Cruyff Turn Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 8 hours ago, DarthVodka said: Anyone mentioned Robert Johnson yet? Some people still convinced there was 2 guitars playing on many of his recordings. Clapton etc still mesmerised by it Robert Johnson was one of the first great guitarists and along with Hendrix, the most influential, but there’s not two guitars, it’s just his technique of playing bass notes and chords or open notes at the same time and he’s just playing in different tunings, A (Spanish), G and D (Vestapol). His recordings are also at the wrong speed and he was said to have recorded facing the corner of the room to create a reverb sort of effect. This is the original recording which I think is 1.5x quicker. This is the proper speed. This guy will show you how he did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthVodka Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Cruyff Turn said: Robert Johnson was one of the first great guitarists and along with Hendrix, the most influential, but there’s not two guitars, it’s just his technique of playing bass notes and chords or open notes at the same time and he’s just playing in different tunings, A (Spanish), G and D (Vestapol). His recordings are also at the wrong speed and he was said to have recorded facing the corner of the room to create a reverb sort of effect. This is the original recording which I think is 1.5x quicker. This is the proper speed. This guy will show you how he did it. Yeah I don’t think there was 2 guitars, but people really did believe that. Few years ago I did highway 61 road tripping, was great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 These two gods havent been mentioned yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 9 hours ago, Auld Reekin' said: Yeah, BB King was superb, as were guys like Albert King, Freddy King, Buddy Guy, & T-Bone Walker. I suppose my list reflects that I had my fill of "guitar hero" guitarists a long time ago and nowadays prefer players who go for "feel" and subtlety over speed and dazzling technique for its own sake*. (*Not that that applied to BB, or any of the other really great blues and rock guitarists.) Yeah, the virtuoso “fretwank” stuff leaves me cold, although I appreciate the technique. For me, the guitar needs to complement the song which is why guys like George Harrison appeal to me. Adding guys like Graham Coxon and Thurston Moore to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Has Allen Collins been mentioned yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Mr John Bruce. A friend of the family so biased but **** me what a player. Amaze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micole Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 22 hours ago, SwindonJambo said: Brian May Mick Taylor (in Rolling Stones from 1969-74). Good shout for Mick Taylor, The Stones done their best work when he was in the band IMO, they should have called it a day after that...😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micole Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 12 hours ago, Nookie Bear said: Yeah, the virtuoso “fretwank” stuff leaves me cold, although I appreciate the technique. For me, the guitar needs to complement the song which is why guys like George Harrison appeal to me. Adding guys like Graham Coxon and Thurston Moore to the list. I agree totally with the " fretwank" stuff it just leaves me cold ( apart from Alvin Lee, who was doing that long before the current crop of shredders). Paul Kossof of Free was a great " feel " player when you listen to Free it's not what they are playing it's what the don't play ie they never overplayed a song, much could be said for Peter Green as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haken Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Alex Liefson - Rush Guthrie Govan - session musician who was part of Steven Wilson's band for a couple of tours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 13 hours ago, Nookie Bear said: Yeah, the virtuoso “fretwank” stuff leaves me cold, although I appreciate the technique. For me, the guitar needs to complement the song which is why guys like George Harrison appeal to me. Adding guys like Graham Coxon and Thurston Moore to the list. 1 hour ago, micole said: I agree totally with the " fretwank" stuff it just leaves me cold ( apart from Alvin Lee, who was doing that long before the current crop of shredders). Paul Kossof of Free was a great " feel " player when you listen to Free it's not what they are playing it's what the don't play ie they never overplayed a song, much could be said for Peter Green as well. This. It’s sad as ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 For me Rory Gallagher. Hugely talented , influential & modest. Apparently Hendrix was quoted as admitting Rory was the best on the Mike Douglas Show, - but can't find evidence, so possible urban myth. Brian May goes on at length about Rory. Legend. ..and Richard Thompson. Decent player too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 18 hours ago, crunchy frog said: Mr John Bruce. A friend of the family so biased but **** me what a player. Amaze. Great with Blues n Trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Good shout for Nick Drake above. The guy must have had bionic fingers. Every note clear as a bell. Also Larry Carlton. He did some amazing work on Joni Mitchell albums like Hejira. He also played one of the most beautiful guitar solos I know at the end of Third World Man on Steely Dan’s Gaucho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Paul Arthurs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Lincs Jambo Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Anyone mentioned Roddy Frame of Aztec Camera yet? Amazing guitarist both on rhythm and lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr God Awful Ugly Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Can't believe no one has said Captain Sensible! https://youtu.be/-UKSrbVPH1c https://youtu.be/7MNZIThfp6k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 On 29/09/2019 at 16:57, Craig_ said: John Squire. Good call... 