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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% | |
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06-10-2023, 01:49 PM | #211 (permalink) |
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Out of the ones you listed I would have to go with Alex Lifeson. But then Rush is my favourite prog group so that's a given. Jan Akkerman would be my next choice though, guy has a totally unique and instantly recognisable playing style.
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08-07-2024, 01:27 AM | #213 (permalink) |
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I voted Martin Barre because I'm a JT fan (seen 3 times) and have even seen Martin on a solo tour which was amazing.
I think that people forget (or never knew) what a juggernaut Jethro Tull was back in the day. Between '71 and '75 they had 5 top 10 albums in the U.S. with two being #1 . Their live album "Bursting Out" is Martin and the band firing on all cylinders. Recommended. This video from Madison Square Garden is a nice sample of the band's prowess. |
08-07-2024, 08:20 AM | #214 (permalink) | |
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Of the ones listed in the poll, Barre is my favorite as well. I did see Tull live when he was in the band and he was great. I don't know if I would consider Tull or Barre "prog", though. The Aqualung album, which is the most people are familiar with, is more of a hard rock album. And other than concept albums like Thick As A Brick and Passion Play, no way would Ian Anderson allow long songs filled with lots of solos. |
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08-07-2024, 07:04 PM | #215 (permalink) |
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I agree that the prog tag is a tad misleading or perhaps it's just my personal interpretation off the genre is a little off kilter. For me, the progressive/alternative/avant-garde/experimental always meant off the beaten path. How far off the beaten path are you when you have back to back #1 albums? That sounds like mainstream to me!
I'm not going to nitpick the guitarists on the list to whether they fit my personal definition of prog. I saw the very first show of this tour last year and it's back in town again. https://kentstage.org/event/martin-b...age/kent-ohio/ The setlist is considerably different but I won't be going. I did smile when I saw the name Fred Firth from Henry Cow, I hadn't heard that name in a long time. Currently listening to his latest album (Fitty) released earlier this year. |
08-27-2024, 03:32 AM | #216 (permalink) |
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A guitarist not on the list is Bill Nelson of Be Bop Deluxe. Other than having the worst band name ever they were a really good prog/pop band (is that a thing?).
He gets going just before the 2 minute mark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XaEVIT0kGY Last edited by Buckeye Randy; 08-27-2024 at 11:53 AM. |
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