Ultimate Guitarist Poll (instrumental, Radiohead, Kurt Cobain, solo, classic)

boo boo · 02-11-2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowquill

I think theres more to being an amazing guitarist then soloing..

Absolutely, listen to Dimebag, hes not a bad soloist, but his real skill is in his rhythm playing.

Robert Fripp is a solid rhythm player as well.

Seltzer · 02-11-2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by boo boo

Absolutely, listen to Dimebag, hes not a bad soloist, but his real skill is in his rhythm playing.

Robert Fripp is a solid rhythm player as well.

Personally, I think Dimebag is great at both. He has some awesome rhythm work, but some great solos too. His solo in Floods is possibly one of my favourite solos ever.

~~Don~~ · 02-12-2006, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Sensitive

You have Graham Coxon on that list, but not Jonny Greenwood. This makes your list irrelevant.

Besides. guitar solos aren't really my thing, I can think of nothing more horrible than a couple of moronic metal heads wanking to a 5 minute guitar solo.

Read the other posts about why Greenwood isn't on. And a mod added Coxon. Also check this out (on page 4):

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Originally Posted by Don

I took the liberty to add in the various bands and the less popular one's style(s). If there's no band listed it means they have a solo career, even though I know some some of them have also been in bands, but they probably have more solo albums. And vice-versa.
I'm not gonna stop this list until everyone on this entire board is happy! So tell me to make additions if you want and I'll add them if I've heard of 'em – or correct my mistakes. You now officially have the right to be pissed at me for forgetting your favourite guitarist(s).
If you think you've seen a more comprehensive list – you're wrong.

Adrian Belew (King Crimson, Frank Zappa, The Bears, etc)
Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden)
Alan Morse (Spock's Beard)
Alex Lifeson (Rush)
Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom – just about every metal there is)
Allan Holdsworth (UK, Tempest, etc)
Allen Collins (Lynnard Skynnard)
Andy Latimer (Camel)
Angus Young (AC/DC)
Anthony Iommi (Black Sabbath)
Arjen Anthony Lucassen (Ayreon - Heavy metal/prog metal/neo-Prog)
B.B King
Bob Dylan
Brendt Allman (Shadow gallery – Prog rock/prog metal)
Brian May (Queen)
Brian Setzer (Stray Cats, The Bloodless Pharoahs)
Buckethead
Carlos Santana (Santana)
Chirs Amott (Arch Enemy – Death metal/heavy meal/thrash)
Chris Cheney (The Living End – Australian punk revival band)
Chris DeGarmo (Queensrÿche)
Chris Rea
Chuck Berry
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
Dave Mustaine (Megadeth, Metallica)
Derek Trucks (The Derek Trucks Band, etc - Slide Guitarist)
Dimebag Darrel (Pantera)
Django Reinhardt (Jazz/Swing)
Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen)
Eric Clapton (Cream, The Yardbirds, etc)
Eric Johnson
Frank Black (Pixies (as Black Francis))
Frank Zappa
Gary Green (Gentle Giant)
Graham Coxon (Blur)
Jack White (The White Stripes)
Jason Becker
Jari Mäenpäa (Wintersun – Deathmetal/prog metal; man this guy owns everyone)
Jeff Beck (The Yardbirds, Upp, etc)
Jeff Loomis (Nevermore - Heavy Metal/PowerMetal/ProgressiveMetal/Alternative Metal)
Jesper Strömblad (In Flames – Death metal/heavy meal/progressive metal/Scandinavian metal)
Jim Matheos (Fates Warning)
Jimi Hendrix
Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin)
Joe Satriani
John Squire (The Stone Roses, The Shining, etc)
Joe Walsh (The Eagles)
John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
John McLaughlin (Mahavishnu Orchestra, etc)
John Petrucci (Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment)
Johnny Marr (The Smiths, Johnny Marr & the Healers, Electronic)
Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead)
Henrik Danhage (Evergrey – prog metal/heavy metal/power metal)
Herman Li (Dragonforce – Power metal/heavy metal/neo-classical metal)
K.K. Downing (Judas Priest)
Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones)
Kerry King (Slayer)
Kevin Shields (Experimental Audio Research, My Bloody Valentin)
Kirk Hammet (Metallica)
Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)
Marty Friedman (Megadeth)
Mats Haugen (Circus Maximus – Progressive metal)
Matt Bellamy (Muse)
Michael Amott (Arch Enemy)
Michael Angelo
Michael Romeo (Symphony X)
Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth)
Mike Holmes (IQ)
Neal Schon (Journey, Santana, etc)
Omar Alfredo Rodriguez-Lopez (The Mars Volta)
Paul Gilbert (Racer X, Mr. Big)
Peder Gustafsson (Meshuggah – every metal)
Peter Wiches ((early) Soilwork –Death metal/heavy meal/Scandinavian metal)
Phil Keaggy (Christian Rock/Folk)
Randy Rhoads (Quiet Riot)
Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple)
Robert Fripp (King Crimson)
Robert Johnson
Robert Smith (The Cure)
Ry Cooder (Little Village, etc)
Sam Totman (Dragonforce)
Shawn Angel
Slash (Guns ’n’ Roses)
Stephan Forté (Adagio –Hard to describe: Prog metal with classical influences – Just check 'em out if you haven't already)
Steve Hackett (Genesis)
Steve Howe (Yes)
Steve Morse (Deep Purple, Kansas, The Dixie Dregs)
Steve Rothery (Marillion)
Steve Vai
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Thomas Erak (The Fall of Troy - Experimental Rock)
Thomas Youngblood (Kamelot - Prog metal/power metal)
Trey Azagthoth (Morbid Angel – Death metal/heavy meal/thrash)
Yngwie Malmsteen
Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society – but he supported Ozzy Ozbourne for awhile)

