Dimond Geezer Posted 28 October, 2009 Posted 28 October, 2009 I don't think anyone has mentioned Jeff Beck yet - he's a mean axe wielder, but my vote goes for the genius than made, and still plays his old fireplace: Dr Brian May. Technically awsome, a gifted writer, and the stuff he was doing in the 70's on his guitar, took other bands years to replicate on synths, and to top it all a thoroughly decent chap. :supz:
Rattlehead Posted 28 October, 2009 Posted 28 October, 2009 I don't think anyone has mentioned Jeff Beck yet - he's a mean axe wielder Post #44. However, Hi Ho Silver Lining undid any good work Jeff Beck did previously or has done since. I have nightmares about that song.
Ponty Posted 28 October, 2009 Posted 28 October, 2009 Post #44. However, Hi Ho Silver Lining undid any good work Jeff Beck did previously or has done since. I have nightmares about that song. Indeed.
alexpro7 Posted 28 October, 2009 Posted 28 October, 2009 How about a mention for Eddie Van Halen and also Stevie Ray Vaughn (RIP). Both pretty tasty.
Elmore Posted 29 October, 2009 Posted 29 October, 2009 Did you just do a random search pof youtube for "****e Music"? Meh.
Lord Duckhunter Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 One who never gets a mention is Robbie Robertson, the most underrated player there's ever been. This clip shows him with Clapton and he's holding his own (worlds greatest ever bass player thrown in as well)
Lord Duckhunter Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 Steve Cropper is another one who rarely gets a mention in these sort of things.
Trader Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 One who never gets a mention is Robbie Robertson, the most underrated player there's ever been. This clip shows him with Clapton and he's holding his own (worlds greatest ever bass player thrown in as well) That clip just shows that Robbie Robertson can't hold a candle to Clapton. Oh, and that bass player doesn't look like Jaco Pastorius to me.
Lord Duckhunter Posted 31 October, 2009 Posted 31 October, 2009 Music is not like football, in that people aren't so partisan. You can appreciate artists and their talent, without being quite so one eyed about it.In football, if they play for us, they're great, play for someone else and they're rubbish. Personally I think Rick Danko was a genius on the bass, just a pity he couldn't resist the temptations of the road, and was a heroin addict for too many years. Looking for a decent Robertson clip, I found this, slightly off topic, but I may start a thread about the "Greatest piece of paper player in the world".:smt080 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDU0qK9xDRY&feature=related
Dimond Geezer Posted 6 November, 2009 Posted 6 November, 2009 There's a great picture of 5 ageing axemen on here, I can't attach photos, but follow the link & click on 'Classic Rock' in the '04' section. http://www.brianmay.com/whatsnew.html What a band that would be, a bit short of drums, keys & bass, but one hell of a jam session. Why is Jeff Beck trying too look like Ronnie Wood?
channonwindmill Posted 20 November, 2009 Posted 20 November, 2009 Steve Cropper is another one who rarely gets a mention in these sort of things. Good shout. I'm throwing in Johnny Greenwood and Mick Ronson.
saint lard Posted 20 November, 2009 Author Posted 20 November, 2009 (edited) Randy Rhodes was great.RIP. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVJKlOkrgt0&feature=related Edited 20 November, 2009 by saint lard
saint lard Posted 27 November, 2009 Author Posted 27 November, 2009 Davey Knowles,up and coming British talent,bloody good.....
St Paul Posted 27 November, 2009 Posted 27 November, 2009 What about Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvVirT4xX88&feature=related
Rattlehead Posted 27 November, 2009 Posted 27 November, 2009 Davey Knowles,up and coming British talent,bloody good..... Needs to use his little finger more.
Saints11 Posted 30 November, 2009 Posted 30 November, 2009 Matt bellamy, so many examples but this one does the trick
bpsaint Posted 30 November, 2009 Posted 30 November, 2009 (edited) Matt bellamy, so many examples but this one does the trick Matt Bellamy is an exceptional musician. His solo at the end of this video is another fine example of his 'magic fingers' Edited 30 November, 2009 by bpsaint
ericofarabia Posted 1 December, 2009 Posted 1 December, 2009 Howz about the long meandering Neil Young guitar solos? Love the Dave Gilmour style and BJH's John Lees. Scanned thru pretty quickly but don't recall seeing Gary Moore mentioned ... surely there must be shum mishtake mish moneypenny.
Julian H. Cope Posted 1 December, 2009 Posted 1 December, 2009 Graham Coxon is pretty good. Syd Barrett. Roky Erikson. Now suck my balls.
