JefferySmith Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Les PaulChet Atkins Buddy Holly Chuck Berry B.B. King (Freddy and Albert' date=' too) Duane Eddy Carl Wilson George Harrison Eric Clapton Jimi Hendrix But, there are SO many others... CB[/quote'] Whew! Another old fart in the group. Even my guys are younger than yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Andres SegoviaChristopher Parkening Paco De Lucia David Gilmoure Eric Clapton Neil Schon (listen to the 3 albums BEFORE Steve Perry and his Santana work) Gary Moore Joe Pass Chet Atkins Roy Buchanan I would have to include the following as guitarists who influenced my listening but, unfortunately, not my playing. Andres Segovia Chistopher Parkening John Williams Nacisco Yepes Alirio Diaz Charlie Byrd Oscar Ghiglia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiltshire willy Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 NO. 1 PAUL WELLER NO. 2 STEVE JONES NO. 3 DAMON EDGE (CHROME) NO. 4 JOHNNY MARR NO. 5 CHRIS SPEDDING NO. 6 DAVEY JOHNSON ????? (ELTON JOHN) NO. 7 WILCO JOHNSON NO. 8 ZOOT HORN ROLLO NO. 9 PETE TOWNSHEND NO. 10 FRANK ZAPPA ETAL W W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doth Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Nobody has said Robert Johnson. Strange. Don't you all know the following songs? Crossroads Sweet home Chicago Love in Vain Traveling Riverside Blues Kind hearted woman Come on in my kitchen Anyways. Besides RJ, I think mine would be: 1. SRV - Hard to believe you passed away 18 years ago this month. You inspired me to pick up the guitar and learn from others. You took the three kings, Jimi, and your brother Jimmy to new levels I am not going to name anymore, as this month should be a national holiday for all out of respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Chet Atkins seems to be showing up a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeladdie Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I'm surprised nobody added Larry Carlton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custer Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Billy Gibbons Scotty Moore James Burton Brian Setzer Keith Richards Chuck Berry Mark Farner Eric Clapton George Harrison Duane Allman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesstringer Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I was going to stay out of this one as I not sure whether these guys influenced my electric playing or listening more but I would like to think my playing (wouldn't we all?) Eric Clapton Duane Allman Dave Mason Steve Gaines Allen Collins Buddy Guy Lowell George Paul Barrare Johhny Winter Steve Miller (early) Most of my acoustic influences have come from Country and Bluegrass but a few others..... Leo Kottke John Fahey Nick Drake Chet Atkins Andres Segovia Jose Feliciano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icon Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Saul Hudson-Slash Les Paul Eric Clapton Buddy Guy Jimi Hendrix Jimmy Page Elton John B.B. King Stevie Ray Vaughn Chuck Berry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 As stated, in no particular order: Carlos Santana Terry Kath Jimmy Page Joe Walsh Carl Wilson Los Romeros (especially Celedonio and Pepe) Jim Hall Jeff Beck Jimi Hendrix Luiz Bonfa Do I have to stop at 10? Joe Pass Bruce Foreman Ron Eschete Bucky Pizzarelli Martin Barre Brian May Kenny Burrell Lonnie Mack Robert Johnson Johnny Winter (especially when playing the National) Chet Atkins Les Paul Eric Clapton Randy Bachman Django Albert King I'm sure I'll think of a dozen more as soon as I hit the "Send" button Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevics Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 All of the above are indeed worthy. But, unless i have missed, there is no mention of the late great Rory Gallagher. I was lucky enough to the the man four times in his heyday. I have never seen a better performer on stage. To pick ten is a dificult task indeed, but Rory would always be up there for me. PS. His rhythm section are still playing with 'Nine Below Zero' I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I'm surprised nobody added Larry Carlton. Absolutely! And while we're on Steely Dan connections, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiggy Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Maybe I won't fit in between others... but for me the most influential is Noel Gallagher. I luv rock'n'roll more than anything else and the way he feels music is just one top class. Myself i'm not something amazinglly fast, can't copy hendrix or other previously mentioned folks (and to be honest, don't even want to). Nick McCabe is more than worth to mention too