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Title: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mister Rog on 03 October 2017, 19:54:19


Seeing as the "Dead Person" thread has extended into a general music discussion (IE: Fings Ain't Wot They Used To Be) . . . . I've started this one . . .

Me ? I was a teenager in the 60's, but too young for the "swinging 60's". So Stones, Beatles, Kinks, Small Faces etc, then on to Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, Deep Purple. Today I listen to loads of stuff but with a strong leaning to Heavy Rock and even Metal.

My starter for one . . . . .  a 360 degree video, so click and drag to look behind you . . . Oh, play full screen and loud


 360 Degree, Play Full Screen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unQZvhQ9Giw)

Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 03 October 2017, 20:25:27
I remember the days when us teenagers where being shoveled what the adults of the time (1950s) wanted, nothing we could identify with.  Then, bang, it happened from the late 1950's; music for teenagers by teenagers, or at least those in their early twenties.  Before it had been Bing Crosby, Sinatra, Como, etc., then it was Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis, Holly, and THE BEATLES!! :-* :-* :-* :-*

No longer did us teenagers only have the BBC Light Service to listen to, we had our own (pirate) radio stations, Luxembourg, then Radio 1 playing all our great contemporary music.   ;)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mister Rog on 03 October 2017, 21:10:14
I remember the days when us teenagers where being shoveled what the adults of the time (1950s) wanted, nothing we could identify with.  Then, bang, it happened from the late 1950's; music for teenagers by teenagers, or at least those in their early twenties.  Before it had been Bing Crosby, Sinatra, Como, etc., then it was Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis, Holly, and THE BEATLES!! :-* :-* :-* :-*

No longer did us teenagers only have the BBC Light Service to listen to, we had our own (pirate) radio stations, Luxembourg, then Radio 1 playing all our great contemporary music.   ;)

 . . . and of course Radio Caroline a bit later. Radio 1 was always a bit "safe" (unless you were with a certain Mr Saville   >:(  )

Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 03 October 2017, 22:29:51
I remember the days when us teenagers where being shoveled what the adults of the time (1950s) wanted, nothing we could identify with.  Then, bang, it happened from the late 1950's; music for teenagers by teenagers, or at least those in their early twenties.  Before it had been Bing Crosby, Sinatra, Como, etc., then it was Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis, Holly, and THE BEATLES!! :-* :-* :-* :-*

No longer did us teenagers only have the BBC Light Service to listen to, we had our own (pirate) radio stations, Luxembourg, then Radio 1 playing all our great contemporary music.   ;)

 . . . and of course Radio Caroline a bit later. Radio 1 was always a bit "safe" (unless you were with a certain Mr Saville   >:(  )

Radio Caroline was one of the pirate stations I was referring to, along with Radio London, the most famous two, and started life in 1964 before Radio 1 in 1967. ;)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Bigron on 03 October 2017, 22:47:14
I loved Radio9 Luxemburg (208 MW), despite its frequent signal fades; the music was great for a teenager like me and the presenters were fairly sane, too!
Oh er, it must have been my granddad who told me about it..... :-[

Ron.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mister Rog on 03 October 2017, 23:28:47

Probably major influences on my musical awareness was John Peel and Alexis Korner, Sunday afternoon on Radio 1 if I remember correctly, played stuff that was actually interesting and good.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 October 2017, 00:00:05
I shall refrain from posting on this thread as its late in the evening.
I may post on it tomorrow, and it may be a very long post. Maybe more of an autobiographical essay.  ::)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: BazaJT on 04 October 2017, 07:36:55
Radio Luxembourg was a laugh/damned annoying with the way the signal used to fade in and out,didn't stop me listening to it fade and all!! I also recall that there was a petition[whether just local or more widespread I don't know]to keep Radio Caroline and stop Radio 1 before it even aired.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mr Gav on 04 October 2017, 10:21:27


Seeing as the "Dead Person" thread has extended into a general music discussion (IE: Fings Ain't Wot They Used To Be) . . . . I've started this one . . .

Me ? I was a teenager in the 60's, but too young for the "swinging 60's". So Stones, Beatles, Kinks, Small Faces etc, then on to Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, Deep Purple. Today I listen to loads of stuff but with a strong leaning to Heavy Rock and even Metal.

My starter for one . . . . .  a 360 degree video, so click and drag to look behind you . . . Oh, play full screen and loud


 360 Degree, Play Full Screen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unQZvhQ9Giw)

Nice one Mister Rog,

I grew up listening to Deep Purple, Rainbow and Whitesnake courtesy of my parents and now I listen to mainly Metal and American punk with the likes of Rise Against, Less Than Jake, Against Me, H2O and many many more and the metal stuff goes from Judas Priest right thought to new bands like, Like A Storm and with a few oddities thrown in like Hollywood Undead.

One of my favourite bands though is Volbeat from Denmark, and I have seen them twice now over there, here is a classic by them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mV_HHL-h6g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mV_HHL-h6g)

You will probably like it  :y
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mister Rog on 04 October 2017, 10:30:55

Nice one Mister Rog,

I grew up listening to Deep Purple, Rainbow and Whitesnake courtesy of my parents and now I listen to mainly Metal and American punk with the likes of Rise Against, Less Than Jake, Against Me, H2O and many many more and the metal stuff goes from Judas Priest right thought to new bands like, Like A Storm and with a few oddities thrown in like Hollywood Undead.

One of my favourite bands though is Volbeat from Denmark, and I have seen them twice now over there, here is a classic by them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mV_HHL-h6g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mV_HHL-h6g)

You will probably like it  :y


Great stuff  :y              That drumming is impressive !

