Ultimate Guitarist Poll (blues, jazz, metal, effects, track)

bloodorflies · 03-22-2007, 08:49 AM

i suppose it is an aquired taste..i understand i am biased.

Lost_At_22 · 06-19-2007, 08:55 AM

I can't believe it took until page 17 before somebody mentioned Gary Moore. And somebody who didn't even get a mention is Jeff Healey......blind since the age of 1 due to eye cancer and plays his Stratocaster across his lap. Do yourself a favour and get some of his material.

Frances · 06-19-2007, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lost_At_22

I can't believe it took until page 17 before somebody mentioned Gary Moore. And somebody who didn't even get a mention is Jeff Healey......blind since the age of 1 due to eye cancer and plays his Stratocaster across his lap. Do yourself a favour and get some of his material.

I've got an awesome video of Gary Moore called "Blues for Greeny" a kind of dedication/celebration show where he plays a heap of Peter Green songs brilliantly. I love it.

jackhammer · 06-19-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost_At_22

I can't believe it took until page 17 before somebody mentioned Gary Moore. And somebody who didn't even get a mention is Jeff Healey......blind since the age of 1 due to eye cancer and plays his Stratocaster across his lap. Do yourself a favour and get some of his material.

Snooks Eaglin has a similar story, yet he bangs out traditional American blues and not commercial blues rock. I do like Healy. The guy has more talent in his little finger than I do in my whole body, but Snooks is amazing.

There is no greatest guitarist. There are so many elements to being a good guitarist.

SOUND: DJANGO REINHARDT/ROBERT JOHNSON/HANK MARVIN
INNOVATION:JIMI HENDRIX/STEVE VAI
EXPRESSION: DAVID GILMOUR/RY COODER
TECHNICAL BRILLIANCE:YNGWIE MALSTEEM/EDDIE VAN HALEN

these are just a few morsels thrown in front of a baying crowd!
The real answer is: THE BEST GUITARIST IN THE WORLD IS YOUR FAVOURITE.

joyboyo53 · 06-27-2007, 08:43 AM

as far as the original question - hendrix. cobain was innovating a new sound with his words and ideas, whereas jimi was innovating a new sound with his guitar. i mean compare playing 'machine gun' to playing 'smells like teen spirit'.

as far as keith urban - although it isnt that relevant, he was born in new zealand and living in australia. besides that he has crossed into this moderately common place with all the other big country stars in a blend between POP with hints of country. now he is a talented guitarist, but honestly as far as country goes brad paisley is better. my opinion might be biased because i only listen to country i REALLY like, which is somewhat few and far between.

benperks · 06-30-2007, 01:40 PM

Jimi hendrix
Kurt Cobain
Tom Morello

=)

anticipation · 07-05-2007, 02:11 PM

Been a while since i've posted in here, so i guess i'll give my new list.

1. Django Reinhardt
2. Wes Montogmery
3. Duke Robillard
4. Thomas Erak
5. Yngwie Malmstein
6. Charlie Chrisitan

right-track · 07-05-2007, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gentleman Johnny

Been a while since i've posted in here, so i guess i'll give my new list.

1. Django Reinhardt

2. Bireli Lagrene.
3. Stochelo Rosenberg.

anticipation · 07-05-2007, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by right-track

2. Bireli Lagrene.
3. Stochelo Rosenberg.

gypsy lover.

right-track · 07-05-2007, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gentleman Johnny

gypsy lover.

Oh yes.

Gypsy Jazz FTW!

^ Lagrene & Rosenberg...TOGETHER.

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Jimi Hendrix	24	64.86%
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03-22-2007, 08:49 AM	#301 (permalink)
bloodorflies Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: long beach, ca and jersey shore Posts: 150	i suppose it is an aquired taste..i understand i am biased. __________________ .we live and die with our opinions.

06-19-2007, 08:55 AM	#302 (permalink)
Lost_At_22 Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 86	I can't believe it took until page 17 before somebody mentioned Gary Moore. And somebody who didn't even get a mention is Jeff Healey......blind since the age of 1 due to eye cancer and plays his Stratocaster across his lap. Do yourself a favour and get some of his material. __________________ So please don't keep on asking If theres something wrong 'cause you know damn well if I was fine I would've never ever written this song

06-27-2007, 08:43 AM	#305 (permalink)
joyboyo53 down the rabbit hole Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: the mountain called monkey Posts: 764	as far as the original question - hendrix. cobain was innovating a new sound with his words and ideas, whereas jimi was innovating a new sound with his guitar. i mean compare playing 'machine gun' to playing 'smells like teen spirit'. as far as keith urban - although it isnt that relevant, he was born in new zealand and living in australia. besides that he has crossed into this moderately common place with all the other big country stars in a blend between POP with hints of country. now he is a talented guitarist, but honestly as far as country goes brad paisley is better. my opinion might be biased because i only listen to country i REALLY like, which is somewhat few and far between.

06-30-2007, 01:40 PM	#306 (permalink)
benperks Groupie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wales Posts: 7	Jimi hendrix Kurt Cobain Tom Morello =)

07-05-2007, 02:11 PM	#307 (permalink)
anticipation Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,565	Been a while since i've posted in here, so i guess i'll give my new list. 1. Django Reinhardt 2. Wes Montogmery 3. Duke Robillard 4. Thomas Erak 5. Yngwie Malmstein 6. Charlie Chrisitan