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Rumtiger -> A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 9:44:35 PM)

Well folks, i've been thinking about this alot lately, and as Americans it is indeed a testament to our very culture that such a question that has been raised should be answered definitivly, some people have indeed fought over this question, I know I have, I have scars on my body to prove it. So to this populous of my countrymen, and some who are not of this country, I deliver this debate.

Who would you say the third greatest rock guitarist in history is? I say third because We can all agree on two individuals int eh form of Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen, now who belongs in the number one and two spots respectfully is another issue [I personally favor Eddie].

However the seat of number three is such a hot issue, who can possibly fill such a role in comparison to these two? where it not rock i would say B.B. King as a maybe.

Perhaps Eric Clapton when he was still on heroin? Eddie Van Halen himself said he was good back then, but to be a great one must maintain that greatness...suffice to say, Clapton hasent done that.

So lets get this thing started, who is number 3?




SirKenin -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 9:47:59 PM)

My vote goes for Yngwie Mahlmsteen.




EnglishDomNW -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 9:51:52 PM)

Mentionables: Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Dave Gilmour

(Oh and Francis Dunnery but only because I went to school with him.)




Archer -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 9:52:00 PM)

Jeff Healy




StrongButKind -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 9:55:53 PM)

My top five:

1. Hendrix
2. Jimmy Page
3. Joe Satriani
4. Eddie Van Halen
5. Stevie Ray Vaughan




Sinergy -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 9:58:16 PM)

 
Hello A/all,

I would have to give a nod to Keith Richards, Slash, and the guitarist from Smashmouth. 

Go listen to his rock / flamenco strumming on the song Padrino...

The musical talent in the band really dried up when he left it :(

Sinergy




Rumtiger -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 10:16:17 PM)

Satriani over Van Halen? no way.

I give the guy props because he taught plenty of folks but hell I 'd take Page over him by both skill and influence.

But still below Eddie.




susurrant -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 10:16:46 PM)

okay..out of left field...Johny Cash,,that man could really play..
and have you ever heard /watched Juinor Brown play?
of the ones listed..Stevie Ray Vaughn gets my vote..




SirKenin -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 10:22:37 PM)

Another brilliant guitarist that nobody has mentioned is Randy Rhodes.  The guy was a genius.  Ozzy went to crap after he died.




Rumtiger -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 10:23:48 PM)

yeah but thats more country and the other blues aint it? We're talking bout rock....though I felt Johnny was better to the singing then the playing, made a nice background though.




susurrant -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 10:25:23 PM)

you would need to divvy up into genres..we have too many legendary artists
you can't possibly think that bbking is not as good as eddie van halen
daddys home.."paying the cost to be the boss" is my favorite..
and then there are men like chet atkins..




susurrant -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 10:29:46 PM)

yes
youre right
i just got so excited
music is a passion for me
cash was "country"
but i heard him play metal..
and country crosses right into rock..





Rumtiger -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 10:31:31 PM)

well like I said if we werent restricted to just rock I would have put him in.




susurrant -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 10:48:07 PM)

ok
how about jeff beck?
anyone remember him?




ElectraGlide -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 11:19:51 PM)

There are many great guitarist. They have to be teamed with a good band to shine. Nobody gives Mitch and Noel credit for helping make Hendrix sound great. AC-DC  has a great rhythm section setting the table for Angus to do his thing. I always like Tony from Sabbath, Richie from Deep Purple and Jimi from Led Zep. Who is the best is only opinion. Yes Jeff Beck was great in the Yard Birds also...




Level -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 11:33:56 PM)

Jimmy Page.
 
Dazed And Confused .... The Rain Song .... Kashmir... In The Evening .... Page is a master of guitar, from the most tender and heartbreaking notes to wired fury.
 
Notables:
 
David Gilmour - Comfortably Numb
Duane Allman (too soon gone) - listen to the At Fillmore East album and be blown away.
Mark Knopfler - Brothers In Arms, Romeo and Juliet
Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Blue On Black




KatyLied -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 11:35:44 PM)

Level - you do rock.  Thank you for noting Mark Knopfler.




Level -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 11:40:27 PM)

Thank you for the kind words, Katy [:)]. It took me a bit to truly appreciate Knopfler, but I'm a huge fan now.




KatyLied -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 11:49:54 PM)

Making Movies is one of my favorite cds




cacodylic -> RE: A debate actually worth having (9/13/2006 11:52:10 PM)

Geez, you "experts" -- do I have to be the first to mention Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley????




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