloppy. Maybe it was the years of heroin use.
A name that hasn't been mentioned, but needs to be is Joe Bonamassa. His Royal Albert Hall DVD is a fine thing. He sites Clapton as huge influence, but if SRV had a love child with David Gilmour, it would be Bonamassa. IMO, there are few today who can match his tone, soul, and virtuosity.
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Post by Yossarian on Jul 21, 2013 10:38:05 GMT -5
I've been listening to an absolute virtuoso player a lot recently, quickly climbing into my top 5 favorites of all time. He's Guthrie Govan from the UK. A Jazz/Fusion player, but implements all types of styles and genres into his arrangements. His bends, vibrato, and pinch harmonics are some of the sweetest sounding in rock/blues playing. The band he plays and tours with, The Aristocrats, has just released their 2nd album, Culture Clash. Highly recommended, along with their first album, and Guthrie's solo album Erotic Cakes. He also records and tours with Steven Wilson (of Porcupine Tree). Here is a sample of his playing in one of my favorite Aristocrat tracks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaqbbjciqsEAlso, 2013 is turning out to be a pretty good year for new guitar based music. I mentioned Steven Wilson; his album from earlier this year, The Raven That Refused to Sing is on heavy rotation for me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XmhD15azO0Joe Bonamassa has contributed to two of his side projects this year which are both stellar recordings; Beth Hart's Seesaw, and the Rock Candy Funk Party's We Want Groove. www.youtube.com/user/HartAndBonamassawww.youtube.com/watch?v=L5CgdTtGv8oJoe Satriani's Unstoppable Momentum is him at his best. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5c5B7p-tOIAnd who knew Tony Iommi (while going through cancer treatment!) and Black Sabbath had such another fantastic recording in them? Ozzy's voice is ProTooled to death, but Iommi's riffage is vintage. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWa3mPQLWHgTwo other favorites from this year: Queen's of the Stone Age (Josh Homme) ...Like Clockwork www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9OfBcjyxKY&list=PLfP3dh3VOUQhi9Hj988_kRh7i75eTunoCCoheed and Cambria (Claudio Sanchez and Travis Stever) - The Afterman: The Descension which follows last year's The Ascension: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohJZRDuq8Y&list=PLZAbhAo2mZJassEwSWEaxoJLeLyTdsyK0Considering that Dream Theater also have a much anticipated release this year, as well as the Tedeschi Trucks Band (Derek Trucks, from the Derek Trucks Band and Allman Brothers, is easily the best country/rock slide player out there, IMO), 2013 will be a pretty solid year for guitar based music. |
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Post by blny on Jul 22, 2013 15:59:39 GMT -5
Guthrie is an amazing player. He's where prog instrumental rock is at. I find he noodles a bit too much sometimes, but he's a very down to Earth guy and a fabulous player.
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Post by Gogie on Jul 23, 2013 13:54:01 GMT -5
I'm far from a guitar afficionado (never played) but I've always been mesmerized by solid guitar playing. Kind of surprised no one has mentioned Link Wray (maybe no one's old enough to know who he is). If you've watched Pulp Fiction you've heard Link Wray. Wray is credited with introducing the "power chord" to rock and roll with his iconic hit "Rumble" way back in 1958. Give a listen to the video below. I'd suggest watching the entire 10-minute clip - the last 2 minutes or so will take you way back in time to before colour TV and is well worth waiting for. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuQDJZoRsvs |
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Post by CentreHice on Jul 23, 2013 14:52:07 GMT -5
Yep, Gogie....you can't beat influence.
Lovin' this thread.
Keep 'em comin', guys.
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Post by clear observer on Jul 24, 2013 6:51:55 GMT -5
A man who's influenced both SRV and Eddie Van Halen; Roy Clark.
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