I've seen Volbeat but not in a small venue, just festivals, so not as good

Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 04 October 2017, 12:13:24

Nice one Mister Rog,

I grew up listening to Deep Purple, Rainbow and Whitesnake courtesy of my parents and now I listen to mainly Metal and American punk with the likes of Rise Against, Less Than Jake, Against Me, H2O and many many more and the metal stuff goes from Judas Priest right thought to new bands like, Like A Storm and with a few oddities thrown in like Hollywood Undead.

One of my favourite bands though is Volbeat from Denmark, and I have seen them twice now over there, here is a classic by them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mV_HHL-h6g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mV_HHL-h6g)

You will probably like it  :y


Great stuff  :y              That drumming is impressive !

I've seen Volbeat but not in a small venue, just festivals, so not as good

That is a great performance :y :y

But, this is impressive drumming:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1VNOw1JASM

Stay with it and you will witness Ginger Baker performing his Toad solo with Cream :D :D ;)

I "found" Cream in 1967 with the purchase of their Disraeli Gears album in 1967, and this helped as the Beatles faded after 1970. After that it was Led Zeppelin all the way!! :D :D ;)

Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 04 October 2017, 12:29:48

Nice one Mister Rog,

I grew up listening to Deep Purple, Rainbow and Whitesnake courtesy of my parents and now I listen to mainly Metal and American punk with the likes of Rise Against, Less Than Jake, Against Me, H2O and many many more and the metal stuff goes from Judas Priest right thought to new bands like, Like A Storm and with a few oddities thrown in like Hollywood Undead.

One of my favourite bands though is Volbeat from Denmark, and I have seen them twice now over there, here is a classic by them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mV_HHL-h6g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mV_HHL-h6g)

You will probably like it  :y


Great stuff  :y              That drumming is impressive !

I've seen Volbeat but not in a small venue, just festivals, so not as good

That is a great performance :y :y

But, this is impressive drumming:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1VNOw1JASM

Stay with it and you will witness Ginger Baker performing his Toad solo with Cream :D :D ;)

I "found" Cream in 1967 with the purchase of their Disraeli Gears album in 1967, and this helped as the Beatles faded after 1970. After that it was Led Zeppelin all the way!! :D :D ;)


Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 04 October 2017, 12:32:12
After that there was........................silence, oh apart from the Eagles! :)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mister Rog on 04 October 2017, 14:19:44

That is a great performance :y :y

But, this is impressive drumming:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1VNOw1JASM

Stay with it and you will witness Ginger Baker performing his Toad solo with Cream :D :D ;)

I "found" Cream in 1967 with the purchase of their Disraeli Gears album in 1967, and this helped as the Beatles faded after 1970. After that it was Led Zeppelin all the way!! :D :D ;)

What a pity cameramen and/or directors of music film/video in those days were such pratts. Tyring to hard to be "creative" instead of just showing the act.

Ginger was a drumming landmark, I saw Cream a couple of times, notably the final concert at the Albert Hall, but times move on. The main roles of a drummer is firstly to keep time, secondly to "drive" a song along, and thirdly to keep a song interesting with occasional odd beats etc, and of course to play with the rest of the band.

I could start reciting a list of great and influential drummers, just a few of note Cozy Powell, John Bonham. Ian Paiste for a kick off, and from the current generation Dave Turncrantz. I'm teaching myself drums, my aim is to form a band "Mister Rog & The Zimmer Frames" !


Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 04 October 2017, 14:27:12

That is a great performance :y :y

But, this is impressive drumming:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1VNOw1JASM

Stay with it and you will witness Ginger Baker performing his Toad solo with Cream :D :D ;)

I "found" Cream in 1967 with the purchase of their Disraeli Gears album in 1967, and this helped as the Beatles faded after 1970. After that it was Led Zeppelin all the way!! :D :D ;)

What a pity cameramen and/or directors of music film/video in those days were such pratts. Tyring to hard to be "creative" instead of just showing the act.

Ginger was a drumming landmark, I saw Cream a couple of times, notably the final concert at the Albert Hall, but times move on. The main roles of a drummer is firstly to keep time, secondly to "drive" a song along, and thirdly to keep a song interesting with occasional odd beats etc, and of course to play with the rest of the band.

I could start reciting a list of great and influential drummers, just a few of note Cozy Powell, John Bonham. Ian Paiste for a kick off, and from the current generation Dave Turncrantz. I'm teaching myself drums, my aim is to form a band "Mister Rog & The Zimmer Frames" !

How true that is, as then it was the "trend" to be arty farty with camera work and many films and TV programmes were ruined by it, as is this film that cannot be repeated. :'( :'(

I am jealous Mr Rog as I never got to see Cream live and just wish I could have done! :'( :'(

 ;)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: STEMO on 04 October 2017, 16:31:46
Ginger Baker’s drum solo on ‘Do what you like’ on the Blind Faith album was pretty lively.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mister Rog on 04 October 2017, 16:58:45

How true that is, as then it was the "trend" to be arty farty with camera work and many films and TV programmes were ruined by it, as is this film that cannot be repeated. :'( :'(

I am jealous Mr Rog as I never got to see Cream live and just wish I could have done! :'( :'(

 ;)

Just to rub it in   ::)    Support bands were all relatively unknown at the time, YES and Taste (with Rory Gallagher ) whilst Yes were never quite my thing, I became a dedicated Taste / Rory Gallagher follower.

Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Varche on 04 October 2017, 17:28:07
Just had a skim through this thread. I have songs by various groups that have great memories. For example Fleetwood Mac.

My boss had a Ginetta G15 ( with a breathed on 1000cc engine from memory) and we used to go out on business from leicester to Burton on Trent via the back roads with that belting out of the speakers. I thought it was fantastic as we were being paid too.

I couldn't afford to buy Arthur Brown's "Fire" so used to listen to it in music shop booths.

