Who are your favorite guitar players?
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Alexandra
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The local club-rock scene in the early 80's was fantastic. It is amazing to me that so many bands far superior than most national acts went nowhere. I learned that to make it in the music business, you not only have to be talented, but lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.
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Amelie-Laveau
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Good guitarists- The best-Jeff Beck
others- Al Dimeola- from Chick Corea's, Return to Forever
Johnny Winter
Rick Derringer
Pete Townsend
Steve Howe-Yes
Alvin Lee-Ten years after
Ronnie Montrose
AND Chuck Berry
I don't want to start an argument, while the Ramones had a nice sound, they were basicaly a three chord band.
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others- Al Dimeola- from Chick Corea's, Return to Forever
Johnny Winter
Rick Derringer
Pete Townsend
Steve Howe-Yes
Alvin Lee-Ten years after
Ronnie Montrose
AND Chuck Berry
I don't want to start an argument, while the Ramones had a nice sound, they were basicaly a three chord band.
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Angie
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Great guitarists all.
I'd add Steve Morse, formerly of the Dixie Dregs and currently performing with Deep Purple to this list of worthy axe slingers. I'm amazed at his ability to tackle any genre, be it jazz, blugrass, heavy metal or Southern rock. He also relies less on "tricks" such as hammer-ons and pull-offs, so common in the days of "hair bands" to create blisteringly fast runs.
From a bass perspective, Stewart Hamm and Andy West both turn the four-string into a lead instrument.
I second Amelie's choices of Al Dimeola (Scenario is one of my fave albums) and Steve Howe. Satriani also cooks the frets. Gotta also give kudos to the late, great Steve Clark of Def Leppard, Brian May of Queen, and Jeff Lynne of ELO.
Rock On!
Angie
I'd add Steve Morse, formerly of the Dixie Dregs and currently performing with Deep Purple to this list of worthy axe slingers. I'm amazed at his ability to tackle any genre, be it jazz, blugrass, heavy metal or Southern rock. He also relies less on "tricks" such as hammer-ons and pull-offs, so common in the days of "hair bands" to create blisteringly fast runs.
From a bass perspective, Stewart Hamm and Andy West both turn the four-string into a lead instrument.
I second Amelie's choices of Al Dimeola (Scenario is one of my fave albums) and Steve Howe. Satriani also cooks the frets. Gotta also give kudos to the late, great Steve Clark of Def Leppard, Brian May of Queen, and Jeff Lynne of ELO.
Rock On!
Angie
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Hi all,
I'm a real antique - until my arthritis made me pack up the guitar for the last time about 3 years ago, I first picked up a guitar in 1963, BEFORE the Beatles.
Darlene,
How about Ike Everly, the father of Phil and Don? He taught Merle Travis who was the idol of Chet Atkins.
My guitar favorites include
Chet Atkins (played a nice version of Walk Don't Run that the Ventures copied in the key of C instead of A minor)
Chuck Berry (fave song Roll Over Beethoven)
Buddy Holly (first major rock & roller to play a Fender Strat - my dream guitar that I had it for 25 years - favorite song Rock Around With Ollie Vee)
Eddie Cochran (I had a red Gretsch hollowbody like his longer than my Strat) - his version of Summertime Blues is the original and many rockers acknowedge him as a major influence, including Pete Townsend and Brian Setzer
Of course Jimmy Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, and Stevie Ray Vaughan - how did they coax those sound out of their instruments?
Jadeanne
I'm a real antique - until my arthritis made me pack up the guitar for the last time about 3 years ago, I first picked up a guitar in 1963, BEFORE the Beatles.
Darlene,
How about Ike Everly, the father of Phil and Don? He taught Merle Travis who was the idol of Chet Atkins.
My guitar favorites include
Chet Atkins (played a nice version of Walk Don't Run that the Ventures copied in the key of C instead of A minor)
Chuck Berry (fave song Roll Over Beethoven)
Buddy Holly (first major rock & roller to play a Fender Strat - my dream guitar that I had it for 25 years - favorite song Rock Around With Ollie Vee)
Eddie Cochran (I had a red Gretsch hollowbody like his longer than my Strat) - his version of Summertime Blues is the original and many rockers acknowedge him as a major influence, including Pete Townsend and Brian Setzer
Of course Jimmy Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, and Stevie Ray Vaughan - how did they coax those sound out of their instruments?
Jadeanne
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Tea Cake
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too cool!
