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Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 21:41

Originally posted by Master of Time

 
Though sometime's Jansch's work is subtle, his innovative and influential style of fusing baroque music with folk music is extremely unique and very hard to replicate. Though the concept of fusing baroque folk has become a bit more common now he was one of the first to do it. When it comes to other guitar players (especially acoustic) you can here people on youtube doing great renditions of their songs but no one can seem to be able to replicate all of the little things Bert could do that nobody else could. You can here people on their own records that sound a lot like Steve Hackett and even McLaughlin at times but no one in my opinion can quite get Bert. 
Renbourn's middle eastern influencs and occasional use of the sitar really appeal to me personally. You can here some of his sitar work on the Pentangle song "House Carpenter" along with some of Bert's banjo. John Renbourn I think did some of his best work in the Pentangle and with Bert but with his also great solo material I suggest trying his most influential "Sir John Alot", which is his interpretations on medieval songs. Also try "The Hermit", "Ship of Fools", and his stuff with The John Renbourn Group , "The Enchanted Garden" and "A Maid in Bedlam" which more clearly show his middle eastern influences.

^ Wow. Awesome. Thanks. Will check those works out.
]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 21:41:27 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4500443#4500443 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : There are a lot of flute players... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4500439#4500439 Author: Ivan_Melgar_M
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 21:34

There are a lot of flute players who deserve to be mentioned

  1. Thijs Van Leer (Focus)
  2. Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull)
  3. Anna Homgren (Anglagärd)
  4. Peter Gabriel (Genesis)
  5. John Hackett (Steve Hackett)
  6. Ian McDonald (King Crimson - Steve Hackett)
  7. Andrew Latimer (Camel)
  8. Mel Collins (Played with everybody)
And even more  violin players:

  1. Jean Luc Ponty (Mahavishnu - Solo)
  2. David Ragsdale (Kansas)
  3. Mauro Pagani (PFM)
  4. Robby Steinhardt (Kansas)
  5. Eddie Jobson (Jethro Tull, UK, etc)
  6. Sigfried Carver (Pavlov's Dog)
  7. Lucio Fabri (PFM)
  8. Alessandro Bonetti (Deus ex Machina)
  9. Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu Orchestra)
  10. David Cross (King Crimson)
Iván
]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 21:34:33 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4500439#4500439 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Originally posted by... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4500430#4500430 Author: Master of Time
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 21:24

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq

Originally posted by Master of Time

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq

Originally posted by Master of Time

 
Guitarists
1. Steve Howe
2. Bert Jansch
3. Steve Hackett
4. Anthony Phillips
5. John Mclaughlin
6. John Renbourn (I know it's six, but he deserves it.)

Out of curiosity: Jansch and Renbourn? Phillips above McLaughlin? How did you come to that?
Bert Jansch and John Renbourn are folk guitar players who are members of the group The Pentangle listed here under prog folk. Jacqui McShee and Danny Thompson who I also listed are from The Pentangle. Bert Jansch's solo material is also under prog folk including the two collaborations with John Renbourn they did outside of the Pentangle. Bert Jansch is in my opinion one of the greatest if not the greatest acoustic guitar player ever.
 I have a bit of a bias towards Anthony Phillips because he was the first Prog artist I heard outside of Yes that I really loved and he caused me to get into prog more thoroughly. I heard Master of Time on Last.FM and then checked out The Geese and the Ghost and was mesmerized. I then listened to Steve Hackett's Out of the Tunnel's Mouth and Beyond the Shrouded Horizon, and then finally Genesis's Selling England By the Pound. Also I haven't listened to much Mahavishnu Orchestra and mainly know McLaughlin's work through Shakti. I'm a huge fan of classical indian music and got into that before ever getting into prog.

^ Oh! Very nice.

I mean, how did you come up with Jansch above Hackett? And since Renbourn is up there, what would you recommend by him or at least tell me what acumen he possessed to get so close to McLaughlin?
Though sometime's Jansch's work is subtle, his innovative and influential style of fusing baroque music with folk music is extremely unique and very hard to replicate. Though the concept of fusing baroque folk has become a bit more common now he was one of the first to do it. When it comes to other guitar players (especially acoustic) you can here people on youtube doing great renditions of their songs but no one can seem to be able to replicate all of the little things Bert could do that nobody else could. You can here people on their own records that sound a lot like Steve Hackett and even McLaughlin at times but no one in my opinion can quite get Bert. 
Renbourn's middle eastern influencs and occasional use of the sitar really appeal to me personally. You can here some of his sitar work on the Pentangle song "House Carpenter" along with some of Bert's banjo. John Renbourn I think did some of his best work in the Pentangle and with Bert but with his also great solo material I suggest trying his most influential "Sir John Alot", which is his interpretations on medieval songs. Also try "The Hermit", "Ship of Fools", and his stuff with The John Renbourn Group , "The Enchanted Garden" and "A Maid in Bedlam" which more clearly show his middle eastern influences.


