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very subjective I know, but think this one at he end of this cover version of 'While my guitar gently weeps" (featuring Tom Petty, Jeff Lynn and George Harrisons son Dhani) has to be up there. Surprisingly it is by pint sized funk master Prince, and it blends excellant musicality, technique and showmanship. Superb stuff...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_2tSGxGnJQ
I am sure we can all point to some amazing feats of fretboard fingering on youtube, but there is more to music than how fast you can play the notes.....
Can Prince be beaten? I lay down the challenge.....
Oh, and can someone explain to me where Princes guitar goes at the end of the performance, its got me baffled
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_2tSGxGnJQ
I am sure we can all point to some amazing feats of fretboard fingering on youtube, but there is more to music than how fast you can play the notes.....
Can Prince be beaten? I lay down the challenge.....
Oh, and can someone explain to me where Princes guitar goes at the end of the performance, its got me baffled
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Marquee Moon - Television(tom verlaine and richard lloyd?)
A fine effort there by Prince but I see you and raise you. Sir Steve of Morse:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-CC2jOVNSI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-CC2jOVNSI
Prince fantastically underated musician and a truly great solo but in terms of pure emotion , musicality & dialled-in ness i think Jack White trumps him . Solo starts around 2.22 .
Raconteurs - many shades of black
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrGmj3m_82k
Raconteurs - many shades of black
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrGmj3m_82k
I'd urge Prince fans to check out his current single. It's charming
Prince - Rock and Roll Love Affair
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEne4AoX_RU
Prince - Rock and Roll Love Affair
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEne4AoX_RU
Never enough Steely Dan on this forum, so I'll go for 'Reelin' In The Years',
though I'd wager it was neither one of them.
though I'd wager it was neither one of them.
the steve morse thing is very clever and technically great, but Princes emotional playing is still tops, nothing presented thus far has convinced me otherwise, Jack white comes close and certainly has some 'ooommphh' in his playing but overall Prince is the errr King.....
King.....
mmmm Dave Gilmour/Pink floyd, could be some contenders in their back catalogue, does the posh boy from Cambridge have what it takes to challenge Prince, I'll be back later after some listening and thoughtful consideration......
Saw Jack white in Blackpool last month and he was outstanding as always, but his White stripes gig their in 2004 was astonishing. I was there too, search youtube for under Blackpool lights, different styles, different guitars and you can see he means every note he plays, who the feck needs a bassist when you can play like Jack.
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Never enough Steely Dan on this forum, so I'll go for 'Reelin' In The Years',
though I'd wager it was neither one of them.
Jeff Baxter, I'm quite sure
Think it was Elliot Randall Alpha.. though all Skunk's stuff is excellent. Also Larry Carlton played an astonishing solo on one of theirs.. unfortunately the name temporarily escapes me! 
have always liked Highway Star - Deep Purple
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CSpU0XA2uA
(after 5 mins)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CSpU0XA2uA
(after 5 mins)
Wouldnt it be great if you got three legendary guitarists, say Jimmy Page, Jack White and eeer The Edge, in a room with a load of guitars, amps and effects and just filmed them for 90 mins whilst they play to each other, teach each other and generally discuss guitars for 90 minutes or so, What!! 
, you mean somebody has done this! and there is a youtube link!! 
well here it is....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y9KEtiQ8CM
but be warned, It might get loud!!
, you mean somebody has done this! and there is a youtube link!! well here it is....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y9KEtiQ8CM
but be warned, It might get loud!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vorz-CGgKPI
The one and only Ritchie Blackmore.....singer's not bad either
Stargazer - Rainbow
The one and only Ritchie Blackmore.....singer's not bad either
Stargazer - Rainbow
good choice 626. Saw them perform that live many years ago at the old Rainbow Theatre
IT;S HERE!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiTXGswyAls
Bill Nelson of Be Bop Deluxe with any number of solos, Adventures of a Yorkshire Landscape takes some beating though.
OOOO ALPHA. Wrong mate..elliot randall does the solo in reelin in the years
and lets be real...freebird although overhyped is quite astonishing.
zakk's off the charts bonkers virtuosity playing randy makes me giggle :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENw5pbmpy64
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENw5pbmpy64
Ampleforth
That documentary was great. However there is only one legendary guitarist on it. Page however does come across as humble. Thanks for posting it.
That documentary was great. However there is only one legendary guitarist on it. Page however does come across as humble. Thanks for posting it.
