Clapton, Beck, Page vs Hendrix, Gibbons, Vaughn

5-Track · 05-21-2009, 02:51 PM

Clapton was a progenitor of the British Blues Boom and gets props for that if nothing else... Cream used to entertain me but the only thing of theirs I can handle anymore is the BBC sessions... Derek And The Dominoes were great, especially live, but only in certain moods, and I think Eric managed one good solo record.

SRV redefined the blues for the "modern" age and made some great discs on the way but ultimately the wave of copycats was nauseating.

Jimi died too soon to fully realize his vision - we will all be picking up the pieces for decades to come, if not centuries, and not just guitar players.

Buddy Guy's SWEET TEA moves me deeply.

Marc Ribot has more soul in his little finger than most "blues" players.

Likewise Neil Hagerty.

Jeff Beck does some cool things, but rarely am I drawn back to listen to him. I have picked up some great technique from Jeff Beck, right hand ideas and twang bar possibilities, and his sense of tone, what he can do with a strat marshall and wah, is ineffable.

How about the gent from Flower Travellin' Band? Asian blues, but blues nonetheless.

Unknown Soldier · 03-04-2010, 04:18 PM

I`ve always thought of Clapton as being boring and overrated despite the fact that I do like his work with Cream, whereas with Jeff Beck I think he`s a much better guitarist than Clapton and the same could be said for Stevie Ray Vaughan as being superior to Clapton as well.

I also like Billy Gibbons and think the boogie blues 70`s sound of ZZ Top to be a great listen especially the "Deguelle" album.

As for Hendrix and Page along with Blackmore, probably the three best guitarists of all time!

Unknown Soldier · 03-04-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by giorgi123

UK guitar virtuosos are the ones i prefer, here is the rating :

greatest musicians: GREATEST GUITARISTS

JUST MY OPINION

Pretty good list but Slash at number 7!!!!

TheReverend · 03-04-2010, 04:52 PM

Guys guys guys guys- Steve Vai>all the above.

And btw you cant not like the beard on Gibbons.

Unknown Soldier · 03-04-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

Guys guys guys guys- Steve Vai>all the above.

And btw you cant not like the beard on Gibbons.

I think the argument concerning technical guitarists like Steve Vai and those that play with a genuine passion like Hendrix has been flogged to death on here. Most people on here tend to get bored of the precision players like Steve Vai.

Unknown Soldier · 03-04-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

And btw you cant not like the beard on Gibbons.

Beards and boiler suits are a rather cool look

boo boo · 03-05-2010, 05:13 AM

Why didn't you make a poll out of this?

Clapton, Beck and Page would win for me, I love Zep, Cream and Beck's solo work and some Yardbird stuff is pretty kickass. As much as I love Hendrix, you lumped him with Vaughn who I admire but never really listen to and Gibbons who is great but I really don't like ZZ Top.

Thumpalumpacus · 03-05-2010, 05:24 AM

Beck, SRV, Jimi, then all the rest. And to be honest, as a guitarist, Page was pedestrian; his real genius was as a producer. I mean, he's got more clams than a Maine seabed.

TheReverend · 03-05-2010, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

I think the argument concerning technical guitarists like Steve Vai and those that play with a genuine passion like Hendrix has been flogged to death on here. Most people on here tend to get bored of the precision players like Steve Vai.

Have you seen him play with Zappa plays Zappa? Its insane im never bored of the improv

searun · 08-08-2010, 10:57 AM

These comparisons are a bit precious; these are all great guitarists. We all have our favorites, and for me it's an easy pick - a tie with Jimi & Beck.

05-21-2009, 02:51 PM	#31 (permalink)
5-Track Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Echo Park, Earth Posts: 197	Clapton was a progenitor of the British Blues Boom and gets props for that if nothing else... Cream used to entertain me but the only thing of theirs I can handle anymore is the BBC sessions... Derek And The Dominoes were great, especially live, but only in certain moods, and I think Eric managed one good solo record. SRV redefined the blues for the "modern" age and made some great discs on the way but ultimately the wave of copycats was nauseating. Jimi died too soon to fully realize his vision - we will all be picking up the pieces for decades to come, if not centuries, and not just guitar players. Buddy Guy's SWEET TEA moves me deeply. Marc Ribot has more soul in his little finger than most "blues" players. Likewise Neil Hagerty. Jeff Beck does some cool things, but rarely am I drawn back to listen to him. I have picked up some great technique from Jeff Beck, right hand ideas and twang bar possibilities, and his sense of tone, what he can do with a strat marshall and wah, is ineffable. How about the gent from Flower Travellin' Band? Asian blues, but blues nonetheless. __________________ music for your life: http://www.5-Track.com/NeptuneResearch

03-04-2010, 04:52 PM	#34 (permalink)
TheReverend Strong and Quite Strong Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: When you get out on the interstate, take a left after the gas station Posts: 64	Guys guys guys guys- Steve Vai>all the above. And btw you cant not like the beard on Gibbons. __________________ One day dude, one day I'm just gonna get off the bus, an I'm gonna run into the woods an I'm never gonna come back. And when I come back, I'm gonna be the night master

03-05-2010, 05:24 AM	#38 (permalink)
Thumpalumpacus Groupie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 12	Beck, SRV, Jimi, then all the rest. And to be honest, as a guitarist, Page was pedestrian; his real genius was as a producer. I mean, he's got more clams than a Maine seabed. __________________ Happiness is a conscious choice; consciousness, a happy accident.

03-04-2010, 04:18 PM	#32 (permalink)
Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	I`ve always thought of Clapton as being boring and overrated despite the fact that I do like his work with Cream, whereas with Jeff Beck I think he`s a much better guitarist than Clapton and the same could be said for Stevie Ray Vaughan as being superior to Clapton as well. I also like Billy Gibbons and think the boogie blues 70`s sound of ZZ Top to be a great listen especially the "Deguelle" album. As for Hendrix and Page along with Blackmore, probably the three best guitarists of all time!

08-08-2010, 10:57 AM	#40 (permalink)
searun Groupie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1	These comparisons are a bit precious; these are all great guitarists. We all have our favorites, and for me it's an easy pick - a tie with Jimi & Beck.