by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmyinpajamas Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 hendrix clapton santana walsh harrison atkins petty slash hanna montana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 The question was about "current" influences. For that I would have to say mostly bluesrockers such as Billy Gibbons, Johnny Winter, Warren Haynes. In the past it was more Page, Angus, Rhoades, Nugent. But my overall greatest influence was my younger brother (1 1/2 years). He bought me my first guitar, a Washburn acoustic that I still have and love to play. He found it at a yard sale, with case and got it because he saw me always playing around on his guitars and thought I might like having one of my own. I was about 28 years old when he did this, and only concerned myself with playing drums for the most part. I never really even thought about taking up the guitar until the day my brother presented me with his gift. If he hadn't bought it for me, I wouldn't be enjoying this passion that I love so dearly. I would never have become a songwriter. I also learned bits and pieces of stuff about the guitar from my brother when we were kids jamming together. He was always willing to teach me anything I wanted to know. When it comes to the guitar, he will always be my main influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostindesert Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Jimi Hendrix for getting me addicted to music and guitars. Stevie Ray Vaughan Carlos Santana Eric Clapton Rory Gallagher Jan Akkerman Roy Buchanan Robin Trower B.B.King Buddy Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Absolutely! And while we're on Steely Dan connections' date=' Jeff "Skunk" Baxter[/quote'] Oh man you had to open the Dan Can O Worms LOL Larry Carlton Skunk Elliot Randall Denny Dias Hugh McCracken Rick Derringer Drew Zingg Jon Herington Dean Parks George Wadenious....**** that's 10 already...ok Lee Ritenour...and on and on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcorn429 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 1a. Jimmi Hendrix- The man simply that: The Man. If you listen to his music from purple haze to the wind cries mary to voodoo child to ever popular national anthem you'll see riffs and solos that were so far past his time that we're all still just tryin to keep up. 1b. Jimmy Page - Possibly one of my favorite guitarists ever. Page is a living icon. As someone already said, he could play anything. Had to put those two both at number 1 because I can't decide who was better 3. Billy Gibbons- Gotta throw him there because he's got just killer riffs and solos. First time I heard la grange I wan't to pick up an ax and join in. 4. Slash- I've been listening to his music since I was grammer school and his playing was the reason I bought my first squier and he book was the reason I really took it up and am now a guitar playing addict. He and izzy wrote some awesome riffs and he's just had some amazing stuff out in the past whether it was with GNR, Snake Pit, Micheal Jackson, Daughtry, or VR. He's my favorite guitarist. 5a. Zakk Wylde- I really didn't listen to him too much before I started playing but its been alittle while and I got to say is wow. 5b. Randy Rhodes- Crazy train, need I say more? 6. Joe Perry- Very Bluesy riffs and solos. Listen to toys in the attic, pump, and get a grip and you'll hear some great music, not to mention guitar parts. 7. Angus and Malcolm Young- Angus does give us killer leads and solos like in night prowler and thunderstruck but malcolm gives us those killer rhythem guitar parts like from back in black, hells bells, for those about to rock, and my personal favorite acdc song "if you want blood". 8a. John Fogerty- Saw someone else mentioned him and considering credence is one of my favorite bands it just seems wrong not to. Susie Q, Born on the Bayou, Fortunate Son, etc. Totally awesome songs with pretty cool guitar licks to em. 9. Eric Clapton- I love his acoustic stuff and some of his electric stuff is pretty cool. My parents used to listen to him alot , but I guess like em or hate em there is no denying that he is on of the greats 10. B.B. King- I don't really listen to him that much, alittle too old me, but the stuff that I have heard is awesome so I gotta give him some props More Noteables out side of the top 10ish-Basically these are the guys that come to mind when I think of great guitarists but I just happen to like the previously mentioned players more or think they're just better than these guys. Pete Townsend- If Eric and B.B. didn't command their spots on the list this guy would take one of them. Listen to the who and then go see them in concert and I guarantee you that