Most Talented Musician?

Necromancer · 11-15-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

When people get all hot and excited over an artist, they say all types of stuff like "He invented or re-invented...." For example, Jim Morrison re-invented singing.

That seems to happen a lot when discussing ones favorite artist.

And I don't try/mean to come across as an asshole correcting others on such trivial matters.

But I do like to think that MB, does have a certain amount of higher standards.

Peppermint4life · 11-17-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Necromancer

That seems to happen a lot when discussing ones favorite artist.

And I don't try/mean to come across as an asshole correcting others on such trivial matters.

But I do like to think that MB, does have a certain amount of higher standards.

Oh excuse me. I thought it was understood I meant the style of playing. Please, anyone who read my post and misunderstood me, I apologize for misleading you. John Alec Entwistle DID NOT invent the electric bass guitar. He merely played the instrument in a different way as his predecessors. Once again, I'm sorry for misinforming you. :|

Howard the Duck · 11-17-2011, 10:05 PM

Eddie Van Halen did re-invent the electric guitar

(well, he built one of his own, anyway)

Matbaj23 · 11-20-2011, 02:01 PM

What about Freddie Mercury?
Not that as much of instrumentalist as others you mentioned. But as a singer and stage performer i don't think anyone can be compared to him

Necromancer · 11-20-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Matbaj23

What about Freddie Mercury?
Not that as much of instrumentalist as others you mentioned. But as a singer and stage performer i don't think anyone can be compared to him

Alice Cooper? Talent verses popularity, influence, we can just go on & on..

musiclistsareus · 11-24-2011, 02:40 AM

I agree with Stevie Wonder and Todd Rundgren, but I'd add Paul McCartney to the list.
He's a great vocalist, bass player, guitarist (that's him soloing on Tax Man, among others), also competent on piano, drums (he drums on The Ballad of John and Yoko) and ukelele. Oh yeah, and he's a pretty good songwriter as well (I believe he's had more Number 1 hits as a songwriter than any other writer).

Manuel · 12-02-2011, 07:39 AM

Yes Stevie !

Colby4780 · 12-05-2011, 03:04 PM

Jimi Hendrix and Ray Manzerik.

paradoxguy · 12-06-2011, 11:10 AM

Paul McCartney should be in the discussion as well. In addition to being a virtuoso and often underrated bassist, McCartney is an excellent guitarist (check out the guitar leads on "Taxman") and decent drummer ("Back in the USSR").

Ken

**Frownland** · 12-21-2011, 07:24 PM

Steve Vai, in terms of technical talent. If we are going to toss in things like creativity, songwriting skills, etc. I would say Frank Zappa, one of Vai's primary influences/mentors.

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paradoxguy Groupie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 12	Paul McCartney Paul McCartney should be in the discussion as well. In addition to being a virtuoso and often underrated bassist, McCartney is an excellent guitarist (check out the guitar leads on "Taxman") and decent drummer ("Back in the USSR"). Ken

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Matbaj23 Groupie Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	What about Freddie Mercury? Not that as much of instrumentalist as others you mentioned. But as a singer and stage performer i don't think anyone can be compared to him

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musiclistsareus Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 64	I agree with Stevie Wonder and Todd Rundgren, but I'd add Paul McCartney to the list. He's a great vocalist, bass player, guitarist (that's him soloing on Tax Man, among others), also competent on piano, drums (he drums on The Ballad of John and Yoko) and ukelele. Oh yeah, and he's a pretty good songwriter as well (I believe he's had more Number 1 hits as a songwriter than any other writer).

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Manuel Groupie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 10	Yes Stevie !