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Location: When?? | This is a few months old but I just now came across it, and I did an OFC forum search and didn't find it already posted on here, so here it is if anyone cares to check it over-- Rolling Stone's 100 greatest guitarists (as of 12/18/15).
I know.. I know.. it's all so subjective to RS's own agenda, but it was still fun to look through (even though Roy Clark isn't on it).
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/100-greatest-guitarists-201... |
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Location: Flahdaw | Didn't we have a guy here on the forum that tried to convince us he was the best guitarist in the world??? Who was that guy? |
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Location: closely held secret | Jordan Rivers aka GW Rivers.
Here's the thread.
Added bonus... the debut of Heather48DD.
Edited by Waskel 2016-03-25 9:34 PM
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | That thread brings back fond memories.
That was the nuthouse that I stumbled into. 
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Location: Texas | Willie Nelson a "greater" guitar player than Glen? I guess these types of lists leave most going huh? |
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Location: When?? | jay - 2016-03-26 6:29 AM
Willie Nelson a "greater" guitar player than Glen? I guess these types of lists leave most going huh?
Yep, I fully agree.. that's why I said what I did about Roy Clark (and Campbell) and Rolling Stone's publishing politics in hopes that others would make fun of them too (not exactly my favorite rag).. but I posted it anyway since at least some of the list is quite valid with some interesting caption stories. As for Nelson, I think his actual guitar is a lot more interesting than his playing abilities which, in my opinion, should have ranked somewhere in the mid 300s at best. |
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Location: Texas | I am not bagging on RS. Really a decent mag. Glen didn't do much to showcase his skills on the guitar to the average joe. He was a great entertainer. His fans are well aware of his prowess on the frets. I think he will always be overlooked and never given credit for his playing skills. Willie has done a good job at making his picking a part of his music. One just cannot help but hear that Martin on every song. Now does that make him great? Hardly. A lot of those included were just part of the circle jerk of inclusiveness.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Thanks for linking to that thread, Waskel. It kept me smiling instead of doing a few Saturday morning chores. I didn't even check the Rolling Stone list, but spent some time yesterday listening to one of my sentimental favorites, dearly departed Pete Huttlinger. |
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Location: closely held secret | I like to go back through the archives once in a while. Reminds me of what drew me here in the first place. |
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Location: SoCal | jay - 2016-03-26 9:00 AM
the circle jerk of inclusiveness.
What a great band name...... |
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Location: Flahdaw | moody, p.i. - 2016-03-26 8:28 PM
jay - 2016-03-26 9:00 AM
the circle jerk of inclusiveness.
What a great band name......
??? I thought that was a nickname for this forum... |
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