Originally posted by seraphimvultureHavens is the only artist during Woodstock to be called back onto stage 6 times (edit: by the audience for an encore)...and he plays his guitar with his thumbs...how bizarre is that?
Have you seen "Woodstock: Peace, Love, & Music"? That's the documentary of the concert, and they have a beautiful shot of Hendrix from behind while he's playing.... and I swear to you, almost the entire crowd is just staring at ...[text shortened]... ne of the best, but when I think Woodstock, I think Jimi, baby! 😵
Originally posted by shavixmirI'll give you that. I'm not that into Havens but I do love his wild style. I'm definitely not conceeding though. Hendrix made guitar playing beautiful. After seeing Woodstock I went out and bought three of his albums in one day and most of the songs were pretty good, but didn't give me the same magic, cause Hendrix is at his most explosive when he's live. There's just something elegant about the way he moves and the way he plays his guitar with his whole body. I know he's not the only guitarist to do that, by far, but he's the one who makes it look the best.
Havens is the only artist during Woodstock to be called back onto stage 6 times (edit: by the audience for an encore)...and he plays his guitar with his thumbs...how bizarre is that?
Rolling Stone has brought these out before... they are just rubbish.
The best overall guitarist is the fella in the garage next door that can imitate and play variations on them all switching from Clapton to Vai, from Manuel Barrueco to Eric Johnson effortlessly. "You Hum it I'll play it." There are a lot of those guys, who given a chance and a bit of management would rock the socks off the great lists.
Greatest as opposed to best is defined by contribution and performance and record sales. The guys and gals who got up and pioneered the way for others to get their musicianship out there..
Most of the greatest bands in the sixties had a great lead guitarist. They got better through the seventies and blew up by the eighties lost in a sea of distortion and effects.
Well be arguing over Rachmaninov v Chopin or Billy Joel v Elton John.
Just enjoy them all and don't buy Rolling Stone.
Originally posted by Tirau DanWow, such hate. Rolling Stone doesn't make these lists to insult anyone. It's to award the individuals that have inspired all the other artists who contributed to this list. Plenty of great guitarists aren't on the list, but that sure as hell doesn't mean that they aren't great or that they aren't even better than some that are listed. I assumed everyone was smart enough to realize that... guess not.
Rolling Stone has brought these out before... they are just rubbish.
The best overall guitarist is the fella in the garage next door that can imitate and play variations on them all switching from Clapton to Vai, from Manuel Barrueco to Eric Johnson effortlessly. "You Hum it I'll play it." There are a lot of those guys, who given a chance and a bit ...[text shortened]... v v Chopin or Billy Joel v Elton John.
Just enjoy them all and don't buy Rolling Stone.
Originally posted by seraphimvultureOh come on, Diddley was 'okay' in his day, but did you see him at guitar legends Expo 92? The other guitarists were laughing at him on stage as he showed just how average he really was, the guy could hardly improvise a 12 bar blues tune! I don't know what many of the influences of the people I am influenced by were, but Bo? He does Diddley squat for me.
That list is quite old, but I think it's accurate enough. And Starrman, how can you say Bo Diddley sucks? The guy inspired MANY guitarists that you love, I guarentee you that. And no one here can say Hendrix doesn't deserve to be #1. The guy is mesmerizing when he plays.
Now who wants some? Huh? *puts up dukes* What, who has somethin' to say??? Let's go!
Originally posted by StarrmanBo Diddley in his day was better than any punk nowadays who just flicks his wrist a couple times to get his amp to spew fuzz. He was creative and very simple, and in his simplicity he was able to find beautiful string combos. And as for who he's inspired, he was a direct inspiration for the Rolling Stones and some of Dylan's work, and bands of today like The White Stripes and The Strokes have said that he was a BIG influence on their music.
Oh come on, Diddley was 'okay' in his day, but did you see him at guitar legends Expo 92? The other guitarists were laughing at him on stage as he showed just how average he really was, the guy could hardly improvise a 12 bar blues tun ...[text shortened]... ple I am influenced by were, but Bo? He does Diddley squat for me.
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Originally posted by KneverKnightI think Carlos Santana is one of the greats along with Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Robin Trower, and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
Santana's drummer-Woodstock!
EDIT: Ya, it's about guitar players esp "Rolling Stone guitar players"
Lot's more good ones in Jazz, Classical, Bluegrass and so on, but it's just not Rolling Stone material.
NO RINGO STARR????? This list is BOGUS man... BOGUS!!!
Keith Moon should have replced Roy Buchanan at # 57, with everyone else moving down one on the list...
btw, I noticed a few "ties"... how do two guitarists end up 'tied' on a list like this? Are they saying that each of the two play exactly the same way with absolutely no difference at all? Neither one is even slightly better or worse than the other, and that they each have exactly the same repertoires? C'mon Rolling Stone, get some guts! Is Jonny Greenwood better than Ed O'Brien or vice versa? Don't give me this 'tied' crapola!
Originally posted by TheBloop.....Ringo was a drummer...... hope you were kidding.
NO RINGO STARR????? This list is BOGUS man... BOGUS!!!
Keith Moon should have replced Roy Buchanan at # 57, with everyone else moving down one on the list...
btw, I noticed a few "ties"... how do two guitarists end up 'tied' on ...[text shortened]... Ed O'Brien or vice versa? Don't give me this 'tied' crapola!
Edit: guitarists are tied cause they're in the same band.
Originally posted by slimjimI saw him share a bill with Jeff Beck a few years ago (now there was a show, or so I thought)
I think Carlos Santana is one of the greats along with Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Robin Trower, and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
Santana seemed to have lost it, hopefully it was just a bad night.
Beck was still cheeky as whatever tho, he's nuts, in a good way.
So I'm guessing you're a Layla fan?
Originally posted by KneverKnightI was fortunate to see Clapton and Allman jamming one night in Macon, Ga where I grew up, at the now defunct Capricorn recording studio. It was poetry in motion.
I saw him share a bill with Jeff Beck a few years ago (now there was a show, or so I thought)
Santana seemed to have lost it, hopefully it was just a bad night.
Beck was still cheeky as whatever tho, he's nuts, in a good way.
So I'm guessing you're a Layla fan?