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gmh1013 · 29 November 2010, 10:51 PM

I like Keith Richards...but I would have to say Slash is the best I have ever heard

. Im old and hands have arthritis .....cant play that stuff anymore.
well never could when I was 30 either.

I read the other day he gave up drinking and smoking now that he has kids and is 45 ...getting old changes you

Keith give up?.....no way......he will die with a cigarette in his mouth.

Lisa · 29 November 2010, 11:01 PM

Yngwie Malmsteen and Randy Rhoads come to mind.

Dan Pierce · 29 November 2010, 11:05 PM

Not sure Keef is considered the best but he sure is my favorite.

dP

gmh1013 · 29 November 2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Not sure Keef is considered the best but he sure is my favorite.

dP

My knuckles are starting to look like his (not that bad) and it is painful so Im sure It hurts his playing unless he takes some hydrocodone/oxycodone before he starts.....which he has been known to have a few drugs from time to time

Dan Pierce · 29 November 2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

I like those pics, Dan. A some of his joints look arthritic -- I wonder if his playing is affected?

Thanks, Lisa!

Too hard to tell if it affects his playing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmh1013

My knuckles are starting to look like his (not that bad) and it is painful so Im sure It hurts his playing unless he takes some hydrocodone/oxycodone before he starts.....which he has been known to have a few drugs from time to time

I read Keef stopped drinking because he saw how booze was ruining Ronnie Wood's life. Can you imagine having such a bad drinking problem that it makes Keef Richard's stop drinking??

dP

JBat · 30 November 2010, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmh1013

I like Keith Richards...but I would have to say Slash is the best I have ever heard

. Im old and hands have arthritis .....cant play that stuff anymore.
well never could when I was 30 either.

I read the other day he gave up drinking and smoking now that he has kids and is 45 ...getting old changes you

Keith give up?.....no way......he will die with a cigarette in his mouth.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Not sure Keef is considered the best but he sure is my favorite.

dP

I've been listening to a lot of the early Stone's records the last few years, kind of revisiting them, and Keith Richards may not be what you might consider a shredder, and who cares really, but I've really come to really appreciate just how good he was and is from a musical standpoint. The right note at the right time, so to speak. The opening riff from "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" comes to mind. I just love that sound. The man has soul, whereas your so-called shredder types, like Malmsteen or Steve Vai, leave me cold. I'll take Keith over guys like that any day of the week and twice on Sundays.

gmh1013 · 30 November 2010, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JBat

I've been listening to a lot of the early Stone's records the last few years, kind of revisiting them, and Keith Richards may not be what you might consider a shredder, and who cares really, but I've really come to really appreciate just how good he was and is from a musical standpoint. The right note at the right time, so to speak. The opening riff from "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" comes to mind. I just love that sound. The man has soul, whereas your so-called shredder types, like Malmsteen or Steve Vai, leave me cold. I'll take Keith over guys like that any day of the week and twice on Sundays.

Keith makes it look so simple but its very hard to get that sound....and i try all the time.
"Cant you here me knocking" IMHO greatest Stone song off all time off their greatest recording ....sticky fingers.

Keith is the reason I play a Telecaster and Clapton a Strat.
I know 50 million will say a LP is better but I can play them well for some reason.
Maybe its because my first Guitar was a Tele

JBat · 30 November 2010, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmh1013

Keith makes it look so simple but its very hard to get that sound....and i try all the time.
"Cant you here me knocking" IMHO greatest Stone song off all time off their greatest recording ....sticky fingers.

Keith is the reason I play a Telecaster and Clapton a Strat.
I know 50 million will say a LP is better but I can play them well for some reason.
Maybe its because my first Guitar was a Tele

I have both, and I don't think one is better than the other. They are different and you get a different sound out of each; humbuckers versus single coils. Personally, I think they are both outstanding guitars.

TSW · 1 December 2010, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Not sure Keef is considered the best but he sure is my favorite.

dP

X2

thekwaze · 4 February 2011, 05:43 AM

As I mentioned somewhere else on this site I bought my first watch after seeing a picture of Keef taken from an interview.
He mentioned in the interview that he'd won it off Jeff Beck.
I liked the look of it and it turned out to be a Cartier Panthere - That was ages ago but he has quite a few tasty watches, as does Lou Reed.

Anyway, back to the guitarist malarky:

It's a bit tedious everyone stating their favourite guitarist, so a couple of years ago I started a forum on zappa.com where everyone voted for who they considered the most overated guitarist and it started thus:

I'll start the ball rolling in no particular order:

1 Pete Townsend - I've never heard him play anything I couldn't play and I'm the worst guitarist I know.
2 Eric Clapton - Average pub band talent I would say, but to be fair he's probably more Housewifes Choice rather than Guitar Musos
3 Jimmy Page - I think I must be missing something as too many people rate him highly for him to be as ordinary as I think.
4 Slash - Why??
5 The Edge - You are kidding of course?

I'll leave the others for everyone to debate, as I'll be busy avoiding the death threats etc., that I will now be getting - after all it is a very serious subject!

Moving swiftly on to watches: I'm searching for a Sinn bereft of date - Similarish to an Explorer. I'm sure I saw one somewhere but may have been mistaken? Any clues anyone?
As always, comments are much appreciated.

Subfiend · 15 February 2011, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Not sure Keef is considered the best but he sure is my favorite.

dP

x2

Lisa · 29 November 2010, 11:11 PM

I like those pics, Dan. A some of his joints look arthritic -- I wonder if his playing is affected?

rolexertion · 15 February 2011, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

I like those pics, Dan. A some of his joints look arthritic -- I wonder if his playing is affected?