Saw loads of great groups live . Roxy Music three times. The first was just after they released Virginia Plain and the venue (Scarborough Penthouse) doubled their fee to I think £200 as they had been booked earlier and the gig was postponed. That would be 1972.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 04 October 2017, 17:29:21
Ginger Baker’s drum solo on ‘Do what you like’ on the Blind Faith album was pretty lively.

Had that album too, and it was 8) 8) 8) :y :y
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 04 October 2017, 17:32:20
Just had a skim through this thread. I have songs by various groups that have great memories. For example Fleetwood Mac.

My boss had a Ginetta G15 ( with a breathed on 1000cc engine from memory) and we used to go out on business from leicester to Burton on Trent via the back roads with that belting out of the speakers. I thought it was fantastic as we were being paid too.

I couldn't afford to buy Arthur Brown's "Fire" so used to listen to it in music shop booths.

Saw loads of great groups live . Roxy Music three times. The first was just after they released Virginia Plain and the venue (Scarborough Penthouse) doubled their fee to I think £200 as they had been booked earlier and the gig was postponed. That would be 1972.

Yes, 1968 and one of my purchases as everyone was playing it, and his Top Of The Pops performance impressed us youngsters!  Loved it when he set himself on fire; what an act! ;D ;D ;D ;)

My original purchase is still in my Singles collection, along with so many others you mention like Fleetwood Mac with Albatross 8) 8) ;)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mr Gav on 04 October 2017, 17:33:14

Nice one Mister Rog,

I grew up listening to Deep Purple, Rainbow and Whitesnake courtesy of my parents and now I listen to mainly Metal and American punk with the likes of Rise Against, Less Than Jake, Against Me, H2O and many many more and the metal stuff goes from Judas Priest right thought to new bands like, Like A Storm and with a few oddities thrown in like Hollywood Undead.

One of my favourite bands though is Volbeat from Denmark, and I have seen them twice now over there, here is a classic by them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mV_HHL-h6g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mV_HHL-h6g)

You will probably like it  :y


Great stuff  :y              That drumming is impressive !

I've seen Volbeat but not in a small venue, just festivals, so not as good

I`ve seen them about 7 times now and they just get better, they blew Alterbridge  away last year when we saw them at Leeds Arena  ;)

Here`s one for you to practice Rog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoIw63sQ204 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoIw63sQ204)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 October 2017, 14:34:34
Drummers such as Ian Paice, John Bonham and Keith Moon were superb drummers, but Ginger Baker was in a different league altogether.
He wasn't just a drummer, he was a musician from a jazz background who composed intricate and complex musical pieces for percussion.
I would recommend a film about him called Beware of Mr. Baker, which demonstrates that he is as mad as a box of frogs, but an incredible drummer.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 October 2017, 15:38:03
I grew up in a very religious family.We had no TV or radio when I was a kid, but my Dad loved music and we would sit around listening to Johhny Cash and Hank Williams while others were watching TV.
When I was about 9 years old (68/69) the family joined a noisy, happy clappy Pentecostal church, which had electric guitars, drums and a Hammond organ.
I found all this very exciting and started nagging my parents for a guitar. They were piss poor and couldn't afford one, so an uncle gave me his old guitar for Christmas 1969. My Dad got a guy from the church to teach me how to tune it, and three chords, D G and A.
This was my one and only music lesson.
I then started trying to play along with Dads music tapes and after about a year, proudly played my rendition of Walk the line, by Johnny Cash.
Once I got to the teenage years, I gave up on the church thing, and started watching TOTP  on our newly acquired TV, so then started trying to copy people like Marc Bolan and Slade.
Not long after a friend of my older sister ( who I later got friendly with) by the name of George Lowden** loaned her a pile of albums.
My sister was more interested in walking around with some of them under her arm, than actually listening to them, but when she wasn't around I was listening to them constantly.
There was BB King, Fletwood Mac, Claptons first solo album, and most importantly, Disreali Gears by cream. I fell in love with this music called The Blues, although I didn't even know it was called that at the time, but it touched something deep inside in a way I never knew was possible.
I knew these sounds I heard were being made by a guitar, but I couldn't imagine how a guitar could be made to sound like that.
I had to try and find out though, so I talked the parents into buying me an electric guitar and amplifier, if I got a paper round to pay the HP payments.The guitar was nothing special (Watkins Rapier 44) but had a better neck than any Fender or Gibson Ive played since. The amplifier was a Vox AC30, which I later learned was used by the Beatles, Hank Marvin, and my soon to be hero, hero Rory Gallagher.
When the parents weren't at home, the volume control was always at maximum - in 3bed council house ?
No wonder the neighbours hated me, and my hearing is shot. ::)
Around this time I went to my first proper gig. Some bloke called Rory Gallagher at the Ulster hall in Belfast. I found it strange that there were several TV cameras or similar there and a lot of recording equipment, but it turned out that a film and album was being recorded called Irish Tour 74. I saw him another 6 or 7 times in the next few years and they were the best gigs Ive ever been to.
Anyway, this experience was mind blowing to me at 14 and I became completely obsessed with listening to and playing blues and rock music.
I had no interest in school or career plans. I was going to play guitar - end of.
I was very taken with Gallaghers old battered sunburst Stratocaster, and eventually got my self a lovely sunburst version and improved my skills further, even playing lead guitar in a couple of little bands that quickly fell apart.
Then just as my teens were coming to an end, I had some kind of inexplicable brainstorm. Had my (very long) hair cut, sold my guitar for next to nothing, dumped my girlfriend of 3 years and moved to England, where I had almost no interest in anything but cars and motorbikes, and soon after marriage, kids, normal job and domesticity.
A visit to Belfast and some old friends about 10 years ago kicked off a minor mid life crisis. Someone put a guitar in my hands (after a few beers) and I started playing again. I was embarrassed to hear afterwards that this mate had told everyone, before I arrived that I was an awesome guitarist who could have played in any band in the world, if I hadn't given it up.  :-[ ;D
Anyway, I now listen to and occasionally even play music again, and regret all the years I didn't.
John Miles puts it better than I could.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAsvjVx-Mg4

