- Author: admin
- Filed under: Blues, Rock
- Date: Sep 1,2008
November 20, 1946 – October 29, 19
Discography:
- 1969 The Allman Brothers Band
- 1970 Idlewild South
- 1971 At Fillmore East
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Famous For:
- One of the greatest Session Guitarists of all time
- Considered to have some of the best solos ever recorded
- Habit of spontaneously dropping in at recording sessions and contributing to whatever was being taped that day
Tribute Website: Allman Brothers
I wish I had more to say here. Seems like many talents arose in the late 60’s only to perish very quickly in the 70’s. I have to say from what I’ve heard of Allman’s playing is truly distinct from many of his contemporaries.
He had complete control over the sounds emerging from his guitar, like a painter and his canvas. Too bad he didn’t leave more for us to enjoy!
Where does Duane rank on the list of the greatest guiatarists of all-time?
Popularity: 7% [?]
- Author: admin
- Filed under: Metal
- Date: Aug 4,2008
September 20, 1966 – December 08, 2004
Discography:
- 1983 Metal Magic
- 1984 Projects in the Jungle
- 1985 I Am the Night
- 1988 Power Metal
- 1990 Cowboys From Hell
- 1992 Vulgar Display of Power
- 1994 Far Beyond Driven
- 1996 The Great Southern Trendkill
- 2000 Reinventing the Steel
- 2004 New Found Power
Guitar Tab Sites:
Ultimate Guitar
911 Tabs
Video Sites:
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Famous For:
- Shredding style
- Pentatonic scales and slide guitar in both his leads and rhythms
- Stomping riffs
- Eerie, clean, dissonant chord arpeggios
Tribute Website: Dimebag Eternal
I was fortunate to see Pantera live 4 times, all during their most active touring times (90-96). Each time Darrell put on a hell of a show. What would sometimes feel like it was about to go out of control, the solos and riff were memorizing.
I distinctly remember one show at the Starlake Ampitheater (Now known as the Post Gazette Pavilion), they were playing a song and just stopped midway. The crowd didn’t know what was going on and started to chant. Next thing you know the entire band starts chucking objects into the crowd. Turns out they were throwing cans of beer into the audience.
They must’ve thrown about 10 cases in about 5 minutes - then they went back to completing the song. It’s something I’ve yet to see again anywhere, and I’ve been to almost 1,000 concerts…
So, for my money, Diamond Darrell’s best solo? Domination.
What is your best memory of DD?
Popularity: 29% [?]
- Author: admin
- Filed under: Blues, Rock
- Date: Jul 8,2008
December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008
Discography:
- Bo Diddley (1958)
- Go Bo Diddley (1959)
- Have Guitar Will Travel (1960)
- Bo Diddley in the Spotlight (1960)
- Bo Diddley Is a Gunslinger (1960)
- Bo Diddley Is a Lover (1961)
- Bo Diddley’s a Twister (1962)
- Bo Diddley (1962)
- Bo Diddley & Company (1962)
- Surfin’ with Bo Diddley (1963)
- Bo Diddley’s Beach Party (1963)
- Bo Diddley’s 16 All-Time Greatest Hits (1964)
- Two Great Guitars (with Chuck Berry) (1964)
- Hey Good Lookin’ (1965)
- 500% More Man (1965)
- The Originator (1966)
- Super Blues (with Muddy Waters & Little Walter) (1967)
- Super Super Blues Band (with Muddy Waters & Howlin’ Wolf) (1967)
- The Black Gladiator (1970)
- Another Dimension (1971)
- Where It All Began (1972)
- Got My Own Bag of Tricks (1972)
- The London Bo Diddley Sessions (1973)
- Big Bad Bo (1974)
- 20th Anniversary of Rock & Roll (1976)
- I’m a Man (1977)
- Ain’t It Good To Be Free (1983)
- Bo Diddley & Co - Live (1985)
- Hey…Bo Diddley in Concert (1986)
- Breakin’ Through the BS (1989)
- Living Legend (1989)
- Rare & Well Done (1991)
- Live at the Ritz (with Ronnie Wood) (1992)
- This Should Not Be (1993)
- Promises (1994)
- A Man Amongst Men (1996)
- Moochas Gracias (with Anna Moo) (2002)
- Dick’s Picks #30 (1972 5-song Live Session with The Grateful Dead) (2003)
Guitar Tab Sites:
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Famous For:
- “The Originator”
- Trademark rectangular guitar
- Technical innovations
- Introduced insistent, driving rhythms and a hard-edged guitar sound
- A founder of rock and roll
Tribute Website: Bo Diddley
To say he was just an influence is an understatement. So many bands have used the “Bo Diddley Beat” in their songs to great extent. He’s had his songs covered by everyone from The Doors to Eric Clapton to The Clash.
