Bigjay73
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Okay, we're covering best bands of all time, who was the best musician?
Billy Joel is the right answer, what are some wrong ones
Billy Joel is the right answer, what are some wrong ones
Best musician ever
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kwyeewyk
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I suspect that most of the actual best musicians have never been heard by the masses.
All things considered I'd probably have to go with Mozart for this one. Favorite, now that's tough.
All things considered I'd probably have to go with Mozart for this one. Favorite, now that's tough.
belshawelk
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As a drummer i will tell you who the greatest drummer is of all time. Its Gene Krupa
As Neil Peart once said ( paraphrase) I only wish I could play like him.
next is Buddy Rich. Here is the Neil Peart tribute to him
As Neil Peart once said ( paraphrase) I only wish I could play like him.
next is Buddy Rich. Here is the Neil Peart tribute to him
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geetar
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The greatest musicians of all time aren't who you think they are. Many of the greatest musicians are unknown. What we often think are the greatest musicians are really just the greatest entertainers we've seen live or on video.
Bulldog0156
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John Williams
noharleyyet
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The ones we get to see are mostly the ones who get chosen to make money for the big cigars. There are exceptions but the big wigs still have the upper hand. Social media is making a difference with guys like Zac Top, Teddy Swims, & scads of good guitar players...etc. I admire great guitar players...Chet Atkins, Danny Gatton, Knopfler, Alvin Lee, Hendrix, Tommy Emmanuel, Duane Allman, Roy Buchanan, & too many others to list.
I have always thought the best are the ones who can reinvent themselves. How about Steve Winwood (Spencer Davis Group, Blind Faith, solo, maybe another?), Eric Clapton (Cream, Derek and the Dominoes, The Yardbirds, Blind Faith), Phil Collins made it big with Genesis and on his own.
The artists that are not one trick ponies get my vote. The ability to write major hits with multiple bands tells me they are special.
The artists that are not one trick ponies get my vote. The ability to write major hits with multiple bands tells me they are special.
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Brittany Chukarman
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The late David Lindley could play anything with strings.
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Or maybe it tells me they are talented ass*oles, lol…
noharleyyet
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Jeff Lynne is a multi instrumentalist, arranger, and producer.
