bluesstringer Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Who would you choose and why ? What would you do with your time with them ? Mine would be Les Paul.......I'll explain later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 John Lennon, George Harrison or Paul McCartney, of course! LOL! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Well, you pulled that right out of my mouth. Casino Casino Casino and Texan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Lennon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Norm Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 John Lennon... whitout any hesitation. He's my Idol since I'm 12 yo ( I'm now 55..)....So don't ask more..Lollll If by any chance, Georges Harrison woud be there, that would be Heaven... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corcoran Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Nick Valensi of the Strokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Zakk Wylde... drink beer, discuss life, drink beer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Killmore Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 John Lee Hooker John Lee Hooker John Lee Hooker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENT E Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 The Beatles of course, and Otis Rush... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkEpTiKaL Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I think it's obligatory to say the Beatles, so...The Beatles! Also talking to Zakk Wylde would probably be sweet, he seems like a pretty cool guy and he could teach me alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I think it's obligatory to say the Beatles' date=' so...The Beatles![/quote'] Only, if you don't want to die a horrible and premature death! ;>) Only kidding....there's no "obligation" here, at all...except trying to be respectful, and helpful, when possible(?). CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyelcrrt1281733995 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Nancy Wilson and I would, I would... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonk Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 First name that came to my mind...George Harrison of course. After that, John Lennon. Its weird, back in the "good old days", I had ALOT of people calling me John Lennon when my group was playing parties. Alot of people said I looked like him. And I still get that a bit. Dunno why I brought that up :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 If you have read any of the Beatles biographies, you would know that John might be the most difficult person to talk to. He seems to have had the least musical training, and would have rather been a grungy Rolling Stones type rather than a nice, clean Beatles type. A bit of a hooligan. But in front of a crowd, he was probably the most charismatic and had the best sense of humor. A very complex fellow. The recent bio by Bob Spitz is recommended reading if you are interested in the backgrounds of the fab four. It is less gossipy than the other books I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Well, could be. But, from other things I've read, they all had a good "BS" detector, and as long as you approached them, as "real"...they were said to be pretty friendly, most of the time. It would have been fun/interesting, to have had that opportunity, none the less. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 The first name I thought of was John Lennon. But we'd get along for a grand total of about thirteen minutes, and then spend the rest of the time arguing. I bet I'd get along with George quite well, though... we'd probably spend most of the time talking about religion (which is what I talk about with my friends a lot), and then just hang out and play guitar. I was trying some Gretsches today in his honour. Otherwise, Garrison Starr. Epiphone's website lists "Garrison Star" as one of their artists, so I'm assuming it's the same person. We've already met, and she's one of my absolute favourite artists. I've only seen her play Taylor acoustics and Fender electrics, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesstringer Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 Very interesting stuff as I believed it would be. My first thought was Lennon followed by Harrison followed by McCartney, but my reasons for picking Les Paul are as follow. I love his playing as well, his collaborations and his attitudes toward music in general. I've seen him play many times, in large and small venues, and in Keeter Betts's (Ellas road bassist for several decades and Md resident when not on the road) basement several times, usually with Herb Ellis. His life spanned an incredible amount of the music industry history, in first person experience over critical developmental stages of building, electronics, marketing, and playing/collaborating. I would spend my 24 hours picking his brain for all the info I could pack in (mostly previously unpublished as I have read many times most of the published stuff) on all the above. Electronics principles and "how to" from his perspective, building, both guitars and electronics, and obviously playing. I would also have him introduce me to as many of the probably thousands of high quality players he has collaborated with or known and admired (many of which are no longer with us) so I could follow up with them once the 24 hours were over. Maybe even the Beatles would be on his list. My fantasy anyway. Keep yours coming.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Yeah, Les is an awesome guy, no doubt! He's forgotten more about guitar and music, than I'll (probably) ever know! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostindesert Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 James Marshall Hendrix before he became Jimi Hendrix. He played a Epiphone Wilshire guitar in his early years. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 James Marshall Hendrix before he got Jimi Hendrix.He played a red Epiphone guitar in his early years. Damn, totally forgot about that. Good one Peter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Django Reinhardt would probably be the most unique... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloozeguy Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Very surprised that no one has mentioned Keith Richards. I know Epis were not his usual brand of choice, but didn't someone on the old site put up some pix with him playing one model or another (Casino?)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsaslim Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 First name that came to my mind...George Harrison of course.After that' date=' John Lennon. Its weird, back in the "good old days", I had ALOT of people calling me John Lennon when my group was playing parties. Alot of people said I looked like him. And I still get that a bit. Dunno why I brought that up :-[/quote'] I once knew a guy who was a dead ringer for Paul McCartney & his name was, of all things, David McCartney. No relation, though, since David was from Kansas & was a real quiet & shy guy who wasn't in to music at all. Back in the day I would've said Lennon but after he hooked up with Yoko he became such a wuss that I soon tired of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epicrusader Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Nancy Wilson And there will be NO guitar playing in that 24 hour time period, let me tell you haha Cameron Crow, haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muletrane Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Stevie Ray Vaughn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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