buffaloaggie Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 A Buffalo crowd that doesn't bring up Alex Lifeson? Pretty tough being overshadowed all the time by the drummer and bass player in your band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 High profile names I left off the list: Clapton (see original post) Beck interesting style, has command over instrument, just not sure how many players he influenced; many were turned off with his jazz rock experiments Angus Young some kick butt solos, but actually quite basic. too simple of a style to say he influenced anyone Never underestimate the influence of "basic" or "simple" in music. The world's most recognizable musical piece is not considered hard to play. In fact, it starts off with 3 simple notes. The musical number? Beethoven's 5th Symphony, first movement. As for who Angus Young influenced (FWIW): "His work with AC/DC has been an influence on bands ranging from Guns N' Roses, Slayer, The Cult, Jackyl, Metallica, and Def Leppard to newer artists like Disturbed, Jet, Alter Bridge, Buckcherry, Airbourne, The Darkness, Rob Tognoni, Wolfmother, and You Am I." Linky Keith Richards close call here but his emphasis on rhythm tips the scale against him; although he did have some memorable solos tooBlackmore some good work but really lacks the flair of any of the top names Iommi another close call. his work is under appreciated for some reason, and therefore didn't influence as many as it maybe it should have; best work "heaven and hell", but still lacks his one marquee solo (i.e. like Page has Whole Lotta Love) Mahlsteen best right hand in rock, but shredding is way too formulaic and lacks feel Steve Vai I'd love to put him on there for his smooth style, but doesn't have a large enough body of work with David Lee Roth; solo progressive rock jazz stuff largely forgettable; seems contrived on stage too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paulson Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Stevie Ray Vaughan. Carlos Santana SRV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Leslie West, Jeff Beck, Hendrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide_right Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 A Buffalo crowd that doesn't bring up Alex Lifeson? Pretty tough being overshadowed all the time by the drummer and bass player in your band. a guy from the Falls named Lyle LaSalle looked and played just like him. Great solo in La Villa Strangiato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 A Buffalo crowd that doesn't bring up Alex Lifeson? Pretty tough being overshadowed all the time by the drummer and bass player in your band. no, i think this buffalo crowd knows its guitar players. lifeson's not on any list, in my humble opinion, because he IS the third best musician in the group, and likely fourth if the band was not a trio. c'mon. if you're going to go canada, at least hit Kim Mitchell. sheesh. ... sorry, i'm sounding a little crass, but lifeson? Strummer. Mr. John Cash. Frusciante. Rik Nielson ... all deserve mention off the top of my head but ... it's Keith Richards hands down 1st. Jimmy Page, B.B. King (who could make that guitar sing), Hendrix and Pete Townsend. Eddie VH ranks 6th. jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide_right Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 BTW, I saw Tommy Bolin in concert and he was sensationally bad. But then again, he died a short time later, so it may not have been his finest hour. I hear toward the end of his career with Deep Purple, we was soooo stoned on heroine he could barely play. His live solos were often just a repetitive one or two notes. Everyone kept waiting for him to bust out like his earlier work with Cobham, but it never happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 I hear toward the end of his career with Deep Purple, we was soooo stoned on heroine he could barely play. His live solos were often just a repetitive one or two notes. Everyone kept waiting for him to bust out like his earlier work with Cobham, but it never happened. Now that you point it out his solo'ing is pretty lame here: The whole band really seems out of it ... probably a massive needle-share before they went on. NO THANKS. Although the chaos on stage is pretty cool for a rock concert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Chuck Berry anyone? If a dude could make an electric guitar sing, it's him. Plus, without Chuck, there's no rock and roll today, period. If it ain't Chuck, it ain't F**k! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 no, i think this buffalo crowd knows its guitar players. lifeson's not on any list, in my humble opinion, because he IS the third best musician in the group, and likely fourth if the band was not a trio. c'mon. if you're going to go canada, at least hit Kim Mitchell. sheesh. ... sorry, i'm sounding a little crass, but lifeson? Strummer. Mr. John Cash. Frusciante. Rik Nielson ... all deserve mention off the top of my head but ... it's Keith Richards hands down 1st. Jimmy Page, B.B. King (who could make that guitar sing), Hendrix and Pete Townsend. Eddie VH ranks 6th. jw I have to call you out if you think Lifeson isn't deserving of many accolades, especially in light of those you named (Johnny Cash? Seriously? If you are going to bring him up how could you not mention Luther Perkins who handled most of the heavy guitar