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  • DAISHIDAISHI
    edited October 2011
    Slash
  • RemolayRemolay
    edited October 2011
    Andy McKee
  • ScnewScnew
    edited October 2011
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  • JedExodusJedExodus
    edited October 2011
    I don't have a favourite favourite. I like Brian Setzer a lot though.

    I know most people prolly find this stuff lame, but I like it, it's good fun.
  • GuruGuru214GuruGuru214
    edited October 2011
    Off the top of my head, I'd have to say Angus Young and Jimmy Page.
  • bobber56bobber56
    edited October 2011
    Eric Clapton is the worst guitar player I have ever heard. He is soulless in his playing, he repeats the same crap over and over again, and he is boring as hell to watch. SRV Rules!
  • DAISHIDAISHI
    edited October 2011
    One of those two won the Alive contest.
  • puzzleboxpuzzlebox Telltale Alumni
    edited October 2011
    JedExodus wrote: »
    I don't have a favourite favourite. I like Brian Setzer a lot though.

    I know most people prolly find this stuff lame, but I like it, it's good fun.

    I have a fair bit of Brian Setzer Orchestra stuff, I had no idea the titular Brian was the guitarist. No guitar in this one, but I really like songs like Mack the Knife, the way it kind of starts off little and gets all big and jazzy.

    Pretty much the only guitarist I know by name is Santana. Smooth is one of the sexiest songs I know... I defy you to dance to this with someone without it being hot.
  • JedExodusJedExodus
    edited October 2011
    puzzlebox wrote: »
    I have a fair bit of Brian Setzer Orchestra stuff, I had no idea the titular Brian was the guitarist. No guitar in this one, but I really like songs like Mack the Knife, the way it kind of starts off little and gets all big and jazzy.

    Pretty much the only guitarist I know by name is Santana. Smooth is one of the sexiest songs I know... I defy you to dance to this with someone without it being hot.

    That's my favourite version of Mack the Knife as well, it's on the same CD as t'other one actually.

    Smooth's got dangerously sexy playing in it. Rob Thomas, not so much :p
  • RetroVortexRetroVortex
    edited October 2011
    Buckethead
    Joe Satriani
  • JohroJohro
    edited October 2011
    of that list? Easily Lifeson.

    This has nothing to do with being canadian. Rush has great guitar work...and it's ONLY LIFESON live. I've seen them live and they're amazing. The album work doesn't do him justice. They've done all their big epics live and they sound amazing. Granted my stance might have changed if the incident with his wife and a set of stairs ended up differently :S but so far he has held up public face, skill and fan appreciation. Lifeson is fantastic and best of that list in my opinion.
  • bobber56bobber56
    edited October 2011
    Johro wrote: »
    of that list? Easily Lifeson.

    I was just naming my favorites. You don't have to pick from that list. But Rush is the sh*t!
  • bobber56bobber56
    edited October 2011
    Whoever reads this, what are your top 5 AC/DC songs?
  • RetroVortexRetroVortex
    edited October 2011
    1. Let there be Rock
    2. Rock 'n' Roll Train
    3. Back in Black
    4. Highway to Hell
    5. Crabsody in Blue

    EDIT: Though this is a very tough one, since there are so many good AC/DC songs

    For example:

    Dog eat Dog
    Hell Ain't a bad place to be
    Whole lotta rosie
    Hell's Bells
    Shoot to Thrill
    Let me put my love into you
    Rock and Roll ain't noise pollution
    Dirty Deeds done cheap
    Its a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
    Skies on Fire
    War Machine

    I think the main problem with AC/DC to be honest, is that they have their own style, which is great, but most of the songs tend to get very samey.
    (So only the really distinct ones are the ones that people remember)
    Slayer have the same problem as well.
    (My opinion obviously)
  • DAISHIDAISHI
    edited October 2011
    There's only one AC/DC song worth hearing forever, and it's Thunderstruck. Because that's the one Shamu performs to.
  • gamer247gamer247
    edited October 2011
    Josh Homme,David Gilmour, Frank Zappa, Jimmi Hendrix,Carlos Santana. just to name a few.Really it depends on what kind of mood I'm in.
  • MusicallyInspiredMusicallyInspired
    edited October 2011
    Mike Oldfield
    Stu G
    John Petrucci
    The Edge
    Lincoln Brewster

