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To: lunarbicep
BS! Even Terry Kath's solo in "25 of 6 to 4" was superior to Jimmy Page's sloppy work on Stairway. Jeff Baxter's solo on Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff" was better than Stairway for Crissake.

Where is Wes Montgomery? Where is Django Reinhardt?

10 posted on 01/17/2006 1:56:14 PM PST by Clemenza (Smartest words ever written by a Communist: "Show me the way to the next Whiskey Bar")
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To: Clemenza
Even Terry Kath's solo in "25 of 6 to 4" was superior to Jimmy Page's sloppy work on Stairway.

Ditto that.

35 posted on 01/17/2006 2:02:13 PM PST by Pukin Dog (Sans Reproache)
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To: Clemenza

Granted, his technique sometimes left a lot to be desired, but when you put it all together, Pagey's one of a kind. I'll, listen to him anyday. And the 25 or 6 to 4 lead? Lots of slop there I'm afraid. I don;t think Page's goal was to have perfect technique. Why does everyone want to lump all guitarists together as if they have the same style, background, etc. and see who is 'best'? It doesn't make sense.


44 posted on 01/17/2006 2:02:53 PM PST by InsureAmerica (Evil? I have many words for it. We are as dust, to them. - v v putin)
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To: Clemenza

While I admit that Page's solos were choppy and not great he did create some of the greatest riffs in Rock. Randy Rhodes was freakin awesome as was Van Halen.


85 posted on 01/17/2006 2:11:33 PM PST by JackDanielsOldNo7 (If it wasn't for marriage, I would not have this screenname.)
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To: Clemenza
Even Terry Kath's solo in "25 of 6 to 4" was superior to Jimmy Page's sloppy work on Stairway.

I realize this is a thread about guitarists, but it was truly John Paul Jones and John Bonham that made Zep what they were. Page and Plant contributed very little musically.

John Paul Jones is one of the best rock/blues bass players of ALL time.

95 posted on 01/17/2006 2:13:08 PM PST by brewcrew
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To: Clemenza
Even Terry Kath's solo in "25 of 6 to 4" was superior to Jimmy Page's...
Terry is vastly underrated. Chicago's first album has Kath solos that make Hendrix look like "Ned and the First Reader." There's great work on other albums as well, especially Chicago V on songs like "Dialogue" and "While the City Sleeps."

179 posted on 01/17/2006 2:33:52 PM PST by DallasMike
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To: Clemenza

>>Where is Wes Montgomery? Where is Django Reinhardt?

Or Baden Powell (not the Boy Scout founder, the Brasilian guitarist).

So many excellent guitarists and solos to limit to rock-n-roll.


274 posted on 01/17/2006 3:24:59 PM PST by Betis70 (Brass Bonanza Forever)
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To: Clemenza

Hehe.. you are one of the rare people I have seen give Jeffrey credit for the Donna Summer guitar solo~ Not many people know that one. I wouldn't say it was his very best work- it was a disco tune- so where can one really go with that. *cool*


280 posted on 01/17/2006 3:32:57 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Embrace peace- Hug an American soldier- the real peace keepers.)
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To: Clemenza
Where is Wes Montgomery? Where is Django Reinhardt?

I guess the title doesn't say rock only, but how can rock guitarists be expected to compete with jazz guitarists?

317 posted on 01/17/2006 4:19:38 PM PST by nickcarraway (I'm Only Alive, Because a Judge Hasn't Ruled I Should Die...)
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To: Clemenza

Don't forget Charlie Bird, Grant Green, and Kenny Burrell.


339 posted on 01/17/2006 4:39:02 PM PST by nickcarraway (I'm Only Alive, Because a Judge Hasn't Ruled I Should Die...)
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To: Clemenza
Where is Django Reinhardt?

Django could have played circles around Page, Clapton etc any day of the week. The ridiculous hype that surrounds rock guitarists is absolutely astonishing.

678 posted on 01/17/2006 9:34:33 PM PST by T. Buzzard Trueblood (left unchecked, Saddam Hussein...will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons." Sen. Hillary Clinton)
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To: Clemenza

Heck, where is Yngwie Malmsteen for that matter?


755 posted on 01/19/2006 4:54:42 AM PST by Netheron
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