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MikeSz · 31-03-2008, 22:56

My Dad's to blame for this one. Im always ready to keep an open mind, I was brought up on Fleetwood Mac (though I like the later fleetwood stuff, tango in the night etc), Floyd, Deep Purple, dare I say it - ZZ top, Dylan, Lead Zep, The Boss, Dire Straits etc.

People often say that Hendrix was the best. A legend no doubt, but the best? Do we remember him as the best because such a fantastic player died in his prime? Was he REALLY the best or is he remembered by his generation as the best. What about Slash from Guns n Roses, or even Billy Corgan from the Smashing Pumpkins, where do Aerosmith fit in and, for that matter, Mark Knopfler or Dave Gilmour?

Im happy to accept all opinions as perfectly valid - dont want to take anything away from the great man, im a huge fan! Im just slightly tired of those that follow being dismissed as never capable of being as good as him.

31-03-2008, 22:56	#1
MikeSz Full Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rishton Posts: 184 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 44	something new - one for the generations, who is, REALLY, the best guitarist? My Dad's to blame for this one. Im always ready to keep an open mind, I was brought up on Fleetwood Mac (though I like the later fleetwood stuff, tango in the night etc), Floyd, Deep Purple, dare I say it - ZZ top, Dylan, Lead Zep, The Boss, Dire Straits etc. People often say that Hendrix was the best. A legend no doubt, but the best? Do we remember him as the best because such a fantastic player died in his prime? Was he REALLY the best or is he remembered by his generation as the best. What about Slash from Guns n Roses, or even Billy Corgan from the Smashing Pumpkins, where do Aerosmith fit in and, for that matter, Mark Knopfler or Dave Gilmour? Im happy to accept all opinions as perfectly valid - dont want to take anything away from the great man, im a huge fan! Im just slightly tired of those that follow being dismissed as never capable of being as good as him. __________________ Cos it rocks!!! "I have often regretted my speech, never my silence." - Xenocrates (396-314 B.C.)