    Phil Keaggy is pretty amazing too.
  • ShaggEShaggE
    edited October 2011
    John 5.
  • Teh_SaccadeTeh_Saccade
    edited October 2011
    How on EARTH could you guys not list Dimebag (Diamond) Darrell from Pantera?!
    o.m.g. that is like heresy... Even if you don't like the band, you must still be able to appreciate his technical expertise and empathetic bowel shaking riffs :D

    Eric Clapton comes to my AA meeting - sometimes he plays at Xmas, so I never goto the party, there's no booze so it kinda sucks.
  • Lennie MelvinLennie Melvin
    edited October 2011
    John Frusciante
  • MusicallyInspiredMusicallyInspired
    edited October 2011
    MusicallyInspired wrote: »
    Mike Oldfield
    Stu G
    John Petrucci
    The Edge
    Lincoln Brewster

    Phil Keaggy is pretty amazing too.

    My goodness, I forgot Don Ross and Andrew Gorny!

    EDIT: And Eddie Van Halen.
  • bobber56bobber56
    edited October 2011
    RetroVortex wrote: »
    Hell Ain't a bad place to be

    To Hell with that crap!
  • allaboardfilmsallaboardfilms
    edited October 2011
    Steve Hackett (formerly of Genesis)

    For several reasons why, look up "Firth of Fifth," "Horizons," and "Every Day"
  • HaydenHayden
    edited October 2011
    Well, it used to be Slash for a very long time. But then I started listening to progressive rock, and found that there were many guitarists out there who are equally as capable, and even more proficient than the man. So John Petrucci is now the one who I would rank at the top of my list of favourite guitarists, since he is seemingly able to do simply anything with the instrument.

    However, Slash will still always hold quite a special place in my heart (cliche, sorry), and his sound and style will always appeal to me in a way that no other guitarist can achieve, not even Mr. Petrucci.

    Actually, come to think of it, it really depends on what mood I'm in. If I'm feeling all pretentious and stuck up after extensive periods of prog-listening, then I'll rank Petrucci as my favourite guitarist, thanks to his technical prowess, speed, versatility, etc. But, if I'm in the mood for slightly more mindless hard rock, but with relatively thoughtful guitar solos shaped to fit each song perfectly, then I'll boost Slash back up to the top of that list.
    bobber56 wrote: »
    Whoever reads this, what are your top 5 AC/DC songs?

    "Black Ice"
    "You Shook Me All Night Long" (only because it's a classic which was also heard constantly throughout my childhood.)
    "Safe in New York City"
    "The Honey Roll"
    and probably "Evil Walks" as well; that's a pretty cool song.

    Yeah, I have quite a different opinion to most AC/DC fans when it comes to the band's material.
    bobber56 wrote: »
    To Hell with that crap!

    See, I wasn't a huge fan of that song either at first, but when I saw them live in 2009, that song was actually one of the most enjoyable of the whole set. I'm not sure why, but hearing that song live (more so than the other songs) really brought it to life for me, and now it just seems to make sense when I listen to it. So don't be so quick to judge it; it really is quite a good rock song.
  • DAISHIDAISHI
    edited October 2011
    Slash is the only guy I know that was so drunk that when he dropped a cigarette into his trousers he still finished out his solo. So he is king.
  • HaydenHayden
    edited October 2011
    And I guess you've gotta give the guy props for actually being able to play the instrument so well with such vision obstruction. Honestly, how he was able to see through those locks at times is beyond me.
  • bobber56bobber56
    edited November 2011
    Come on guys! What about Van Halen?
  • MusicallyInspiredMusicallyInspired
    edited November 2011
    Riiiiiiiiiight. Add'd.
  • JedExodusJedExodus
    edited November 2011
    All this Slash love, it angers the blood.

    At least folk are giving EVH props :)
  • bobber56bobber56
    edited November 2011
    GuruGuru214 wrote: »
    Off the top of my head, I'd have to say Angus Young and Jimmy Page.

    Jimmy Page sucks.
  • GuruGuru214GuruGuru214
    edited November 2011
    And you just lost all credibility on this topic. You do NOT diss Led Zeppelin.
  • HaydenHayden
    edited November 2011
    I feel like I should report that post.
  • JedExodusJedExodus
    edited November 2011
    bobber56 wrote: »
    Jimmy Page sucks.
    GuruGuru214 wrote: »
    And you just lost all credibility on this topic. You do NOT diss Led Zeppelin.
    Hayden wrote: »
    I feel like I should report that post.

    I'm with bobber. Jimmy Page played one scale over and over for his whole career. I don't like Angus Young either though :p
  • bobber56bobber56
    edited November 2011
    JedExodus wrote: »
    I'm with bobber. Jimmy Page played one scale over and over for his whole career. I don't like Angus Young either though :p

    You lost credibility for dissing AC/DC. But Page does suck, and so does Led Zeppelin. You don't like that, deal with it. GuruGuru214 and Hayden sure can't. And if you hate AC/DC, I hate you!
  • divisiontendivisionten
    edited November 2011
    Everybody, please keep it civil. We can talk about guitarists we like and don't like without resorting to petty name calling.

    I'm going to be the odd man out and say I actually prefer electric violin to electric guitar. Ever since I heard my music instructor play one in middle school, I've been enamored by the instrument. Google Fuse sometime. And Trans-Siberian always utilizes the electric violin, too.
  • bobber56bobber56
    edited November 2011
    divisionten wrote: »
    Everybody, please keep it civil. We can talk about guitarists we like and don't like without resorting to petty name calling.

    In a time of war, there is always one who must bring peace. You are probably the guy.
  • GuruGuru214GuruGuru214
    edited November 2011
    bobber56 wrote: »
    You lost credibility for dissing AC/DC. But Page does suck, and so does Led Zeppelin. You don't like that, deal with it. GuruGuru214 and Hayden sure can't. And if you hate AC/DC, I hate you!

    Never a good idea to make an enemy of a mod. Not that I'd ever ban someone just for annoying me. ;)
    bobber56 wrote: »
    In a time of war, there is always one who must bring peace. You are probably the guy.

    Actually, divisionten is a girl.
  • bobber56bobber56
    edited November 2011
    GuruGuru214 wrote: »
    Actually, divisionten is a girl.

    Oh sh*t, i'm sorry.
  • HaydenHayden
    edited November 2011
    bobber56 wrote: »
    But Page does suck, and so does Led Zeppelin. You don't like that, deal with it.

    No band that writes "Kashmir" can possibly suck; the earth would collapse in on itself or the universe would end or something; it's an impossibility. They may not be the greatest rock band in the world, as you'll hear many people thoughtlessly spout, but to say that they just simply 'suck' - I think that's wrong. And if you're going to make such claims, then back up your opinion and state your reasoning; then we can have a discussion of sorts, rather than engage in something that resembles your standard YouTube argument.
    GuruGuru214 and Hayden sure can't.

    Well, actually, I can. I like plenty of bands that suck. I like the band Jet, despite their lack of originality and musical proficiency, because I still enjoy a lot of the songs they write. I like quite a bit of Nickelback's music, and boy do they suck at times. I'll also guiltily admit to liking some of Motley Crue's material. It's unadventurous, it features mediocre musicianship, bad lyrics, and it's often cheesy as hell, but I can still get a kick out of listening to it.

    Also, I like Primus. And Primus suck!
    And if you hate AC/DC, I hate you!

    I like how you tell us that we can't 'deal' with being told that a band we're fond of sucks, yet you go as far to say that you 'hate' somebody when they so much as 'diss' a band that you like. There's a word for this; it starts with 'h'. See if you can guess it.

    And, for the record, I quite like AC/DC; I think they're a very good rock band; I own all of their studio albums and have payed good money to see them live. They can perhaps be criticized for not branching out, evolving, or progressing past the point of extreme simplicity, but I feel that, in remaining consistently simplistic over such a long course of time, they've actually refined their style of the genre to the point of perfection, and shown just how much can be done and achieved with a simplistic approach.
  • JedExodusJedExodus
    edited November 2011
    bobber56 wrote: »
    You lost credibility for dissing AC/DC.

    Pffftt, like I had any to begin with
    Hayden wrote: »
    No band that writes "Kashmir" can possibly suck; the earth would collapse in on itself or the universe would end or something; it's an impossibility.

    The only bits I like about Kashmir are the brass and strings, ie the parts that Zep didn't do themselves. I really don't know what's supposed to be so remarkable about it, maybe it was revolutionary for the time but it does nothing for me.

    The most joy it gave me was that Rage Against the Machine put the riff to use in Wake Up, a song that in my books kicks far more bum.
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