damian Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Pete Townshend........Everytime I've seen him live, he's a better guitarist.......His leads are hidden within his playing........... As such, he is actually an astounding lead guitarist........Study "Won't Get Fooled Again"....It's almost all lead guitar playing........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvar Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 What about Dave Grohl as a rhythm guitarist in the modern age? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXGGGmE4K1k&feature=player_detailpage also, don't forget Tom Petty as a rhythm player- very solid! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlI1iprFng4&feature=player_detailpage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Clearly that the sack has rhythm. I think he's baggin' ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bone Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Joe Walsh (think James Gang). While his leads were good, his rhythm was the backbone of the band's sound. Back to Pete Townsend, I've always considered him the greatest rhythm guitarist of all time. He perfected "rhythm as lead", in addition to playing some traditional "lead" guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markini Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 In Clapton's biography written by himself. he is quoted as saying "John Lennon was the best rhythm guitar player of his time". Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Andy Gibb was a awesome rhythm player http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-xfFqWaK1s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevef Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Tom Petty, in the Documentary "Wired for Sound" (I think that was the name of it), in the interview spoke about being a rhythm guitar player... Another rhythm guitarist... Ray Davies from the Kinks... (Dave was lead).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneddy72 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Paul Weller, nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Townshend has gone on record (no pun intended) as saying he considered John Entwhistle to be the 'lead guitarist' of The Who........ Seriously. P. I've said weird things on drugs too. Does not make them so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleb Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 There are guys like Paul Stanley, James Hetfield, Scott Ian, Pat Thrall (of the original Pat Travers Band), Stone Gossard. The guys in Thin Lizzy swapped. As did other bands with two lead guitar players, like Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden. I would say that two of my biggest heroes, Ace Frehley, and especially Alex Lifeson, excel at both. Andy Summers is another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bone Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Well, I notice we've yet to mention Brad Whitford of Aerosmith. As to rhythm guitarists who really are rhythm guitarists, he's a pretty damned good one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Eddie Van Halen is a masterful rhythm player who's often overlooked in that regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buliwyf Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I was just about to add Paul Stanley.In concert instead of playing a lead solo spot he starts one and it's not very good (on purpose ).Then he goes on to play a killer spot of rhythm and he is amazing. I've always really liked Stephen Stills Rhythm playing he is amazing.Anybody who can play Suite Judy Blue Eyesalone on an acoustic with Nash and Crosby just singing is wicked talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpUsULr_uLw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyMoon Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Paul Weller, nuff said speakin of Pete and Paul.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM0oOTrCVuQ Saw Paul Weller back in the early 80's when still with The Jam..what a energy drivin show that was..good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega1 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 James Hetfield of Metallica is an excellent rhythm guitarist, although he plays solos as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyMoon Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 and lets not forget this guy... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PstWJ7CBYY&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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