Members walfordr Posted August 3, 2006 Members Share Posted August 3, 2006 Originally posted by Jkater Elvis couldn't sing a note? And he could play guitar? Pah. Next thing you know some fool will be claiming he's dead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members silverkw Posted August 3, 2006 Members Share Posted August 3, 2006 Hendrix, SRV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vaporpark Posted August 3, 2006 Members Share Posted August 3, 2006 Too many to list, but one that always jumps out at me is Malcom Young of AC/DC. Not that he is technical but just plain solid. Peace, vp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jdjonsson Posted August 3, 2006 Members Share Posted August 3, 2006 hetfield stevie ray vaughn townshend keef malcom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members El Glom-o Posted August 3, 2006 Members Share Posted August 3, 2006 Originally posted by Jkater Elvis couldn't sing a note? And he could play guitar? Elvis COULD sing. And he COULD play guitar.I'm saying that IF he couldn't sing, I'd still be glad to have him in my band for his rhythm guitar ability alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members One-armed Alec Posted August 3, 2006 Members Share Posted August 3, 2006 There are many rhythm guitarists whose playing I appreciate, but for me Pete Townshend is head and shoulders above the rest. Listen to his acoustic set on the 'Live at the Albert Hall' DVD. Stunning sense of timing and attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratAttackJack Posted August 3, 2006 Author Members Share Posted August 3, 2006 hmmm I've been thinking -since its a new day and I'm sober but what about Daron Malakian - that dude is solid as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sambora#2 Posted August 3, 2006 Members Share Posted August 3, 2006 Here are 2 more names to toss into the hat, Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi.Yeah I know that Status Quo are past it, but those guys could sure lay down a mean rhythm!and +1 for Hendrix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sultan417 Posted August 3, 2006 Members Share Posted August 3, 2006 Malcom Young, Izzy Stradlin, Pepper Kennan, Adam Jones, Dave Mustaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members micahsdad Posted August 3, 2006 Members Share Posted August 3, 2006 Originally posted by El Glom-o I thought the guitar was more or less just a prop and Elvis actually couldn't play for {censored}?That was when he started out. He actually played later on. Listen to Elvis' first released recording, "That's Alright, Mama". The very first sound heard is Elvis putting down a solid rhythm on his acoustic guitar. Those other Sun recordings all include Elvis on rhythm guitar, and he does an excellent job.Anybody who claims that Elvis couldn't play his guitar is incorrect. DAMN STRAIGHT!!!! Elvis was always the first one to say "I only know 3 chords...but I faked it for a long time" A totally false statement to anyone who knows {censored} about the Sun sessions. Elvis and Scotty were the only two guitars on there. Elvis held his own very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitArtMan Posted August 3, 2006 Members Share Posted August 3, 2006 Hendrix - His rhythms were just {censored}ing cool!SRV - Another great rhythm player.Robin Trower - Robin can lay down some great rhythm.Steve Cropper - When Steve set's the groove, it aint going anywhere - tight!Malcom Young - Malcom lays it down.Pete Townsend - What can I say?EVH - Yes his rhythms are more interesting than his solos. Most of his solos just sound like mindless wanking - like they just punched his wanking in for the solo and then punched it out when the solo was over. After the novelty of tapping wore off, they were just plain boring. No shape, no form, they didn't start any where, didn't go any where, and didn't finish - they just meandered. Still, I wish I had 1/10th of his chops! Alan Holdsworth - You think his leads are tough, try playing some of his rhythms!!! That man as octopus fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T Rice Posted August 3, 2006 Members Share Posted August 3, 2006 I'd like to add Matt Murphy to the list as well. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jed1313 Posted April 13, 2013 Members Share Posted April 13, 2013 Being a rhythm guitarist for over 40 years, I can truly understand the concept.... John LennonMalcom YoungJerry Reed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted April 13, 2013 Members Share Posted April 13, 2013 These new members excel at thread necromancy, let me tell you. When I think "rhythm" I think Pete Townshend. I always found it tough to cop Hendrix's rhythm style. Adrian Belew's rhythm / co-lead in Crimson was always awesome. Stone Gossard from Pearl Jam has always been a favorite. Ty Tabor is a favorite, and his arpeggios and riffs propel the groove nicely. The Malcolm bros. sound incredible, so they should get a vote. I can't think of any others right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ImGoingIntoOuterSpace Posted April 14, 2013 Members Share Posted April 14, 2013 Robbie Kreiger even though he made his rhythms one finger at a timeThe guy in the Blue AeroplanesInside of Marc Bolan was a good rhythm guitarist trying to come out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alecto Posted April 14, 2013 Members Share Posted April 14, 2013 The Edge - one of the greatest rhythm players of all time. Don't believe me? Trying doing what he does.Freddie Green - his playing in Count Basie's Orchestra was felt more than heard, but he held that gig for over 40 years.Steve Cropper - "Soul Man," Try a Little Tenderness," "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" 'Nuff said.Catfish Collins - Laid down some funky grooves for James Brown, P-Funk, baby brother Bootsy and the Superbad soundtrack.Johnny Marr - violated pretty much every rule of Guitar Herodom but produced some of the most memorable melodies of the 1980's with The Smiths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveAronow Posted April 15, 2013 Members Share Posted April 15, 2013 You are correct that Eddie is more known for solo work and that his rythym playing is NOT "vastly" more superior than his solo work as suggested in the other post. That is just a ridiculous statement. But equally as ridiculous is saying that we have to " Elevate" Eddie to a great "all around player". This is also an idiotic notion. Yes, Eddie is more known as a solo player but that is because he lit it up like no one before him and that is what people were paying more attention to in the era that Eddie blew up. BUT, fact is, he IS a great all around player, including rythym and always has been. As a musician and a guitar player you either recognise this, or you are not qualified to comment because you are obviously a very NON musical person, your ears simply don't work or both. Doesn't matter if you don't like his songs, his guitar work, his band, his style or whatever. If you can't at least recognise his complete mastery of the instrument, finesse, innovation etc, and THAT includes rythym playing, solo playing, or even just making silly noises with hiis guitar, then I completely write off any opinion at all you can offer as beig completely uninformed, musically illiterate and absolutely incompetant. There are tons of great players I have no interest at all in listening to because it may just not be my thing, but to deny their obvious talent makes me think you are wasting your time with music because you simply will never get it. If you can't hear the obvious talent in a player like EVH, then yeah, maybe get a new hobby because music is not what you are supposed to be doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TerjeW Posted April 15, 2013 Members Share Posted April 15, 2013 BRUCE WELCH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beach bum Posted April 15, 2013 Members Share Posted April 15, 2013 Bo diddleyJohn lee hookerPete townsendJohnny ramoneJohnny marrPeter buckRick parfittJames hetfieldAlex lifesonTy taborAll are amazing rhythm players and all have there own distinctive instantly recogniseable styles when playing rhythm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted April 15, 2013 Members Share Posted April 15, 2013 Nice list, beach bum. Some really great players, there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveAronow Posted April 15, 2013 Members Share Posted April 15, 2013 Jerry Reed is probably at least five of the top ten choices all by himself. He is a rythym machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted April 15, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 15, 2013 Alecto wrote: The Edge - one of the greatest rhythm players of all time. Don't believe me? Trying doing what he does What? This? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members axegrinder Posted April 17, 2013 Members Share Posted April 17, 2013 Missed this thread when it ran originally. I'm not sure I would have answered the same then but I've been listening to a bunch of old Talking Heads recently.IMO a glaring omission from this thread is David Byrne. Dude tears it up on rhythm whether acoustic or electric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gdsmithtx Posted April 17, 2013 Members Share Posted April 17, 2013 Billy Gibbons - That nasty, greasy, funky groove is wonderful. Plus, he can play hellacious blues lead, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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