Members Sir Don Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 I mean, seriously, he can nail it when he wants to, plus he's been around for a long time without (in my opinion) the recognition he deserves. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 I think the lack of recognition is due to his lacking abilities as a songwriter - he play incredibly well, but most of his own songs are borderline forgetable (and the lyrics embarassing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sir Don Posted January 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 I think the lack of recognition is due to his lacking abilities as a songwriter - he play incredibly well, but most of his own songs are borderline forgetable (and the lyrics embarassing) True, but having posted in the guitar forum I think that his lead guitar skills are not recognised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UllyssesSB Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 Nah, you reckon? "Adelaide, it's okay!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 True, but having posted in the guitar forum I think that his lead guitar skills are not recognised. Agreed. I love his playing, and his Lizzy + early Blues albums are benchmark LP tones imho. Still, I think people tend to recognize playing in songs they like (see George Harrison for example). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sir Don Posted January 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 Nah, you reckon? "Adelaide, it's okay!" I guess I'd rather be in Adelaide than "on the pavement." LOL :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UllyssesSB Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 I guess I'd rather be in Adelaide than "on the pavement." LOL :lol: Ooooh! ZING! I got kick{censored}ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Virgman Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 I like his rock stuff but as a bluesman he's lacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UllyssesSB Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 I like his rock stuff but as a bluesman he's lacking. True. He is a brilliant guitarist. But he is sort of cheesy. Just me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Virgman Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 True. He is a brilliant guitarist. But he is sort of cheesy. Just me? He suffers from "white bluesman" disease. It is the same unfortunate malady that has afflicted many other fine Caucasian guitarists. Johnny Winter was never infected however. Perhaps his albino gene gave him immunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 True. He is a brilliant guitarist. But he is sort of cheesy. Just me? I like it. Sure it's blues-rock, and selling it as dyed in the wool blues was a bad market strategy, and also the root of much of the GM bashing (imho). But I like it for his energy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UllyssesSB Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 He suffers from "white bluesman" disease.It is the same unfortunate malady that has afflicted many other fine Caucasian guitarists.Johnny Winter was never infected however. Perhaps his albino gene gave him immunity. Clapton is nowhere near as cheesy. Though in saying so, us whiteys do not compare to lightnin' hopkins, bb, the kings, rich, johnson, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UllyssesSB Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 I like it. Sure it's blues-rock, and selling it as dyed in the wool blues was a bad market strategy, and also the root of much of the GM bashing (imho). But I like it for his energy fair enough. Who am I to dispute that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Professor Tom Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 He has a lot of fans and they buy all of his albums, he'll never starve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BootRoots Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 He suffers from "white bluesman" disease. . pffft. he sounds good. so what if he didn't grow up picking cotton or something.[YOUTUBE]XXYjEMTQRm0[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burgess Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 Love his playing but not sure I agree with the recognition thing though. I was under the impression he is regarded as one of the best of the best guitar players. Hell, they were playing his music on Jaguar commercials for crying out loud. He may not be a household name but then again you can probably count the living guitar players that are on one hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brendan Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 He gets LOTS of recognition in Europe. I think he does okay. I love his playing but I'll agree that songwriting is the weak point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 I once saw a live concert video of GM with his so-called blues band. In that performance the spotlight was only on GM (you couldn't see the rest of the band) and before EVERY blisteringly fast tasteless solo he'd shout "HERE WE GO"! as if to say "LOOK AT ME"! If he did that {censored} at a real blues jam he'd be laughed outta the joint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Futuresman Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 "If he did that {censored} at a real blues jam he'd be laughed outta the joint..." If he were such a bad blues player, then why do most of the blues greats (black and white) constantly play with him on albums and live. B.B King once said that he was the one to take the blues into the 21st century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 "If he did that {censored} at a real blues jam he'd be laughed outta the joint..." If he were such a bad blues player, then why do most of the blues greats (black and white) constantly play with him on albums and live. B.B King once said that he was the one to take the blues into the 21st century. Ummm....for the MONEY? Oh buy the way...BB King has said that about Peter Green, Duane Allman and Eric Clapton...and any or all people who have contributed greatly to his bank account over the years. What do you think he's gonna say?..."These white boys can't play {censored}"? That's what Sonny Boy said when he came back from England after listening to Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck try and play blues...and I tend to agree with him.Personally no rock star trying to play with old blues musicians is gonna convince me they can play blues...If I want to hear real white blues players I would rather listen to Bob Margolin or Anson Funderburgh.You can flame on if you like but you ain't ever gonna convince me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DenverDave Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 I like what he does - his own take of blues, as hard rock infused as it is, sounds good to me. He is really big in Europe, but has never really caught on in the US very well. Our loss - I enjoy his playing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members carvinman2 Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 :thu:thu:HE HAS THE BEST TONE TO ME THATS WHAT A LES PAUL SHOULD SOUND LIKE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members talljohn Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 If you haven't heard "Blues for Greeny" (tribute to Peter Green)...you've missed out on a great album.BTW...I *believe* he even used Peter's out of phase Les Paul for the recordings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members buddhapaugh Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 Anyone know what pups Gary uses ... or has used? I think he's awesome in his modern take on the Blues. That's what it's all about isn't it? He may not be Classic in the sense that B.B King, Albert King, or Freddie King happen to be... but then again... they weren't "Classic" when they broke out onto the Blues Scene either. It's a long way from Robert Johnson. Btw, Vivian Campbell has also done some cool {censored} ala Gary Moore. I know... he plays in Def Leppard now... but don't judge him too harshly for that. Check out the old band Riverdogs... or Viv's solo album of Blues Standards ala Gary Moore. Smokin' for sure!! Cheers to one and all, BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lucio Posted January 18, 2008 Members Share Posted January 18, 2008 If you haven't heard "Blues for Greeny" (tribute to Peter Green)...you've missed out on a great album. recordings. Well said. The BBM (Bruce, Baker and Moore) album is also excellent. Right now I'm watching the tribute to Phil Lynott DVD, shame Robbo ain't what he used to be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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