**George Lowden was always banging on about how he wanted to make guitars for a living, which I thought pretty bizarre.
Not long after I got to know him he packed in his job as a sales rep and announced he was to become a guitar maker, even though he didn't really know where to start.
He persevered though and it worked out pretty well for him. His cheapest model is now around £3000 !
He was always a big Clapton fan, and I had to smile when I heard that Clapton had used one of his guitars on a couple of acoustic tracks on one of his albums about 10 years ago.
http://www.lowdenguitars.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnu50cXnXiM

Well, theres 10 minutes of your life you will never get back.  :-[ ;D

Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 05 October 2017, 15:52:26
That's certainly growing up with music Migv6!  What an experience 8) 8) 8) :y :y :y

You mention Eric Clapton, and since his Cream days I have followed his music.  I always say that he is the greatest blues guitarist we have, and ever had :-* :-* ;)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 October 2017, 17:40:45
Ive been a fan of his since those days of borrowing thealbums when my sister wasn't home. He has had his ups and downs musically due to heroin addiction and rivalling Gorge Best for title of worlds worst alcoholic, but when he plays the blues as though his life depended on it, there is no better sound on gods earth.
Ive seen him live several times, the last time when he and Jeff Beck played the O2 together about 8 years ago.
Hes still playing well considering hes now 72 years old, but has serious nerve damage in his legs/ back / arms afaik, so he is talking about packing it in.
Personally, I think he needs to do it like he needs to breathe, and wont stop until he cant pick up a guitar.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: BazaJT on 05 October 2017, 18:25:09
What I listen to at any given time depends on my mood of the moment,but I do find that the sort of music I'm listening to when driving alters my driving style depending on what it is.E.G. If I've got Mozart on I'm very chilled out and relaxed,whereas something more "rock'n'roll"brings something more "press on".
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 05 October 2017, 18:28:47
Ive been a fan of his since those days of borrowing thealbums when my sister wasn't home. He has had his ups and downs musically due to heroin addiction and rivalling Gorge Best for title of worlds worst alcoholic, but when he plays the blues as though his life depended on it, there is no better sound on gods earth.
Ive seen him live several times, the last time when he and Jeff Beck played the O2 together about 8 years ago.
Hes still playing well considering hes now 72 years old, but has serious nerve damage in his legs/ back / arms afaik, so he is talking about packing it in.
Personally, I think he needs to do it like he needs to breathe, and wont stop until he cant pick up a guitar.

It is his way of really talking; in his blues communication is something very, very special :-* :-* 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 October 2017, 18:57:31
They said he was burnt out in the 70,s. This 1996.  :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIU7GZ_yLhI
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: STEMO on 05 October 2017, 19:14:01
Good grief. Would you shag him, Albs?  ;D
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 October 2017, 19:22:15
Good grief. Would you shag him, Albs?  ;D
If it weren't for his back and knees, probably  ::)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 October 2017, 20:22:40
Good grief. Would you shag him, Albs?  ;D

Maybe.  :-* :P ;D
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 October 2017, 20:39:05
Just had a skim through this thread. I have songs by various groups that have great memories. For example Fleetwood Mac.

My boss had a Ginetta G15 ( with a breathed on 1000cc engine from memory) and we used to go out on business from leicester to Burton on Trent via the back roads with that belting out of the speakers. I thought it was fantastic as we were being paid too.

I couldn't afford to buy Arthur Brown's "Fire" so used to listen to it in music shop booths.

Saw loads of great groups live . Roxy Music three times. The first was just after they released Virginia Plain and the venue (Scarborough Penthouse) doubled their fee to I think £200 as they had been booked earlier and the gig was postponed. That would be 1972.

Yes, 1968 and one of my purchases as everyone was playing it, and his Top Of The Pops performance impressed us youngsters!  Loved it when he set himself on fire; what an act! ;D ;D ;D ;)

My original purchase is still in my Singles collection, along with so many others you mention like Fleetwood Mac with Albatross 8) 8) ;)

Ah yes....the crazy world of Arthur Brown.

I thought Spirit in the sky was great when I first heard it some time around 1969. :y
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 October 2017, 20:42:56
That wasn't Arthur Brown, it was Norman Breenbaum.  ;)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 October 2017, 20:44:56
That wasn't Arthur Brown, it was Norman Breenbaum.  ;)

I know......Arthur set himself on fire, and Norman went to visit the spirit in the sky. :)


......and the Archies were real :D
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 October 2017, 21:01:10
As were The Monkees.  :D
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 05 October 2017, 21:05:18
As were The Monkees.  :D

Ah yes, them.  They were the start of bands being "manufactured" instead of coming up from the clubs and pubs and travelling around in a van. A bad move  :o
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 October 2017, 21:08:54
On a different note. Its hard to beat a good ballad. Especially if its sung by Don Henley.  8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRreL3pRZfs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKpyo9j2jPg

And one of the greatest ballads of them all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYnP45jxVjY
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: STEMO on 05 October 2017, 21:31:51
Yes, Albs, that’s a load of ballads.  ;D
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 October 2017, 21:49:48
You soulless charlatan.  :P

Got have a it of Stevie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w3sP7jkuc4
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: STEMO on 05 October 2017, 22:03:14
You soulless charlatan.  :P

Got have a it of Stevie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w3sP7jkuc4
How very apt.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Rods2 on 05 October 2017, 23:50:46
I was never really interested in mainstream pop music and quickly discovered rock music and blues where I bought the album Tupelo Blues by John Lee Hooker where a friend needed the money and progressed to Cream who were three exceptional musicians, Ten Years After where Alvin Lee is an exceptional guitarist and then on to heavy rock. When I first heard Santana, Black Sabbath and Led Zepplin I knew I had found the music for me. Got to see quite a few bands live during my college days. These days although I love listening to heavy rock, I tend to listen to more blues music as it has more soul and feeling. Our of the three kings Albert 'the velvet bulldozer' King is my favourite. I've always really enjoyed blues-rock groups. The guitarists Rory Gallagher, Gary Moore and Steve Ray Vaughan are three of my favourites. There are lots of really excellent blues guitarists but Buddy Guy really stands out as somebody different.

Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 October 2017, 00:34:32
Gary Moore came from a couple of miles down the road from me. He was also left handed but played guitar right handed, same as me.
He was one of the greatest guitarists ever to pick up a guitar - and unfortunately for me, that's where the similarities end.  ;D
I got to see him about 10 years ago in a tiny, 200 person, venue in London. I was stood so close to the stage he stood on my hand at one point. An incredible guitarist, and a great loss.
I was a latecomer to Stevie Ray Vaughan. I wrote him off as a Hendrix tribute act. That was a big mistake on my part, and I discovered him properly about 5 years ago when I saw this.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR_cY9-3o40

The night he died he had just played a gig with Clapton and Buddy guy. Clapton said he didn't watch Stevies set, because if he had he would have done a runner, legged it. He couldn't face having to follow him if he had just watched him perform. He was that good.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 06 October 2017, 10:04:03
They said he was burnt out in the 70,s. This 1996.  :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIU7GZ_yLhI

At last I have been able to watch this on my PC, rather than ipad that wouldn't load it! ::) ::)

What a fantastic performance Migv6 which backs up everything I have ever said about EC.  He is the God of Blues in the UK (and the World?); always has been , always will be.  He talks with that guitar.  Maybe that recording was 20 years ago, but what is time in music?  I still love Beethoven and  Tchaikovsky of 200+ years ago; Chuck Berry and Elvis of 60 years ago are still great; Clapton is as immortal and even in 100 years time they will be saying what a genuius he was! :-* :-* :-* 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 06 October 2017, 10:07:55
On a different note. Its hard to beat a good ballad. Especially if its sung by Don Henley.  8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRreL3pRZfs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKpyo9j2jPg

And one of the greatest ballads of them all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYnP45jxVjY

The Eagles was the one (with Led Zeppelin) saving grace of the 1970's onwards, and I still love their Hotel California amoungst many of their songs :y :y
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Rods2 on 06 October 2017, 14:00:19
This is a great video of Steve Ray Vaughan and Albert King jamming together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPcGJahjsHY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPcGJahjsHY)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Olympia5776 on 06 October 2017, 14:52:30
Great thread, but one that you couldn't reply to in fewer words than contained in War & Peace ......
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Rods2 on 06 October 2017, 14:56:21
This is brilliant with Gary Morre and bb king playing live 'the thrill is gone' together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUaevnP1LLg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUaevnP1LLg)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 October 2017, 17:49:10
Great thread, but one that you couldn't reply to in fewer words than contained in War & Peace ......

I kept it as short as I could Don. Missed a lot out, but it was still ong winded & tedious.  ;D
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mister Rog on 07 October 2017, 04:58:46
Great thread, but one that you couldn't reply to in fewer words than contained in War & Peace ......

I kept it as short as I could Don. Missed a lot out, but it was still ong winded & tedious.  ;D

Not at all. That was part of the point of this thread, a bit of a chance to explain to yourself and the world.

I was a teenager in the 1960s. I also had a Watkins Rapier and an AC30 ! But I wasn't from a musical household. I had my copy of Bert Weedons "Play In A Day" but of course you still need to put effort in, and lots and lots of practice. Then of course real life takes over, work, moving away from home, making a living etc. However decades later, I went back to it to try again. I now have the luxury of a sort of play room, guitars, amps, and a full size drum kit ! The kit was bought second hand, not an expensive one but ok, Pearl Export. Some decent guitars Les Paul Studio, USA Standard Strat, G&L ASAT Tribute version, and some others. Can I Play them ? No, but I have great fun making a lot of noise. My son plays really well, and various other familly members do a bit of something. On the run up to Christmas or some other family gathering we'll aggree a few songs to get familiar with by text, and then when we get together attempt to play them. It usually works, well sort of  ::)

I was brought up on John Mayall, I still think that the 1st led Zeppelin album is one of the best ever made, and immerse myself in Electric Ladyland. However, I drive the wife nuts with modern Metal (EG Machine Head "Unto The Locust" & anything by Russian Circles), and love cooking to Chemical Brothers and occasional Body Count. Getting old has it's advantages in being able to indulge oneself a bit  :y

Off to see Alice Cooper, The Mission, and The Tubes next month. I'm really excited about seeing The Tubes again, and I've never seen The Mission

That's my "short version " done . . . . .  ;D


Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Bigron on 07 October 2017, 10:04:47
Nostalgia ain't what it used to be!
My memory button was pressed by this thread, b ut not regarding music: who is old enough to remember Saturday Morning Pictures at the Odeon? In our less sophisticated days, we sat watching the Flash Gordon serial with breath abated, hardly able to stand waiting a week to see how he survived the cliff-hanger. And those cowboy films, wagons in a circle to defend against the indians....

Ron.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mister Rog on 07 October 2017, 10:43:27
Nostalgia ain't what it used to be!
My memory button was pressed by this thread, b ut not regarding music: who is old enough to remember Saturday Morning Pictures at the Odeon? In our less sophisticated days, we sat watching the Flash Gordon serial with breath abated, hardly able to stand waiting a week to see how he survived the cliff-hanger. And those cowboy films, wagons in a circle to defend against the indians....

