Toddy17 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Just been soul searching, and wanted your opinion,, just listened to some Hendrix,,and still in love with some Mcartney stuff,,,not my bag ,but Elton is a world class musician,,,guess the classical guys, but if you had one shot,,who is the most musically talented man of all time?,,,just for giggles.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Buddy Holly. A young (frighteningly so) pioneer who played guitar, wrote, sang and produced. Just incredible when you look at his legacy and one can't help but wonder what would have happened if he had not been taken so young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddy17 Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Tempted to agree with you Burrito,,although not musically complicated in any way,,pretty perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Franz Schubert was thirty-two when he died, having completed seven symphonies, over six hundred songs and a whole bunch of other major works. I'll admit to not having listened to it all, but of what I have, there's not much dross in there. Most of his stuff is still being played by top musicians to this day, and is unlikely to fade away. Just sayin'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Who knows. . . . I'd say Bach, Mozart and Beethoven would be in the top 3. Then in no particular order. . . . Irving Berlin, Gershwin and Rogers and Hart, Ellington, Basie, Miles Davis, Lennon, McCartney and Dylan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I think Bach. I remember hearing he could improvise entire fugues which means playing stanzas forward, backwards, upside down etc (the stanza, not the performer!!). As for contemporary musician, I haven't much of an idea really. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Probably one of the classical chaps but out of modern musicians I would probably put forward Michael Jackson. While he wasn't my cup of tea his talent was undeniable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Mel B from the Spice Girls. Her rap in "If you wanna be my lover" was top banana. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) Schubert for me, but closely followed by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Modern day, John Williams (the composer). his consistent quality of work over the years is amazing. 85 and still working!! Edited November 30, 2017 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Kanye West - that's what he thinks !!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yank Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Bach, hands down. Then Mozart and Beethoven......then all the rest of musicians down to the present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Bobby Farrell from Boney M mainly for seminal vocal work on Daddy Cool, Rasputin and Ma Baker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, chris_b said: Lennon, McCartney Any old excuse to start another Beatles are best bun fight.** Edited November 30, 2017 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Why just man? What about women too? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 In modern times I'd say Prince. Could play anything and do it exceptionally well. Wrote all sorts of music, sang, danced, did choreography and produced. Phenominal talent. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponehandloose Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Saw a documentry about Alma Deutcher, a 12 year old girl.. musical talent from a different planet. Shes obvously disfuncional in some way but you cant help but be impressed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Mozart. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Elias Mooseblaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) Surely Joe Dolce or Sam of Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs fame are in with a shout? Edited November 30, 2017 by Delberthot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Prince. No question at all in my mind. How many people can claim to have single-handedly produced, arranged, composed AND performed many of their finest works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 There are so many, and talent manifests itself in a myriad of ways. I would argue that having the ability to spend thousands of hours practicing and learning is a demonstration of talent? In the past as now there have been phenomenally talented youngsters from all walks of life. Haydn was the youngest of 20 children and was destined for a life as a boot maker. I'd say maybe Mozart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingPrawn Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I think Nile Rodgers has to be up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 35 minutes ago, bassbiscuits said: Why just man? What about women too? Too right. Ella Fitzgerald - not many men could come anywhere near her musicality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Also why only man? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjim Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Prince 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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