bubinga5 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) Was just wondering what your favorite guitar players are... My favorite for many years now is George Benson.. He came on one time when i saw Incognito at the Forum in London as a suprise...blew me away...As a soul/jazz/funk fan this is my bread and butter!! Great bass playing too, The Old Grey Whistle Test....and look at the Jazz bass WOW!!!!!! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QjTK0pL1go"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QjTK0pL1go[/url] Also and Lee Ritenour....with erm.... Marcus someone....smokin!!!! this is more bass than geeetar but good all the same. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUzu-5UcN-s"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUzu-5UcN-s[/url] And Ritenour with Larry Carlton....The bass player Land Richard, seems to totally kill the music with a display thats not really needed at 5.09...V good mind... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfchN7G-oQk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfchN7G-oQk[/url] Eric Clapton with BB King, great blues minds.. and the awsome Phil Collins... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6gDeGdQ3rM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6gDeGdQ3rM[/url] Any favorites?? Was going to add Gilmore but no good vids!! Edited February 6, 2009 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) Alex Lifeson EDIT: and Francis Dunnery Edited February 5, 2009 by silddx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Alan Murphy - he made the most intricate phrasings look effortless and he was a master of controlling feedback Joe Satriani - not much to say on him that hasn't been said. A superb musician. Nile Rodgers - a jazzer at heart, but in such an accessible style John Williams - a master, I'm never going to fully appreciate all the nuances of his technique. Martin Taylor - I just love his feel and interpretation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 My slightly 'off the wall' vote is going to be for Zal Cleminson. I just love some of his simple chord work. Although I love lots of great soloists it's the rhythm guys that get me the most - Nile Rodgers has to be the man for funk of course :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 +1 here for Alan Murphy...... Inspiring sound!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) John Williams - a master, I'm never going to fully appreciate all the nuances of his technique. whats wrong with my cut and paste??? an obvious one but since i was very young, this song has always moved me..Very very special..its beautifully written piece of music..the emotion of the music flows so so well....i have been in tears listening to this.. John Williams's Cavatina (Deer Hunter) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_8d0DJpbBI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_8d0DJpbBI[/url] Edited February 6, 2009 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 You've reminded me there, I love Pepe Martinez and Juan Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 If the Alan Murphy mentioned is the same guy who played for Go West, he was great. I used to work with his cousin, so very sadly I knew he wasn't long for this planet. Great player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 One more for J Williams..LOOK AT THIS TECHNIQUE..wow.. just... wow [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StxpWgfhjIg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StxpWgfhjIg[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Dunnery [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AveJxs_TmY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AveJxs_TmY[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 [quote name='silddx' post='401663' date='Feb 5 2009, 11:51 PM']Francis Dunnery[/quote] Good call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='401665' date='Feb 5 2009, 11:53 PM']Alan Murphy - he made the most intricate phrasings look effortless and he was a master of controlling feedback Joe Satriani - not much to say on him that hasn't been said. A superb musician. Nile Rodgers - a jazzer at heart, but in such an accessible style John Williams - a master, I'm never going to fully appreciate all the nuances of his technique. Martin Taylor - I just love his feel and interpretation[/quote] +1 to all of the above - especially Alan Murphy. I used to see him with his old band SFX at The Cricketers (at The Oval, S. London). Excellent band which also included Felix Krish on bass, Richard Cottle (Laurence's bro) on keys and Tony Beard on drums. The one guitarist I would also definitely add is Pat Metheny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppo75 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Brent Mason Albert Lee Ray Flacke John Jorgenson Jonny Hiland My Dad (aaaawwww) All brilliant players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Page Townshend Richards Mick Green Mick Ronson# Wilko Johnson All old boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Chet Atkins, Joe Pass, Django, Johnny Marr, Graham Coxon, Andy Summers, Tom Morello, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 OMG - I can't believe I forgot JEFF BECK!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Brent Mason. His Hotwired album remains one of my favourite albums to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Good shout on Lifeson. Lead - Blackmore & LaLonde spring to mind, rhythm - Hetfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 This week... Steve Lukather. Going to see him next month in Southampton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'd only "choose" to listen to one Guitarist...... Frank Zappa (although to merely pidgeon0hole hims as a Guitarist wouldn't do the man justice) I only tolerate other guitarists I have occasionally enjoyed : Jeff Beck SRV John Frusciante Nile Rodgers Edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foal30 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Peter Hook. also, Tommy Bolin on Billy Cobham's "Spectrum" Johnny Marr B.B.King Jeff Beck Kenny Burrell Nile Rodgers #1 has got to be Prince. I surely luuuurvvve his playing. Levi Searcer Jr who did a lot of his Jazz stuff was a spanking mug and Wendy Melvion is way cool too. Her wah line on "Are you my Baby" is primo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ednaplate Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Alex Lifeson, Johnny Marr & Steve Mason (ex-Gene) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 For me and my rocker tastes it's gotta be: Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards & Mick Taylor, Joe Perry & Brad Whitford (Aerosmith), Slash & Izzy Stradlin (Guns N Roses). I've put both guitarists from the era when, IMO, their best work was done with their bands. JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 +1 for Frank Dunnery, Al Murphy and the astonishing Martin Taylor, but my absolute favourite is [b]Mike Stern [/b](ex Miles Davis and Blood Sweat & Tears). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fudge Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) Have to agree with a few already. Alex Lifeson a major hero for me from 1979 to 2009 and counting. (Infact with a snow day I strapped on my guitar to play along to limelight yesterday ... it's been a long time) Other guitar players that float my boat for many many reasons are; Neil Young. Stephen Stills. Richard Thompson. Kim Mitchell. Alan Morse (superb live!!!) Eddie Van Halen. Edited February 6, 2009 by Mr Fudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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