Famous guitarists

[k.chernyavska]

Which guitarist completely changed the way you think about music, and what did they teach you?

[Dad3353]

29 minutes ago, k.chernyavska said:

Which guitarist completely changed the way you think about music, and what did they teach you?

 

Mickey Baker, with his 'Complete Course in Jazz Guitar'. First bought back in the mid '60s, I've worn it out and bought it again several times, and still use it today. It costs less than peanuts from a well-known purveyor of books and other sundries, and will serve for a lifetime. What did it teach me..? That there are many ways to skin a cat, and persistence pays dividends when going through the exercises. Eternal thanks to The Master. 

 

Edited October 16, 2024 by Dad3353

[ezbass]

It’s been a progression really, so I’ll list them as they came into my consciousness.

 

Les Paul - I was raised with Les in the house, the sound of guitar, front and centre was different from everything else.

 

Hank Marvin - The Shadows were on my turntable a lot with records that I’d inherited, guitar front and centre again.

 

Crosby Stills Nash & Young - The live album, 4 Way Street, made want to learn to play.

 

Eric Clapton - Hearing Layla for the first time was a ‘wow’ moment, I wanted to play like that. I became the biggest fanboy, but can’t stand him now

 

Paul Kossoff & Santana - I didn’t have fast chops and these guys showed that note choice and feel were just as important and I could actually play their lines (at least I thought I could).

 

Eric Johnson - The master of electric tone IMO, I can’t play or sound like him, but still my favourite player.

 

Carl Verheyen - Introduced me to playing bigger intervals for solo breaks, pulled me out of the typical, pentatonic rut.

 

Brian Setzer - I was asked to join a rockabilly band, so started to listen to Brian, completely changed my style.

 

These days, I’m more into rhythm playing and guys like Cory Wong and John Mayer for their rhythm chops are more my thing. As I play mainly acoustic now, I’m also developing a better appreciation for Jimmy Page’s acoustic playing (I think he plays electric like he’s falling downstairs, too messy).

[k.chernyavska]

On 16.10.2024 at 02:55, Dad3353 said:

 

Микки Бейкер с его «Полным курсом джазовой гитары». Впервые купленный в середине 60-х, я носил его и покупал снова несколько раз, и до сих пор использую его. Он стоит дешевле арахиса у известного поставщика книг и других всяческих вещей, и прослужит всю жизнь. Чему он меня научил..? Что есть много способов содрать шкуру с кошки, и настойчивость приносит дивиденды при выполнении упражнений. Вечная благодарность Мастеру. 

 

Thank you for your answer!

[k.chernyavska]

On 10/16/2024 at 10:11 AM, ezbass said:

It’s been a progression really, so I’ll list them as they came into my consciousness.

 

Les Paul - I was raised with Les in the house, the sound of guitar, front and centre was different from everything else.

 

Hank Marvin - The Shadows were on my turntable a lot with records that I’d inherited, guitar front and centre again.

 

Crosby Stills Nash & Young - The live album, 4 Way Street, made want to learn to play.

 

Eric Clapton - Hearing Layla for the first time was a ‘wow’ moment, I wanted to play like that. I became the biggest fanboy, but can’t stand him now

 

Paul Kossoff & Santana - I didn’t have fast chops and these guys showed that note choice and feel were just as important and I could actually play their lines (at least I thought I could).

 

Eric Johnson - The master of electric tone IMO, I can’t play or sound like him, but still my favourite player.

 

Carl Verheyen - Introduced me to playing bigger intervals for solo breaks, pulled me out of the typical, pentatonic rut.

 

Brian Setzer - I was asked to join a rockabilly band, so started to listen to Brian, completely changed my style.

 

These days, I’m more into rhythm playing and guys like Cory Wong and John Mayer for their rhythm chops are more my thing. As I play mainly acoustic now, I’m also developing a better appreciation for Jimmy Page’s acoustic playing (I think he plays electric like he’s falling downstairs, too messy).

Wow, I'll definitely listen to everything, thank you!

[dewayne]

Jeff Beck for keeping it fresh when playing live.  Brian Setzer for the licks and TONE and making me realize I'll never be able to play like that.  So I have now played slide for almost 20 yrs. 

[tauzero]

In the beginning, Marc Bolan, in both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex periods. Later on, Jan Akkerman (who I will never be able to emulate) with Focus.

[knirirr]

In order of discovery:

 

1. Hank Marvin.

2. Albert King.

3. Wes Montgomery.

 

This was part of a progression from 60s pop; The Shadows were great but led me on a hunt for something more satisfying, eventually reaching 60s jazz.

 

One thing I "learned" from Wes Montgomery was that if playing like him was what was expected from a jazz guitarist then I should stick to bass. This was back in the days where getting any information or tuition was very difficult.

Only recently have I started to try guitar again, sounding nothing like him and accepting this.