The only thing more boring than a guitar solo is a drum solo
^^^ tried to learn guitar, couldn't hack it....
Not keen on solos here either and altho I appreciate the dedication needed to achieve highly technical playing I find most guitar heros unlistanable tbh, I love Henrix, Page and Ron Asheton riffs tho.
Solo wise I'd put up Tom Morellos string rubbing and kill switch work on Bulls On Parade, in between his ridic funky playing it sounds great, it really brings the song together dude.
Solo wise I'd put up Tom Morellos string rubbing and kill switch work on Bulls On Parade, in between his ridic funky playing it sounds great, it really brings the song together dude.
Lest we forget...
Stevie Ray Vaughan-Little Wing,Studio version
Gary Moore-Parisienne Walkways,Live At The Marquee,Castle Classics
and even if strictly speaking not solo,
Jimi Hendrix-All Along The Watchtower,Studio version
Stevie Ray Vaughan-Little Wing,Studio version
Gary Moore-Parisienne Walkways,Live At The Marquee,Castle Classics
and even if strictly speaking not solo,
Jimi Hendrix-All Along The Watchtower,Studio version
i saw rory gallacher, he was brilliant
one that never seems to get mentioned on great guitar player threads is george benson
, but he is very very good
one that never seems to get mentioned on great guitar player threads is george benson
, but he is very very good
Sultans of Swing Mark Knoppfler of Dire Straights.
Sweet Child of Mine Slash of Guns n Roses.
Hotel California by The Eagles.
Turn to Stone by Joe Walsh are 4 without even racking my tumultuous brainpower!
I hope this enhances the appreciation of guitar genius by my fellow forumites.
Sweet Child of Mine Slash of Guns n Roses.
Hotel California by The Eagles.
Turn to Stone by Joe Walsh are 4 without even racking my tumultuous brainpower!
I hope this enhances the appreciation of guitar genius by my fellow forumites.
A bloke I used to work with for years suggested that Yngwie Malmsteen was the best guitarist in the world.
Michael Schenker - Rock Bottom
Dave Gedge - Flying Saucer
Dave Gedge - Flying Saucer
Bill Nelson (above) a great call...Blazing Apostles.
There is no greater guitarist on the planet than Mr Earl Klugh.
Todd Rundgren "Theme to Utopia" is decent
Not a fan of The Carpenters, but Tony Peluso did a great job on "Goodbye To Love "
Agree with Donny about George Benson. Brilliant guitarist whose career hit the skids when he decided to sing along.
Jan Akkerman deserves a mention.
Todd Rundgren "Theme to Utopia" is decent
Not a fan of The Carpenters, but Tony Peluso did a great job on "Goodbye To Love "
Agree with Donny about George Benson. Brilliant guitarist whose career hit the skids when he decided to sing along.
Jan Akkerman deserves a mention.
Steve Hackett on Firth of Fifth is a big fav of mine.
Gary was mentioned earlier
Gary Moore with Phil Lynott - Parisienne Walkways
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18FgnFVm5k0
Gary Moore with Phil Lynott - Parisienne Walkways
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18FgnFVm5k0
Dave navarro is different class!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9HKVpYCLLo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9HKVpYCLLo
Too many speed riffs have been put forward for the award. A more refined art is incorporating the space between the notes and the riff needs to live and breath a great song.
So the award must go to Dave Gilmore
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cPxKq-gMDo
So the award must go to Dave Gilmore
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cPxKq-gMDo
Comfortably Numb is also my fave
I'd like to put in Phantom of the Opera - Iron Maiden as the best speed guitar intro
I'd like to put in Phantom of the Opera - Iron Maiden as the best speed guitar intro
Yep, have to agree with Dave Gilmour being one of the greats, Comfortably Numb is errr comfortably 
in the Top 10 solos of all time....
Some deleted scenes from the 'It might get loud' documentary if your interested
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODidAgdL40Y Jimmy Page on Kasmir
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R8puk3kImA Jack White on Seven Nation Army
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKnG9cHSWCo Jimmy Page playing a Theremin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMw8NjCs_dg&playnext=1&list=PLQlQppF-PViHirNZy0k8jyNd_59Erzw_p&feature=results_video The Edge Soundchecking his rig
in the Top 10 solos of all time....Some deleted scenes from the 'It might get loud' documentary if your interested
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODidAgdL40Y Jimmy Page on Kasmir
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R8puk3kImA Jack White on Seven Nation Army
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKnG9cHSWCo Jimmy Page playing a Theremin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMw8NjCs_dg&playnext=1&list=PLQlQppF-PViHirNZy0k8jyNd_59Erzw_p&feature=results_video The Edge Soundchecking his rig
Jesus Ampleforth, watching Page kick into Kashmir in an intimate setting like that gave me goosebumps. Without a doubt Led Zep are my obsession in music.
