Simviation Forum - The greatest rock guitarist of all time

Reply #15 - Apr 2^nd, 2005 at 8:05pm

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I heard that ozzy fired him for his drinking recently, any truth?

I haven't heard that, I just can't see Ozzy getting rid of Zakk for doing the same thing he (Ozzy) used to do.

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Reply #16 - Apr 2^nd, 2005 at 10:40pm

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okay thanks.

BTW, the greates guitar riff IMO is the chorus riff in "cowboys from hell" by pantera. once again, that is soem krayzay shizz, yo Roll Eyes

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Reply #17 - Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 9:03am

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Greatest rock guitarist of all time would be Brian May.

Best rock guitar riff of all time will be the guitar solo from Mr. Apollo.

Nuff said. Grin

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Reply #18 - Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 10:42am

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I might say that the greatest rock guitarist of all time was my old mate Ivan. None of you could argue or prove me wrong as none of you have ever heard of him. He's still playing now after over 40 years & is better than ever. His singing's not bad either & he could knock most of 'em into a cocked hat. Wink

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Reply #19 - Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 1:36pm

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Hagar, get him recorded and let's have a listen. By the way, I really hope you look up the song Salisbury. It is a truly incredible (and obscure) piece of guitar work.

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Reply #20 - Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 4:30pm

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My list:

Saul Hudson... AKA "Slash" 8)
Yngwie Malmsteen
Jimi Hendrix
Brian May
Gary Moore
Angus Young
Eddie Van Halen

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Reply #21 - Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 4:49pm

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I'd have to say the old favourites generally are the best, people like Jimmy Page, Angus Young and Gary Moore are the damn good.

Slash has earned himself a good place as well. Anyone who has heard John Petruci (Dream Theater) can't deny his obvious talent. The problem comes from how diverse Rock has become as a genre, there are so many styles within that genre (Prog Rock, Hard rock, Heavy Metal, Blues Rock, Prog Metal etc etc....) that theres really too many to choose from.

One of the most underated guitarists in rock is Alex Lifeson, his obviously insane ability at the guitar is not overtaken by his ego and his guitar is tasteful and allways in the context of the song, one of the things that makes him good is his creativity, the style is allways changing. Listen to solos from the songs Xanadu, Freewill and The Analogue Kid and you will know what I mean.

While Dimebag Darrel has some cool stuff (e.g. Cowboys From Hell) I wouldn't cite him as one of the greatest. Unfortunately he never had enough time to let his style grow.

My two pence worth.

P.S. I'm a bassist so give me Geddy Lee (Rush) John Paul Jones (Led Zep) or John Entwhistle (The Who) over these blokes anyday.

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Reply #22 - Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 7:55pm

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I'd have to say the old favourites generally are the best, people like Jimmy Page, Angus Young and Gary Moore are the damn good.

I agree up to a point but from what I've seen there's a lot of fine young musicians aound now. In my day you could count the good ones on the fingers of one hand but the standard is much higher now. IMHO
Of course, they have much better equipment now than we ever dreamed of & people like the ones you mention to set an example.

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P.S. I'm a bassist so give me Geddy Lee (Rush) John Paul Jones (Led Zep) or John Entwhistle (The Who) over these blokes anyday.

Now you're talking. Entwhistle was head & shoulders above the rest as far as I'm concerned. A fine musician.

PS. Gary Moore is one of my favourites. Jeff Beck also springs to mind. I saw him live with the Yardbirds once. Amazing.

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Reply #23 - Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 10:13pm

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I'm surprised no one has brought up Jimmy Page yet. He's my idel, and the reason I started playing guitar. Though, I could never single out one, only make an insanly long list of people who I wish I was as talented as; Wink

Jimmy Page
Chuck Berry
Ted Nugent
Rod Wood
BB King
George Harrison
Eric Clapton
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Jeff Beck
Joe Walsh
Sam Andrew
Jimi Hendrix
etc...

And thats not in any order of sorts. I could go on and on about guitarists that I hold in high regard.

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Reply #24 - Apr 4^th, 2005 at 2:11pm

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How could you all forget Brucie Dickinson

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Reply #25 - Apr 4^th, 2005 at 5:19pm

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How could you all forget Brucie Dickinson

Who? Not the Iron Maiden singer, right, because he was not a guitarist.

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Reply #26 - Apr 4^th, 2005 at 6:58pm

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interesting thread....total guitar recently did a poll to find the 'greatest riff of all time' and top of the pile was slash/sweet child of mine. not sure i'd agree, although it is a good 'un. my favourite 'rock' guitarists would be-
james hetfield- metallica (brutal rytham player!)
zakk wylde
tony iommi
brian may
plus many many more, not including the guys i see at the local jam night, or fellow bands who gig with us, cos sometimes im just blown away by some ordinary lookin guy who can play like theres no tomorrow Cheesy

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Reply #27 - Apr 4^th, 2005 at 10:36pm

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I'm afraid James Hetfield is a bit of an optimistic choice for me.

Bruce did play guitar for revalations but I would say that he was far from the greatest (hes in my top list of singers though.

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Reply #28 - Apr 5^th, 2005 at 7:21am

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Again, know ye not all the greatest riff's until you've heard the Salisbury riff by Mick Box of Uriah Heep. You must find it and listen. It is something that will completely blow you away.. See my previous entry on this thread to help you find it...Then return and tell me what the greatest solo of all time is.... Wink

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Reply #29 - Apr 5^th, 2005 at 1:52pm

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Well I like many of you have multiple favorites.
Numero Uno being Ace Frehley but I'm really surprised I have yet to see Rik Emmet's (Triumph) name surface. He is amazing.
Of course Hendrix is always a favorite and will be for generations to come seems anyone into Rock and Blues list him, First Rays of a New Rising Sun I feel is his best album!

I agree Bass goes to John Entwhistle , he couldn't stand just playing a normal bass line, even when a song called for it, he made every song his own almost like he wasn't even playing with the band but it worked and worked well Wink

Long live the Ox!

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