danelectro Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 The thing with Neil is his sloppy electric work is his signature style and he makes a musical point with it, it's undoubtedly sloppy but intended to be that way. He acoustic work proves he's a "better" guitarist than his electric playing would indicate. Though not all of his electric work is wobbly, he lays it down on songs like Walk On. Neil definitely his own thing with regard to music, everything from his voice to style of play is very original. Besides I don't think he's really been worshipped in a guitar hero way like Page or Hendrix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtazy Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 How come all the great guitar players are sloppy? It's kind of strange actually... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelectro Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 How come all the great guitar players are sloppy? It's kind of strange actually... IMO many of the older famous guitarists were simply emulating their influences, most of which were blues artists. Even the greatest blues players had a pretty "loose" style. Guys like Freddie King and Otis Rush weren't clean players when compared to todays technique obsessed shred crowd. The idea that guitar playing, specifically lead guitar playing, is supposed to be some olympic event based and speed and execution is a fairly recent thing. When players like Hendrix and Page were the top players of their day people didn't care about that, all of that BS came in the 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarlaxle 56 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Wrong What about Al Di Meola John Williams (the classical player) John McLaughlin Robert Fripp Steve Howe ???? They are all perfect technically speaking and very creative musicians, and they ALL came about in the 60s and 70s. I can't believe you're *praising* ineptitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 How come all the great guitar players are sloppy? It's kind of strange actually... Sometimes it's that sloppiness or imperfections that make the music more interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarlaxle 56 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I think we've established Creativity /=/ Technical ability But also Creativity /=/ Non-technical ability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyPageLover Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 1. Jimmy Page <3 2. Hendrix <3 3. Eddie Van Halen 4. Prince 5. Jeff Beck Pretty awesome peoplee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docron Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Jeff Beck? Before Clapton?! Gimme a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Yet, neither touch the "king of slop" Neil Young, the master of out of control playing. Your comment made me think of this video, which cracks me up everytime that I see it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF1kCpCl9a4...feature=related Talk about sloppy! At least he doesn't smash up his guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theycallmethehunter Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hmmm.. in the Top 5.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docron Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Your comment made me think of this video, which cracks me up everytime that I see it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF1kCpCl9a4...feature=related Talk about sloppy! At least he doesn't smash up his guitar! Sloppy? Yea, sure. Rock? FU [ K YES. Not much slop in this one though: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq0tAoO3-xQ&NR=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwizard03 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 1.JIMMY PAGE 2.ROBIN TROWER 3.ERIC CLAPTON 4.ALVIN LEE 5.RITCHIE BLACKMORE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Jeff Beck? Before Clapton?! Gimme a break. Ahh but it's all subjective isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzeppelinfan1 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I would rank jimmy at #1 because his technique is very different and awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mofostone Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 #1 & yes I really do think that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missytootsweet Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 My ratings for the top 5 best guitarists are: 1. Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy (Page) 2. Steve Howe 3. Neil Young 4. Pat Metheny 5. Jimi Hendrix I rank Jimmy Page @ number one because he is the best! (imo)...... missy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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