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plasterman

13-09-2008, 21:11

Miy guitar hero is Mick Ronson.:thumbs:
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Arthur Fowler

13-09-2008, 21:14

I've got lots. Tonight I'll go for Steve Vai (even though he's lost without trace up his own bottom!).

splobber

13-09-2008, 21:49

LouBarlow

13-09-2008, 22:00

Bob Mould and Jimi Hendrix.

douglasb

14-09-2008, 05:35

Steve Jones

Captain Sensible (totally underrated as an inventive and melodic player)

charlie angel

14-09-2008, 13:04

Always been Jimi for me -

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NicolaUK

14-09-2008, 13:26

Another vote for David Gilmour - although some of the faces he pulls are 'interesting' :lol:

Will have to add Slash, Marr, Keef and Angus to the list :thumbs:

I would have put Brian May in but the hair....

kohoutec

14-09-2008, 16:16

Johnny Greenwood.

Hernster

14-09-2008, 16:24

Albert Lee is my favourite:

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NicolaUK

14-09-2008, 18:01

Mr Nicola:

Mark Tremonti from Alter Bridge is the best guitarist I've seen live. He has an instructional DVD out soon which I'll be buying even though I can't actually play guitar:

http://www.fret12.com/#

14-09-2008, 18:07

Joey Santiago.
Vamos solo at 01:10 in..

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The_Original_Pirate

14-09-2008, 19:11

Johnny Greenwood solo at 2.40 :clap:

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rocknout89

15-09-2008, 07:35

Jimi Hendrix is my guitar hero...

Adge

15-09-2008, 07:48

Johnny Marr all the way!!

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Agent_Cooper

15-09-2008, 08:19

For rhythm none other than Jimmy Page. See the beauty of him here. Everything is put together like little building blocks...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-jCNySpWiM

Would have to go for Gilmour as a lead guitarist though.

douglasb

15-09-2008, 08:41

Johnny Marr all the way!!

Something like the intro to "This Charming Man". I can't think of anyone even trying that kind of stuff these days.

It's why I think Noel Gallagher has written some good songs but there's barely a memorable riff in his entire catalogue. Just chord sequences. For someone so enamoured with the Beatles he can't even rip-off Day Tripper.

TheoGB

15-09-2008, 12:07

Johnny Greenwood solo at 2.40 :clap:

Always a fan of his work on Maquiladora in the Astoria 94 Live show. Some great guitar work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUqLhCZmHp0 (about 2.40 in again, weirdly).

Dunno about guitar heroes though. Can I just put up Sleater-Kinney for all aspects of guitar and drums? :D

Bigsby

15-09-2008, 12:24

Mark Knopfler for me, but kudos to Hernster for including Albert Lee, another fave.

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clarkyboy100

15-09-2008, 12:42

Jimi Hendrix for me closely followed by Jimmy Page.

Favourite guitar performance ever for me is Rock Me Baby by Hendrix at Monterey Pop. Favourite Jimmy Page work is In My Time Of Dying.

Jim2k

15-09-2008, 18:51

Its gotta be another vote for Slash. What a legend.

J Wedd

15-09-2008, 18:57

Richard Thompson, Ry Cooder and Marc Ribot for me. All have unique sounds that I just love.

Jim989

15-09-2008, 19:30

Cannot think of who I would call a Guitar Hero, however Eric Sardinas would be up there with his Blues Bottle Sliding!

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PeteMc

15-09-2008, 20:21

Captain Sensible (totally underrated as an inventive and melodic player)

Seconded and always entertaining to see his on-stage antics.

Hernster

15-09-2008, 20:22

Mark Knopfler for me, but kudos to Hernster for including Albert Lee, another fave.

Thanks. I'm surprised someone else around here know's him, lol.

I got into him through my Dad. Dad say's he's been a fan since the 60's. I was lucky to see him in a gig last year. :notworthy

hometown38

15-09-2008, 20:32

Mattie F

15-09-2008, 21:37

Knopfler inspired me to pick up a guitar but I think a vote for Frank would be in order:

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But in fairness - this is my favourite guitar solo - fast forward to 4:50 where it starts:

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craig1912

16-09-2008, 09:09

Rory Gallagherhttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-k4iocWURPk&feature=related

Kirs-tea

16-09-2008, 11:36

Got to be Johnny Greenwood for me.

