Favourite Guitarists

Malcolm and Angus Young of AC/DC.

The Rolling Stones did some of their most melodic stuff when Mick Taylor was a member.

As an Aussie, I must mention Red Symons who was guitarist for the band Skyhooks which found fame in the 70s for many reasons.

Nobody outside of Australia has probably heard of them - six songs from their first record were banned from radio airplay.

Not unlike Brian May, he has an astonishing intellect.

Many have mentioned Jimmy Page. Let’s not forget John Paul Jones who was the quiet man but nevertheless exceptionally talented and penned some remarkable Zep songs (at one point, perhaps an entire album).

Jimmy would have been lost without JPJ.

His subsequent solo releases are tremendous.

Another rather significant Aussie band from the 70s and early 80s was Cold Chisel.

Lead guitarist Ian Moss. This is an example (not the best recording or rendition).

Ian was not the lead singer.  An example of an original Chisel song, somewhat better recording.

@larsman And Don Walker is such a good songwriter.

Too right. As is Ian, and Steve, the drummer who penned when the war is over in the link I provided.

However this is a fave guitarist thread, so I won’t dwell on that aspect. Mossy truly gifted as a guitarist. And, oh, he can sing and write songs. Sadly I am not blessed to having witnessed Chisel live, despite many opportunities to being able to do so.

Does Jack Johnson merit a mention or is he just a hippy surfer who is gifted at making cute songs that are more than competent?

On topic, yes, his pleasant and sometimes quirky guitar playing is a favourite of mine.

I’m a big Cold Chisel fan

@larsman

You know too well that Chisel was just a limp little pub band from Australia.

This is an example of the pathetic attempt playing in the sandpit.

I am embarrassed at a band who has obviously no sense of fun or talent.