work?). His phrasing and chord selection is quite unique when compared to most other players. And while his solo's don't tend to be the shredding type, they have their own distinct qualities and add to the songs rather than being some excuse to noodle over some old and tired chord progression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloaggie Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 no, i think this buffalo crowd knows its guitar players. lifeson's not on any list, in my humble opinion, because he IS the third best musician in the group, and likely fourth if the band was not a trio. c'mon. if you're going to go canada, at least hit Kim Mitchell. sheesh. ... sorry, i'm sounding a little crass, but lifeson? Strummer. Mr. John Cash. Frusciante. Rik Nielson ... all deserve mention off the top of my head but ... it's Keith Richards hands down 1st. Jimmy Page, B.B. King (who could make that guitar sing), Hendrix and Pete Townsend. Eddie VH ranks 6th. jw I wasn't touting Lifeson as tops, I just expected as popular as Rush is, someone would mention him. I love his playing, but like I said, being #3 in a trio doesn't get him much credit. As far as you ripping on him, I really don't know where that's coming from, but whatever, you're entitled to your opinion. Page, Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, Van Halen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveRalph Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Some of those mentioned here would be at the top of my list. Giants like Hendrix, Clapton, SRV, Page. My personal faves include Duane Allman and Derek Trucks. Completely underrated and somewhat under the radar for being in such a huge band is Mike McCready from Pearl Jam. And give me the Chicago blues of Magic Slim and the Teardrops any day. I saw him at the Kingston Mines in Chicago in November. I left the club at 3:30AM and Slim and the boys had been cookin for 2 hours and were just gettin warmed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Some of those mentioned here would be at the top of my list. Giants like Hendrix, Clapton, SRV, Page. My personal faves include Duane Allman and Derek Trucks. Completely underrated and somewhat under the radar for being in such a huge band is Mike McCready from Pearl Jam. And give me the Chicago blues of Magic Slim and the Teardrops any day. I saw him at the Kingston Mines in Chicago in November. I left the club at 3:30AM and Slim and the boys had been cookin for 2 hours and were just gettin warmed up. Nice call on McCready! He is one of my favorites. And Kingston Mines is one of the greatest places I have ever been! I walked in 20 years ago, Leslie was playing The Thrill is Gone- and I had a blues epiphany. I realized how much I loved the blues- and damn near religious experience. I love that second stage too and the fact that it is continuous music all night. I have a Charlie Love CD too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endzone Animal Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Rock by category Blues: Stevie Ray Vaughn Jazz: George Benson Metal: Slash Acid: Jimi Hendrix Southern: Dicky Betts Slide: Duane Allman Accoustic: Jimmy Page Female: Nancy Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 shredding at 15 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide_right Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 shredding at 15 years old that may be novel and she's kind of cute and all, but NO she can't shred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 that may be novel and she's kind of cute and all, but NO she can't shred My favorite female guitar player, Sue Foley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcH52KVe0H0 Junior Brown is a mother too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide_right Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Most influential have to be Page and Van Halen. Page really established the style for metal guitar and for years everyone learning to play metal used him as the model. Then when Van Halen came out everyone used him as the new model with the tapping. And on a broader scale Hendrix for elevating the role of the electric guitar from accompanient to centerpiece. Some honorable mentions: Gilmour (great thematic soloing, without him Waters' compositions would have been folk songs) Greg Lake (eclectic and technically proficient, ashame he never gets his due ... Karn Evil 9, for example) Brian May (great theatrical soloing, and amazing sound from his home made guitar) Slash (gets credit for bucking the trend of trying to impress with tapping and shredding; generated memorable solos with a pre-Van Halen style) One guy I never get is Clapton. I just don't see why he's on so many short lists. Fairly conventional blues-rock style. how about dime bag darrell of pantera, robby krieger of the doors, Elliot Easton of the cars? seems silly to put greg lake in your top list and not even mention these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Fontes Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Steve Cropper John Cippolina Clarence White John Echols Barry Melton and Sneaky Pete on the pedal Concur on Peter Green - wow. Tom Morello Duane - ck out hey jude by Wicked Pickett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Rossington- Skynyrd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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