~Jonathan~ Report post Posted February 10, 2006 For those of you who like to listen to guitar music, who are your current favourites? For me, it's Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani and Richard Thompson. What are yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justamom Report post Posted February 10, 2006 joe satrini is brilliant and slash (guns n roses) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UltraMum Report post Posted February 10, 2006 Carlos Santana and of course the great Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallworld Report post Posted February 10, 2006 Vinni Riley (duritti column) Can manage this task, still pondering the fave records post ! Shall we have fave female and male singer next ? Â wac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Jonathan~ Report post Posted February 11, 2006 I must also mention Gary Moore and Robben Ford. These are my favourites at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LKS Report post Posted February 11, 2006 One of my faves was always Jonny Marr from the Smiths Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redberry Report post Posted February 11, 2006 Hi Some of my all time bests are Stevie Ray Vaughn and Buddy Guy All time worst... Steve Vai.. very proficient technically but the guy aint got no soul!! Great thread redberry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redberry Report post Posted February 11, 2006 OOps forgot to agree with Hendrix, Richard Thompson, R. Ford great choices! redberry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirstie Report post Posted February 11, 2006 I would have to say old slowhand himself, Eric Clapton! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redberry Report post Posted February 11, 2006 I would have to say old slowhand himself, Eric Clapton! ahem...how could I forget Him redberry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted February 11, 2006 The not so famous Jeff Tweedy from Wilco  And who could forget Pink Floyd's Dave Gilmore  SV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mel Report post Posted February 12, 2006 gary moore and slash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Jonathan~ Report post Posted February 13, 2006 Oooh yes, old Clappers, how could I forget him? And David Gilmour. I agree with redberry with regards Steve Vai however he did play one song which blew me away - Tender Surrender from the Alien Love Secrets EP. That was quite simply breath-taking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redberry Report post Posted February 13, 2006 Oooh yes, old Clappers, how could I forget him? And David Gilmour. I agree with redberry with regards Steve Vai however he did play one song which blew me away - Tender Surrender from the Alien Love Secrets EP. That was quite simply breath-taking. Â I sort of agree (quite grudgingly!) His technical perfectness is just so offputting in my humble opinion. His ego even for a guitarist (ducks incase husband reads this) is HUGE. I think Neil Young is very under rated as a guitarist. Not particularly technically up there, but plays with 100% heart. Gary Moore has best 'guitar face' though redberry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpkinpie Report post Posted February 13, 2006 My oldest Big P is smashing!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hallyscomet Report post Posted February 14, 2006 Hi Jonathan,  Best guitarist my son would say the lead from Iron Maiden and Jimmy Hendrix  I would agree but would have to add Dire Straits    Regards Hailey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray Report post Posted February 14, 2006 John Lee Hooker is the man. And, now dont laugh, Paul Weller has become a fine guitarist, saw him live just b4 xmas and he was pretty good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redberry Report post Posted February 14, 2006 John Lee Hooker is the man. And, now dont laugh, Paul Weller has become a fine guitarist, saw him live just b4 xmas and he was pretty good  John Lee Hooker! Absolutely! Paul Weller...he is Ok Ijust dont 'get' him He just doesn't groove my truffles!  redberry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Jonathan~ Report post Posted February 18, 2006 Gary Moore has best 'guitar face' though   Albert Collins can do a mean 'guitar face' as can Buddy Guy and B.B. King once stated that his grandkids call him Old Lemon Face because he looks like he's sucking on a lemon when he plays  Yep, can go with Iron Maiden and Dire Straits - I got myself Back to Shangri-La by Mark Knopfler recently and his playing reminded me of Chris Rea's playing on the Dancing with Strangers album.  Never been a lover of Hendrix though the Band of Gypsies album was okay. I concur that Paul Weller is a good player but like redberry, don't 'get' him either and of course, he made disparaging remarks about Clapton and that takes a few marks off him at the very least  Justin Adams is a good player too - is currently with Robert Plant and has played with Jah Wobble. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gilbo Report post Posted February 18, 2006 (edited) Jimmy Page!!! Fools, how could you mention David Gilmour before him? Edited February 18, 2006 by Gilbo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Jonathan~ Report post Posted February 18, 2006 Oooh Jimmy Page. Nice one  And John Sykes, listening to him now. Very good guitarist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirstie Report post Posted February 18, 2006 I love Paul wellers earlier work, it rocks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richt Report post Posted February 19, 2006 In fairness to Steve Vai (who was taught by Joe Satriani - for me a definite guitar god) He did a pretty good job of the guitar duel between the devil and Ralph (wotsisname - The Karate Kid) in Crossroads - young guy goes in search of the lost blues song. Don't think the "Karate Kid" played acoustic - that was Ry Cooder (Not mentioned yet but he did win in the film!) Â As for Garry Moore, unless he's cleaned up his attitude since '86 (Milton Keynes supporting Marillion) I would never listen to him -except some of the old stuff with Phil. Â The best guitarists I ever heard were a double acoustic, in a cafe in Montmatre. Right time, right place, right company. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Jonathan~ Report post Posted February 19, 2006 (edited) As for Garry Moore, unless he's cleaned up his attitude since '86 (Milton Keynes supporting Marillion) I would never listen to him  What did he do to make you go off him?  I once met a guitarist I admired and he was so obnoxious, ill-mannered and egotistical that I've never been able to listen to him since. I shall make a note not to meet Gary though I am off to see him in support of B.B. King's final UK tour in April.  ***Okay, I must add both Ted Turner and Andy Powell from Wishbone Ash.