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Paolo Meccano

Jun 20, 2003, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted By chaitanya:
Someone know what was written on the sub walls in London in the 60's ?...... 'Up the Arsenal'? graemlins/mooner.gif

[ Jun 20, 2003, 04:32 PM: Message Edited By: Paolo Meccano ]

BeatleBonJoviFan

Jun 20, 2003, 08:18 PM

Joe Perry from Aerosmith and Keith Richards from The Rolling Stones, got my vote, among others. But where's George? He was a darn good lead guitarist. I also voted for "other" because my favorite lead guitarist other than George is Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi. He's awesome! images/icons/smile.gif

dav-here

Jun 20, 2003, 09:26 PM

I voted for Jimi, Jimmy, Eddie, Pete, and Dave.

Originally Posted By Magill:
Can ya guess who I voted for, Dave? graemlins/laugh5.gif I'd be willing to bet the farm that you voted for Jimi and Jimmy for sure. As for the other 3, I'd say you voted for Brian and Dave ('cause I know you're a huge fan of both Queen and the Floyd--me too, actually!!) and maybe...Eric? graemlins/thinker.gif

Am I close, Nancy?? graemlins/images/icons/confused.gif

dav-here

Jun 20, 2003, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted By shyGirl:
So far, I'm the only one that voted for Eddie Van Halen.And I'm the second one!! graemlins/thumbsup2.gif

Magill

Jun 20, 2003, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted By dav-here:
I voted for Jimi, Jimmy, Eddie, Pete, and Dave.

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />Originally Posted By Magill:
Can ya guess who I voted for, Dave? graemlins/laugh5.gif I'd be willing to bet the farm that you voted for Jimi and Jimmy for sure. As for the other 3, I'd say you voted for Brian and Dave ('cause I know you're a huge fan of both Queen and the Floyd--me too, actually!!) and maybe...Eric? graemlins/thinker.gif

Am I close, Nancy?? graemlins/images/icons/confused.gif <hr /></blockquote>Right on all of 'em! WOW! Good job, buddy! graemlins/thumbsup1.gif

dav-here

Jun 20, 2003, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted By Magill:
Right on all of 'em! WOW! Good job, buddy! graemlins/thumbsup1.gif You aren't my favorite friend for nothing, buuuuuddy!! graemlins/wink3.gif

Magill

Jun 21, 2003, 12:04 AM

Can ya guess who I voted for, Dave? graemlins/laugh5.gif

Beatleboy

Jun 21, 2003, 12:50 AM

I voted for other because Jeff Beck wasn't listed. IMO, the only other guitarist, who comes close is Jimi Hendrix.

L'Angelo Misterioso

Jun 21, 2003, 03:19 AM

I chose Clapton, Slash, May, Knopfler and "other" option for my favorite finnish guitar hero Pantse Syrjä.

Johnna Lynn

Jun 21, 2003, 03:52 AM

Originally Posted By Boogaloo Sixty-Four:
I think they forgot BB King!I saw BB in concert. He is the best! Gave out pins and necklaces to the crowd. He wanted people to come up to the stage to get them!!!! One of his bandmates kept trying to pull BB off stage, (pre-planned) and BB wouldnt go!!! What a surprise!
What about Stevie Ray Vaughn, Carlos Santana, and Joe Satriani?
I know there are many, and not all could be in the poll, or could they? graemlins/lookaround.gif

joenamherst

Jun 21, 2003, 05:01 AM

What about George,Joe Walsh,Neil Young or Neil Geraldo? Peter Frampton is an underappreciated lead guitarist.

Paolo Meccano

Jun 21, 2003, 06:28 AM

How come Dave Davies is always omitted from 'Greatest Guitarist' polls? graemlins/images/icons/confused.gif

chaitanya

Jun 21, 2003, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by Paolo Meccano 'Up the Arsenal'?

Go Hammers ! graemlins/hammer2.gif

dav-here

Jun 21, 2003, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted By joenamherst:
What about George,Joe Walsh,Neil Young or Neil Geraldo? Peter Frampton is an underappreciated lead guitarist.I'm sure there are many, MANY lead guitarists I could have listed. But I was kinda pressed for time AND space, hence the "other" option.