Edited by Master of Time - May 02 2012 at 21:31]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 21:24:11 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4500430#4500430 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Originally posted by Master... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4500393#4500393 Author: Dayvenkirq
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 20:53

Originally posted by Master of Time

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq

Originally posted by Master of Time

 
Guitarists
1. Steve Howe
2. Bert Jansch
3. Steve Hackett
4. Anthony Phillips
5. John Mclaughlin
6. John Renbourn (I know it's six, but he deserves it.)

Out of curiosity: Jansch and Renbourn? Phillips above McLaughlin? How did you come to that?
Bert Jansch and John Renbourn are folk guitar players who are members of the group The Pentangle listed here under prog folk. Jacqui McShee and Danny Thompson who I also listed are from The Pentangle. Bert Jansch's solo material is also under prog folk including the two collaborations with John Renbourn they did outside of the Pentangle. Bert Jansch is in my opinion one of the greatest if not the greatest acoustic guitar player ever.
 I have a bit of a bias towards Anthony Phillips because he was the first Prog artist I heard outside of Yes that I really loved and he caused me to get into prog more thoroughly. I heard Master of Time on Last.FM and then checked out The Geese and the Ghost and was mesmerized. I then listened to Steve Hackett's Out of the Tunnel's Mouth and Beyond the Shrouded Horizon, and then finally Genesis's Selling England By the Pound. Also I haven't listened to much Mahavishnu Orchestra and mainly know McLaughlin's work through Shakti. I'm a huge fan of classical indian music and got into that before ever getting into prog.

^ Oh! Very nice.

I mean, how did you come up with Jansch above Hackett? And since Renbourn is up there, what would you recommend by him or at least tell me what acumen he possessed to get so close to McLaughlin?


Edited by Dayvenkirq - May 02 2012 at 20:54]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 20:53:40 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4500393#4500393 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Originally posted by OT Räihälä Ok... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4500390#4500390 Author: presdoug
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 20:51

Originally posted by OT Räihälä

Ok then. I'm too lazy to name five, I'll give you one of each instead.

Singers

Easy, of course Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.

Keyboard players 

This is tough. Hmm... Have to say Sviatoslav Richter.

Drummers 

I count all kinds of drums. Well, Sami Koskela is the best I know.

Guitarists 

I've always liked Timo Korhonen's playing. 

Bassists

I've heard Stefano Scodanibbio only once, but he was breath-taking.

Other instruments 


Goodness me, why are all "other instruments" bundled together? I could name umpteen brilliant clarinettists, flautists, bassoonists, cornists, trumpetists, cellists, violinists, violists, oboists, trombonists, tubists, saxophonists, well you name 'em, even harpists and accordionists... It's impossible to list only twenty, never mind five or one.
Yeah, i quite like Sviatoslav Richter. My favorite rock keys player is Jurgen Fritz (or "classical-rock" keys player, to be more exact!)
]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 20:51:28 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4500390#4500390 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Originally posted... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4500372#4500372 Author: Master of Time
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 20:31

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq

Originally posted by Master of Time

 
Guitarists
1. Steve Howe
2. Bert Jansch
3. Steve Hackett
4. Anthony Phillips
5. John Mclaughlin
6. John Renbourn (I know it's six, but he deserves it.)

Out of curiosity: Jansch and Renbourn? Phillips above McLaughlin? How did you come to that?
Bert Jansch and John Renbourn are folk guitar players who are members of the group The Pentangle listed here under prog folk. Jacqui McShee and Danny Thompson who I also listed are from The Pentangle. Bert Jansch's solo material is also under prog folk including the two collaborations with John Renbourn they did outside of the Pentangle. Bert Jansch is in my opinion one of the greatest if not the greatest acoustic guitar player ever.
 I have a bit of a bias towards Anthony Phillips because he was the first Prog artist I heard outside of Yes that I really loved and he caused me to get into prog more thoroughly. I heard Master of Time on Last.FM and then checked out The Geese and the Ghost and was mesmerized. I then listened to Steve Hackett's Out of the Tunnel's Mouth and Beyond the Shrouded Horizon, and then finally Genesis's Selling England By the Pound. Also I haven't listened to much Mahavishnu Orchestra and mainly know McLaughlin's work through Shakti. I'm a huge fan of classical indian music and got into that before ever getting into prog.