As modest as Jimmy Page is about Jack White and his Seven Nation Army riff you just know that Page wants to take it stratospheric 
There has never been a great song with a guitar solo..and gentlemen the song is the thing
although in fairness freebird is a wonderful song..umm..but still the guitar should not have too many notes
I wouldn't go that far lfc but i do think we're coming from a similar place. Sometimes a solo brings a cringeworthy moment to an other wise good song imo, I've never heard a song and thought it would have been improved with a/nother solo.
Mouzone thankyou for your sheer commom sense and insight
I actually think the solo riff in Another Brick in the Wall should have been extended. So for that reason i beg to differ.
It might be fair to say that the last great British rock group were the Sex Pistols,the idea was that rock/punk music should not need virtuosity
This might not be the greatest guitar solo ever but it's "close enough for rock'n'roll" - enjoy Nils Lofgren (3.45 on )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBq7XRa6uZM
)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBq7XRa6uZM
It might be fair to say that the last great British rock group were the Sex Pistols,the idea was that rock/punk music should not need virtuosity
Angel Gabrial we differed on the snooker topspin thread,not here as well!
Punk Rock bands were full of virtuoso incapable musicians. That was the idea. No need to be a musician just believe in your ideals.
You can`t knock the rock guitarists who were capable of virtuosity.
You can`t knock the rock guitarists who were capable of virtuosity.
If your aim soley is to be a virtuoso then you should learn the violin and not join a rock band
Yes AG enjoyed the snooker debate..might look at it again
Having the capability to be a virtuoso does not mean it is your sole aim. However it adds different dimensions to your ability. I would rather call them `guitar breaks` rather than the limper`solo`....
I mean imagine Led Zep without their Page`s guitar breaks. They don`t have to go on for 5 mins but a virtuoso guitar break done well with a dirty groove transcends the tune.
I mean imagine Led Zep without their Page`s guitar breaks. They don`t have to go on for 5 mins but a virtuoso guitar break done well with a dirty groove transcends the tune.
I've got a mate who is a huge huge fan of Nils Lofgren, he's clearly a blinding musician, he's worked with some top people. I'm not really a fan of The Pistols tbh, almost everyone else is so maybe I'm missing something.
Beyond the fretboard wanking the tone used during solos often isn't pleasing to my ears, I like rock n roll riffs or soundscapes with delays here.
Beyond the fretboard wanking the tone used during solos often isn't pleasing to my ears, I like rock n roll riffs or soundscapes with delays here.
Robbie Robertson does a wonderful guitar break on The Bands song "It makes no difference" It is during their live concert The Last Waltz and is if anything surpassed by a short saxaphone break towards the songs end. If you listen to it it will give you goosebumps..sublime!!
Lazy, Deep Purple
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPM6ni4bQzc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPM6ni4bQzc
not the best guitar solo ever ,but he's talented whoever he is .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC2eiOF7KjY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC2eiOF7KjY
This was the japanese guy I was looking for that does "while my guitar..."
Jake Shimabukaro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puSkP3uym5k
Jake Shimabukaro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puSkP3uym5k
It doesn't matter what you like... these will make you happy....
In My Arms - Mylo
Bright Eyes
In My Arms - Mylo
Bright Eyes
Do your selves a favor
Go listen to Ted Nugent live double album GONZO.
Take your pick from any of the songs,incl Hibernation,Great White Buffalo,Stormtroopin etc,etc.
If you don't get it after that,you never will.
Go listen to Ted Nugent live double album GONZO.
Take your pick from any of the songs,incl Hibernation,Great White Buffalo,Stormtroopin etc,etc.
If you don't get it after that,you never will.
Somewhere in my Heart - Aztec Camera
Purely because it's so unexpected, you don't really expect to hear a nice guitar solo in a pop song.
Purely because it's so unexpected, you don't really expect to hear a nice guitar solo in a pop song.
Big Springsteen fan here - Nils Lofgren is one of the best guitarists there has ever been.
Obviously no such thing as THE greatest (& I've already had my go earlier) however no apologies for posting Mr Andy Fraser of Free
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FhCilozomo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FhCilozomo
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