Jonathan

Jun 21, 2003, 09:17 AM

No one comes close to Hendrix. I've seen a lot of stuff out there that's difficult to play, especially a bunch of Clapton's work, but none of it compares to Hendrix.

Sgt.McCartney

Jun 21, 2003, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted By Jonathan:
No one comes close to Hendrix. I've seen a lot of stuff out there that's difficult to play, especially a bunch of Clapton's work, but none of it compares to Hendrix.graemlins/thumbsup2.gif graemlins/thumbsup2.gif graemlins/thumbsup2.gif Couldn't of said it better, Jonathan.

Paolo Meccano

Jun 21, 2003, 03:50 PM

Shame on us all for forgetting Mick Ronson...

Blackguard

Jun 21, 2003, 07:28 PM

Alex Lifeson, John Fogerty, Tony Iommi, David St. Hubbins, Bruce Kulick, Marc Bolan....

Hari Krishna

Jun 21, 2003, 10:38 PM

For me, it would have to be Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, Joe Perry, and Keith Richards (not in any particular order). But if I could only pick one, it would be Keith Richards. I mean he's played like so many memorable riffs.

dav-here

Jun 21, 2003, 11:22 PM

I'm not surprised at all to see Jimi Hendrix leading the pack. Nor am I surprised to see Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton not far behind.

I am surprised to see only 2 votes (as of this writing) for Eddie Van Halen! I thought he would have fared MUCH better than that!! graemlins/images/icons/confused.gif

And so far, NO votes for Rick Nielsen!! images/icons/frown.gif

Magill

Jun 22, 2003, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted By dav-here:
And so far, NO votes for Rick Nielsen!! images/icons/frown.gif And none for Rick Nelson, either! What's up with that? graemlins/shakehead3.gif

chaitanya

Jun 22, 2003, 05:34 AM

List of 'forgotten ones' :

Fleetwood Mac's Peter Green...
Mahavishnu John McLaughlin !
Jefferson's Jorma Kaukkonen...
'Captain Trip' Jerry Garcia !
Ritchie Blackmore

Apologizes....but I have to tell ya...

leonardobeat

Jun 22, 2003, 09:37 PM

...and Santana. I've heard great guitar players (even better than some of the ones on the list) but sadly they are unknown to the most of you graemlins/sad3.gif

lennonluvr9

Jun 23, 2003, 07:39 AM

I voted for Jimi, Eric, Pete, and Keith. But where's George?

tangerine

Jun 23, 2003, 10:52 AM

Hey! All Brian May fans, come out of the closet and tell that you voted for "the clog-wearing hair-guy". How can you NOT love his playing? graemlins/inlove1.gif

Danoota64

Jun 23, 2003, 01:32 PM

I voted other cuz the ones listed aren't really my thing, but here's a mention for Robby Krieger of The Doors and Brian Setzer!!

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Danoota64

Jun 23, 2003, 01:34 PM

...and Laurence Juber of Wings and Buddy Holly!

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L'Angelo Misterioso

Jun 23, 2003, 02:20 PM

Two good ones I forgot to vote are Carlos Santana and John Fogerty because they weren't mentioned in the list. I guess there's too many good guitarists in the world. John and George were amongst them. images/icons/smile.gif

HeyBeatle

Jun 23, 2003, 06:33 PM

My top five are:
(in no order)

Eddie Van Halen
Dave Gilmour
Pete Townshend
Eric Clapton
and other:

John Petrucci from the band Dream Theater. I don't know why but I really seem to enjoy this group and Petrucci is amazing at the guitar, I heard something to the extent that Petrucci can play sixteenth note runs at 220.

[ Jun 23, 2003, 06:34 PM: Message Edited By: HeyBeatle ]

Clark Kent

Jun 25, 2003, 02:25 AM

Brian May is my favourite lead guitarist.

PaulsPrincess

Jul 01, 2003, 02:26 AM

My votes went to Jimmy Page (Zepp), Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Dave Gilmour (Floyd), and even though this is the "Not Only a Northern Song" forum I had to vote "other" and say George Harrison. It seemed unnatural to pick my five favorite lead guitarists and not list him. So there it is, my top five. (Looks like that's pretty close to your picks Nancy; I must say your taste in music is impeccable! images/icons/wink.gif )

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