who is the most talented rock musician?
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Topic: who is the most talented rock musician?
Posted By: VLADO
Subject: who is the most talented rock musician?
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 05:29
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In my opinion to have a talent means to use it well. I do nominate:
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Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 05:40
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Its so hard to identify one person as the most talented Rock musician. It pains me to say it, but a strong case could be argued for Phill Collins. Brilliant rock/jazz drummer, great prog singer, pop singer/songwriter. He's versatile and highly successful. I'm inclined to think that someone like Rick Wakemen or Tony Banks are among the most talented in terms of their technical ability, and all round musical knowledge and background. Rush are obviously enormously talented too. As individuals they are masters in their fileds, and as a trio they are a musical phenomenon! ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 05:54
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Do you mean ROCK and not PROG ROCK? in the case of the former I vote Paul McCartney In the case of the latter Mike Oldfield.Even if he dosen't sing and isn't a lyricist. The late great Ollie Halsall (Patto)is another nomination as is Todd Rundgren. ------------- 
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Posted By: Unifaun
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 06:12
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i think the dream theater guys deserve a mention, everyone is always complaining that they use too much of their talents as musicians. ------------- 
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Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 06:18
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Mike Oldfield, because he plays basically he makes his own albums and he plays all those instruments by himself. Well, he's not much of a lyricist, I guess, but he's a man of many talents. Mind you Okay, if it's about rock and not progrock, then Paul McCartney would also be my choice. Or Prince... Not that I buy their records (I don't, I really don't |
, he's not my favorite artist, but if someone is the most talented... 
, honest) but the talent is there in abundance.Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 06:22
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Note to self.Take time to consider all the options.
Todd Rundgren -------------
Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb. |
Posted By: Progger
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 06:25
NEAL MORSE-Multi-instrumentalist, great singer & songwriter. Not a bad drummer too!!!!
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Posted By: nacho
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 06:52
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Mariah!!!
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Posted By: KeyserSoze
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 07:52
| NEAL MORSE |
Posted By: KeyserSoze
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 07:53
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Right, buddy. I guess you have "Don't Try This At Home" DVD too |
Progger wrote:
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 07:55
| Mike Oldfield, of course:) |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 08:05
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Perhaps we should define what we mean by talent. Techincal musical ability? Or songwriting talent, and that special certain 'something'?? Ability to play the spoons and the Mellotron at the same time, while reciting Psalms backward. In the case of musical ability I think Robert John Godfrey of The Enid should be considered. He trained as a concert pianist, and can be regarded as a composer more than just a 'songwriter' ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: Progger
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 08:07
Yeah, sure have. Do you have the 'Making Of Snow' DVD? Unforetuneatly I don't but would like to hear oppinions! |
Posted By: philippe
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 08:16
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DAVE ANDERSON from Hawkwind and Amon Duul II
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Posted By: KeyserSoze
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 08:17
Don't you mean "Making Of V"? I didn't know there's a "Making Of Snow" DVD. Anyway, "Making Of V" is very nice. You can see the musicians at their homes, jamming in the studio in California and recording some parts for the "V" album. There's also some bonus material like Neal and his brother Al playing at one guitar at the same time! Very cool stuff! |
Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 08:18
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To me: KEITH EMERSON He's got the talent musically, stage presence, knowledge, and sheer love for the job. He continues to play as hard as he can, even tho sometimes the pain is great and you can see it in his face... and even when he shakes those hands out... he doesn't lose a note... ------------- THIS IS ELP 
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Posted By: Progger
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 08:20
| There's defineatly a 'Making of Snow' DVD! |
Posted By: Velvetclown
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 08:24
Mariah the SILLY-CON diva 
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Posted By: KeyserSoze
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 08:26
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OK, thanks for the info! I'll try to get it... |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 08:32
Dave Anderson? ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: The Hemulen
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 08:39
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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. |
Posted By: MikeSweedish
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 08:41
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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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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 09:13
| im between eminem or britney spears |
Posted By: beterdedthnred4
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 09:32
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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 |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 09:52
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Keith Emerson Mike Oldfield Matthew Bellamy Eddie Jobson |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 10:40
| I say Geddy is the greatest. He is so coordinated to play all those parts live. |
Posted By: Massive Combine
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 11:19
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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. ------------- [Leaving home in trance is a word, when spoken in trance it may return but may never again be present. And that is what pisses me off! |
Posted By: greenback
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 12:43
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eddie jobson, neil morse and mike oldfield ------------- [HEADPINS - LINE OF FIRE: THE RECORD HAVING THE MOST POWERFUL GUITAR SOUND IN THE WHOLE HISTORY OF MUSIC!> |
Posted By: pakish
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 13:56
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John Petrucci ------------- TOEFL in latin america = neolanguage |
Posted By: 1loveac1d
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 14:45
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2 words: Robert Fripp |
Posted By: Jeremy Bender
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 14:45
| Roger Waters |
Posted By: QuidNovi
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 15:23
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Oh ho ! FRANK ZAPPA ! |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 15:33
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There's no such person -- there are many at more or less the same lofty level. How could we ever hope to rate or decide such a subjective thing? 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. (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.) 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. What is best -- an apple, or an orange? A son, or a daughter? ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Posted By: Jaja Brasil
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 16:22
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Posted By: Yanns
Date Posted: April 29 2005 at 17:08
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Well, I can't pick just one, so: ELP ( Robert Fripp Justin Hayward Ian Anderson All of YES Kerry Livgren Roger Waters and David Gilmour GENESIS And, of course, the Beatles. I have to |
Posted By: cold103
Date Posted: April 30 2005 at 11:19
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Mikael Åkerfeldt
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Posted By: omar progriguez
Date Posted: April 30 2005 at 11:31
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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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Posted By: Tony Fisher
Date Posted: April 30 2005 at 12:52
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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! |