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View Poll Results: Whos yo fave?
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) 55 21.57%
Robert Fripp (King Crimson) 22 8.63%
Steve Howe (Yes) 18 7.06%
Steve Hackett (Genesis) 6 2.35%
Frank Zappa 23 9.02%
Alex Lifeson (Rush) 21 8.24%
Jan Akkerman (Focus) 3 1.18%
Andy Latimer (Camel) 5 1.96%
Steve Hillage (Gong, Khan) 2 0.78%
Adrian Belew (King Crimson) 1 0.39%
John Petrucci (Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment) 20 7.84%
Buckethead 18 7.06%
John McLaughlin (Mahavishnu Orchestra) 7 2.75%
Martin Barre (Jethro Tull) 5 1.96%
Fred Frith (Henry Cow, Art Bears) 1 0.39%
Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music, Brian Eno) 1 0.39%
Michael Karoli (Can) 2 0.78%
Omar Rodriguez Lopez (The Mars Volta) 15 5.88%
Steve Rothery (Marillion) 3 1.18%
Adam Jones (Tool) 8 3.14%
Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) 6 2.35%
Mick Box (Uriah Heep) 0 0%
Dave Brock (Hawkwind) 1 0.39%
Gary Green (Gentle Giant) 2 0.78%
other 10 3.92%
Pye Hastings (Caravan) 0 0%
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Old 09-16-2008, 06:45 PM   #1 (permalink)
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i rather like gilmour.
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Old 09-20-2008, 02:59 PM   #2 (permalink)
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this is probably going to get me flamed but

i cant believe jimi hendrix isnt considered a progressive guitarist

i voted other because to me
he is
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Old 10-28-2008, 06:47 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 10-28-2008, 09:10 PM   #4 (permalink)
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****!

I voted other and was going to call it a toss up between Frank Zappa and Andy Powell (Wishbone Ash) but then noticed that Frank Zappa was an option
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Old 10-29-2008, 10:05 AM   #5 (permalink)
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I'm thinking David Gilmour for the sheer bragging rights he has.
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Old 10-31-2008, 03:10 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Best prog guitarist eh.

If we're going by just pure technical merit here, then Buckethead, Zappa and Fripp are the main contenders. However, if we're judging by guitar solo-wankery, then the choice becomes a lot harder...

...oh **** it, Buckethead for the win.
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Old 11-02-2008, 07:00 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I have to go for Steve Rothery, cos for me he typifies the sound of the resurgence of prog in the early to late 80s, with bands like Pallas, Pendragon, IQ and of course Marillion coming more into the public consciousness. Listen to his work on "Grendel", "Chelsea Monday" or Lost weekend", and then listen to him on their current album, "Happiness is the road" -- the boy's still got it!
To paraphrase Mark Knoplfer, he can make that guitar cry or sing...
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Old 11-08-2008, 10:46 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Mr. Gilmour
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Old 11-08-2008, 10:53 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Andy Latimer (Camel) has done some great stuff that does'nt get the kudos it deserves.
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Andy Latimer (Camel) has done some great stuff that does'nt get the kudos it deserves.
I haven't heard much, but I've actually heard a little Camel. I don't remember the guitar work, but my old history teacher gave me one of their albums. I should go look that up, I miss it. I loved Spirit of the Water.
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