adonirum Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 All those true and proper music aficionados out there, who do you think is the greatest guitarist of all time and why? Not talking about the usual suspects like Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, whose talents are not in question,but some of those who tend to be forgotten. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernado Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Parfitt Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Randy Rhodes. Died far too young.Was classically trained, which you could hear in his solos.Had apparently (according to Ozzy) already told Ozzy that he'd leave the band after the next album / tour to go and get his music degree.We'll never know where he'd have gone from there, but whether or not you like Ozzy Osbourne's music, you shouldn't let that colour your opinion of Randy's playing, he was amazing.With regards usual suspects, I'm a Slash man. Just for pure attitude in his style. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonirum Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Agree with that Otta, and Ozzy was really devastated at his death you might recall.@fernado....Parfitt? Surely not better than the great man himself, Francis ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 http://assets-s3.rollingstone.com/assets/images/artists/304x304/jerry-garcia.jpgGerry Garcia - Grateful DeadFoxy Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyNorwood Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Jose Feliciano Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I thought that Donegal boy Rory Gallagher was considered the best. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I expect there'll be a strong showing here for showboating widdly-widdlers, classical virtuoso types and big personalities.. .. so I'd make a case for 'great guitars as featured in' a couple of bands: Television and The Smiths. But there are countless others, of course. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Yep Johnny Marr's playing IS The Smiths. And I mean that in a good way. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 It's a common claim, but I dispute that, Mr Otta! Check out the bass on those recordings and live sessions.. just great. (And the drummer wasn't bad an' all) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 For me, Bert Jansch and Doc Watson jointly share the crown for 'greatest guitarist'. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Verlaine would ususally be up there for me, though his solo stuff was .... ermmm....Jansch is wonderful. I'd love to say Roy Harper but that's a dubious option until the courts have decided.Bob'll hate me for mentioning jazz, but Marc Ribot is pretty wonderful without being noodly.And obviously Andr?s Segovia is the greatest of all time, sin duda. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Bootsy!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Bootsy is a bassist Quids.For me it's Jeff Beck. No one even comes close. For sheer invention and constantly breaking new ground and like a fine wine he gets better with age. The guitarists guitarist. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 *Bob* Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> It's a common claim, but I dispute that, Mr Otta!> > > Check out the bass on those recordings and live> sessions.. just great. > > (And the drummer wasn't bad an' all)I'm sure you're spot on. I've never really listened to them that closely, as I just can't get on with Morrisy's voice (personality another story). Like a few of their tracks, but couldn't sit and listen to the inner workings of the bass lines.Whereas I'm not a huge Stevie Wonder fan, but I can happily listen to his records just for James Jamerson / Nathan Watt's bass lines. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 People tend to be sniffy about the pistols, but Steve Jones' influence on the next decade (including Johnny Marr) is pretty big.And though he's been much parodied and maligned (probably thanks to spinal tap) we can't do rock and not mention Jimmy Page. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamRose Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Randy California. That is someone's name. Ex Eagles and then of 'Spirit'.The Edge.And dare I say, Andy Partridge can play a toon.Joan Armatrading. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Otta Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------I've never really listened to them that closelyStill the cans on. Whip out Hatful of Hollow - and just listen to the bass on, say, This Night.. or Still Ill. It's so good, great melodic lines in there, doesn't put a food wrong. Personally I think HOH ought to be compulsory listening for anyone wanting to play in a band. Totally ON IT. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 But I digress.. Ronson! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Max Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I love it when *Bob* goes a bit Open University.That's not snark, btw, I do actually love it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 My aim - as always - has only ever been to inspire and nurture. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 A big influence on Johnny Marr, I give you Mr Roger McGuinn...and his sunglasses Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 okey dokey.Have just been through my entire ipod in search of someone who made a difference rather than was justreally good.Aside from my own obsessions (that'd be robin guthrie and kevin shields) I'd have to go with Lindsey Buckingham.I mean...the man has a girls' name for goodness sake!!!and as usual if we're going bassists, there is only one Kim Deal!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandNewGuy Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Best 'f*** you' guitar performance ever Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Oh and for all those riffs you've gotta have Keith Richards in there. Not technically brilliant but he's the rhythm king. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41027-greatest-guitarist/#findComment-718429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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