JAdeanne that Eddie Cochran sure was " SOmething Else!"--haha
I loved " Twenty Flight Rock " too,
THat red Gretsch sounds like a sharp axe. I love the sound of those---and they have the coolest looking tremelo-bar ever!
I had no idea about the Everly Brother's Dad---
Interesting detail!
Angie I love how you write about music--espec:Cook the frets!---I wonder if you play music too?
In fact, I wonder how many here make music?
-----Tea Cake
I loved " Twenty Flight Rock " too,
THat red Gretsch sounds like a sharp axe. I love the sound of those---and they have the coolest looking tremelo-bar ever!
I had no idea about the Everly Brother's Dad---
Interesting detail!
Angie I love how you write about music--espec:Cook the frets!---I wonder if you play music too?
In fact, I wonder how many here make music?
-----Tea Cake-
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Hi girls,
I love this question. There are so many to choose from. I would like to start by mentioning some of the greats, although they have been mentioned.
Chet Atkins- I will never forget watching him play "The Entertainer" on a six string when I was 15. I was dumbfounded. It was impossible.
Jimmy Page- While not the most technically proficient, he left mistakes in the music so it would not lose it's humanity. He took the guitar places no one had ever, or has ever again. The Rain Song, Achilles Last Stand, Nobodys Fault but mine" "Battle of Evermore" just to name a few.
Carlos Santana- Another player whose guitar speaks to me like words. Way too many songs that move me to list here.
Theodore (Ted) Nugent- Dazzled us with Storm Troopin, Motor City Madhouse, and who could forget Stranglehold.
David Gilmore- Who's guitar seems to hit me like words. Perhaps the most expressive guitar player ever. Way too many songs to count where the entire solos are burned into my brain in a way that I anticipate every note before it is played.
Alex Lifeson- The reason I own a Les Paul. The solo in "The Analog kid" is one of his most classic, and the riff in "Spirit of the Radio" really defines him. Truely one of the greatest guitar players of my time.
Tommy Shaw- I don't think Styx would have ever been anything had Tommy Shaw not joined. In fact before he arrived their records really did not sell that well. "Blue Collar Man" What else do I need to say?
Neil Schon-The protge' of Carlos Santana, playing in Santana's band at age 17. The backbone of Journey. This man plays the blues like someone is tearing his heart out while he is playing.
Billy Gibons- Knows the value of what you don't play. "Blue Jeans Blues" man what guitar playing in that song. "That's Alright" and the distinctive riff that you just got to hear. But of course there are a lot more songs that I could list, but won't. This guy is one of my hero's.
Eddie Van Halen- Forever changed guitar playing as we knew it. Took it to a whole new level. His flagrant use of harmonics and a Marshall sound (the brown sound) that people are still debating how he did it. Noteables include "Ain't Talkin bout Love" To this day, I have never heard anyone make thier guitar sound like that. "Runnin With the Devil" And the solo in "Panama", Again too many songs to list here. Perhaps the best guitar player ever as far as raw ability and technical know how.
Joe Satrianni- Who could forget "Aways with you, Always with me"? Perhaps the only guitar player better than Eddie. However, I do take away points for playing an Ibanez, and using artificial distortion.
And to complete my List
Segovia- Absolutely amazing to watch, it just dont' seem like it should look that easy. Credited with elevating the guitar from hillbilly status to one of the greatest classical instruments.
Those are my favorite guitar players and why. I am sure I will think of ten more I should have put, as soon as I press the submit button.
Love always,
Elizabeth
I love this question. There are so many to choose from. I would like to start by mentioning some of the greats, although they have been mentioned.
Chet Atkins- I will never forget watching him play "The Entertainer" on a six string when I was 15. I was dumbfounded. It was impossible.
Jimmy Page- While not the most technically proficient, he left mistakes in the music so it would not lose it's humanity. He took the guitar places no one had ever, or has ever again. The Rain Song, Achilles Last Stand, Nobodys Fault but mine" "Battle of Evermore" just to name a few.
Carlos Santana- Another player whose guitar speaks to me like words. Way too many songs that move me to list here.
Theodore (Ted) Nugent- Dazzled us with Storm Troopin, Motor City Madhouse, and who could forget Stranglehold.
David Gilmore- Who's guitar seems to hit me like words. Perhaps the most expressive guitar player ever. Way too many songs to count where the entire solos are burned into my brain in a way that I anticipate every note before it is played.
Alex Lifeson- The reason I own a Les Paul. The solo in "The Analog kid" is one of his most classic, and the riff in "Spirit of the Radio" really defines him. Truely one of the greatest guitar players of my time.
