Mr. Heartbreak Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Frank ZappaBruce CockburnJerry GarciaSyd BarrettJimi HendrixJoni MitchellMuddy WatersAce FrehleyPhil ManzaneraAdrian BelewGeorge HarrisonJohn McLaughlinCarlos SantanaLarry CarltonJeff "Skunk" BaxterPatty LarkinMark KnopflerRobert JohnsonGrant GreenSteve Howe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muncle Douchey Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Man, I can't believe I forgot Trey Anastasio.. That guy is a beast. just found this thread and was starting to get a little upset with the lack of love for Trey. he's probably my favorite. along with george harrison. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radiokills Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Thurston MooreJeff TweedyJim O'Rourke Quote Link to post Share on other sites
giraffo Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Jeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff Tweedy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 The Edge...and then a lot of the others already mentioned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitty Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 It's funny- I didn't put the Wilco guys on here, probably because I don't really think "guitar" right away when I think about Wilco's music. It's a lot more layered than that. They've got some of my favorite recent guitar lines- that warped solo of about 10 notes on "Hell is Chrome", the main riff to "Spiders", the bridge riff in "Theologians"... but Wilco is so democratic, I don't really think of Jeff and Nels as guitar gods or anything like that. Same goes with Super Furry Animals and Talking Heads- tons of guitar work that I adore, but filled out so well by the other constituent parts that you don't necessarily think of the guitars first and foremost. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 just found this thread and was starting to get a little upset with the lack of love for Trey.Not unlike Jerry, Trey suffers from the (unjust, imo) perception of his fanbase as a bunch of burned-out birdbrains. Really a shame - his skills as an arranger and guitarist are very very good. The guy has made my jaw drop many times, sober or otherwise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Gyrrr Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 What band is Trey Anastasio in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 What band is Trey Anastasio in? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trey_Anastasio I believe his latest work has been in his solo group "Trey Anastasio Band", but he is best known as the lead guitarist/vocalist for Phish. He has also been involved with several other groups and projects. I think a lot of people would agree that he's one of the greatest guitarist that has ever lived.. Very technical player with amazing feel. Just listen to Phish's album "Junta".. That's some of his best work. Especially on the song "You Enjoy Myself".. Pure genius.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitty Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 What band is Trey Anastasio in? Whatever your prejudices are regarding "jambands" and such, I would recommend you find the studio version of the Phish song "Billy Breathes" and let your ears listen to one of the finest guitar solos ever committed to tape. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I certainly don't dispute that Anastasio is a hell of a guitarist. He's just not one of my favorites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Whatever your prejudices are regarding "jambands" and such, I would recommend you find the studio version of the Phish song "Billy Breathes" and let your ears listen to one of the finest guitar solos ever committed to tape.That's how I feel about his solo at the end of "Lizards". Just a haunting, gorgeous melody. Billy Breathes is wonderful too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusetc84 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 01. Robbie Robertson02. Neil Young03. Tom Verlaine/ Richard Lloyd04. Keith Richards05. Sterling Morrison06. George Harrison07. Thurston Moore/ Lee Ranaldo08. Jimmy Page09. Jimi Hendrix10. Peter Buck11. Nick Drake 12. Prince13. Mick Ronson14. Dave Gilmour 15. Johnny Marr16. James Burton17. Bruce Springsteen18. Paul McCartney19. Joey Santiago20. Marc Bolan I guess I like lead players who play more for the song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 in no order.... Jerry GarciaBill FrisellPat MethenyRichard Thompson (subtle and amazing)Tom Verlaine (although hate his voice)Neil YoungEric Clapton (actually hate his songs etc, but love his solos!)Jimmy Page (very sloppy live, but king of riffs)Steve Hackett (not into genesis anymore, but love his tone, sound)Stephen Stills (kind of a hack, but just an amazing tone)TreyJohn FaheyMichael HedgesJoe Walsh (love his sound)Jeff PevarPeter Frampton (straight rock solos!)David Gilmour!!!! cant think of anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Whatever your prejudices