Bigsby

16-09-2008, 11:52

Thanks. I'm surprised someone else around here know's him, lol.

I got into him through my Dad. Dad say's he's been a fan since the 60's. I was lucky to see him in a gig last year. :notworthy

Yep, seen Albert Lee a few times, most recently at the Led Zep gig at the 02 last year. :thumbs:

The keyboard player in his band is Pete Winfield, whose one-hit wonder "18 With a Bullet" was featured on the Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" soundtrack and he also produced Come On Eileen and 500 Miles by The Proclaimers, fact fans. :)

Dazzle

16-09-2008, 16:51

Olga - Toy Dolls

allan

16-09-2008, 21:50

Kirk Hammett and Billy Corgan, it's the phrasing during the solos that does it.

Ghost Dog

16-09-2008, 22:32

J Mascis

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douglasb

17-09-2008, 08:31

Olga - Toy Dolls

That's not so mad really. He's very clever.

Dazzle

17-09-2008, 12:12

That's not so mad really. He's very clever.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6wNS7uqu1hk

Johnny Vodka

17-09-2008, 17:49

Warning: some naughty words

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17-09-2008, 18:18

You really are going to have to explain that one.. Have you got the right thread?

anephric

17-09-2008, 19:00

Michael Angelo Batio! NO-ONE can DEFEAT the GLORY of NITRO!

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Similarly, all hail the glory of Nuno's Spinal Tap pseudo-classical funkisms.

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allan

17-09-2008, 20:16

While Michaelangelo is technically impressive, it's so damn dull to listen to. To me a good guitar player that is basically singing with the guitar, it's not necessarily about speed.

Johnny Vodka

17-09-2008, 20:22

You really are going to have to explain that one.. Have you got the right thread?

You not like, DM? :D

17-09-2008, 20:29

That's your guitar hero? Are you trolling? Seeing as you consistently regurgitate guitar bands you used to like I can't believe that's all you can come up with.

Johnny Vodka

17-09-2008, 20:37

That's your guitar hero?

Well, much underrated and he hadn't had a mention so far.

17-09-2008, 20:52

What guitar is he playing?

JonL

17-09-2008, 21:00

Lerxst.
AKA Alex Lifeson of Rush.

anephric

17-09-2008, 21:29

While Michaelangelo is technically impressive, it's so damn dull to listen to. To me a good guitar player that is basically singing with the guitar, it's not necessarily about speed.

He's playing a quad guitar with over-under technique. This is all anyone need ever know.

I'm surprised no-one has loosed the filth of Dragonforce in this thread yet. They are PRETENDERS to the THRONE. NO-ONE shall surpass NITRO. DEATH TO FALSE METAL.

Prostrate thyself at the feet of John Christ, wretches!

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Zakk Wylde says, Zakk Wylde likes this, fool!

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charlie angel

17-09-2008, 21:41

How about some Tommy Emmanuel -

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platty

17-09-2008, 22:02

Sorry but Mr Satriani !!!

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Followed by Mr Vai :notworthy , he makes the guitar talk ...superb !!!

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jimbo1

18-09-2008, 12:15

Matt Bellamy does it for me......always love this short solo at about 3.56 in. :thumbs:

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AKPiggott

18-09-2008, 14:09

Matt Bellamy does it for me......always love this short solo at about 3.56 in. :thumbs:

Another vote for Mister Bellamy here, a man of ridiculous talent. :thumbs:

Ghost Dog

18-09-2008, 22:07

I've got some more

John Fahey

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Television - Tom Verlaine/Richard Lloyd

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George vader

18-09-2008, 22:20

The man....Guitar Players Worlds Greatest guitarist for many, many years.............E.V.H

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The Bear

20-09-2008, 10:20

Always be Jimmy Page for me ,an unbelievably sloppy player on occasions but when he's on form just superb. The bloke who inspired me to take up the guitar all those years ago.

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Another vote for Page here. That concert in Madison Square Gardens in '73 he was simply untouchable on guitar at that point. A simply incredible sound that he gets and he doesn't play a bum note. Awesome. One of the most impressive live intros to a song ever as well. It must have been superb to be there to watch it.

I also have to vote for Hendrix who can has a unique sound which no-one else ever came close to:

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JonL

20-09-2008, 15:04

I forgot about Francis Dunnery too!:doh:

Al_83

20-09-2008, 19:30

For me its gotta be Randy Rhodes (RIP) and John Petrucci both amazing and inspirational:

Randy:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JRbPWcLode0

John:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DSlR90VEKlY

anastasia

21-09-2008, 08:45

For me it's Slash. The guy is a God!