Tommy Shaw- I don't think Styx would have ever been anything had Tommy Shaw not joined. In fact before he arrived their records really did not sell that well. "Blue Collar Man" What else do I need to say?
Neil Schon-The protge' of Carlos Santana, playing in Santana's band at age 17. The backbone of Journey. This man plays the blues like someone is tearing his heart out while he is playing.
Billy Gibons- Knows the value of what you don't play. "Blue Jeans Blues" man what guitar playing in that song. "That's Alright" and the distinctive riff that you just got to hear. But of course there are a lot more songs that I could list, but won't. This guy is one of my hero's.
Eddie Van Halen- Forever changed guitar playing as we knew it. Took it to a whole new level. His flagrant use of harmonics and a Marshall sound (the brown sound) that people are still debating how he did it. Noteables include "Ain't Talkin bout Love" To this day, I have never heard anyone make thier guitar sound like that. "Runnin With the Devil" And the solo in "Panama", Again too many songs to list here. Perhaps the best guitar player ever as far as raw ability and technical know how.
Joe Satrianni- Who could forget "Aways with you, Always with me"? Perhaps the only guitar player better than Eddie. However, I do take away points for playing an Ibanez, and using artificial distortion.
And to complete my List
Segovia- Absolutely amazing to watch, it just dont' seem like it should look that easy. Credited with elevating the guitar from hillbilly status to one of the greatest classical instruments.
Those are my favorite guitar players and why. I am sure I will think of ten more I should have put, as soon as I press the submit button.
Love always,
Elizabeth
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Hi all,
I would like to add John Fogerty to the guitar player list.
I can't imagine any of his songs either with Creedence Clearwater Revival or after without his guitar playing as a vital part of it. In 1998 I had the pleasure of attending a performance and his guitar playing was a highlight - he extended his solos just a little and it fit just right. Every 2 songs he swapped instruments and never missed a beat, seeming to be absolutely at home with each of them. When I played guitar, it would take me a little bit of getting used to when switching between my Fender Stratocaster and Gretsch hollowbody.
His newest music CD was released on Tuesday "Deja Vu All Over Again" and I'm sure my wife will give it to me as a gift soon.
Jadeanne
I would like to add John Fogerty to the guitar player list.
I can't imagine any of his songs either with Creedence Clearwater Revival or after without his guitar playing as a vital part of it. In 1998 I had the pleasure of attending a performance and his guitar playing was a highlight - he extended his solos just a little and it fit just right. Every 2 songs he swapped instruments and never missed a beat, seeming to be absolutely at home with each of them. When I played guitar, it would take me a little bit of getting used to when switching between my Fender Stratocaster and Gretsch hollowbody.
His newest music CD was released on Tuesday "Deja Vu All Over Again" and I'm sure my wife will give it to me as a gift soon.
Jadeanne
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And Lest We Forget
Did I see the late great Danny Gatton mentioned ? Tragic ending to a brilliant career as an unknown, lower to middle American, beverage room player ... child protege and absolute wizard, player who could make a Telecaster forget it was "only a guitar" ... representative of thousands (millions?) of talented, dedicated, and seldom if ever recorded musicians around the world (churches, legion halls, dining rooms, whore houses, school band rooms, military, ex-military, ethnic & cultural groups etc ...)
and then there's Junior Brown ... (Austin City Limits) ... if you ain't seen / heard him play his custom slide steel / 6 string dual"neck" guitar you ain't yet lived ... a true one-of-a-kind
and ditto to all of the above mentions ...
too bad *Music* has been so altogether abandoned by the radio, internet, sound recording, and entertainment industries in favour of lo-cost, software generated, digitized "audio products" ...
I feel really lucky to be part of a dying breed who can sit together on a porch or in a room with a few other similar minded folks and spontaneously create actual "music" by blowing or banging on some air moving devices from our universal collection of "musical instruments", with or without electricity ...
/Marda
and then there's Junior Brown ... (Austin City Limits) ... if you ain't seen / heard him play his custom slide steel / 6 string dual"neck" guitar you ain't yet lived ... a true one-of-a-kind
and ditto to all of the above mentions ...
too bad *Music* has been so altogether abandoned by the radio, internet, sound recording, and entertainment industries in favour of lo-cost, software generated, digitized "audio products" ...
I feel really lucky to be part of a dying breed who can sit together on a porch or in a room with a few other similar minded folks and spontaneously create actual "music" by blowing or banging on some air moving devices from our universal collection of "musical instruments", with or without electricity ...
/Marda
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