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    Posted: April 30 2005 at 12:52

Best musician of all: Malcolm Jones - virtuoso guitarist with Scots band Runrig (who are not on this site). Also plays pipes, concertina, accordian and several other instruments. Bet none of you have heard of him - you should do; he's amazing.

 

Others worthy of consideration: Bass players Jaco Pastorius, Chris Squire. Drummers Simon Phillips (Toto), Phil Collins (so long as he doesn't sing). Keyboards Players Jon Tout (Renaissance), Jim Lockhart (Horslips), This van Leer (Focus), Mark Kelly (Marillion), Richard Harvey (Gryphon). Other Guitarists Jan Akkerman (Focus), Steve Hackett, Johnny Fean (Horslips), Andy Powell (Wishbone Ash), Andy Latimer (Camel), Steve Rothery (Marillion), Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Gary Moore. Vocalists Ian Anderson, Peter Gabriel. Oh and the whole of Gentle Giant!
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An almost impossible question to answer, but I'll try...

Drummer: Neil Peart or John Theodore

Vocalist: Cedric Bixler-Zavalas or John Anderson

Bassist: John Squire or Curtis Mead

Guitarist: Alex Lifeson or Omar A Rodriguez-Lopez (Lifeson is definitely underrated, but an amazing musicians).  I think Steve Howe has to get thrown into the miz too!

I seem to have a Rush, Yes, The Mars Volta slant to my choices!

 

 

 

 
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Well, I can't pick just one, so:

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Robert Fripp

Justin Hayward

Ian Anderson

All of YES

Kerry Livgren

Roger Waters and David Gilmour

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And, of course, the Beatles. I have to

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Hi Everybody,

Paul McCartney.

He plays all instruments, is the best Songwriter, he is the half of the creative mind of the best group in all world.

Well, this is my opinion

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There's no such person -- there are many at more or less the same lofty level.Stern Smile

How could we ever hope to rate or decide such a subjective thing?Confused

These "absolute" statements and assertions are bloody hard to defend!

Must there always be a "best," or a "winner" in our competitive society? When you have several close friends around you, do you stand up and tell one that he or she is your "best" friend? I find the need to always put something or someone above everything else to be childish, and illogical.Stern Smile

(No offense to the thread's originator, BTW, but the need to elevate someone or something, to the exclusion of all others seems to be a bit of an obsession around here.)Confused

 Though I do generally take part in these "best" or "most" polls, I prefer the more diplomatically-worded "favourite" polls -- they acknowledge the total subjectivity behind such choices.Clap

What is best -- an apple, or an orange? A son, or a daughter? Stern Smile



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Oh ho !     FRANK ZAPPA    !
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2 words: Robert Fripp
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Adrian Belew.  while not necessarily the absolute best I would have to say as a well balanced muscian of every instrument on his solo albums plus his dedication to the Crim puts him well above Phil Collins.
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I say Geddy is the greatest. He is so coordinated to play all those parts live.
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Keith Emerson

Mike Oldfield

Matthew Bellamy

Eddie Jobson
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Here's another vote for Todd Rundgren.
That guy could play almost every instrument (does anyone remember if he played drums?) and could write in just about any style worth writing in.
Just listen to "Hello, Its Me" and then "The Ikon" and see if you disagree
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 29 2005 at 09:13
im between eminem or britney spears
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There isn't one "ultimate musician" however there are several musicians that deserve reconition.

Arjen Lucassen

Dream Theater

George Harrison

Rush

Roger Waters

Tool

 
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Points: 5964 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 29 2005 at 08:39
This is a ridiculous and impossible thread that I shall take no further part in...

Ian Anderson
Kerry Minnear
Robert Fripp
Frank Zappa

...So there.
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Points: 16130 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 29 2005 at 08:32
Originally posted by philippe philippe wrote:

 

DAVE ANDERSON from Hawkwind and Amon Duul II

Dave Anderson?

Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!
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Originally posted by Progger Progger wrote:

There's defineatly a 'Making of Snow' DVD!

OK, thanks for the info! I'll try to get it...
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