DrGonzo 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Show us famous users: FRANK ZAPPA + THE EDGE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Summerisle 141 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Robbie Robertson. Here's a clip of Robertson playing his Riviera that is as cool as it gets, really.... [YOUTUBE] [/YOUTUBE] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrGonzo 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 http://www.epiphone.com/History/Artists.aspx Ok, all users except the artists at "epiphone.com". :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrGonzo 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Jon Auer (Posies/Big Star) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Summerisle 141 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Ok, all users except the artists at "epiphone.com". :-) That's actually an interesting question. I always find that list a bit tenuous and "corporate" (which is illogical, really - of course it is corporate, it's posted on a corporate webpage for the express purpose of promoting the company's products)! However, it is a tenuous list, in my opinion. Is Slash, for example, really associated with Epiphone guitars, or is he "associated" (in the business sense), having allowed his name and image rights to be applied to a signature model and its subsequent marketing? Also curious to note that Noel Gallagher gets a mention at the page, but no photo. Now he is someone I immediately think of as a famous Epiphone player: ...but then, I guess, his business association with Epiphone (in terms of having a signature model) ended years ago. That said, one of the most authentic names on the list is Paul Weller, whom I always think of as a definite Casino player: ...but then Paul Weller did quite recently do promotional work for Epiphone (for the Elitist Casino): You asked for Epiphone players not on the corporate list... Didn't the young left-handed player in this photo go on to be quite famous (albeit it, not playing an Epiphone)? But, without doubt my personal favourite is...Mr. Keith Richards, himself: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
79cb750f 4 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZenKen 155 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Robben Ford has been playing an Epi lately Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloozeguy 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Otis Rush and early Johnny Winter. Aw shucks, it says "show." You'll have to take my word for it. Maybe someone will be so kind... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stahlbiest 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 When thinking of famous Epiphone users, I think of these guys. And George Harrison doesn't even appear on the list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crust 175 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 When thinking of famous Epiphone users, I think of these guys. And George Harrison doesn't even appear on the list. yep As well as Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Summerisle 141 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 When thinking of famous Epiphone users, I think of these guys. Those guys? Noooooo, they were Rickenbacker guys: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crust 175 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Oh nooooooooooo Haven't played a Ric since '68 :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie brown 775 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Those guys? Noooooo, they were Rickenbacker guys: UNTIL, they were Epiphone guys! CB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Summerisle 141 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 UNTIL, they were Epiphone guys! But...but....sometimes they were Fender guys...I'm confused, now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie brown 775 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 But...but....sometimes they were Fender guys...I'm confused, now. And, once in awhile, even Gibson Guys! CB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Summerisle 141 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 OK, I admit, I'm stretching the point now... ...see, down to two Beatles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stahlbiest 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 Maybe it's just a way of reading the topic: Is it FAMOUS guys, that use or used Epiphones? Or is it guys that use or used EPIPHONES, and just coincidental happen to be famous? In other words: I didn't say that I immediatly think of Epiphones as THE guitars of the Beatles, but I think of the Beatles as FAMOUS Epiphone users ;) Stahlbiest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stahlbiest 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 btw.: I'd also think of the Beatles first as famous Gretsch or Rickenbacker users... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie brown 775 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 The Beatles, are one GOOD reason Epiphone still exists! IMHO Or, at the very least, the Casino, and Texan. CB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie brown 775 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 OK, I admit, I'm stretching the point now... ...see, down to two Beatles. My Gosh...John (espeically) looks SO YOUNG, in that photo! CB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crust 175 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 Well, it's fairly obvious.... me :mellow: <_< :mellow: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie brown 775 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 Well, it's fairly obvious.... me :mellow: <_< :mellow: Photos, or YOU didn't happen! CB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crust 175 Report post Posted November 23, 2013 Photos, or YOU didn't happen! CB You asked for it , as well as one of my better students Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluelake07 41 Report post Posted November 24, 2013 Otis Rush and early Johnny Winter. Aw shucks, it says "show." You'll have to take my word for it. Maybe someone will be so kind... Here's one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taxman 10 Report post Posted November 24, 2013 Billy Idol in his famous "White Wedding" video played a Casino. And even today he is still sporting a Casino. This one looks like a Lennon model: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