Arthur Fowler

21-09-2008, 09:22

For me its gotta be Randy Rhodes (RIP) and John Petrucci both amazing and inspirational:

Randy:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JRbPWcLode0

John:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DSlR90VEKlY

Good call. Especially on JP. Nice clip :thumbs:

dazza001

24-09-2008, 12:35

55 posts and no mention of Buckethead?!!? Looking forward to hearing what remains of his work on Chinese Democracy... if it ever actually surfaces...

allan

24-09-2008, 12:39

Buckethead is technically impressive, but it gets boring pretty quick in my opinion.

J Wedd

24-09-2008, 18:15

A lot of these fellas have amazing technical ability, but none of them could write a decent tune in a thousand years. I think virtuosity always comes a poor second to servicing the music.

Arthur Fowler

24-09-2008, 21:28

A lot of these fellas have amazing technical ability, but none of them could write a decent tune in a thousand years. I think virtuosity always comes a poor second to servicing the music.

Writing a "decent tune" is just a get out for those with no technical ability ;)

anephric

24-09-2008, 21:36

All the virtuosity in the world means nothing if you churn out crap like Alien Love Secrets.

Arthur Fowler

24-09-2008, 22:01

All the virtuosity in the world means nothing if you churn out crap like Alien Love Secrets.

:eek:

Bigsby

25-09-2008, 08:05

A lot of these fellas have amazing technical ability, but none of them could write a decent tune in a thousand years. I think virtuosity always comes a poor second to servicing the music.

So you don't think Mark Knopfler has written any "decent tunes" then?

SIMON ADEBISI

25-09-2008, 08:20

Dimebag Darrell :notworthy

anephric

25-09-2008, 21:30

:eek:

Steve Vai can't write songs, fact. Only musos buy his albums to listen to all his tweakery. They're deathly dull as "music".

Al_83

25-09-2008, 21:35

Steve Vai can't write songs, fact. Only musos buy his albums to listen to all his tweakery. They're deathly dull as "music".

He's a bit like samson! I recon without that fan blowing his hair on stage his magical guitar skills would be lost ;) :n0rty:

kjn6371

25-09-2008, 21:49

The Bear

25-09-2008, 22:03

He has a very similar sound to Jimi, and a free flowing fluid solo style similar to him as well. I can see why he'd like him.

DeadYankee

25-09-2008, 22:43

John Martyn, Johnny Marr and John Renbourne are three that leap to mind

Arthur Fowler

26-09-2008, 07:06

Steve Vai can't write songs, fact. Only musos buy his albums to listen to all his tweakery. They're deathly dull as "music".

Steve Vai can't write songs that you like, fact. I'm not a muso. I don't play guitar. Never have.

ALS is not his greatest work, and most of the stuff he has released over the last 5 years has been rubbish in my opinion. But I accept that it is my opinion and certainly would not put it forward as a "fact".

Anyway, I was hoping this thread wouldn't descend into slagging off other people's heroes. Guess I was wrong.

Arthur Fowler

29-09-2008, 21:32

Special mention for Nils Lofgren tonight as he's off to have both hips replaced tomorrow!

Sorry, can't embed this one, but worth watching for the harmonics, playing each other's guitars and the backflip!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_n_D5An2Gg

Good luck Nils. :thumbs:

anephric

29-09-2008, 21:45

You know, when I said the word "fact" it was a figure of speech - an intensifier. I wasn't stating, in empirical, scientific terms with formulae and equations and such, that Steve Vai can't write songs. Get a grip :p

Although he can't write songs and he's a egomaniacal plonker one step away from being as bad as Malmsteen and I read a short story of his once about a man who had his balls cut off and stuck in his eye sockets and he looks silly in Crossroads. So there.

J Wedd

01-10-2008, 18:50

As far as technical ability goes, I think there has to be a healthy balance between being a musician and being an artist. For instance, Captain Beefheart is not a musician, but he is an artist. Steve Vai is merely a musician. For me, being an artist with a vision always wins out over any kind of technical ability. If you get excited over what the guy is doing with his fingers, and how he's doing it, rather than the emotional effect being produced, then you must be a mentalist.

SIMON ADEBISI

01-10-2008, 18:56