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marktheshark 
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 Topic: Fusion Duel: John vs Al
Posted: May 27 2005 at 18:43 |
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They've been going at it for decades now either together or apart. Who do you think is most accomplished?
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SpiraleDuSoleil
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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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gitarnorge.com
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HaroldLand
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Posted: May 28 2005 at 13:28 |
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i just like listening to mr dimeola more.. simple as that
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Dan Bobrowski
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Posted: May 28 2005 at 15:15 |
 
I'll stick with guy McLaughlin is pointing at:
That's gotta hurt:
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Posted: May 28 2005 at 17:33 |
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never cared for McLaughlin's style, although he is definately a great musician.
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marktheshark
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Posted: May 28 2005 at 18:15 |
 danbo wrote:
I'll stick with guy McLaughlin is pointing at:
That's gotta hurt:
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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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Dan Bobrowski
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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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TheProgtologist
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Posted: May 29 2005 at 23:07 |
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Like Danbo said,I prefer Allan Holdsworth.But I'll vote for Al Dimeola.
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Philrod
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Posted: May 30 2005 at 23:33 |
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Mclaughlin was a better composer, because otherwise they are both high quality!
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NetsNJFan
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Posted: May 31 2005 at 00:30 |
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