Favorite prog guitarist (album, discography, 80s)

Comus · 10-28-2008, 10:10 PM

****!

I voted other and was going to call it a toss up between Frank Zappa and Andy Powell (Wishbone Ash) but then noticed that Frank Zappa was an option

Roygbiv · 10-29-2008, 11:05 AM

I'm thinking David Gilmour for the sheer bragging rights he has.

Anteater · 10-31-2008, 04:10 PM

Best prog guitarist eh.

If we're going by just pure technical merit here, then Buckethead, Zappa and Fripp are the main contenders. However, if we're judging by guitar solo-wankery, then the choice becomes a lot harder...

...oh **** it, Buckethead for the win.

Trollheart · 11-02-2008, 08:00 AM

I have to go for Steve Rothery, cos for me he typifies the sound of the resurgence of prog in the early to late 80s, with bands like Pallas, Pendragon, IQ and of course Marillion coming more into the public consciousness. Listen to his work on "Grendel", "Chelsea Monday" or Lost weekend", and then listen to him on their current album, "Happiness is the road" -- the boy's still got it!
To paraphrase Mark Knoplfer, he can make that guitar cry or sing...

LeavingAgain · 11-08-2008, 11:46 AM

Mr. Gilmour

Blue · 11-08-2008, 11:52 AM

I honestly haven't heard that many of the guitarists on the list, but Gilmour has always been, and always will be my favorite guitarist, and biggest guitar influence, so he definately gets my pick. I love what I hear from Buckethead and Zappa though, they're both really, really great players. Buckethead has great technique, and though I haven't heard too much from his, he has interesting way of approaching the instrument and song-writing as a whole. I really should check out more of those guitarists though, I'd probably like a good lot of them.

jackhammer · 11-08-2008, 11:53 AM

Andy Latimer (Camel) has done some great stuff that does'nt get the kudos it deserves.

Blue · 11-08-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Andy Latimer (Camel) has done some great stuff that does'nt get the kudos it deserves.

I haven't heard much, but I've actually heard a little Camel. I don't remember the guitar work, but my old history teacher gave me one of their albums. I should go look that up, I miss it. I loved Spirit of the Water.

jackhammer · 11-08-2008, 12:01 PM

I have music by 18 in that list. Perhaps a compilation would be a good idea with a track by each artist?

Anteater · 11-09-2008, 02:43 PM

Yeah, Latimer is underrated in a big way.

Start with "Ice" and work your way back from there folks...

View Poll Results: Whos yo fave?
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)	55	21.57%
Robert Fripp (King Crimson)	22	8.63%
Steve Howe (Yes)	18	7.06%
Steve Hackett (Genesis)	6	2.35%
Frank Zappa	23	9.02%
Alex Lifeson (Rush)	21	8.24%
Jan Akkerman (Focus)	3	1.18%
Andy Latimer (Camel)	5	1.96%
Steve Hillage (Gong, Khan)	2	0.78%
Adrian Belew (King Crimson)	1	0.39%
John Petrucci (Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment)	20	7.84%
Buckethead	18	7.06%
John McLaughlin (Mahavishnu Orchestra)	7	2.75%
Martin Barre (Jethro Tull)	5	1.96%
Fred Frith (Henry Cow, Art Bears)	1	0.39%
Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music, Brian Eno)	1	0.39%
Michael Karoli (Can)	2	0.78%
Omar Rodriguez Lopez (The Mars Volta)	15	5.88%
Steve Rothery (Marillion)	3	1.18%
Adam Jones (Tool)	8	3.14%
Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree)	6	2.35%
Mick Box (Uriah Heep)	0	0%
Dave Brock (Hawkwind)	1	0.39%
Gary Green (Gentle Giant)	2	0.78%
other	10	3.92%
Pye Hastings (Caravan)	0	0%
Voters: 255. You may not vote on this poll

11-02-2008, 08:00 AM	#44 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	I have to go for Steve Rothery, cos for me he typifies the sound of the resurgence of prog in the early to late 80s, with bands like Pallas, Pendragon, IQ and of course Marillion coming more into the public consciousness. Listen to his work on "Grendel", "Chelsea Monday" or Lost weekend", and then listen to him on their current album, "Happiness is the road" -- the boy's still got it! To paraphrase Mark Knoplfer, he can make that guitar cry or sing... __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

11-08-2008, 11:53 AM	#47 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Andy Latimer (Camel) has done some great stuff that does'nt get the kudos it deserves. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

11-08-2008, 12:01 PM	#49 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I have music by 18 in that list. Perhaps a compilation would be a good idea with a track by each artist? __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

10-29-2008, 11:05 AM	#42 (permalink)
Roygbiv marquee moon Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 759	I'm thinking David Gilmour for the sheer bragging rights he has.

11-08-2008, 11:46 AM	#45 (permalink)
LeavingAgain Groupie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 11	Mr. Gilmour

11-08-2008, 11:52 AM	#46 (permalink)
Blue Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 287	I honestly haven't heard that many of the guitarists on the list, but Gilmour has always been, and always will be my favorite guitarist, and biggest guitar influence, so he definately gets my pick. I love what I hear from Buckethead and Zappa though, they're both really, really great players. Buckethead has great technique, and though I haven't heard too much from his, he has interesting way of approaching the instrument and song-writing as a whole. I really should check out more of those guitarists though, I'd probably like a good lot of them.