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BrisGirl
14 Sep 2002, 23:19
Can not pick....
Ritchie Blackmore....style of his own..
Gary Moore......beautiful and fluent..
Mick Taylor.......blues stylist
Stevie Ray Vaughan....the one and only
Savatage
14 Sep 2002, 23:21
Originally posted by BrisGirl
Can not pick....
Ritchie Blackmore....style of his own..
Gary Moore......beautiful and fluent..
Mick Taylor.......blues stylist
Stevie Ray Vaughan....the one and only
If you're asking out of that list I'd go for Gary Moore anytime. Can shred with the best of them, can play melodically with the best of them, can play the blues/rock/metal. All styles.
Probably the cleanest picker I have ever heard. No mistakes.
Good singer too.
The Hippie
15 Sep 2002, 11:32
Originally posted by Savatage
If you're asking out of that list I'd go for Gary Moore anytime. Can shred with the best of them, can play melodically with the best of them, can play the blues/rock/metal. All styles.
Probably the cleanest picker I have ever heard. No mistakes.
Good singer too.
Getting his new one when it's released, Savatage? From what I've read, he returns to his hard rock days. Can't wait to hear it if he has. :cool:
Savatage
15 Sep 2002, 11:45
Originally posted by The Hippie
Getting his new one when it's released, Savatage? From what I've read, he returns to his hard rock days. Can't wait to hear it if he has. :cool:
Whoah, is that right? That would be sensational. His hard rock stuff is his best IMO. Will have to put it on the top of my "to get" list.
Cheers!
The Hippie
15 Sep 2002, 12:13
Just posting the blurb where I first read about it...
Ex-Thin Lizzy Guitarist Gary Moore Forms New Power Trio
Former Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore has formed a new band called Scars, whose debut album comes out September 10 on Sanctuary Records. Moore, who's spent most of the past 12 years playing the blues, has hooked up with former Skunk Anansie bassist Cass Lewis and Primal Scream drummer Darrin Mooney for the project, which Moore likens to Jimi Hendrix's Band Of Gypsys.
"I wanted to do more improvisational kinds of things, much like Jimi Hendrix did with the Band Of Gypsys," Moore, whose credits also include the band BBM with former Cream members Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, said in a statement announcing Scars. "I was looking for that kind of Band Of Gypsys atmosphere and vibe. It was even surprising to me that I wanted to return to this kind of music again because I said I wouldn't do that. I was sick of hard rock."
Moore said that some modern bands, such as System Of A Down, rekindled his interest in hard rock.
Look for Scars to tour the world in the fall, following the self-titled album's release.
The full Scars track list includes: "Stand Up," "When The Sun Goes Down," "Rectify," "Wasn't Born In Chicago," "Just Can't Let You Go," "My Baby (She's So Good To Me)," "World Of Confusion," "World Keep Turn 'Round," "Ball And Chain," and "Who Knows? (What Tomorrow May Bring)."
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Savatage
15 Sep 2002, 12:39
Originally posted by The Hippie
Just posting the blurb where I first read about it...
Ex-Thin Lizzy Guitarist Gary Moore Forms New Power Trio
Former Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore has formed a new band called Scars, whose debut album comes out September 10 on Sanctuary Records. Moore, who's spent most of the past 12 years playing the blues, has hooked up with former Skunk Anansie bassist Cass Lewis and Primal Scream drummer Darrin Mooney for the project, which Moore likens to Jimi Hendrix's Band Of Gypsys.
"I wanted to do more improvisational kinds of things, much like Jimi Hendrix did with the Band Of Gypsys," Moore, whose credits also include the band BBM with former Cream members Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, said in a statement announcing Scars. "I was looking for that kind of Band Of Gypsys atmosphere and vibe. It was even surprising to me that I wanted to return to this kind of music again because I said I wouldn't do that. I was sick of hard rock."
Moore said that some modern bands, such as System Of A Down, rekindled his interest in hard rock.
Look for Scars to tour the world in the fall, following the self-titled album's release.
The full Scars track list includes: "Stand Up," "When The Sun Goes Down," "Rectify," "Wasn't Born In Chicago," "Just Can't Let You Go," "My Baby (She's So Good To Me)," "World Of Confusion," "World Keep Turn 'Round," "Ball And Chain," and "Who Knows? (What Tomorrow May Bring)."
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Thanks for that, Scar hey? Describes Gary Moore to the letter!
If only he re-vamped some Lizzy classics it would be perfect!
Cheers hippie.
Originally posted by BrisGirl
Can not pick....
Ritchie Blackmore....style of his own..
Gary Moore......beautiful and fluent..
Mick Taylor.......blues stylist
Stevie Ray Vaughan....the one and only
Each of them is excellent in their own right.
From a technical perspective Gary Moore wins hands down, but for individualism Ritchie.
Uli Jon Roth. Been listening to his stuff for a while now, on severely heavy repeat... still can't get my brain around how he does some of that stuff. Pure freak. How many guys can still make your jaw drop in amazement after you've heard a particular song 5000 times?!?!?!?!
Ritchie Blackmore. Never too extravagant, solos always fit in well, can pick his style a mile off. The brain behind many of hard rock's masterpieces with both Deep Purple & Rainbow.
