Atticus Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I think I'd have to vote for Keith Richards. with most rhythm players I can come decently close to covering/emulating for a bit, but there are some Keith parts--especially on acoustic--that no matter what I do I can't catch. he just has an attack and a timing that I can't duplicate. things like Let It Bleed, Sweet Virginia, Angie, there are scores of examples. also a big fan of Michael Timmins on The Trinity Session and The Caution Horses. Jeff would be in the top 5 for so many amazing tones and constant reinvention through alternate tunings, capo placements, and finding the right guitar parts for the right songs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
winterland121072 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 well....bob weir comes to mind... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Pete Townsend. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jcamp Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 my vote to goes to the human riff, keef. While Pete cetainly qualifies on soo many songs ( I can't explain, A quick one, long live rock ) but is a one guitar show.Keith has backed leads of Brian Jones, Mick Taylor and Ronnie Wood.made a career of rhythm.bob weir quialifies ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 thalia zedek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Another vote for Mr. Keith RIchards. I agree, I think in order to be a truly great rhythm guitarist , he or she needs another guitarist to "weave" with. Of course one guitarist can create that in the studio and Pete is great at that. Oh hell, Pete is a great rhythm guitarist, too. Of course, Weir would be my 2nd favorite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 In order:Keith RichardsPete TownshendJoe StrummerSteve Cropper BUT... unconventionally:Jimi HendrixHe played rhythm and lead simultaneously, remember. "Crosstown Traffic" and "Little Wing" are perfect examples. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Todd Leiter-Weintraub Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 awwww, you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 bobby weir-noond plays like him. so angular and all those inverted chords. it's a wonder how the grateful dead ever played with out falling apart. none ever played the root note. amazing. poncho sampedro-the dude is the perfect foil for neil young. he mainly plays chords, but just loves every strum. he also does somer really cool little licks once in a while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I love the rhythm guitar in Television. I don't know which one of them is playing at any given time, or if it's both of them playing rhythm together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I love the rhythm guitar in Television. I don't know which one of them is playing at any given time, or if it's both of them playing rhythm together. They both play rhythm and lead at any given time.And I totally agree. The title track from "Marquee Moon" blows my mind with the guitar interplay on there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Lou Reed should be mentioned in this conversation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
i'm only sleeping Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Lou Reed should be mentioned in this conversation.... Sterling Morrison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Malcolm YoungKeith RichardsIzzy Stradlin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 John Lennon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Johnny Cash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 200% Mick Green Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 And of course his pupil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 ... Sterling MorrisonSterling was my 1st thought. Love Lou's tone in the late 80s and early 90s. Keith and Pete are up there too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plumplechook Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Chuck Berry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plumplechook Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 And Chuck's pupil Dave Edmunds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
opsopcopolis Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 For me the be all, end all of rhythm guitarists is Jeff Beck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 This guy... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sonicshoulder Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Stone Gossard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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