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August 27, 2003odds and ends* When I wrote about harmony vocals, I am surprised that more people didn't mention any bands from the 50's, such as Danny and the Juniors ("At the Hop") and some of the other really good stoop-singing harmonizers. * The bionic Roscoe will remain a topic for blog-fodder until I am totally comfortable with the new me. * That buttwipe michael Fumento really derailed my "kindler, gentler Acidman" plan. I went pretty ballistic, just like the good old days in response to his comment. Maybe I'm not cut out for the kindler, gentler thing. Fumento is a good writer but an ego-consumed asshole just the same. I calls 'em like I sees 'em. * Music posts seem to get a lot of comments. I own seven guitars, two banjos, one mandolin, an autoharp, five harmonicas, an electric keyboard and a lap-steel. Music is an important part of my life. I heard that Rolling Stone just announced the results of a poll of the 100 best guitarists of all time. Jimi Hendrix was #1. Here are MY top ten: 1) Chet Atkins 2) Mark Knopfler 3) Jimi Hendrix 4) Eric Clapton 5) Ricky Skaggs 6) Andre Segovia 7) James Taylor (because NOBODY ELSE plays the way he does) 8) Doc Watson 9) Dwayne Allman 10) Leo Kottke Yeah, I include acoustic guitar players on my list because playing acoustic is more difficult than playing electric. Give me a good pedal on my Fender and I can make drunken shit sound good. I can't do that on my Martin. Hey! I have an idea for a POLL!!! Who do YOU believe are the TOP TEN GUITAR PLAYERS OF ALL TIME? Yes, the Muse is with me tonight.
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Top Guitarists Your list is really good. Let me add a few others: Charlie Christian I know I'm leaving some favorites out. Oh Well. Posted by: chris on August 27, 2003 05:06 PMCan't leave out Eric Johnson. Oh.... Well, I guess you can -- you did. Posted by: Russ on August 27, 2003 05:40 PMIn no particular order: Jimi Hendrix Yeah, so most of those are on the heavier side of music. This makes sense given that I listen to a lot of that type of music. Also, I like guys that play varied textures, not just straight licks. Posted by: K.C. on August 27, 2003 05:54 PMI would put Willie in the top ten as a stylist, but NOT as a really good guitar player. But that's my opinion. I could be wrong. Posted by: Acidman on August 27, 2003 06:20 PMI can't give you ten at the moment, but definitely Jimi, Leo Kottke - he really wowed me in concert, Santana, Clapton, Paige, and BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan. I'm missing something with Chuck Berry..I have to go back and listen to something. Also I seen a 10 year old boy on TV a few months ago that played like Hendrix...he was good enough he brought me in from the other room to see who was playing. This kid has already been on a live stage with Santana..he gave me goose bumps. He might be the one to beat them all...and damn I can't remember his name. Posted by: Dawn on August 27, 2003 06:32 PMHere's my ten in no particular order: 1. Jimi Hendrix 1. Chet Atkins ... cramming it into ten is rather tough. Posted by: Mr. Lion on August 27, 2003 07:27 PMJohn Williams I'd have to say they fall somewhat like this. I'm trying to rate them as far as changing the artform. 1. Robert Johnson George Harrison as always been under-rated as guitar player, just as Ringo Starr was under-rated as a drummer. They both were damn good. Posted by: Acidman on August 27, 2003 07:49 PMAnd most people who voted for Robert Johnson never heard him play. Not even on those grainy tapes I've listened to. Posted by: Acidman on August 27, 2003 07:51 PMMuddy Waters was a LOT better than Robert Johnson. Bilnd Lemon wasn't taking second place, either. Posted by: Acidman on August 27, 2003 07:53 PMYou might be right with Robert Johnson. But with him the guitar playing has to be taken with the whole package: the singing, the lyrics, and the mystique. Making a deal with the devil to play like that has got to count for something. Posted by: chris on August 27, 2003 07:58 PMTrue, Willie's not the most blessed guy in terms of technical talent; however, his playing is almost instantly recognizable. In my book, that's worth a hell of a lot. Posted by: K.C. on August 27, 2003 08:15 PMPaul McCartney. What? A bass isn't a guitar? Listen, McCartney is the best damned bassist there ever was. His bass lines are just as tuneful as the melodies. Every Beatles song has such a distinctive bassline that you can tell which song it is from that alone. How many other bands could make the same claim? No matter who you pick for an all-star band, they're gonna need a bassist, and Paul wins that contest, hands down. Posted by: Normal Ph Man on August 27, 2003 08:46 PMKnopfler? NFW. Here are MY top ten: Julian Bream Sticking only to people I've heard enough of to make a judgement...I simply haven't heard the old blues players enough to figure out where they would be, so they're disqualified from my list. 1 Hendrix And ten guys who would never make it on my list of great players, but I love to listen to their music: Richie Blackmore
Have to break it down by genre. You can't compare John Williams and Yngwie Malmsteen, fer chrissakes.
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Rock: Jazz: Chet Atkins Some off-the-wall picks: Dickie Betts Du Toit's got a point. Perhaps we should specify genre? I mean, what the hell am I doing comparing Vaughn and Birgisson? Apples and oranges. . . Posted by: K.C. on August 28, 2003 01:15 AMI agree with all the lists. However, Steve Morse is the Greatest! What? Don’t believe me? I posted a couple of MP3s for your listening enjoyment. (click my link below) By the way, I didn’t see Pete Towsend on anyone’s list. Posted by: Dax Montana on August 28, 2003 03:50 AMI've seen all of these people live. And who I haven't seen (and for most never will) Jimi, Clapton, Duane Allman, Randy Rhodes, Gary Moore, Pete Townshend. I’ve left off other obvious ones, because I don’t know them well enough. Most probably are better than what I have. Posted by: CMNF on August 28, 2003 08:34 AMBejus! No one mentioned Rev. Gary Davis or Merle Travis? Quoting Chet Atkins: "If it wasn't for Merle Travis, I'd still be looking at the back end of a mule." Roy Buchanon's "Drowning on Dry Land" is why I started playing guitar. For stylists, try Mississippi John Hurt. Posted by: lpdbw on August 28, 2003 11:09 AMNorman Blake. How can you nominate Tony Rice and not even mention Norman Blake? Posted by: Gramps on August 28, 2003 11:27 AMNorman Blake. Several people mentioned Tony Rice. Rice is good, but Blake is much better. In my opinion the best accoustic guitarist ever. Posted by: Gramps on August 28, 2003 11:29 AMI cannot believe no one has mentioned Joe Satriani or Steve Vai. Heathens. Posted by: Guy Montag on August 28, 2003 11:32 PMSo i guess Django Reinhart is just so much chopped liver, after all! Jeez. Posted by: pril on August 29, 2003 10:17 AMI don't disagree with any picker that has been mentioned, but there are some names that have been left out: Vince Gill These are in no particular order, but are all my favorite g men, for their own special styles and personalities. 1. Chet Atkins Obviously rolling stone has got it wrong, the best guitarist which should be number 1 is Tom Morello (RATM & Audioslave) he can make some of the weirdest sounds you would ever hear and uses no samplers or pre recordings. In my eye's he's truly the best. Bob in the Hills Did you play with Monte Dunn?? If you did or know where to get in touch with him...let me know pls. Thanks for including such a great player in the list. No one else did!! Ray Posted by: Ray on December 29, 2003 02:57 PMSome of the greatest are also relatively unknown. Other notewothy players CRIMINALISE DRUM PROGRAMMING!!!!! Adios Posted by: Vivian Bannatyne on March 26, 2004 07:52 AMPost a comment
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