John Smith Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Here's what some other VCers think.... But did those people really know what they were talking about back then? We have so much more information available to us today, so I think we are making better decisions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Here's what some other VCers think....I had a feeling this was trodden territory ... Couldn't help but notice a few people commented then -- and now. Do flashbacks count in rating guitarists? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 john faheyneil youngjerry garciabob weirCLARENCE WHITE!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 no particular order: JERRY Steve Howe FRANK Robert Fripp TREY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hixter Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I spent a couple hours this weekend watching Mike Watt clips on Youtube, since he isn't bringing his band to Atlanta on this tour. As a result, Joe Baiza is the newest entry on my favorite guitarists list. Watt, Baiza and Nels performing a 4-man version of Watt's first opera: http://tr.youtube.com/watch?v=uc3QCtISN9k Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I have to think that Hendrix is a given, so this will be my top 5 not named Jimi Hendrix: Robert QuineRichard LloydBrian MayIra KaplanRichard Thompson Others I love:Elliott Easton (The Cars), Chris Difford (Squeeze), Tom Verlaine Also, please note that these are my top 5 FAVORITES. It's a subjective thing and not open to argument. That's a great list! I wouldn't thought to have included Quine since he's really sideman, but his work with Reed is great and Matthew Sweet's "Girlfriend" is exactly what good guitar-oriented pop-rock should. Quine's work is melodic, yet still so blistering. And RT, geez, he's ahead of Hendrix in my list. A few others... Bob Mould from Zen Arcade through his work with Sugar, Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Willie Nelson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orkie Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 David GilmourJimi HendrixJimmy PageSyd BarrettJeff BeckJerry GarciaKeith RichardsBo DiddleyEddie Van HalenAngus YoungRobert JohnsonChuck BerryRobert FrippDickey BettsNeil YoungJoe Walsh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 1. Pete Townshend2. George Harrison3. Nels Cline4. Johnny Greenwood5. The Edge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusetc84 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I was always partial to Robbie Robertson. His lines are so melodic and song-serving that you almost don't notice it when he takes lead. I also love Sterling Morrison and George Harrison for the same reason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 BucketheadAnd I know a guy - Tony - he's pretty good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sgtpepper64 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Nice to see Robbie Robertson mentioned four times...I think. So now I'll put my .02 in: Robbie Robertson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mickey aihara Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Jimmy PageRandy RhoadsGuy Picciotto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 That's a great list! I wouldn't thought to have included Quine since he's really sideman, but his work with Reed is great and Matthew Sweet's "Girlfriend" is exactly what good guitar-oriented pop-rock should. Quine's work is melodic, yet still so blistering. And RT, geez, he's ahead of Hendrix in my list. A few others... Bob Mould from Zen Arcade through his work with Sugar, Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Willie Nelson I was about to come back and mention Adrian Belew. Great call on Willie, too.Oh, and looking back at the old list, it reminded me that another monster (who never seems to get mentioned) is:Dave Gregory (XTC) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Frank Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Peter Green was amazing back in the day. Some of those early Fleetwood Mac records are great. (Oh Well, Green Manalishi, Albatros etc). M. Ward's plays some lovely guitar at the moment. I don't know much about technical ability, but M. Ward sounds good to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Others I love:Chris Difford (Squeeze) Also, please note that these are my top 5 FAVORITES. It's a subjective thing and not open to argument. PopTodd, I fully believe that there is nothing to critique about subjective taste, but are you sure you mean chris difford? I mean, you aren't going to find a bigger Squeeze fan than me, but Chris Difford is neither a particularly good guitar player, nor does he really do anything on guitar other than provide backing rhythm guitar. Now, playing rhythm guitar on any tune penned by Glenn Tilbrook is no easy feat (the guy squeezes more f*cking chords into a song (no pun intended)), but are you sure you don't mean Tilbrook? Tilbrook wrote the music to all those tunes, and was the guy that carried those tunes musically (at least from a guitar perspective). Difford basically wrote the lyrics, sang the harmonies, and looked uncomfortable with a guitar. That was his role. And no, I am not sorry to hijack this thread. This is more important than the 72nd thread about the greatest guitarists of all time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bold992003 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Lonnie MackEarl Hooker Jr.Steve CropperJames BurtonBuddy Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 you aren't going to find a bigger Squeeze fan than me.How much do you weigh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 PopTodd, I fully believe that there is nothing to critique about subjective taste, but are you sure you mean chris difford? I mean, you aren't going to find a bigger Squeeze fan than me, but Chris Difford is neither a particularly good guitar player, nor does he really do anything on guitar other than provide backing rhythm guitar. Now, playing rhythm guitar on any tune penned by Glenn Tilbrook is no easy feat (the guy squeezes more f*cking chords into a song (no pun intended)), but are you sure you don't mean Tilbrook? Tilbrook wrote the music to all those tunes, and was the guy that carried those tunes musically (at least from a guitar perspective). Difford basically wrote the lyrics, sang the harmonies, and looked uncomfortable with a guitar. That was his role. And no, I am not sorry to hijack this thread. This is more important than the 72nd thread about the greatest guitarists of all time. Who played the leads on those classic Squeeze songs? Maybe it was Tillbrook; probably was.But yeah, listen to a lead on "Is That Love?"That is one hell of a solo. And there are other examples, as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Somnambulist Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 CLARENCE WHITE!!!!! This is the correct answer. Just listen to his live recordings with The Byrds. Oh, and looking back at the old list, it reminded me that another monster (who never seems to get mentioned) is:Dave Gregory (XTC) Good call. Technically proficient, seems like he'd be the ultimate recording session secret weapon. He used to have a website, guitargonauts.com that had all the albums he's played on. He did a fair amount of work on Peter Gabriel solo records. Andy Partridge I would also consider a great guitarist. He's got a definite style and while not always on lead, he can spruce up a track with some inventive playing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 How much do you weigh? two fat ladies window shopsomething for the mantelpiece Who played the leads on those classic Squeeze songs? Maybe it was Tillbrook; probably was.But yeah, listen to a lead on "Is That Love?"That is one hell of a solo. And there are other examples, as well. Yeah, it's Tillbrook. Pulling Mussels, Another Nail, etc. Perfect guitar solos. And I agree with you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 And, did anyone mention Johnny Marr (The Smiths)?Not only a great guitarist, but highly influential as a textural player a la The Edge. Only more technically proficient. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Watt, Baiza and Nels performing a 4-man version of Watt's first opera: http://tr.youtube.com/watch?v=uc3QCtISN9k Yeah, I saw that one. Good grief...ridiculous. Here's the one that really won me over to Joe Baiza. This performance is just incredible. Watt's head almost explodes when he sings the last line: http://tr.youtube.com/watch?v=08CBg7JyVPs&...feature=related Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Buckethead is pretty damn amazing. I had never really listened to him much until I saw this on demand special.. He was just playing in his back yard... completely melted my face off. I will second David Gilmore And, don't forget Wes Montgomery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I also love Sterling MorrisonGREAT rhythm guitarist! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I will second David GilmoreI was listening to Pink Floyd the other day and it sort of reinforced my opinion that if you stripped away David Gilmore's effects pedals and volume, he'd be a bloody boring, one-string-bending ancestor to The Edge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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