Ron.

Bloody hell ! The Odeon was just down the road. As I read that a song popped into my head

"We come along on a Saturday morning, greeting everybody with a smile" . . . . . 



Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Bigron on 07 October 2017, 10:59:01
My Odeon was a bus ride away and I was given a shilling to go: a tanner to get in, tuppence each way for the bus fare and tuppence to spend on a drink/ice cream/whatever I wanted!

Ron.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: STEMO on 07 October 2017, 11:41:12
My Odeon was a bus ride away and I was given a shilling to go: a tanner to get in, tuppence each way for the bus fare and tuppence to spend on a drink/ice cream/whatever I wanted!

Ron.
That is eerily close to what I used to do, Ron. Serialised Batman and a singalong with a small dot bouncing along the top of the lyrics on screen. The only difference between you and I is that, once a few kids were inside, we’d open the push bar fire doors and let the screaming hoards in.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Bigron on 07 October 2017, 11:51:43
Ah, northern thrift?  ;D

Ron.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mister Rog on 07 October 2017, 12:12:52
My Odeon was a bus ride away and I was given a shilling to go: a tanner to get in, tuppence each way for the bus fare and tuppence to spend on a drink/ice cream/whatever I wanted!

Ron.
That is eerily close to what I used to do, Ron. Serialised Batman and a singalong with a small dot bouncing along the top of the lyrics on screen. The only difference between you and I is that, once a few kids were inside, we’d open the push bar fire doors and let the screaming hoards in.

Must be a Scouse thing, that never ever happened in civilized and honest Wales  ::)

I'd forgotten about the bouncing dot, early Karaoke ?
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Olympia5776 on 07 October 2017, 14:34:29
Great thread, but one that you couldn't reply to in fewer words than contained in War & Peace ......

I kept it as short as I could Don. Missed a lot out, but it was still ong winded & tedious.  ;D

My poor grammar Albs , I didn't mean you I meant any reply from me .
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Olympia5776 on 07 October 2017, 14:42:57
Great thread, but one that you couldn't reply to in fewer words than contained in War & Peace ......

I kept it as short as I could Don. Missed a lot out, but it was still ong winded & tedious.  ;D

Not at all. That was part of the point of this thread, a bit of a chance to explain to yourself and the world.

I was a teenager in the 1960s. I also had a Watkins Rapier and an AC30 ! But I wasn't from a musical household. I had my copy of Bert Weedons "Play In A Day" but of course you still need to put effort in, and lots and lots of practice. Then of course real life takes over, work, moving away from home, making a living etc. However decades later, I went back to it to try again. I now have the luxury of a sort of play room, guitars, amps, and a full size drum kit ! The kit was bought second hand, not an expensive one but ok, Pearl Export. Some decent guitars Les Paul Studio, USA Standard Strat, G&L ASAT Tribute version, and some others. Can I Play them ? No, but I have great fun making a lot of noise. My son plays really well, and various other familly members do a bit of something. On the run up to Christmas or some other family gathering we'll aggree a few songs to get familiar with by text, and then when we get together attempt to play them. It usually works, well sort of  ::)

I was brought up on John Mayall, I still think that the 1st led Zeppelin album is one of the best ever made, and immerse myself in Electric Ladyland. However, I drive the wife nuts with modern Metal (EG Machine Head "Unto The Locust" & anything by Russian Circles), and love cooking to Chemical Brothers and occasional Body Count. Getting old has it's advantages in being able to indulge oneself a bit  :y

Off to see Alice Cooper, The Mission, and The Tubes next month. I'm really excited about seeing The Tubes again, and I've never seen The Mission

That's my "short version " done . . . . .  ;D

Ah ...The Tubes .  "The completion backwards principle " to which I seem to have subscribed to all my life .... ::) Fee Waybill should keep you entertained for a couple of hours I guess.  I'm very envious .
I waited since 1973 to see Steely Dan and secured ( at great F'ing expense ) tickets to see them in a couple of weeks in Dublin only to have Walter Becker pass away just before ....Ho Hum.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 October 2017, 16:24:25
Great thread, but one that you couldn't reply to in fewer words than contained in War & Peace ......

I kept it as short as I could Don. Missed a lot out, but it was still long winded & tedious.  ;D

My poor grammar Albs , I didn't mean you I meant any reply from me .

I knew that Don.  :y.............did you ever finish building that guitar btw ?
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Olympia5776 on 08 October 2017, 11:42:48
Great thread, but one that you couldn't reply to in fewer words than contained in War & Peace ......

I kept it as short as I could Don. Missed a lot out, but it was still long winded & tedious.  ;D

My poor grammar Albs , I didn't mean you I meant any reply from me .

I knew that Don.  :y.............did you ever finish building that guitar btw ?

I got an SG copy Albs , nice kit ,not too expensive . I stained it cherry oak and added some gentle shading with an airbrush on front . It looked very good.
The fourth coat of 2K lacquer reacted with the previous ,down to dissimilar hardener causing it all to go pear shape . Ordinary stripper does not work with 2K so LSS it was packed up and stored in the loft awaiting serious attention . I intend to refinish and build it over this coming winter but due to the severity of the problem it may have to go piano black..
I have a couple of electric acoustics so I have been able to strum away ,but I'll never be a player . :'(
Have you listened to this guy , Keb Mo .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbOXTLj-lKM
Not too bad for a couple of old pensioners.....good steel guitar player too.
Don
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mr Gav on 08 October 2017, 13:19:23
Great thread, but one that you couldn't reply to in fewer words than contained in War & Peace ......

I kept it as short as I could Don. Missed a lot out, but it was still ong winded & tedious.  ;D

Not at all. That was part of the point of this thread, a bit of a chance to explain to yourself and the world.

