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Speaking of Guitar Teams...
Craig Smoot
(908)
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1/4/2000 12:56:22 PM · 95 Views
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All this talk of Iron Maiden and other multi-guitar bands of their ilk has got we wondering what the ultimate list of guitar teams would be comprised of. So, I thought I'd start this fun thread off with a list of some of my faves: - The Hellecasters — Musician's musicians if there ever were any, the incredible music these guys have created together literally changed my musical life. Granted, these guys aren't super-shredders like Yngwie or Michael Angelo (remember that guy?), but they are three bad-ass virtuosos in their own right and can hold their own alongside anyone. Recommended listening: Escape From Hollywood
- The Rolling Stones — "But dude... it's the Stones, man." Yes, even with as sloppy as Keith Richards usually is, he and Ron Wood (who is a fab player in his own right) do make a great team who have come up with some of the coolest layered parts I've personally ever heard. Recommended listening: Tattoo You and/or Sticky Fingers
- Lynyrd Skynyrd — Call them rednecks if you must, but in truth it's really the majority of their fanbase who are. The band themselves are just as normal as you or I. Anyway, they've seen their share of guitarists come and go, but when Stevie Gaines, Alan Collins and Gary Rossington were together before the accident they were downright bad-ass! And who could ever forget Ed King's prowess—Ed is an absolute smokin' MONSTER! Say what will about the music too, but if you ever get a chance to watch some live footage of the old days (e.g., "Freebird: The Movie") or any footage with Ed playing on it by all means do so. It may be a tad red for your tastes (I know most of it was for me), but seeing their superb musicianship helped me see past that and opened up my mind to the coolness therein. Recommended listening: Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Queensryche — When I think of eclectic metal guitar I can't help but think of the former team of Michael Wilton and Chris DeGarmo. Although DeGarmo got the Lion's share of media attention between the two, after seeing them live I came to realize just how great of a player Wilton is and that most of the 'Ryche tunes and riffs I dug came from him. Recommended listening: Operation: Mindcrime
- Guns N' Roses — Following in the footsteps of the Stones' axemen, Slash and Izzy Stradlin helped set the world on it's ear in 1987. When you break it all down you can really see that the "Less Is More" approach can speak volumes. Recommended listening: Appetite For Destruction
- Aerosmith — I mean really... need I say more? Granted, Joe Perry and Brad Whitford's latter-day stuff hasn't been all that memorable guitar-wise, but their work together in the 70s was simply classic. Recommended listening: Toys In The Attic
- Racer X — Some of you may have never heard their stuff from the mid/late 80s (or of them for that matter), but most of you have probably heard of the man who made them famous, Paul Gilbert. Yes, before he scored chart success with Mr. Big, he was 1/2 of one of the baddest duos that metal has ever seen or heard. Along with his student, Bruce Bouillet, they created some of the most intense and "scary" riffage I've ever had the pleasure to absorb and get off on. Recommended listening: Extreme Volume Live - vols. 1 & 2
- Tesla — Another great team hailing from the 80s, Frank Hannon and Tommy Skeoch had a straightforward approach that was quite refreshing amidst all the technical guitar melee that was happening at the time. Their music was honest and memorable, yet they continued to evolve and improve as a team, which has always been an inspiration to me. Recommended listening: Mechanical Resonance
I know that there are a bunch more on the tip of my tongue that I just can't think of at the moment, but I'll add to the thread as I think of them. Anyone else care to chime in on this one? Who knows... maybe this one won't ruffle too many feathers since it's not a question of "Who's better than who?".
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Re: Speaking of Guitar Teams...
1/4/2000 1:03:31 PM
Jason Reich
(1765) wrote:
What happens when two lead guitarists end up in a band together? Megadeath. "Hangar 18" is a great example of some serious guitar teamwork as both players are excellent lead guitarists. No, I'm not going to say Metallica because James wrote the rythym and Kirk lead, nothing was really written together (Except on load and reload). Another good team was the Allman bros. Hmmmm, who else? |
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Re: Speaking of Guitar Teams...
1/4/2000 1:27:06 PM
Craig Smoot
(908) wrote:
Well, just because Hetfield wrote most of the stuff doesn't disqualify them from the thread, for they are still a great "team" whether writing or performing. And yes, the Allman Bros. Band is a fine example of great teamwork—both in the early days with Duane Allman and Dickey Betts, to Dickey and Warren Haynes (who is hands-down one of the best players alive today), to even Dickey and Warren's replacement prodigy, Derek Trucks (who will someday be heralded for his slide prowess much like Duane is still to this day). And speaking of Megadeth's Marty Friedman, his pairing with Jason Becker in the late 80s on the Shrapnel Records project, Cacophony, was also the source of some very incredible, intense and unorthodox stuff. Some of the weirdest-yet-cool harmony playing I've heard, ever. |
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Re: Night Ranger...?
1/9/2000 6:38:49 PM
Christopher Sung
(9297) wrote:
Ah, but don't forget the big hair team of Brad Gillis and Jeff Watson from Night Ranger. Brad was the Fernandes Strat-playing, Ozzy guy before Jake E Lee, and Jeff's claim to fame was his 8-finger technique (or was it 10?) on his gold Les Paul...
...and of course, Don Felder and Joe Walsh doing their Hotel California thing with the Eagles...very tasty |
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Re: Night Ranger...?
1/19/2000 7:01:54 PM
Fred Boehle
(341) wrote:
Yeah...Night Ranger!! It seems that only a few players know them in Europe, they're big in US I suppose...very big. Another excellent couples: Bernie Marsden/Micky Moody with Whitesnake ...last not least: Thin Lizzy with Brian Robertson and...mmmhh...was it Brian Downey??? Must check out the vinyls for "Live and Dangerous" album.
OHHH how can I forget the new Lynyrd Skynyrd line-up with Ricky Medlocke/"Outlaw" Hughie Thomasson. Saw them at the Loreley...so powerful!
I think that's enough for today...! |
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Re: Speaking of Guitar Teams...
1/21/2000 9:37:01 PM
Larry Magri
(3269) wrote:
How can you talk about dual g players without talking about Humble Pie (Peter Frampton, Steve Marroit) What a sound ! .......These guys could Play. Great Boogie Blues N Hard Rocking....Check out Rockin The Filmore, This is a live CD from about 1971 or so. Mixed by Eddie Krammer.....so you know the guitars sound sweet
Larry |
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Re: Speaking of Guitar Teams...
1/26/2001 9:41:47 PM
Anthony Holden
(9450) wrote:
Bruce and all other WNers. This one is over a year old and doesn't have many replies in it. This should help out the guy questioning Joe Perry.
Now for my one cent.
How about the dual guitars of Thin Lizzy, Scott Robertson & Scott Gorman.
Michael Bruce & Glen Buxton of classic Alice Cooper.
I'll leave Lynyrd Skynyrd to Bruce. I know Free Bird is one of his fav's.
Anthony. |
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Re: Speaking of Guitar Teams...
1/26/2001 10:17:52 PM
Alvin Mullen
(1452) wrote:
I'm suprised no one mentioned GTR or 38 Special or the Beatles. |
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Re: Speaking of Guitar Teams...
1/26/2001 10:26:03 PM
Larry Magri
(3269) wrote:
Hey how bout Paul Stanley & Ace Frehly YES!!!!
Larry |
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