Most Talented Musician?

Abstract · 01-04-2012, 04:37 PM

Jerry Garcia.

Sljslj · 01-06-2012, 04:20 AM

Devin Townsend...

Just listen to the variety of styles he does, and his incredible vocal range, and you'll agree.

Howard the Duck · 01-08-2012, 12:23 AM

Charles Mingus - my new found jazz love

Sljslj · 01-11-2012, 12:28 PM

I retract my previous nominee... didn't realize this was the classic rock section, but everyone should still check him out.

William Zanzinger · 01-11-2012, 07:13 PM

Paul McCartney-will go down like the proverbial lead balloon, but best bass player I have ever heard.
Plus great vocalist (Witness "Oh Darling", "Let it be", "Hey Jude" "All My Loving", "Paperback Writer ", "Penny Lane" "Eleanor Rigby" and "Here,There and Everywhere".)
Did I forget to mention that he also single-handedly wrote all of the above?
Well, anyway......

Chives · 01-20-2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by William Zanzinger

Paul McCartney-will go down like the proverbial lead balloon, but best bass player I have ever heard.
Plus great vocalist (Witness "Oh Darling", "Let it be", "Hey Jude" "All My Loving", "Paperback Writer ", "Penny Lane" "Eleanor Rigby" and "Here,There and Everywhere".)
Did I forget to mention that he also single-handedly wrote all of the above?
Well, anyway......

McCartney didn't single-handedly write all of Eleanor Rigby, but I get your point.

Electrophonic Tonic · 01-21-2012, 12:10 AM

The Jesus/Abraham/Muhammad/Vishnu/Buddha/Ra/Odin/Zeus/Jupiter/Mormon Jesus of prog... Robert Fripp.

His talent lies not only in how good of a songwriter he was and his technical ability. But he also knew when to step back and let his band mates take the lead. Considering the quality of King Crimson's work in spite of all the line-up changes and him being the only constant, he gain a ton of credit just with one of his musical pursuits alone. Between the work with Brian Eno, Andy Summers, The Talking Heads, David Bowie and even Microsoft (perhaps the only redeeming feature of Vista was he designed the soundscapes and noises) and Frippertronics, the man is a genius in my book and has my vote.

Not bad for a guy who looks like your math teacher...

LoathsomePete · 11-13-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by m3110w

Beck

Alright either have something to say other than 1-word posts or Youtube videos, or go away.

01-06-2012, 04:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sljslj The Omniscient Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 998	Devin towsend = god Devin Townsend... Just listen to the variety of styles he does, and his incredible vocal range, and you'll agree. __________________ MY LYRICS

01-11-2012, 12:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sljslj The Omniscient Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 998	I retract my previous nominee... didn't realize this was the classic rock section, but everyone should still check him out. __________________ MY LYRICS

01-04-2012, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Abstract Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: The Frontier Posts: 60	Jerry Garcia.

01-11-2012, 07:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
William Zanzinger Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Wasteland Posts: 77	Paul McCartney-will go down like the proverbial lead balloon, but best bass player I have ever heard. Plus great vocalist (Witness "Oh Darling", "Let it be", "Hey Jude" "All My Loving", "Paperback Writer ", "Penny Lane" "Eleanor Rigby" and "Here,There and Everywhere".) Did I forget to mention that he also single-handedly wrote all of the above? Well, anyway......

01-21-2012, 12:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Electrophonic Tonic Your Ad Here Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 876	The Jesus/Abraham/Muhammad/Vishnu/Buddha/Ra/Odin/Zeus/Jupiter/Mormon Jesus of prog... Robert Fripp. His talent lies not only in how good of a songwriter he was and his technical ability. But he also knew when to step back and let his band mates take the lead. Considering the quality of King Crimson's work in spite of all the line-up changes and him being the only constant, he gain a ton of credit just with one of his musical pursuits alone. Between the work with Brian Eno, Andy Summers, The Talking Heads, David Bowie and even Microsoft (perhaps the only redeeming feature of Vista was he designed the soundscapes and noises) and Frippertronics, the man is a genius in my book and has my vote. Not bad for a guy who looks like your math teacher...