LOL! Yeah, 'some'. Ya think?

gmh1013 · 29 November 2010, 11:11 PM

Could not sleep so I picked up the Tele at 5 am ....back in my cave

HL65 · 29 November 2010, 11:14 PM

Eddie Van Halen

Lisa · 29 November 2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Eddie Van Halen

I almost posted the same.

Also thought of Joe Satriani. Remember "Surfing with the Aliens?"

JBat · 30 November 2010, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

I almost posted the same.

Also thought of Joe Satriani. Remember "Surfing with the Aliens?"

Haha. Great album.

dnagwhogas · 18 August 2011, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

I almost posted the same.

Also thought of Joe Satriani. Remember "Surfing with the Aliens?"

Joe Satriani for me. Surfing with the Aliens rock. Been listening to it for 22 years now!

rolex75216 · 12 November 2017, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by hl65

eddie van halen

+1

turbodiver · 29 November 2010, 11:44 PM

Greg,
Looks like he is right out of Pirates of the Caribbean.

My vote for best gutarist would be Eric Clapton or Stevie Ray Vaughn.

johnbeth · 29 November 2010, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Yngwie Malmsteen and Randy Rhoads come to mind.

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbodiver

Greg,
Looks like he is right out of Pirates of the Caribbean.

My vote for best gutarist would be Eric Clapton or Stevie Ray Vaughn.

My vote all of the above plus adding BB King, Hendrix, Chuck Berry, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Santana to name a few! All awesome!

John

brkanand · 11 August 2011, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbeth

My vote all of the above plus adding BB King, Hendrix, Chuck Berry, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Santana to name a few! All awesome!

John

Eric Clapton has a home here! I better find out if he is the best!

chriseskew24 · 3 December 2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbodiver

Greg,
Looks like he is right out of Pirates of the Caribbean.

My vote for best gutarist would be Eric Clapton or Stevie Ray Vaughn.

I have to agree I guess us South Florida people have to stick together

Buddy Guy is no slouch neither !!!!!

WildECayotee · 5 December 2010, 08:35 AM

Can I go down the non - electric route and mention Newton Faulkner?

He is the best guitar player i've ever witnessed - period!

ajas · 25 June 2016, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbodiver

Greg,
Looks like he is right out of Pirates of the Caribbean.

My vote for best gutarist would be Eric Clapton or Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Me too. Add Jimy and you have a perfect trio.

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

goin camping · 25 June 2016, 10:49 AM

There are flat out amazing guitarists out there. If I can only name one who could and did play every kind of music. It would have to be...

Tommy Tedesco who was in the Wrecking Crew. A west coast group of studio musicians. That guy could make a guitar do things that I don't think Joe Pass* could.

Another top contender.

Puffy · 29 November 2010, 11:47 PM

Jimmy Page, by far

turbodiver · 30 November 2010, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

Jimmy Page, by far

Dazed and Confused
Communication Breakdown
Heartbreaker

And, of course, Stairway to Heaven.

List could go on for miles......

sam florio · 27 June 2016, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

Jimmy Page, by far

Mosco · 29 November 2010, 11:56 PM

Nick Valensi. I know the name doesn't ring the bell to many of you, but he is famous, rest assured...

29 November 2010, 10:51 PM	#1
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	Worlds Greatest Electric Guitar player? I like Keith Richards...but I would have to say Slash is the best I have ever heard. Im old and hands have arthritis .....cant play that stuff anymore. well never could when I was 30 either. I read the other day he gave up drinking and smoking now that he has kids and is 45 ...getting old changes you Keith give up?.....no way......he will die with a cigarette in his mouth.

4 February 2011, 05:43 AM	#10
thekwaze "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Watch: 1946 Breitling Posts: 64	Keefs watches As I mentioned somewhere else on this site I bought my first watch after seeing a picture of Keef taken from an interview. He mentioned in the interview that he'd won it off Jeff Beck. I liked the look of it and it turned out to be a Cartier Panthere - That was ages ago but he has quite a few tasty watches, as does Lou Reed. Anyway, back to the guitarist malarky: It's a bit tedious everyone stating their favourite guitarist, so a couple of years ago I started a forum on zappa.com where everyone voted for who they considered the most overated guitarist and it started thus: I'll start the ball rolling in no particular order: 1 Pete Townsend - I've never heard him play anything I couldn't play and I'm the worst guitarist I know. 2 Eric Clapton - Average pub band talent I would say, but to be fair he's probably more Housewifes Choice rather than Guitar Musos 3 Jimmy Page - I think I must be missing something as too many people rate him highly for him to be as ordinary as I think. 4 Slash - Why?? 5 The Edge - You are kidding of course? I'll leave the others for everyone to debate, as I'll be busy avoiding the death threats etc., that I will now be getting - after all it is a very serious subject! Moving swiftly on to watches: I'm searching for a Sinn bereft of date - Similarish to an Explorer. I'm sure I saw one somewhere but may have been mistaken? Any clues anyone? As always, comments are much appreciated.

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Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I like those pics, Dan. A some of his joints look arthritic -- I wonder if his playing is affected?

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goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	There are flat out amazing guitarists out there. If I can only name one who could and did play every kind of music. It would have to be... Tommy Tedesco who was in the Wrecking Crew. A west coast group of studio musicians. That guy could make a guitar do things that I don't think Joe Pass* could. Another top contender.

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