you'll understand why he is one of the greats Yngie Malmsteen- Now I don't like this ****** at all but he can play flatout. Thats why he's a noteable Tom Morrello- He's awesome and does stuff that even hendrix would think is impressive. He probably should be on my list but hey everyone leaves someone out. Hammet and hetfeild- Metallica (I know I didn't spell their names right but I'm giving em props) Van Morrison Jimmi Buffet keith urban Thats about it for names but if I find out the names of some of the other guitarists that I have in mind I'll list them with their bands Jet Pearl Jam Steele Dan Korn Marylin Manson Nine Inch Nails The list goes on and on but one thing remains- Kurt Cobain is now where to be found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Oh man you had to open the Dan Can O Worms LOL Larry Carlton Skunk Elliot Randall Denny Dias Hugh McCracken Rick Derringer Drew Zingg Jon Herington Dean Parks George Wadenious....**** that's 10 already...ok Lee Ritenour...and on and on LB, I knew you'd chime in right after me. I agree with all of those except McCracken. I never understood why he got so much session work. He seemed like a lightweight, IMHO. Oh, and one more (non-Dan) for the list - Brad Paisley, blows me away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrds1965 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Neil Schon Alvin Lee Brian Jones Harrison Lennon Campbell McGuinn Pete Ham Neil Young Gary Louris Jeff Beck You guys named most of the rest of the main ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 LB' date=' I knew you'd chime in right after me. I agree with all of those except McCracken. I never understood why he got so much session work. He seemed like a lightweight, IMHO. Oh, and one more (non-Dan) for the list - Brad Paisley, blows me away[/quote']Yup the boy's a Mofo! About McCracken... Well maybey so...but he seemed to just come up with grooves that nobody else did....think Hey 19...not complicated but a cool groove none the less.! I just checked and he also played on "Bad Sneakers"....thats pretty OK in my book! He has also played on alot of tracks that might surprise you ...stuff like Roberta Flack etc....the boy can hang trust me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Nobody has said Robert Johnson. Strange. Don't you all know the following songs? Crossroads Sweet home Chicago Love in Vain Traveling Riverside Blues Kind hearted woman Come on in my kitchen Anyways. Besides RJ' date=' I think mine would be: 1. SRV - Hard to believe you passed away 18 years ago this month. You inspired me to pick up the guitar and learn from others. You took the three kings, Jimi, and your brother Jimmy to new levels I am not going to name anymore, as this month should be a national holiday for all out of respect. Son House thought that Robert Johnson was such a bad guitarist, he tried to convince him to play only the harmonica. In the '60's, House said that people in the audience would tell Johnson to stop making "all that racket" with his guitar. I have to admit that I haven't found his playing offensive (in the small recorded legacy), but his voice is the central focus of his music, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphs1978 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Nobody has said Robert Johnson. Strange. Anyways. Besides RJ' date=' I think mine would be: 1. SRV - Hard to believe you passed away 18 years ago this month. You inspired me to pick up the guitar and learn from others. You took the three kings, Jimi, and your brother Jimmy to new levels I am not going to name anymore, as this month should be a national holiday for all out of respect. [/quote'] that pretty much sums it up for me too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbirchett Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 The ones that have influenced me the most over the years: Nokie Edwards, Bob Bogle and Gerry McGee of the Ventures Chuck Berry Scottie Moore Duane Eddy James Burton John Fogerty Randy Bachman Eric Clapton Tom Johnston Steve Cropper Some of these guys are not the best or the showiest players around but they are all very tasteful and have shown me things that can be done in an intro or a 4, 8 or 16 bar break that literally makes the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Charlie Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 In no perticullar order here are my 10 1: Alex Lifeson 2: Ace Frehley 3: Jimi Hendrix 4: Jeff Healey 5: Yngwie Malmsteen 6: Rik Emmett 7: Stevie Ray Vaughan 8: Eddie Van Halen 9: Kim Mitchell 10: John Petrucci 11: Nigel Tufnel (Spinal Tap) He plays on 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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