Steve Vai's got impressive speed on his side... but really, a very boring musician. His songs don't grab me at all - now 14 hour rehearsals just so you get every not right are fine and everything, but shouldn't he worry more about writing music that people will remember?
Paul Gilbert is pretty damn amazing, it was actually his video that I learnt fretboard tapping from (though I quickly went through a big list of other guitarists who use it tastefully).
Brian May.
I hear all kinds of so-called guitarists say that Hendrix is crap. What a crock. I will not waste my time defending against the asshats. They clearly don't know what they're talking about.
Alvin Lee - amazing high speed blues riffs, the guy's a genius.
And me. No, I'm really not very good, but I have to say to anyone considering learning how to play guitar - it's very therapeutic, it makes me feel like a million dollars after I'm finished, it's well worth it. Play play play!
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Posts in chronological order
This might get a bit varied, but what can I say? I'm a weirdo!
In no particular order:
Slash
Brian May
Eric Clapton
Dave Gilmour
Jimi Hendrix
The Edge
Steve Jones
Graham Coxon
Steve Cropper
BB King (who I'm going to see on the 1st April!)
John Lee Hooker
Kirk Hammett
Dave Mustaine
Tony Iommi
Daron Malakian (S.O.A.D)
In no particular order:
Slash
Brian May
Eric Clapton
Dave Gilmour
Jimi Hendrix
The Edge
Steve Jones
Graham Coxon
Steve Cropper
BB King (who I'm going to see on the 1st April!)
John Lee Hooker
Kirk Hammett
Dave Mustaine
Tony Iommi
Daron Malakian (S.O.A.D)
Petrucci is the man!
Apart from him- Malakian, Iommi, Morse... Gilmour of course...
Don't really like Vai, Satriani or Malmsteen- great technique but just boring- shit loads of pointless doodling...
Apart from him- Malakian, Iommi, Morse... Gilmour of course...
Don't really like Vai, Satriani or Malmsteen- great technique but just boring- shit loads of pointless doodling...
Brian May
Rik Emmett.....going to see him in April.
Eric Clapton
George Harrison
Chet Atkins
Rik Emmett.....going to see him in April.
Eric Clapton
George Harrison
Chet Atkins
I love these poll things, really interesting!!
1: Brian may
2: Dave Gilmour
3: Slash
4: Stevie ray vaughn
5: Ace Frehley
1: Brian may
2: Dave Gilmour
3: Slash
4: Stevie ray vaughn
5: Ace Frehley
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Drummer imense! wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I love these poll things, really interesting!!
1: Brian may
2: Dave Gilmour
3: Slash
4: Stevie ray vaughn
5: Ace Frehley[/QUOTE]
I thought Ace Frehley played drums?
1: Brian may
2: Dave Gilmour
3: Slash
4: Stevie ray vaughn
5: Ace Frehley[/QUOTE]
I thought Ace Frehley played drums?
1.brian may
2.eddie van halen
3.tony iommi
4.eric clapton
5.dave mustaine
6.chris chenney
2.eddie van halen
3.tony iommi
4.eric clapton
5.dave mustaine
6.chris chenney
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I hear all kinds of so-called guitarists say that Hendrix is crap. What a crock. I will not waste my time defending against the asshats. They clearly don't know what they're talking about.[/QUOTE]
While Hendrix is a pioneer of the modern electric guitar, he's definitely over-rated from a technical sense. He is by no means the greatest guitarist ever, as so many of these "lists" say. Hundreds of rock players have exceeded him in many ways since 1970, but his influence is obviously undeniable.
While Hendrix is a pioneer of the modern electric guitar, he's definitely over-rated from a technical sense. He is by no means the greatest guitarist ever, as so many of these "lists" say. Hundreds of rock players have exceeded him in many ways since 1970, but his influence is obviously undeniable.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Hard_Rocker wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Drummer imense! wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I love these poll things, really interesting!!
1: Brian may
2: Dave Gilmour
3: Slash
4: Stevie ray vaughn
5: Ace Frehley[/QUOTE]
I thought Ace Frehley played drums?[/QUOTE]
Ace played guitar for Kiss. Peter Criss was their drummer.
http://www.sacktrick.com/photos/AceLive96.jpg
1: Brian may
2: Dave Gilmour
3: Slash
4: Stevie ray vaughn
5: Ace Frehley[/QUOTE]
I thought Ace Frehley played drums?[/QUOTE]
Ace played guitar for Kiss. Peter Criss was their drummer.
http://www.sacktrick.com/photos/AceLive96.jpg
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I hear all kinds of so-called guitarists say that Hendrix is crap. What a crock. I will not waste my time defending against the asshats. They clearly don't know what they're talking about.[/QUOTE]
While Hendrix is a pioneer of the modern electric guitar, he's definitely over-rated from a technical sense. He is by no means the greatest guitarist ever, as so many of these "lists" say. Hundreds of rock players have exceeded him in many ways since 1970, but his influence is obviously undeniable.