Dark Lord · 02-19-2006, 12:20 PM

I went with Steve Vai.

Laces Out Dan! · 02-20-2006, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by boo boo

Absolutely, listen to Dimebag, hes not a bad soloist, but his real skill is in his rhythm playing.

Robert Fripp is a solid rhythm player as well.

Brian may is also another great example of that

Seltzer · 02-21-2006, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by _LesPaul43_

Brian may is also another great example of that

Brian May is one of most underrated guitarists around.

boo boo · 02-25-2006, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Don

Read the other posts about why Greenwood isn't on. And a mod added Coxon. Also check this out (on page 4):

I assume the main reason is your obvious bias against Radiohead.

The guy was a f*cking student in theory, hes a classicly trained musician and multi instrumentalist, other than guitar he plays violin, piano, organ, xylophone, synthesizer, harmonica, glockenspiel and the ondes martenot...He may not be your Steve Vai type virtuoso, but in terms of technical ability, hes more worthy of the poll than half of the guys you chose to include.

boo boo · 02-25-2006, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by _LesPaul43_

Brian may is also another great example of that

Indeed, he has one of the most perfect guitar tones ever designed...Listen to his playing on Good Company, you hear the sounds of clarinets, trombones and saxophones, but its all guitar.

halfdeadhippo · 02-25-2006, 04:08 PM

I voted for Zappa, on the basis that he had amazing compositional skills and was a largely underrated guitarist. In retrospect, Becker could've easily also recieved my vote because of his compositional skills being focused almost entirely into solo guitar pieces, whereas Zappa's skills involved other instruments as well.

judas_priest · 02-26-2006, 07:30 AM

Yeah, I agree with Becker. I didn't see him on the list first time. Its so sad that he can no longer play. Cacophony were really good.

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Jimi Hendrix	24	64.86%
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Dark Lord Groupie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4	I went with Steve Vai. __________________ "What I have shown you is reality. What you remember, that is the illusion." -Sephiroth

02-25-2006, 04:08 PM	#139 (permalink)
halfdeadhippo Groupie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 28	I voted for Zappa, on the basis that he had amazing compositional skills and was a largely underrated guitarist. In retrospect, Becker could've easily also recieved my vote because of his compositional skills being focused almost entirely into solo guitar pieces, whereas Zappa's skills involved other instruments as well.

02-26-2006, 07:30 AM	#140 (permalink)
judas_priest Metal Maiden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 644	Yeah, I agree with Becker. I didn't see him on the list first time. Its so sad that he can no longer play. Cacophony were really good.