I was a teenager in the 1960s. I also had a Watkins Rapier and an AC30 ! But I wasn't from a musical household. I had my copy of Bert Weedons "Play In A Day" but of course you still need to put effort in, and lots and lots of practice. Then of course real life takes over, work, moving away from home, making a living etc. However decades later, I went back to it to try again. I now have the luxury of a sort of play room, guitars, amps, and a full size drum kit ! The kit was bought second hand, not an expensive one but ok, Pearl Export. Some decent guitars Les Paul Studio, USA Standard Strat, G&L ASAT Tribute version, and some others. Can I Play them ? No, but I have great fun making a lot of noise. My son plays really well, and various other familly members do a bit of something. On the run up to Christmas or some other family gathering we'll aggree a few songs to get familiar with by text, and then when we get together attempt to play them. It usually works, well sort of  ::)

I was brought up on John Mayall, I still think that the 1st led Zeppelin album is one of the best ever made, and immerse myself in Electric Ladyland. However, I drive the wife nuts with modern Metal (EG Machine Head "Unto The Locust" & anything by Russian Circles), and love cooking to Chemical Brothers and occasional Body Count. Getting old has it's advantages in being able to indulge oneself a bit  :y

Off to see Alice Cooper, The Mission, and The Tubes next month. I'm really excited about seeing The Tubes again, and I've never seen The Mission

That's my "short version " done . . . . .  ;D

Cracking album, the best they have done since the first album  :y
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Rods2 on 08 October 2017, 14:45:14
Nostalgia ain't what it used to be!
My memory button was pressed by this thread, b ut not regarding music: who is old enough to remember Saturday Morning Pictures at the Odeon? In our less sophisticated days, we sat watching the Flash Gordon serial with breath abated, hardly able to stand waiting a week to see how he survived the cliff-hanger. And those cowboy films, wagons in a circle to defend against the indians....

Ron.

Not surprised it was music that jogged your memory on going to the cinema where it played in the background until they invented talkies. :P :P :P ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Bigron on 08 October 2017, 16:45:54
You have now been added to TB's cull list..... >:(

Ron.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 08 October 2017, 18:19:34
Nostalgia ain't what it used to be!
My memory button was pressed by this thread, b ut not regarding music: who is old enough to remember Saturday Morning Pictures at the Odeon? In our less sophisticated days, we sat watching the Flash Gordon serial with breath abated, hardly able to stand waiting a week to see how he survived the cliff-hanger. And those cowboy films, wagons in a circle to defend against the indians....

Ron.

Not surprised it was music that jogged your memory on going to the cinema where it played in the background until they invented talkies. :P :P :P ;D ;D ;D

Don't worry Ron, I also remember all too well the Pearl & Dean adverts and the 'B' movie, that was sometimes better than the main film! ::) ::) ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Bigron on 08 October 2017, 18:23:17
The "B" film on one occasion was Roman Holiday, with the achingly beautiful Audrey Hepburn. I fell in love with her immediately, along with almost all of the male population, regardless of age!
Little did I realise that the film was due to become a classic.

Ron.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 08 October 2017, 18:30:39
The "B" film on one occasion was Roman Holiday, with the achingly beautiful Audrey Hepburn. I fell in love with her immediately, along with almost all of the male population, regardless of age!
Little did I realise that the film was due to become a classic.

Ron.

Not a 'B' film, but I saw a film in the early 1960's starring the young Sophia Loren which gave me a role model, although I never looked as good as she did! Can't remember for the life of me what the film was called, but it was based in Italy :D :D ;)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Bigron on 08 October 2017, 18:36:22
"Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow"?

Ron.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: BazaJT on 08 October 2017, 18:37:31
Our local cinema was the Roxy.To go to an Odeon we'd have to travel to exotic places like Rotherham,Doncaster,Sheffield or even Barnsley :D As for Sophia Loren oooh yes please! :-* :-* :-* :-* :y
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 08 October 2017, 18:40:48
"Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow"?

Ron.

It may well have been Ron; it does ring a bell. I always thought it was Never on a Sunday, but then some time ago I discovered she was not even in that film! ::) ;)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 08 October 2017, 18:42:51
Our local cinema was the Roxy.To go to an Odeon we'd have to travel to exotic places like Rotherham,Doncaster,Sheffield or even Barnsley :D As for Sophia Loren oooh yes please! :-* :-* :-* :-* :y

 ;D ;D ;D I am sure there were millions of men who loved her a lot! :D :D ;)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Bigron on 08 October 2017, 18:44:05
No, wasn't that Melina Mercouri? Or did she sing the title song? Oh, the number of wishbones I used up over those women! :-[

Ron.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Rods2 on 08 October 2017, 19:06:40
You have now been added to TB's cull list..... >:(

Ron.

Shouldn't you be out on your bike, outsprinting the local park rugmunchers? :o :o :o
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Bigron on 08 October 2017, 19:09:18
Yes, but I ain't!  :P

Ron.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 October 2017, 20:19:25
While out driving the car today I heard a song by a great songwriter who I had forgotten about for a few years.
John Prine.

This song is about a Vietnam veteran,and could bring a grown man to tears.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl9ZkYViEIs

This is about how lonely the elderly can get.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfwGkplB_sY

Apparently in The state penitentiary in Montgomery Alabama, the governor pardons some inmates periodically, and these lucky ones are know as Angels (who fly) from Montgomery.
I believe he wrote this about his sisters unhappy marriage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T5NuI6Ai-o
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 08 October 2017, 20:34:48
No, wasn't that Melina Mercouri? Or did she sing the title song? Oh, the number of wishbones I used up over those women! :-[

Ron.