are regarding "jambands" and such, I would recommend you find the studio version of the Phish song "Billy Breathes" and let your ears listen to one of the finest guitar solos ever committed to tape.A very nicely arranged solo at that. I would say listen to the studio Limb By Limb for a more straight-forward solo as well. There is some arpeggio work in that one that makes my head spin. Also, for those that said they like guitarists that are more subtle, check out Bill Frisell. He's been mentioned in here a few time (but not nearly enough). Okay here's mine (I know I can't count): inpo Bill FrisellJerry GarciaTrey AnastasioRodney JonesTony RiceDjango ReinhardtSteve Morse (with the Dregs at least)David GilmourMark KnopflerGrant GreenJimi HendrixWes MontgomeryJoe PassLenny BreauPat MartinoJonny GreenwoodSRVTal FarlowMickey MelchiondoJohn FaheyRoy BuchananLeo Kottke Quote Link to post Share on other sites
giraffo Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 It's funny- I didn't put the Wilco guys on here, probably because I don't really think "guitar" right away when I think about Wilco's music. It's a lot more layered than that. They've got some of my favorite recent guitar lines- that warped solo of about 10 notes on "Hell is Chrome", the main riff to "Spiders", the bridge riff in "Theologians"... but Wilco is so democratic, I don't really think of Jeff and Nels as guitar gods or anything like that. Same goes with Super Furry Animals and Talking Heads- tons of guitar work that I adore, but filled out so well by the other constituent parts that you don't necessarily think of the guitars first and foremost. I don't necesarily judged based on the typical guitar soloes...I think it takes more smarts to compose a solo rather than just throw together a bunch of notes. ALTWYS is a good example. Not to mention his solo acoustic playing, which ranges from pretty damn good to decent. Not to mention, when the guys in Wilco get a chnace to shine, they shine: guitar freakouts in I'm The Man... Imposssible Germany, Hell is Chrome, Spiders...Then some of Tweedy's solos during his jam band phase were nicely done, and his work on Loose Fur is solid . I remember, of all people, John Mayer once said that his heroes and people he liked were the ones he couldn't picture without their instrument, and I find this true for Jeff and Nels. Sure, Jeff takes off his guitar for Hummingbird, but I feel like he's behind the wheel when he's playing. Despite seeing him in documentary and etc as a normal guy, I still feel like Jeff is a guitar hero. I'm glad he hasn't attempted any other piano or etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muncle Douchey Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 and let your ears listen to one of the finest guitar solos ever committed to tape. that's how i've always felt about his work on push on til the day or slave to the traffic light Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radiokills Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Jeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff TweedyJeff Tweedy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hype Repellent Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 1. David Gilmour2. Jimmi Hendrix3. Jimmy Page4. Chuck Berry5. Jerry Garcia6. Pete Townsend7. Keith Richards8. Greg Allman9. Eddie Van Halen10. Neil Young The rest don't matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 1. David Gilmour2. Jimmi Hendrix3. Jimmy Page4. Chuck Berry5. Jerry Garcia6. Pete Townsend7. Keith Richards8. Greg Allman9. Eddie Van Halen10. Neil Young The rest don't matter. Duane Allman? Greg plays too, but not like his brother Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Steve Hackett (not into genesis anymore, but love his tone, sound) i saw hackett solo a couple years ago & he was tremendous i didn't think to put him on my list but he really is a hell of a player with a masterful sense of melody Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Thought of another couple that I haven't seen here, but who probably should have made my list (that's how forgeotten they are... they're a couple of my favorites and even I forgot him!):Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze)Listen to the solos in "Is That Love" aor "Another Nail For My Heart" and tell me his isn't a monster! Elliott Easton (The Cars)Try "Best Friend's Girl" on for size. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Frank ZappaWillie NelsonLes PaulNels ClineMarc RibotJimmy HerringBuddy GuyJeff BeckBill FrisellAlex Lifeson Derek TrucksRon WoodRobert FrippSteve HowePete TownshendZoot Horn RolloRichard ThompsonJohn McLaughlinJimi HendrixJeremy Wilms Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muncle Douchey Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 i also truly love Jay Farrar's style. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 i also truly love Jay Farrar's style. Solo in "Chickamauga" kills. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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