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Thought the JKB Music massive would've mentioned this chap by now... Quite ****ing astonishing tbh… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 10 minutes ago, muldoon74 said: Thought the JKB Music massive would've mentioned this chap by now... Quite ****ing astonishing tbh… I think a couple of the smarter, better looking posters may have mentioned him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Smithee said: I think a couple of the smarter, better looking posters may have mentioned him. Last saw thread on page one so may have missed that.. That he does that stuff whilst at the same time being a member of a band that in the early nineties were thought of as mainstream chic-centred ballad bollox... (actually really liked Extreme.. never told my male friends though...) Then in later life you find they done this type of stuff! Awesome.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 John McLaughlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 On 29/09/2019 at 16:57, Craig_ said: John Squire. Shouldn't have taken 3 pages for him to get a mention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Jim Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Steve Howe of Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Jambo Jim said: Steve Howe of Yes. Just say no to Yes. Edited October 2, 2019 by Auld Reekin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 9 hours ago, ri Alban said: John McLaughlin With Miles Davis on “in a silent way” and “bitches brew” he’s on another planet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ri Alban Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Cruyff Turn said: With Miles Davis on “in a silent way” and “bitches brew” he’s on another planet. I was watching/listening to him Carlos Santana. Carlos is great, but John is on different level. Edited October 2, 2019 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 The Bold Prince, doing his solo at the George Harrison tribute concert. Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shed1874 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Paco de Lucia Zakk wylde Big john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 No ones said Steve Lukather yet 🤦🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemx Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Anyone else for James Jamerson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Hearts way Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 JJ Cale, Ry Cooder, Mark Knopfler (sp) aka Dire Straights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie wallace Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Favourite at the moment is Derek Trucks. Also a wee shout for Dickie Betts.Just been watching an old video of The Allmann Brothers playing live version of Jessica(top gear theme tune for our younger members😄)Brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_Mellon Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Names that haven’t been mentioned yet, but appear on my ‘Guitar’ playlist: John Cipollina Gary Duncan Jerry Garcia Bob Weir (rhythm) Jorma Kaukonen Marc Ribot Jan Akkerman Syd Barrett Steve Stills Neil Young Tom Verlaine Robbie Robertson Lowell George Steve Miller Robert Fripp Bill Harkleroad aka Zoot Horn Rollo Jeff Cotton aka Antennae Jimmy Semens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 For the guitar connoisseurs on the this thread, keep an eye out during the festival for Nick Harper (plays the jazz bar most years), utterly incredible guitar player but when your dad is a famous folk musician (Roy Harper) and his pals including Jimmy Page taught Nick how to play then it's no real surprise how good he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Shameless drunken bump. Shine on you crazy diamond. Silly, silly, silly, silly guitar. Just silly. Dave Gilmour GOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) Urban myth: Someone asks Eric Clapton "what's it like to be the best guitar player in the world?" Eric Clapton " I dunno, ask Prince" Silly guitar. Just silly. Edited February 8, 2020 by Lovecraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 3:20 for Prince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 In the wake of Mr Bungle reforming to play their old thrash stuff I'm reminded of Trey Spruance - WHAT a guitarist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Rick Beato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Thread possibly needing refined into styles of guitar player. Rock, blues, classical etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) There are thousands of great guitarists out there - here's one of the favourites of my youth, only a few folk will have heard of. Wore this out on my turntable back in 1975 https://youtube/swX9oq6TVAU ..and of course this will be very familiar by him Edited February 8, 2020 by scott herbertson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Eric Gales & Matt Schofield Andy Timmons (Does the whole Sgt Peppers Album) Guthrie Govan Tommy Emmanuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Johnny Greenwood. Recently saw a clip of him playing a keyboard by using the end of his guitar to prod the keys, while simultaneously playing the guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 On 29/09/2019 at 16:57, Craig_ said: John Squire. Very much falls into the iconic category, but I don’t think he’s anywhere near the top 50 let alone top 10 or greatest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo1874 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Seen Buddy Guy live. He was decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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