Thanks Ron, you are right it was Mercouri in the title roll :-* :y
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Rods2 on 08 October 2017, 21:58:52
Yes, but I ain't!  :P

Ron.

You should have done as the weather was exceptionally pleasant for the time of year. I went out late morning on my bike with a 4-mile round trip doing my local weekly shopping. Yesterday I was up in London and walked about 5-miles, including to my local station back, between our branch line and the mainline to Waterloo and back and across the Thames over Waterloo bridge to Holborn, but got a bus back to Waterloo as it was dark. :y :y :y
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Bigron on 08 October 2017, 22:08:21
No way could I have done that, Rod: my bike has a puncture, my legs, ankles and heart won't let me and I'm likely to be very wobbly when the bike is fettled!
Thanks for your encouraging thoughts, though.  :y

Ron.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Rods2 on 08 October 2017, 23:24:49
Back to music

Just found this great Youtube video of Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Gary Moore live which I haven't seen before. :y :y :y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0esLF_z8qg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0esLF_z8qg)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mister Rog on 08 October 2017, 23:55:41
Back to music

Just found this great Youtube video of Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Gary Moore live which I haven't seen before. :y :y :y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0esLF_z8qg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0esLF_z8qg)

Not seen that before either. Great stuff. I was always a fan of Gary moore through his various styles. I often kinda thought that jack Bruce was a bit of an arrogant shit, but this just all works so incredibly well regardless.

Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 October 2017, 06:36:09
Gary Moore was, technically, the best guitarist Ive ever seen.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Rods2 on 09 October 2017, 17:29:27
Gary Moore was, technically, the best guitarist Ive ever seen.

Always been a very big fan of Gary Moore and he is near the top of my favourite top 10 guitarists.

In alphabetical order:

Alvin Lee
BB King
Buddy Guy
Carlos Santana
Gary Moore
Jack Bruce
Jeff Beck
Jimmy Hendrix
Rory Gallagher
Stevie Ray Vaughan

I would be interested to know your top 10.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 09 October 2017, 18:11:40
Eric Clapton
Jimmy Hendrix
Jimmy Page
Brian May
George Harrison
Bert Weedon
Jack Bruce

I stick at the great 7! :D ;)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mister Rog on 09 October 2017, 22:02:28
Top 10 guitar players ? That's a tough one. It's not just about technical ability it's about style and establishing an identity, and also those who have some lasting legacy. Also, at a gig the best guitar player is the one on stage right now.

Not in any order. I'm sure that this list would change every 5 minutes . . . . so many

Jimmy Page
Jimi Hendrix
Ritchie Blackmore
Marty Friedman
Jeff Beck
David Gilmour
Prince
Paul Gilbert
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Eddie Van Halen


Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 October 2017, 22:22:09
Jack Bruce is a bass player, so he doesn't qualify.  ;)
My list could be different in 5 minutes time to some degree, but I will have a go at it. These will be the guitarists I  have most enjoyed listening to, rather than my opinion of who is the best.

1. Eric Clapton - God
2. Rory Gallagher - best live performer Ive ever seen, and a lovely genuine bloke
3. Jim Armstrong an almost unknown master of his instrument
4.Stevie Ray Vaughan - played every note as if his life depended on it
5. Gary Moore - incredible technique
6. George Harrison - not flash, just played the perfect note for every situation
7. Peter Green - amazing feel in his playing
8.Jimi Hendrix - the most creative guitarist ever
9. Freddie King. - without him there would be no Clapton
10. Jeff Beck - Hank Marvin on acid

Missed many out, including BB King, Ritchie Blackmore, Duane Allman, Robert Johnston but that's lists for you.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 October 2017, 22:42:04
Then theres Mick Ralphs, Paul Kossoff, and............no I really need to stop now or the list becomes meaningless and endless.  ;D
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Olympia5776 on 10 October 2017, 08:50:38
Many great players listed already but I'd add these too.

Larry Carlton
Johnny Winter
Mark Knopfler
Billy Gibbons
Ian Anderson ( Jethro Tull ) Acoustic.
Peter Green ( Fleetwood Mac and Splinter )
Keith Richards
Ry Cooder
Stephen Stills


Many more but these spring to mind.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: aaronjb on 10 October 2017, 08:58:00
How about Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen .. ok, there's a pattern to those ;D Once upon a time I could just about keep up with the slower bits of some of Satriani's music (these days I'd have no chance) but never put in the hours to actually get good.

Like many other things in my life ;D
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Bigron on 10 October 2017, 09:24:02
What if, like me, you DO put in the hours and are still hopeless?  :(

Ron.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mr Gav on 10 October 2017, 13:18:25
No mention of Dave Gilmour yet, another one that can really make a guitar sing.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mister Rog on 10 October 2017, 13:38:45
No mention of Dave Gilmour yet, another one that can really make a guitar sing.

 . . . . . on my list above   ::)



However one glaring omission - Frank Zappa !
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Bigron on 10 October 2017, 16:14:33
Dave Lister (Red Dwarf)?  ;D

Ron.
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Entwood on 10 October 2017, 17:15:19
Given that Pete Langford is now 74 (and still performing, saw him a couple of months back, absolute fun and laughter :) ) his ability to play has not diminished at all ... first 5 minutes of this ....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMpIH-TBkd0

shame the quality is not particularly good... sounded way better live .. :)
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 October 2017, 00:18:26
Different styles and sounds of Mr. Moore.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVOwCBScxw0
Title: Re: Music . . . . . anything about it really
Post by: Mister Rog on 12 October 2017, 06:09:59
Different styles and sounds of Mr. Moore.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVOwCBScxw0

I was unaware of him until the album "Back On The Streets" which I almost wore out, and then watched him pass through his metalish "Victims Of The Future" phase, and the back to the blues. I don't think I ever saw him perform live. Gone prematurely . . . . .