Hamilton Saint Posted 2 December, 2009 Posted 2 December, 2009 (edited) Howz about the long meandering Neil Young guitar solos? Yeah! That gives me an excuse to post a link to this incendiary performance Neil gave of Rockin' in the Free World on Saturday Night Live (1989). Awesome! PLAY LOUD! http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7luq7_neil-young-rockin-in-the-free-world_music Edited 2 December, 2009 by Hamilton Saint
graveworm Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 Greg Mackintosh Totally underated axeman cannot disagree with most of prev post though
Saint_Jonny Posted 3 December, 2009 Posted 3 December, 2009 Mr Mark Tremonti on the Guitar Ladies and Gentlemen. I need say no more.
Hamilton Saint Posted 18 December, 2009 Posted 18 December, 2009 I see Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton are doing a show together in Toronto on February 21st. I've seen Clapton before, but not Beck. 'Twould be a great show!
saintbletch Posted 19 December, 2009 Posted 19 December, 2009 Johnny Marr for me. Why can't he dig out his melodic jangle again, when the world needs him most? Yep, he'd me up there for me too. I'd also echo John Martyn for earlier in this thread and throw in Nils Lfgren both of which I got to see at The Brook in recent years. I'm not sure this trio falls into the axe wielding category but Paco de Lucia, John McLauglin and Al di Meloa take some beating for absolute technique.
hamster Posted 19 December, 2009 Posted 19 December, 2009 Yep, he'd me up there for me too. I'd also echo John Martyn for earlier in this thread and throw in Nils Lfgren both of which I got to see at The Brook in recent years. I'm not sure this trio falls into the axe wielding category but Paco de Lucia, John McLauglin and Al di Meloa take some beating for absolute technique. It's a bit 'samey' imo, as in not enough variation between them nor within the piece. I know nothing though.
kernowsaint Posted 18 January, 2010 Posted 18 January, 2010 Mick Ronson.............why no mention of Mick Ronson!!!
IamLeGod Posted 28 February, 2010 Posted 28 February, 2010 He's joined The Cribs. Not only has he joined them he has ruined them. I am a huge Smiths fan, and whilst he can write a good catchy jangly guitar sound he is far from being technically the most gifted. For me Matt Bellamy has to be worth a shout, absolute machine, also Eric Johnson is a bit of a sicko
Special K Posted 2 March, 2010 Posted 2 March, 2010 I'll mention Jeff Healy, especially 'cos of his unique style and his terrific show that i saw at Pompey Guildhall in 88 (ish).
Deano6 Posted 2 March, 2010 Posted 2 March, 2010 http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5937559/the_100_greatest_guitarists_of_all_time/
Ponty Posted 2 March, 2010 Posted 2 March, 2010 Hendrix? No way. Well not IMO, anyway. Groundbreaking? Maybe, but the best ever? Nah.
bridge too far Posted 2 March, 2010 Posted 2 March, 2010 Davey Knowles,up and coming British talent,bloody good..... I've just got his CD - I think he's pretty darned good.
saint lard Posted 2 March, 2010 Author Posted 2 March, 2010 I've just got his CD - I think he's pretty darned good. Rumour is he is lined up to play the Wedgwood rooms in Pompey sometime soon. Quite a good venue actually.
IamLeGod Posted 10 April, 2010 Posted 10 April, 2010 Anyone else seen this? Seems quite a strange line up in my opinion http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8611997.stm
saint lard Posted 10 April, 2010 Author Posted 10 April, 2010 Anyone else seen this? Seems quite a strange line up in my opinion http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8611997.stm I am slightly biased but i would have liked to see slash in the number one spot out of that top ten,tbh. So many omissions,too many to mention.
Jonnyboy Posted 10 May, 2010 Posted 10 May, 2010 Randy Rhodes was great.RIP. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVJKlOkrgt0&feature=related this
Easty Posted 19 May, 2010 Posted 19 May, 2010 I don't think any list would be complete without Leslie West from Mountain. Another two of the best, Michael Schenker(already mentioned) on lead and Pete Way on bass from early UFO
John Boy Saint Posted 19 May, 2010 Posted 19 May, 2010 I don't think any list would be complete without Leslie West from Mountain. Another two of the best, Michael Schenker(already mentioned) on lead and Pete Way on bass from early UFO I always thought his brother was a bit handy with Scorpions. Surprised no mention of Steve Hackett!
Hamilton Saint Posted 20 May, 2010 Posted 20 May, 2010 I don't think any list would be complete without Leslie West from Mountain. Another two of the best, Michael Schenker(already mentioned) on lead and Pete Way on bass from early UFO Ah, yes. The Great Fatsby! He's good, but not that good.
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