Edited by Master of Time - May 02 2012 at 21:00]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 20:31:15 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4500372#4500372 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Ok then. I'm too lazy to... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4500071#4500071 Author: OT Räihälä
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 13:27

Ok then. I'm too lazy to name five, I'll give you one of each instead.

Singers

Easy, of course Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.

Keyboard players 

This is tough. Hmm... Have to say Sviatoslav Richter.

Drummers 

I count all kinds of drums. Well, Sami Koskela is the best I know.

Guitarists 

I've always liked Timo Korhonen's playing. 

Bassists

I've heard Stefano Scodanibbio only once, but he was breath-taking.

Other instruments 


Goodness me, why are all "other instruments" bundled together? I could name umpteen brilliant clarinettists, flautists, bassoonists, cornists, trumpetists, cellists, violinists, violists, oboists, trombonists, tubists, saxophonists, well you name 'em, even harpists and accordionists... It's impossible to list only twenty, never mind five or one.


Edited by OT Räihälä - May 02 2012 at 13:28]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 13:27:14 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4500071#4500071 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : I must be bored.VocalsPeter Hammill... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4500048#4500048 Author: Equality 7-2521
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 13:10

I must be bored.

Vocals
Peter Hammill
Ella Fitzgerald
Honus Honus
Roger Wootton
Rody Walker

Keys
Thelonious Monk
Hugh Banton
Tony Banks
Scott Ross
Kevin Moore

Drums
Neil Peart
Tatsuya Yoshida
Chris Cutler
Blake Richardson
Joey Baron

Bass
Charles Mingus
Arif Mirabdolbaghi
Trevor Dunn
Percy Jones
Toby Driver

Guitars
James Hetfield
Alex Lifeson
Derek Bailey
Criss Olivia
Daniel Gildeonlow

Other
John Zorn (Sax)
Yo-Yo Ma (Cello)
Carla Kihlstedt (Violin)
Ikue Mori (Electronics)
Ono Ryoko (Flute)

]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 13:10:54 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4500048#4500048 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : ^ Mayhaps all of the above.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499979#4499979 Author: Dayvenkirq
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 11:40

^ Mayhaps all of the above. Do as best as you can in choosing. You can say that you prefer this genre over that genre. You can compare styles and say: "Well, I like this style over that style" ... the bottom line is: do as best as you can. BTW: Hair style has nothing to do with music.

Edited by Dayvenkirq - May 02 2012 at 11:43]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 11:40:31 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499979#4499979 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Originally posted by prog61Do... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499963#4499963 Author: OT Räihälä
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 11:09

Originally posted by prog61

Do you want to express your personal top 5 list ofmusicians for each instrument?

No. It doesn't make sense to compare musicians who don't play the same music. And how do you measure? By playing speed, sound volume or hair style?
]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 11:09:11 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499963#4499963 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Come now, Beatles are my favourite... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499905#4499905 Author: rogerthat
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 09:13

Come now,  Beatles are my favourite band of all and I still say no Beatle can be underrated.  Ringo Starr was important to the evolution of rock drumming styles but ultimately overshadowed by Bonham, Moon, Mitch Mitchell (whom I might consider underrated for someone who was part of such a popular act), etc.]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 09:13:11 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499905#4499905 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Singers Freddy Mercury Peter... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499899#4499899 Author: Riuku
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 09:04

Singers

  1. Freddy Mercury
  2. Peter  Hammill
  3. Peter Gabriel
  4. Maynard James Keenan
  5. Daniel Gildenlow
  6. Honorable Mention: Anthony Green

Keyboard players 

  1. Tony  Banks
  2. Keith  Emerson
  3. Rick Wakeman
  4. Jordan Rudess
  5. Fredrik Hermansson
  6. Honorable Mention: Hugh Banton

Drummers 

  1. Gavin Harrison
  2. Billy Cobham
  3. Bill  Bruford
  4. Blake Richardson
  5. Neil Peart
  6. Honorable Mention: Guy Evans 

