olivier in france Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I might have agreed with you, if I had never seen him live...but the guy can play. I don't know how familiar you are with NY's records, but a lot of people, who know his stuff casually (ie: the classic rock radio hits) might think of him as lightweight, but listen to things like "Cowgirl In the Sand", or "Cortez" and you will know what I mean. He isn't a wanker like a lot of guys lister here, but he gets everything he can out of his fingers and his guitar...he fights with the guitar...kind of like Charlie Parker fought his horn... saw him live a long time ago and i agree he can play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivier in france Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I 'll add a few names... Nils Lofgren from the E Street Band (i have one of his solo albums and he can play!) ZZ Top's guitarists are pretty good too... saw them live back in the early 90ies... that rocked! I think one of you had Gary Moore in his list , great choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 ZZ Top's guitarists are pretty good too... saw them live back in the early 90ies... that rocked! For the first few albums ZZ Top was really a force. Tres Honbres was incredible, IMO. Of course, their quality decreased as they became popular...pretty much standard for most bands/artists. If you like the multi-lead guitar, southern based sound, I highly recommend the first three Outlaws albums (Outlaws, Lady in Waiting and Hurry Sundown). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivier in france Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 For the first few albums ZZ Top was really a force. Tres Honbres was incredible, IMO. Of course, their quality decreased as they became popular...pretty much standard for most bands/artists. If you like the multi-lead guitar, southern based sound, I highly recommend the first three Outlaws albums (Outlaws, Lady in Waiting and Hurry Sundown). thanks for the tip, i'll check that band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 thanks for the tip, i'll check that band! Their vocal harmonies are top-notch, too. But like ZZ-Top (and many others) their quality declined after those first few albums. One of the original members of the Outlaws, Henry Paul, produced one terrific album, Grey Ghost, that sounded much like the good Outlaws stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Their vocal harmonies are top-notch, too. But like ZZ-Top (and many others) their quality declined after those first few albums. One of the original members of the Outlaws, Henry Paul, produced one terrific album, Grey Ghost, that sounded much like the good Outlaws stuff. Another really great one, Steve Bruton, passed away..... RIP Steve! Another blues stringer called home.... http://www.theboot.com/2009/05/12/country-...ton-dies-at-60/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Another really great one, Steve Burton, passed away..... RIP Steve! Another blues stringer called home.... http://www.theboot.com/2009/05/12/country-...ton-dies-at-60/ I'll have to check him out. Another good guitarist is the guy who plays lead guitar with John Hiatt. Dunno his name. I trust someone has mentioned Ry Cooder...right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Blind Willie Johnson Fred McDowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Blind Willie JohnsonFred McDowell Terrific...but not rock and roll, as the thread indicates. Hell, we could start naming underrated jazz and classical guitarists that would blow most (but not all) of the rock guys away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 How about Pete Townshend? Guy played with tremendous passion and anger...he had/has a lot of issues... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Johnny Marr- formerly of The Smiths and Electronic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hossage Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I like Tinsley Ellis. I was surprised to hear some Gary Moore fans. He's great. Did anyone mention Robert Cray? Why has Slash not been mentioned yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Toboggan M.D Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Synyster Gates from Avenged Sevenfold is a great guitar player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Neil Young?? great guitarist?? his songs are 2 chords of strumming...I mean he is proficient..but come on.. I was listening to "Powderfinger" and "The Loner". The guy can play some $#!+ BTW, he is the grandfather of grunge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Neil Young?? great guitarist?? his songs are 2 chords of strumming...I mean he is proficient..but come on.. I really like Neil Young, but the only way you can underrate him as a guitarist is if you believe he can't hold the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I really like Neil Young, but the only way you can underrate him as a guitarist is if you believe he can't hold the guitar. Like I said in an earlier post, if people who only hear his folksy stuff, they might not think he is anything special, but the guy rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damj Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I really like Neil Young, but the only way you can underrate him as a guitarist is if you believe he can't hold the guitar. Neil Young?!? He can't play, and he can't sing ... all he can do is make great music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Neil Young?!? He can't play, and he can't sing ... all he can do is make great music! Kinda like Bob Dylan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 For the first few albums ZZ Top was really a force. Tres Honbres was incredible, IMO. Of course, their quality decreased as they became popular...pretty much standard for most bands/artists. Legend has it that Jimi Hendrix once said Billy Gibbons was his favorite gutarist (a band Gibbons was in once opened for Hendrix). ZZ Top was absolutely my favorite band when I was young - they are the definition of a great rock band turned to a crappy cliche. Most of their popularity came when they had already sold out. If you want to hear real raw blues/rock listen to 'ZZ Top's First Album' - I bet half the people who know the band from their 'popular' era wouldn't even recognize it as the band. The irony is the liner notes from the first album go on about how the band is about pure, guitar-based gimmick-free rock and roll - and they are now most famous for crappy synth-infused songs and long beards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 I really like Neil Young, but the only way you can underrate him as a guitarist is if you believe he can't hold the guitar. The guitar solo from Powderfinger. blows that theory away IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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