So...who's the best guitarist?

[j2k4]

I'll ad my sentiment to yours, as re: Knopfler.

He throws off a new noodle of some type every time he plays.

I am an avid fan.

My boy had been learning guitar for about a year when I got the Live Aid DVD set for Father's Day.
The first thing I watched was Queen, then showed him Dire Straits performance of Sultans Of Swing. He was suitably impressed.

You're kidding.

My daughter got me that set last Father's Day and the first thing we watched was the Queen performance as well as Dire Straits.

She and her husband were blown away, which was good, 'cuz the rest of the DVD is crap, due to the sound issues that cropped up.

[tsantsa]

I don't know how to rate BEST guitarist, but one that I think deserves mention above some of these guys is John Frusciante. I quite like his work. Some of his solos are up there with Hendrix, and I might say that some are above that level. The song "Hey" on the first disc of Stadium Arcadium is quite tasteful and pleasant.

[j2k4]

The song...is quite tasteful and pleasant.

Tasteful?

Pleasant?

Okay...

[cpt_azad]

The song...is quite tasteful and pleasant.

Tasteful?

Pleasant?

Okay...

Lawl.

Solo's aside, I find Kirk Hammett and (especially) James Hetfields performances in Fade To Black the most impressive work I've yet to encounter. That main acoustic (and the electric riff[s] for the chorus) part for the verses is just absolutely beautiful. Doesn't make them the best guitarist(s) per say, but none the less inspirational.

[j2k4]

Tasteful?

Pleasant?

Okay...

Lawl.

Solo's aside, I find Kirk Hammett and (especially) James Hetfields performances in Fade To Black the most impressive work I've yet to encounter. That main acoustic (and the electric riff[s] for the chorus) part for the verses is just absolutely beautiful. Doesn't make them the best guitarist(s) per say, but none the less inspirational.

Yes, yes, that's all well and good, but are they tasteful?

More importantly, are they pleasant?

We have criteria to meet here...

[clocker]

Although I can appreciate the technique exemplified by many guitarists (Vai, Satriani, etc.) and the sheer dexterity employed by others (although a few black beauties and lots of spare time can result in flawless speed), for just plain ole musicality it's hard to beat David Gilmour or Mark Knopfler.

Subjugating technique to the requirements of the song is a real mark of genius.

[n18]

Joe Satriani anyone?

[j2k4]

Although I can appreciate the technique exemplified by many guitarists (Vai, Satriani, etc.) and the sheer dexterity employed by others (although a few black beauties and lots of spare time can result in flawless speed), for just plain ole musicality it's hard to beat David Gilmour or Mark Knopfler.

Subjugating technique to the requirements of the song is a real mark of genius.

A point I've struggled to make.

I think I'll go listen to Monte Montgomery play When Will I, and let the day unfold as it will...

[clocker]

I think I'll go listen to Monte Montgomery play When Will I, and let the day unfold as it will...

Enjoy your day and my best to SWMBO.
Try not to end up like the folks in your email....

[j2k4]

I think I'll go listen to Monte Montgomery play When Will I, and let the day unfold as it will...

Enjoy your day and my best to SWMBO.
Try not to end up like the folks in your email....

Oy.

I got that from my Dad; I can't believe it.

Do your best to avoid a similar fate and greet your folks for me?

Mrs. J. sends a hug.