Members Random Hero Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 He seems to have this pure guitar god status, but isn't a pure technical monster or anything (not that that means everything, not by any means) I voted yes, purely because I know some people who think he's the greatest player on the planet. This thread isn't intended to start a flame war, by the way, i'm just interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Hogester Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 Sure he can play, but he's no guitar god imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheDarxide Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 I'd say no. As someone who loves technical monsters, slash is one of the other other guitarists who I've put significant time into emulating his pieces. He deserves his status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jakem Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 Slash is sometimes overrated for his playing abilities BUT he isn't overrated for the things he has done and accomplished. He has written many unforgettable riffs and solos and his solos fit to the music very well IMO. Although his bends are off quite often and he makes many mistakes, I still like his playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Random Hero Posted December 6, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 Originally posted by TheDarxide I'd say no. As someone who loves technical monsters, slash is one of the other other guitarists who I've put significant time into emulating his pieces. He deserves his status. You say "no" yet there's no votes for no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Idiot Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 I'm one of the few who considers him a god, but solely in GNR, I could give two {censored}s about VR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members satannica Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 THE BALLOT WAS CONFUSING.... THE BALLOT WAS CONFUSING!!!! But seriously... I saw his snakepit band and velvet revolver a coupla times. Couldn't stand his choice in singers. But when he came out to solo, we were left with this thought of "WHOA... I'm sure he's supposed to be a lot better than that!". Hell, my mate's kid pulls off more complicated stuff than that and he's 14! He's got good control, dynamics and he can snog a microphone like a vietnamese prostitute... but overrated? Yep, fraid so. Nice guy though! Met him a few times and provided you talk marshall / gibson, he can go all day hahahah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JohnRageOn Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 He has the attitude of a Guitar Hero but not the necessary chops. When Hendrix came out he had the chops, Blackmore too not to mention Schenker Jr. and Uli Roth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gafyagaton Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 He's not overrated at all. Nobody in their right mind compares him to guitar shredders. 2 totally different genres of guitar music. He is a blues based traditional styled guitar player and as such he is great and not overrated. He fits his genre of guitar playing well. He helped write one of the biggest selling albums in the history of rock. Thats a monumental accomplishment that puts him in the league of greats like Led Z and The eagles and fleetwood mac in some ways. GNR is a lot more boring without him... because he is not overrated at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Forbidden Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 Slash is god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Moshaholic Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 I say he is not overrated because IMO only MORONS think you need to be technical or play a million notes per seconed and make gay ass retarded faces like your squirting cum like steve vai to be a guitar GOD... David Gilmore = Guitar God Alex Lifeson = Guitar God get it??? xgx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members satannica Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 Originally posted by gafyagaton GNR is a lot more boring without him... because he is not overrated at all. Does GNR actually still exist? Has this fabled album actually made it to post yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Random Hero Posted December 6, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 Originally posted by Moshaholic I say he is not overrated because IMO only MORONS think you need to be technical or play a million notes per seconed and make gay ass retarded faces like your squirting cum like steve vai to be a guitar GOD...David Gilmore = Guitar GodAlex Lifeson = Guitar Godget it???xgx like I said in my original post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cloudnine Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 No, he's not overrated. Slash has written more epic solos and riffs than 99.9% of guitar players, and deserves his due. He's not a shredder, and no, he isn't the most accurate live. He appeals to a lot of people and there's reasons for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members babybatter Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 What rating did he get, exactly? Only then can I assess his rating accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JerryP Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 Slash is #1 in my book. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BerkleeBill Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 Slash is old school. Put it in context. His favorite album is Rocks by Aerosmith. If you look at Joe Perry (a really sloppy player) or Jimmy Page (or Ace Frehley, for that matter) -- all "guitar gods" from the 1970s -- neither were very technical. Back in the 70s, it was more about the "feel" than what scale you were playing or how good your picking was. I just think Slash came from this era stylistically, and cannot be aptly compared to a Jeff Loomis type player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KCA NOS Tubes Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 Originally posted by Random Hero He seems to have this pure guitar god status, but isn't a pure technical monster or anything (not that that means everything, not by any means)I voted yes, purely because I know some people who think he's the greatest player on the planet.This thread isn't intended to start a flame war, by the way, i'm just interested. Don't originality and creativity count for anything? There are thousands of players who can emulate him or others or play 1000 notes per second, but that bores me to hell after the first 10 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ***1776*** Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 Slash helped write and record one of the greatest rock & roll CD's of all time! Pay some respect right now bitches! Also he is truly 1 of the most recognizable guitar figures of all time, i know it was the hat and image but he is still recognizable today and thats some 15+ years later, good bad or indifferent i think thats a GREAT thing for clowns like us..PS - The last 3-5 years all we see are rappers and punk wanna-bee's.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rememberduane Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 Originally posted by Moshaholic I say he is not overrated because IMO only MORONS think you need to be technical or play a million notes per seconed and make gay ass retarded faces like your squirting cum like steve vai to be a guitar GOD...David Gilmore = Guitar GodAlex Lifeson = Guitar Godget it???xgx +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cloudnine Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 Originally posted by ***1776*** Slash helped write and record one of the greatest rock & roll CD's of all time! But...but... HE DOESNT DO MAD SWEEPZ LIKE JOHN PETROOCHI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ***1776*** Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 Originally posted by cloudnine But...but... HE DOESNT DO MAD SWEEPZ LIKE JOHN PETROOCHI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Random Hero Posted December 6, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 Originally posted by cloudnine But...but...HE DOESNT DO MAD SWEEPZ LIKE JOHN PETROOCHI! Every single time I start a thread criticising anyone, it comes back to the fact that either A) I like Dream Theater or B) I like John Petrucci. {censored} you, I said myself it wasn't all about technical prowess in the very first post - one of my favourite players is James Hetfield, and I wouldn't call him a technial monster. I just made this thread out of curiosity more than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cloudnine Posted December 6, 2006 Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 I was just yankin' yer balls. I can see why people think Slash is overrated, but I don't think so. You put a lot of emphasis on technical prowess (and that's cool), and it's just fun to tease you about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Random Hero Posted December 6, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 6, 2006 Originally posted by cloudnine I was just yankin' yer balls. I can see why people think Slash is overrated, but I don't think so.You put a lot of emphasis on technical prowess (and that's cool), and it's just fun to tease you about it. I like listening to technically gifted players, but it still isn't everything, as I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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