Michael Schenker. UFO/Scorpions/MSG/Solo. Can play any style. First UFO album Phenomenon is unbelievable.... plays all styles from heavy metal to deep south blues... and he was just some 19 year old German kid with a Flying V! Subsequent UFO albums also show he is a riff merchant extraordinaire. Check out UFO's "Rock Bottom" or "Lights Out" and you WILL be converted!!!
Ross The Boss. Manowar/Dictators. "To me, quantity IS quality!" :D Did I mention I had a beer with this man?? :p
Dave Murray. Iron Maiden. Zero profile. is as quick as anyone. Doesn't write many songs, but when he does they are corkers. The quiet achiever!
That bloke from Black Majesty's not bad either.
Goldenblue
16 Sep 2002, 15:03
Blackmore
Moore
CowboyFromHell
16 Sep 2002, 18:42
Has anyone here heard of Previn Vadivelu??
Geelong black guitarist, can rip it up with the best of them! Shreds everything from Steve Vai, to Zakk wylde, to Dimebag, plays it with ease.
Leaping Linder
16 Sep 2002, 18:49
Rowland S.Howard .
Listen to "Junkyard" by the Birthday Party!
Mind you define "rock" ????
Booze Hound
17 Sep 2002, 21:32
Hear Buddy Guy play.
And if you're lucky see him live.
Then start drawing up a list of potential 2nd placers.
Originally posted by Darky
Uli Jon Roth.
How did I know that you'd mention UJR ? :)
Actually there is one guy that no one ever mentions here and he was an awesome shredmeister.
Michael Angelo that guy was unbelievable.
I've heard the new Gary Moore album, must say that I'm extremely dissapointed. He's trying to sound "new" in a very unconvincing way.
Some of the songs reek of ripoff.....
The opening songs riff is almost note for note of Too Rolling Stoned by Robin Trower.
One was almost "Manic Depression" by Hendrix, another was so close to B.B. King's Rock Me Baby that it wasn't funny.
I think he's run out of originality or he's trying to make a quick buck (maybe both).
Originally posted by Booze Hound
Hear Buddy Guy play.
And if you're lucky see him live.
Then start drawing up a list of potential 2nd placers.
Saw the great man at The Old Greek Theatre in Richmond in the early '90's and again at The Palais in '95. These two shows convinced me that, not only is Buddy the greatest blues guitarist, but the greatest guitarist to draw breath.
Accept no substitute, Buddy is the man.
where's wally?
The Blues
19 Sep 2002, 01:13
Rory Gallagher (R.I.P)
Phat Bastard
19 Sep 2002, 22:19
There is only one man that can take the title of "worlds best Guitarist" and unfortunately he is 6 feet under. Jimmi Hendrix played the guitar like no one had ever before, and still kicks the arse of all todays Guitarits.
are there any decent guitarists nowadays??
most bands have really crappy guitarists, in fact most bands nowadays are crap~
can't even find a decent guitar solo in any songs in todays music.
Originally posted by Korn
are there any decent guitarists nowadays??
most bands have really crappy guitarists, in fact most bands nowadays are crap~
can't even find a decent guitar solo in any songs in todays music.
mike mccready
Booze Hound
25 Sep 2002, 23:13
Phat
Jimi Hendrix actually ripped off a good few guitarists, notably Johnny 'Guitar' Watson, but he did it in a positive way and nobody minded. IMO on a lot of Hendrix's tunes the distinctive percussion is very important to the sound, stripped back just to the guitar the music doesn't always stand out.
As is common on the music scene his early death was beneficial to his 'status'. In the late 60's Eric Clapton was rated right up there with Hendrix and Peter Green was generally considered at least his equal. Of course, despite some drug problems Clapton kept on playing and longevity eventually gives people reason to knock someone down a little. Green's problems were deeper and longer lasting and for some reason his genius faded into the background but hear him on songs like "I Need Your Love So Bad" and "Have You Ever Missed A Woman?" and your ears will thank you.
But watch Buddy Guy using a drumstick as a pick (holding the drumstick at the end well away from the guitar) and still making a sound right up there with anyone and you will hand him the crown.
Brett Li
25 Sep 2002, 23:19
Originally posted by Booze Hound
Phat
Jimi Hendrix actually ripped off a good few guitarists, notably Johnny 'Guitar' Watson, but he did it in a positive way and nobody minded. IMO on a lot of Hendrix's tunes the distinctive percussion is very important to the sound, stripped back just to the guitar the music doesn't always stand out.
As is common on the music scene his early death was beneficial to his 'status'. In the late 60's Eric Clapton was rated right up there with Hendrix and Peter Green was generally considered at least his equal. Of course, despite some drug problems Clapton kept on playing and longevity eventually gives people reason to knock someone down a little. Green's problems were deeper and longer lasting and for some reason his genius faded into the background but hear him on songs like "I Need Your Love So Bad" and "Have You Ever Missed A Woman?" and your ears will thank you.
But watch Buddy Guy using a drumstick as a pick (holding the drumstick at the end well away from the guitar) and still making a sound right up there with anyone and you will hand him the crown.
Heard any music after 1976?:D
Booze Hound
26 Sep 2002, 18:35
With few exceptions - Squeeze, Jam/The Style Council, Ian Dury, Thin Lizzy, Elvis Costello amongst them - there has been little since that time worth listening to.