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Poll Question: Who Do You Pick Between These Two Fusion Guitar Icons
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    Posted: May 31 2005 at 00:30
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 30 2005 at 23:33
Mclaughlin was a better composer, because otherwise they are both high quality!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 29 2005 at 23:07
Like Danbo said,I prefer Allan Holdsworth.But I'll vote for Al Dimeola.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 29 2005 at 22:45

I disagree. I've heard many more guitarists emulate Holdsworth than JM or ADM. Holdsworth's tone and style is more readily recognizable that either JM or ADM. Don't get me wrong, I dig their music and admit that they are tops in the field, but AH is one of the most unique guitarists ever.

I'll take JM over ADM in your poll.  

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 28 2005 at 18:15
Originally posted by danbo danbo wrote:


I'll stick with guy McLaughlin is pointing at:



That's gotta hurt:




 



I thought about him myself. Great guitarist. But I kept it down to these 2 guys 'cause IMO they defined fusion guitar over everybody else. Especially John, anybody who's a Miles Davis alumni goes on top. So that's my vote.

BTW, ever notice the resemblence between Allan and Keith Moon in the McLaughlin pic?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 28 2005 at 17:33
never cared for McLaughlin's style, although he is definately a great musician.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 28 2005 at 15:15

I'll stick with guy McLaughlin is pointing at:

That's gotta hurt:

 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 28 2005 at 13:28
i just like listening to mr dimeola more.. simple as that
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 28 2005 at 06:48
Ooooh, that was a tricky one...

They are both among my fav guitarists, without doubt

Think I have to vote for John since his contribution to the Jazz-Rock scene
was greater than Al's.

But it's close...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 27 2005 at 18:43
They've been going at it for decades now either together or apart. Who do you think is most accomplished?
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