Favourite Guitarists
This discussion was inspired by the recent article about our 3 favourite female singers.
Because it was impossible for me to pick just three female vocalists ( I love women singers), I will not put a limit as to how many you wish to vote for. I limited myself to a dozen. However, if you list more that 50 I will seriously question your decision making skills.
In no particular order, except for Rory at number one.
1. Rory Gallagher
2. Peter Green
3. Roy Buchanan
4. Joe Bonamassa
5. David Gimour
6. Slash
7. Johnny Winter
8. Duane Allman
9. Stevie Ray Vaughn
10. Mark Knopfler
11. Glen Campbell
12. Guthrie Govan
"It was embarrassing and hard to watch. Like Soupy Sales trading punches with Marvin Hagler." tony1954- GT has the proper Blues foundation, and just isn't a next level of Blues/Rock AND shredding, which SRV was. No disrespect to JB and all his contemporaries. He has it figured out, but there are many his age and younger with OOTW(out of this world) technique abilities and the extra unexplainable "gift" that can hold my attention. Can't really compare musicians to pro sports figures. There are TOO MANY in my all star lineup. All unfortunately, are at least 10 years older than I, or have joined the great gig in the sky." (644) Derek Trucks Performing "Soul Serenade" at Guitar Center's King of the Blues 2010 - YouTube
|
"Not sure I would call them young."! tony1954- Hah! I’m only 61, and a life long guitar wanker. My instructors back from 50 years ago left an impression on who to pay attention to when it comes to geetar playing. Classical and Jazz players who have been at before the 70’s, that’s for certain. In the grand scheme of guitarism-YES..they are quite young. Somewhere in the 70’s IMO, is where the cutoff is for innovative, unique players. I see the great Steve Howe of Yes, has not been mentioned. (643) Les Paul with Steve Howe - YouTube This was the acid test for guitarists..sit in with Les Paul. Les Paul & George Benson LIVE at the Iridium - YouTube Here’s one with a "young" player- Zak Wilde which is pitiful. Guy is a "shredder" but here’s where you find out if you’re a "complete player". He can’t even find the key and improvise with simple chord/scale harmony. Also disrespectful and clueless as to whom he’s playing with. (643) Les Paul with Zakk Wylde - YouTube Joe Bonamassa gives off a "trying to be humble, but full of himself" kind of vibe. A little showy with his guitar/amp collection= kind of douchey. Talented, but I don’t hear unique/original is his playing style.
|
dmader48- That's a proper list of Jazz guitarists, but you forgot the great Barny Kessel. Barney Kessel was probably heard by more people than imagined. He played with everyone who was anyone, along with being of the first call for other artists, movie/TV soundtracks. Part of the original "wrecking crew." |
On deck this weekend- period presses from the late, great Jeff Beck Truth Beckola Blow by Blow Wired The Jeff Beck Group- Jeff Bech Group &Rough and Ready Yardbirds-For Your Love Any remember "Guitar Boogie"? mashup with Clapton, Page and Beck? LONG LIVE JEFF BECK!! One of the lead guitarists in the all-star lineup for the "great gig in the sky." |
