Rock-n-rollers head to jail in Brook Park following argument over favorite guitarist

cleveland.com ^ | 2/8/13 | Sun News staff

[bigcat32]

When you fight the law, the law usually wins.

A couple was arrested after their argument over who was the greatest guitarist of all time became so heated that Motel 6 staff was forced to call the Brook Park police.

The boyfriend was screaming on behalf of Slash, lead guitarist for Guns and Roses. The girlfriend was jumping for Eddie Van Halen, namesake of ’80s rockers Van Halen.

[nickcarraway]

Wait, what was the right answer? Segovia?

[gorush]

What losers! Every sane person knows it’s a tie between Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughn.

[golux]

I like the idea of a natty fellow throwing chairs whilst screaming Segovia! Segoooovia!

But of course the real joke is that anyone would think of that jive-ass poser Slash before Hendrix, Satriani, Montgomery, Metheny, etc., etc.

[Tony O]

Sheesh... everyone knows it’s Jimmi Hendrix!

[RightOnline]

Gary Moore. Hands down. No contest.

[max americana]

I grew up listening to Van Halen (DLR era)and GNR. Each generation differs. What I have in common is both bands disintegrated because the lead axe and frontman hated each other.

[frithguild]

But of course! A good argument could be made for Duane Allman. Both of these morons are GUILTY!!

[corbe]

No one can match Rory Gallagher!!!!

[The Toll]

Iommi, let’s just stop right there. It’s not about technique, it’s about creation.

[knarf]

EVERYone knows it's Eric Clapton

[AtlasStalled]

Clearly the boyfriend was in the right.

[Fiji Hill]

What losers! Every sane person knows it’s a tie between Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughn.

No, it isn't. In the world of pop music, it's a tie between Eddie Lang and "King" Bennie Nawahi. In the world of classical music, it's probably Andres Segovia.

[ZirconEncrustedTweezers]

They’re both wrong. It’s Jimi Hendrix, but that’s only because Chuck Norris doesn’t play guitar.

[absolootezer0]

pete townsend.

[ZirconEncrustedTweezers]

“Clearly the boyfriend was in the right.”

That geezer’s cruisin’ for bruisin’!

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

Slash? WTF? He’s a hack. There’s lots of guys in Cleveland that can cut his head!
Here’s just one, that I’ve recorded with;
http://neilzaza.com/

[circlecity]

Best all around: Jeff Beck
Best virtuoso: Jimmy Page
Best blues: BB King, Eric Clapton
Best sound with the least chops: David Gilmore
Most underrated: Brian May
YMMV

[left that other site]

The Yardbirds had three of the best in succession...Clapton, Beck, and Paige.

(I don’t know what order, but it is an impressive roster!)

[Fiji Hill]

Somewhere, the ghost of Jimi Hendrix George Barnes is laughing maniacally.