Of everything he has done, what do you think is the most influential?
Popularity: 31% [?]
December 6, 1956 – March 19, 1982
Discography:
- 1977 Quiet Riot
- 1978 Quiet Riot II
- 1980 Blizzard of Ozz
- 1981 Diary of a Madman
- 1987 Tribute
- Plus several other bootlegs and live compilation cds
Guitar Tab Sites:
Ultimate Guitar
911 Tabs
Video Sites:
YouTube
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Famous For:
- Kill-switch of pick-ups while playing
- Neo-classical guitar style
- Dexterity with clarity of notes (aka: shredding)
- Got the Ozzy gig just from tuning up and playing some riffs
Tribute Website: Randy Rhoads
I often wonder what would’ve happened if Randy had lived as long as Eddie Van Halen what the comparisons might have been. While Eddie made the finger-tapping popular, Randy may have influenced more shredders outright.
His style and sound are instantly recognizable, and he probably has the second most famous guitar riff in history (Crazy Train), second only to Stairway to Heaven.
Of all his innovations, which ones were the most influential?
Popularity: 59% [?]
- Author: admin
- Filed under: Blues, Rock
- Date: May 12,2008
November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970
Discography:
- 1967 Are You Experienced
- 1967 Axis: Bold as Love
- 1968 Electric Ladyland
- 1970 Band of Gypsys
- Plus many other bootlegs and live compilation cds
Guitar Tab Sites:
Ultimate Guitar
911 Tabs
Video Sites:
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Famous For:
- 1967 performance at the Monterey Pop Festival
- Headlined the 1969 Woodstock Festival
- Helped develop the technique of guitar feedback with overdriven amplifiers
- Played his guitar upside down
Official Website: Jimi Hendrix
I think it’s fair to say that anyone who has ever picked up a guitar and played anything bluesy or with a Rock edge, has been influenced by Hendrix. Even to this day, guitarists cite him as inspiration - and I think it’s fair to say that one of the greatest things he gave to guitarists is that you should go beyond the “normal” and see what you can create.
His style and sound are instantly recognizable and his performances while short are legendary.
Are there any other guitarists who have had this much impact?
Popularity: 100% [?]
- Author: admin
- Filed under: Blues
- Date: Mar 24,2008
October 3, 1954 – August 27, 1990
Discography:
- 1983 Texas Flood
- 1984 Couldn’t Stand the Weather
- 1985 Soul to Soul
- 1989 In Step
- 1990 Family Style (with brother Jimmie Vaughan as The Vaughan Brothers)
- 1991 The Sky Is Crying (posthumous compilation)
- Plus many other bootlegs and live compilation cds
Guitar Tab Sites:
Ultimate Guitar
911 Tabs
Guitar Masta
Performance Videos:
YouTube
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Famous For:
- His “Number One” Fender Stratocaster
- Covering “Voodoo Child: by Jimi Hendrix
- Revitalizing the electric blues scene
- “Wall of Sound” guitar tone
I never got to see SRV play live, but I’ve met a few people who did see him play. Even the bootleg cds and videos can’t do justice on his performances.
Imagine if you could go back in time to see one show - which one would it be?
Popularity: 65% [?]
