From the original post: 2007-12-05 02:15:37.0 Whether it's a Strat or a Les Paul - who are your faves? Just to stimulate your thinking, let's start... | ADVERTISEMENT  |
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From the original post: 2007-12-05 02:15:37.0 Whether it's a Strat or a Les Paul - who are your faves? Just to stimulate your thinking, let's start... | ADVERTISEMENT |
Posted: Dec 6, 07 12:39pm
In alphabetic order:
Brian Carroll (aka Buckethead)
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
Kirk Hammett (Metallica)
Jim Heath ...
Mark Ribot! Wow, someone else who knows.
I have the Big Time movie with him on guitar.
I love that guys' playing.
Same with Duke Robilard.
Posted: Dec 6, 07 3:47pm
Mark Knopfler and Stevie Ray Vaughn; unbelievable class acts, top-of-the-food-chain guitarists as well. My faves.
If ...
That's why I got youse guys - to remind me. I an nuts about Ry. And how about that Manuel Galban? Talk about twang!
You know Bill Champlin of The Sons is a pretty damn good player too, overshadowed by Haggerty but he's got some great solos (See "Love of a Woman" and "Hey Children). If you've never heard of The Sons of Champlin let me know - heyday was late sixties, early seventies - quintessential Norcal hippie music. Champlin has been with Chicago now for years.
This is an awesome list we got goin'. Thanks one and all and let it roll, baby, roll!
Posted: Dec 6, 07 3:50pm
I'll second Lowell George and Bonnie Raitt.
I'll add John Mayer. And before anyone descends into a seizure about it, I...
John Mayer kicks ass - love his rendition of "Bold as Love" - I may be mistaken, but he sounds like a true Strat boy to me...
Posted: Dec 6, 07 4:18pm
I'll second Lowell George and Bonnie Raitt.
I'll add John Mayer. And before anyone descends into a seizure about it, I...
How did I leave out Bonnie!!!