*** Edited February 19, 2006 by ~Jonathan~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redberry Report post Posted February 19, 2006 Dave Gilmour makes me shudder...and not in a good way either! Â Do tell Gary Moore story Richt! Love "the cafe in Monmatre" conjured up cool! Â Ry Cooder of course. Brilliant. Â Loved that guitar 'duel with the devil' in Cross Roads. Even tho it was Steve 'up his self' Vai! Â BB Kings Lemon face is a CLASSIC tch! theres not a smilie to it justice. My old man has a fab guitar face too! Â redberry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richt Report post Posted February 25, 2006 Sorry folks, been off bb and mobile for a bit in the country - does the world of good. Â Gary Moore, what did he do red? Just proved he was an arrogant sob. Them was the days you could go to a gig (Ok they were plastic bottles of pop) but when he started posing he got nailed by the pack. "If you don't stop throwing those bottles I'll walk off the stage" Threatened to take his guitar home. Most folks were waiting for Jethro Tull to properly open for Marillion. It was a really hot day, guess poor old Gary got a duff time! Â Ian Anderson came on stage and focussed the crowd, engaged them, far better professional (but not a guitarist) - maybe a mandolin counts???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redberry Report post Posted February 26, 2006 Sorry folks, been off bb and mobile for a bit in the country - does the world of good. Gary Moore, what did he do red? Just proved he was an arrogant sob. Them was the days you could go to a gig (Ok they were plastic bottles of pop) but when he started posing he got nailed by the pack. "If you don't stop throwing those bottles I'll walk off the stage" Threatened to take his guitar home. Most folks were waiting for Jethro Tull to properly open for Marillion. It was a really hot day, guess poor old Gary got a duff time!  Ian Anderson came on stage and focussed the crowd, engaged them, far better professional (but not a guitarist) - maybe a mandolin counts???? Mandolins definately count!  How about Ronnie McCoury?  redberry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Jonathan~ Report post Posted February 28, 2006 I'm personally listening to Gary Moore at the moment, an album called Power of the Blues with Bob Daisley on bass. I was watching the 1987 concert on video that Gary recorded from Isstadion Stadium with Bob on bass and he looks totally different now. The ageing process takes no prisoners does it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redberry Report post Posted February 28, 2006 Oh I dont know...  Look at Mick Jagger and Keith Richards  redberry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted March 1, 2006 Oh come on... Where is Pete Townsend in all of this?? Listen to the acoustic stuff too - 'sparks' on Tommy for instance... Yep, heads up too to Ry cooder, clapton etc, and all those blues legends too - but what about some of the 'unsung heroes' - Julian Cope can play like a demon... Nobody else 'riffs' like wilco Johnston, and Roy Harper can play a mean acosustic too... and GEEK OF THE WEEK (VERY appropriate for this forum) David Byrne!  Mark Knopfler?? Probably one of the most technically talented players ever - so why does it sound so soulless?  Actually-- this list is endless and i'm knackered -  Laters, taters  BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pingu Report post Posted March 1, 2006 (edited) Hi im steve the hubby of pingu..... dont post that often well never yet infact.......but here goes my fave guitarist besides myself has to be Bryan Josh of mostly autumn he is fantastic If you get the chance have a listen to heroes never die or shrinking violet oh and the ma version of smoke on the water .........www.mostly-autumn.co.uk cya Edited March 1, 2006 by pingu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redberry Report post Posted March 2, 2006 Hi Steve.  what guitar/s do you have..what kind of music do you play ??  Im going to check out the web site you suggested. Our house is FULL of guitars  redberry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gromit Report post Posted March 2, 2006 Townsend for his windmill, Paige for epic performance, Hendrix for genius and have to mention Jack White for pure rawness. Â Listening to Robert Plant and The strange Sensations new album, Mighty Rearranger..tis pretty damn good for an old timer. Stones take note!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Jonathan~ Report post Posted March 2, 2006 (edited) Mighty Rearranger has been on a heavy rotation in this house since its release and I was very fortunate indeed to see Robert Plant & Strange Sensation at WOMAD last year. They were brilliant. Â As for Mark Knopfler, I watched the film Wag the Dog last night and was convinced it was J.J. Cale playing the lead in solo and it was Mark. I agree that he can sound soulless but his playing on WtD was great and his recent album Back to Shangri-La was lovely, in a Chris Rea/Tony Joe White kind of way. Â I must also mention Albert Lee. Edited March 2, 2006 by ~Jonathan~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redberry Report post Posted March 3, 2006 Not so much a great guitarist BUT...singer songwriter FAB beyond all FABNESSS Â Check out RAY LAMONTAGNE Â seriously top musician guys. Â redberry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenT Report post Posted March 4, 2006 have to mention Jack White for pure rawness. Well I'm glad somebody has mentioned him at last. I thought I was on my own for a minute. And he's quite sweet too, methinks. Â Agree about Mark Knopfler as well. Great player but he doesn't half send you to sleep. Â Karen x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redberry Report post Posted March 4, 2006 True Jack White  redberry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Jonathan~ Report post Posted April 7, 2006 Just though I'd mention. I went to see Gary Moore last week in support of B.B. King and the man was on fire as per usual. Amazing performance. B.B. was brilliant. It was a very emotional evening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Two naughty children! Report post Posted April 8, 2006 Once saw Uli John Roth in concert great guitarist Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axtl1010 Report post Posted April 8, 2006 Hello!   I have many recordings of Andr�s Segovia, the legendary spanish Maestro (1893 Linares - 1987 Madrid);  I am particularly interested in Segovia recordings, first and foremost regarding 1) Time of recordings, i.e. recording years, month and day 2) Maestro's interpretations, which move me a lot.  I also have some recordings of John Williams Julian Bream's recordings are also part of my collection.  I was lucky to attend a concert featuring John Williams in Norway. For me it was a wonderful evening I will never forget.    Andreas  Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites