OT-- Whos your top 5 favorite Guitar player - Page 3 - The Orange Mane

Rohirrim · 05-03-2010, 08:30 AM

Ry Cooder
Leo Kotke
George Harrison
Steve Stills
Keith Richards
Randy California

Los Broncos · 05-03-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

Ry Cooder
Leo Kotke
George Harrison
Steve Stills
Keith Richards
Randy California

Love Ry Cooder.

Garcia Bronco · 05-03-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Broncenstein

I just don't understand the universal love for Clapton. I've been playing for 25 years, so I can identify a really great player when I hear them. My favorites tend not to be the most technically proficient, but more in line with the persuit of a certain tone. You'll find Eric Clapton at the top of almost any list of "guitar gods." Heck, the majority of my top 5 current favorites rotate in and out of Clapton's touring band... and they probably list him as a huge influence (and I'd be hugely influenced by that kind of money).

There's just something about Clapton that irritates the shiat out of me. I can't put my finger on it. Oh well... rant over.

Maybe it's that he generally only plays one scale.

Rohirrim · 05-03-2010, 08:54 AM

Every guitar thread on the Mane devolves into a Clapton-bashfest.

Sir_Robin · 05-03-2010, 08:55 AM

Check out "It Might Get Loud". It's on Netflix instant right now. Features Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack White talking about "their creative process, technique and influences as cameras follow them to key locations in their own music history. A jam session featuring all three musicians is woven into their discussions."

Smiling Assassin27 · 05-03-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

Every guitar thread on the Mane devolves into a Clapton-bashfest.

That's how you know Clapton deserves a seat at the table...

Sincerely,

A-Rod, Kobe, Sid Crosby, and Tom Brady

Rohirrim · 05-03-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Smiling Assassin27

That's how you know Clapton deserves a seat at the table...

Sincerely,

A-Rod, Kobe, Sid Crosby, and Tom Brady

He does seem to elicit the deep seated jealously of lesser players, doesn't he?

mkporter · 05-03-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir_Robin

Check out "It Might Get Loud". It's on Netflix instant right now. Features Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack White talking about "their creative process, technique and influences as cameras follow them to key locations in their own music history. A jam session featuring all three musicians is woven into their discussions."

I can't believe it took this long to get to Jack White. #1 for me.

Jack White
Jimi Hendrix
Jimmy Paige

OABB · 05-03-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mkporter

I can't believe it took this long to get to Jack White. #1 for me.

Jack White
Jimi Hendrix
Jimmy Paige

You are joking right?

mkporter · 05-03-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by orangeandblueblooded

You are joking right?

Dead serious. Not a fan I take it?

rbackfactory80 · 05-03-2010, 10:08 AM

Hendrix
John McGlaughlin
Trey Anastasio
John Scofield
Ralph Towner

HAT · 05-03-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by orangeandblueblooded

You are joking right?

The thread title is *favorite*.

I forgot about JW. He'd be in my top 3 with Brian Setzer & Chris Cheney.

cutthemdown · 05-03-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Iron Clady

Love Ry Cooder.

I dig the movie crossroads where Ry Cooder and Stevie Via do all the electric guitar work.

cutthemdown · 05-03-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

Maybe it's that he generally only plays one scale.

Well the threat is top 5 favorites, not really top 5 best. Some gues make favorites list because they had a lot of big songs, played with a lot of people.

Clapton fits that bill.

LonghornBronco · 05-03-2010, 10:29 AM

Randy Rhodes
Eddie VanHalen
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Monte Montgomery
Doug Gilmour

Here is a sample of Monte's virtuosity.

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Smiling Assassin27 · 05-03-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cutthemdown

I dig the movie crossroads where Ry Cooder and Stevie Via do all the electric guitar work.

Not familiar with that one.

Sincerely,

Ralph 'Fingers' Macchio

Cito Pelon · 05-03-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Carmelo15

1. Jimi Hendrix
2. Carlos Santana
3. B.B. King
4. Eric Clapton
5. Slash

George Benson? Benson did have a collaborator on most of his stuff, can't remember his name.

Santana, BB King, good stuff. Clapton was good, he rode on JJ Cale's coattails on a few of his hits, but that doesn't take away from his guitar work.

Keith Richards I think was a fine guitarist.

EDIT: Whoops, make that Keith Richards instead of Keith Woods.

Arkie · 05-03-2010, 11:00 AM

I haven't seen Buddy Guy listed, but I've heard a lot of his influence in this thread so far.

"Buddy Guy is by far and without a doubt the best guitar player alive...if you see him in person, the way he plays is beyond anyone. Total freedom of spirit, I guess… He really changed the course of rock and roll blues."
-Eric Clapton

"Without Buddy Guy, there would be no Stevie Ray Vaughan."
-SRV

“Heaven is lying at Buddy Guy’s feet while listening to him play guitar.”
-Jimi Hendrix

More guitar & Buddy telling the truth about Mississippi starting the "British Invasion"

bronco militia · 05-03-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Smiling Assassin27

Not familiar with that one.

Sincerely,

Ralph 'Fingers' Macchio

bronclvr · 05-03-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Arkie

I haven't seen Buddy Guy listed.

I can't beleive I forgot about Buddy Guy-I love "You're damn right I've got the Blues"-Buddy Guy rules-props to you-

Cito Pelon · 05-03-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Broncenstein

I just don't understand the universal love for Clapton. I've been playing for 25 years, so I can identify a really great player when I hear them. My favorites tend not to be the most technically proficient, but more in line with the persuit of a certain tone. You'll find Eric Clapton at the top of almost any list of "guitar gods." Heck, the majority of my top 5 current favorites rotate in and out of Clapton's touring band... and they probably list him as a huge influence (and I'd be hugely influenced by that kind of money).

There's just something about Clapton that irritates the shiat out of me. I can't put my finger on it. Oh well... rant over.

Well, that live cover Clapton did of JJ Cale's "Cocaine" that "Concert at Buddakhan" or whatever it was called, that was some pretty awesome to me.

Smiling Assassin27 · 05-03-2010, 11:05 AM

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“Heaven is lying at Buddy Guy’s feet while listening to him play guitar.”
-Jimi Hendrix

I'll take a folding chair located directly across from Mr. Guy, thank you.

eta: buddy guy's a fine guitarist and a fine gentleman.

bowtown · 05-03-2010, 11:10 AM

No love here for Prince?

HAT · 05-03-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bowtown

No love here for Prince?

There's another one I forgot. Prince is often overlooked and very underrated IMO.

Smiling Assassin27 · 05-03-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bowtown

No love here for Prince?

dude's all over the map...in a good way, usually. a chameleon, to be sure. another guy i'd put in the genius category.

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Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,842	Ry Cooder Leo Kotke George Harrison Steve Stills Keith Richards Randy California

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