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Location: Vernon, CT | Clapton, Harrison and Buddy Guy all rolled into one and separately. Then I would be complete! LOL
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Location: Netherlands | I want to play like myself, with other guitarists inspiring me.
It's not the level you're at that counts - it's your effort and progress that brings satisfaction...!
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Location: california | did noone mention Tim Reynolds? I think that guy is amazing! |
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Location: Midland, MI | I'd like to be able to play like Tommy Smothers. |
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Location: SoCal | Yeah, but that's becaue Mom always liked you best... |
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Location: Midland, MI | Originally posted by leftovertion:
...No one's mentioned my absolute favorite yet: Canadian jazzer Ed Bickert - no one commands the fretboard (or theory, harmony, and just plain beautiful music) like him. And he does it all on a Tele...?... I've already placed my vote for Tommy Smothers, but I have to agree, Ed Bickert is amazingly talented.
I have a live recording of him and his combo and there's a part where he's introducing the other musicians. Some ned in the back yells out, 'Speak up, I can't hear you!' Bickert, very quietly and calmly, says, 'Then I guess you'll have to listen harder' or something along those lines. Hilarious. |
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Location: Northern Virginia | Any votes for Nils Lofgren or Jorma Kaukonen? |
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If you read the interview with Serge (Country Artist) on the Godin site it says pretty much all I feel about guitar players. |
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Location: South Portland, ME | How did Jerry Garcia go without a mention?? Also, a contemporary choice could be Warren Haynes, lead guitarist for the Dead, the Allmans and Gov't Mule. |
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Location: Scottsdale, AZ | bass player---the late, great,Dee Murray
from Elton John's band. |
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Location: East Tennessee | Wow! I've been catching up since I've returned to on Friday. I'll explain that some other time or email me. I've already put my vote in for Chet Atkins but so many other fabulous pickers have been mentioned , I thought I'd add a few more I think are noteworthy.
Steve Warnier: Pick & Finger Style. I've seen him live do a tribute to Chet that would make Chet smile.
Jerrry Reed: The album he did with Chet is still one of my favorites.
Vince Gill: Makes it look easy.
Brad Paisley: Another good picker.
Jim Stafford: Knows how to pick as well as write.
Clint Black; Ditto
Les Paul: Need I say More?
I know I've probably left a few out and some I've mentioned may not be considered true guitarists but if I could jam and learn with any of the above I'd take the opportunity. That's one thing I love about the guitar, so many different styles and flavors all the ones mentioned in all the posts make it the most versatile instruments going. |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | I can almost play like Johnny Ramone, so I'm there, who got me goin'. For me the most tasteful player is WILLIE NELSON. |
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Location: Minnesota | Originally posted by Gospel Guitar Guy:
Les Paul: Need I say More?
How about Albert Lee, Ricky Skaggs, Doc Watson and Merle Travis?
Brent Mason?
And the list goes on............. :D :cool: |
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Location: Omaha | Are second posts allowed?
I also wouldn't mind being able to play a Strat like Ronnie Earl (especiailly his stuff as Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, but later stuff, too). There's just such a joy and freedom in his playing - goes beyond blues into jazz and just plain good music. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Way too many here - Chet, Glen, Roy, Knofler, Clapton, Vaughan are some of the classics but have you guys ever seen Tommy Emmanuel? Insane player. If anybody likes, I have a short clip of him playing in concert - the tune is Guitar Boogie - and it's just wild what he can do. |
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| I think way back on page 54 there were several votes for Mr. Emmanuel.
Now that we're on page 359 and still nobody's voted for me (not even me) could somebody please kill this thing? |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Jughead did some amazing work with the Archies |
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Location: Snellville, GA | Does anyone remember the fabulous bass of Danny Bonaduce? |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | TWA,
Careful...
The Partidge Family is near and dear to Ovation. |
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Location: Snellville, GA | :D |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | And I do seem to remember an obscure British guitar player....
...Page, something or other... |
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| but W2 thinks he's crap and frankly my dear, so do I. |
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Location: Snellville, GA | As I was well informed a few pages ago... :rolleyes: |
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