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Influence is probably one of the greatest aspects of "greatness," thus the lists.
While Hendrix is a pioneer of the modern electric guitar, he's definitely over-rated from a technical sense. He is by no means the greatest guitarist ever, as so many of these "lists" say. Hundreds of rock players have exceeded him in many ways since 1970, but his influence is obviously undeniable.
[/QUOTE]
Influence is probably one of the greatest aspects of "greatness," thus the lists.
How come nobody has mentioned Zac Hanson.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=blk>Sasha<font color=red>38 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]We saved him for you!
;)[/QUOTE]
YAAAAAAAYY!!!MmmmmBOP!!
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YAAAAAAAYY!!!MmmmmBOP!!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Music Man wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I hear all kinds of so-called guitarists say that Hendrix is crap. What a crock. I will not waste my time defending against the asshats. They clearly don't know what they're talking about.[/QUOTE]
While Hendrix is a pioneer of the modern electric guitar, he's definitely over-rated from a technical sense. He is by no means the greatest guitarist ever, as so many of these "lists" say. Hundreds of rock players have exceeded him in many ways since 1970, but his influence is obviously undeniable.
[/QUOTE]
Influence is probably one of the greatest aspects of "greatness," thus the lists.[/QUOTE]
Yes, but these lists usually tend to be about "everything". Rarely does someone make a list and have a decent criteria. When one (especially a non-musician) hears that Hendrix made #1 on a list, they assume that Hendrix is the greateat player ever, period.
While Hendrix is a pioneer of the modern electric guitar, he's definitely over-rated from a technical sense. He is by no means the greatest guitarist ever, as so many of these "lists" say. Hundreds of rock players have exceeded him in many ways since 1970, but his influence is obviously undeniable.
[/QUOTE]
Influence is probably one of the greatest aspects of "greatness," thus the lists.[/QUOTE]
Yes, but these lists usually tend to be about "everything". Rarely does someone make a list and have a decent criteria. When one (especially a non-musician) hears that Hendrix made #1 on a list, they assume that Hendrix is the greateat player ever, period.
Jeff Beck(one of the first to push the envelope in rock guitar), Blackmore, Brian May, George Harrison(underrated textbook on tasteful playing), Eric Johnson, Mark Knopfler(understated playing)
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Music Man wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I hear all kinds of so-called guitarists say that Hendrix is crap. What a crock. I will not waste my time defending against the asshats. They clearly don't know what they're talking about.[/QUOTE]
While Hendrix is a pioneer of the modern electric guitar, he's definitely over-rated from a technical sense. He is by no means the greatest guitarist ever, as so many of these "lists" say. Hundreds of rock players have exceeded him in many ways since 1970, but his influence is obviously undeniable.
[/QUOTE]
Influence is probably one of the greatest aspects of "greatness," thus the lists.[/QUOTE]
Yes, but these lists usually tend to be about "everything". Rarely does someone make a list and have a decent criteria. When one (especially a non-musician) hears that Hendrix made #1 on a list, they assume that Hendrix is the greateat player ever, period.
[/QUOTE]
I consider this to be a great list:
http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_newguitar.html
Criteria: - Guitarists are ranked for their impact, influence, creativity, versatility,
originality, technical skill and lasting popularity in the genre of Rock guitar.
I'm not a fan of Hendrix either, but he's still on top of this list as well. And this list is not based on popularity!
While Hendrix is a pioneer of the modern electric guitar, he's definitely over-rated from a technical sense. He is by no means the greatest guitarist ever, as so many of these "lists" say. Hundreds of rock players have exceeded him in many ways since 1970, but his influence is obviously undeniable.
[/QUOTE]
Influence is probably one of the greatest aspects of "greatness," thus the lists.[/QUOTE]
Yes, but these lists usually tend to be about "everything". Rarely does someone make a list and have a decent criteria. When one (especially a non-musician) hears that Hendrix made #1 on a list, they assume that Hendrix is the greateat player ever, period.
[/QUOTE]
I consider this to be a great list:
http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_newguitar.html
Criteria: - Guitarists are ranked for their impact, influence, creativity, versatility,
originality, technical skill and lasting popularity in the genre of Rock guitar.
I'm not a fan of Hendrix either, but he's still on top of this list as well. And this list is not based on popularity!