Guitarists 

  1. Tosin Abasi
  2. John Mclaughlin
  3. Daniel Gildenlow
  4. John Pettruci
  5. Alex Lifeson
  6. Honorable Mention: Steve Howe 

Bassists 

  1. Stanley Clarke
  2. Tony Levin
  3. Geddy Lee
  4. Juan Alderate
  5. Chris Squire
  6. Honorable Mention: Flea

Other instruments 

  1. David  Jackson (sax)
  2. Ian  Anderson (flute)
  3. Mike  Oldfield (various)
  4. Theo Travis (sax)
  5. Ian  McDonald (flute-sax)
  6. Honorable Mention: Mia Matsumiya (violin)

]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 09:04:33 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499899#4499899 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : George Martin has gone on record... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499880#4499880 Author: spknoevl
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 07:54

George Martin has gone on record as stating that Ringo was an excellent drummer in the studio.  While his playing certainly doesn't exude chops galore, his grooves, especially on the earlier material, were rock solid.  He also influenced many drummers to play in more of a backbeat style, similiar to what Motown was doing, and away from the lighter, jazz-influenced drumming that was in style at the time.]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 07:54:24 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499880#4499880 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499803#4499803 Author: iluvmarillion
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 03:24

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq

Originally posted by iluvmarillion

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq

^ You really think The Fab Four broke it big because of Ringo? Or was it because Epstein found them?

They were nothing between the time that Epstein found them until George Martin got his hands on them in the EMI studio.

When you say "exploded" you mean "broke it big", right?


Yea, right on, that's what I meant. Not saying that Epstein wasn't an exceptional manager either. When he died The Beatles lost their way a bit and Epstein's death may have contributed to the band breaking up.

My point really is about the comment that Starr is a mediocre drummer. I wouldn't have him on my list of 50 top drummers, but to label him as mediocre is a ridiculous statement to make and borders on the naive if not ignorant thing to say about The Beatles. I grew up with The Beatles. But then if you were born around the eighties or niineties you may not understand why The Beatles were such a great band back in the sixties.
]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 03:24:50 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499803#4499803 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Originally posted by iluvmarillion Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499781#4499781 Author: Dayvenkirq
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 02:19

Originally posted by iluvmarillion

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq

^ You really think The Fab Four broke it big because of Ringo? Or was it because Epstein found them?

They were nothing between the time that Epstein found them until George Martin got his hands on them in the EMI studio.

When you say "exploded" you mean "broke it big", right?
]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 02:19:43 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499781#4499781 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Originally posted by Dayvenkirq^... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499771#4499771 Author: iluvmarillion
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 01:53

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq

^ You really think The Fab Four broke it big because of Ringo? Or was it because Epstein found them?

They were nothing between the time that Epstein found them until George Martin got his hands on them in the EMI studio.
]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 01:53:54 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499771#4499771 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : ^ You really think The Fab Four... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499769#4499769 Author: Dayvenkirq
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 01:48

^ You really think The Fab Four broke it big because of Ringo? Or was it because Epstein found them?]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 01:48:19 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499769#4499769 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Originally posted by HorizonsRingo... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499767#4499767 Author: iluvmarillion
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 01:41

Originally posted by Horizons

Ringo Starr is mediocre not underrated. Tongue

The Beatles exploded as a band when Ringo Starr replaced Pete Best.

If you think he's mediocre then he must be underrated as a drummer.
]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 01:41:43 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499767#4499767 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Originally posted by Master... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499762#4499762 Author: Dayvenkirq
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 02 2012 at 01:28

Originally posted by Master of Time

 
Guitarists
1. Steve Howe
2. Bert Jansch
3. Steve Hackett
4. Anthony Phillips
5. John Mclaughlin
6. John Renbourn (I know it's six, but he deserves it.)

Out of curiosity: Jansch and Renbourn? Phillips above McLaughlin? How did you come to that?
]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 01:28:21 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499762#4499762 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Singers1. Jon Anderson2. Peter... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499732#4499732 Author: Master of Time
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 01 2012 at 23:16

Singers
1. Jon Anderson
2. Peter Gabriel
3. Phil Lynott
4. Rikard Sjoblom
5. Annie Haslam/Jacqui McShee

Guitarists
1. Steve Howe
2. Bert Jansch
3. Steve Hackett
4. Anthony Phillips
5. John Mclaughlin
6. John Renbourn (I know it's six, but he deserves it.)

Bassists
1. Chris Squire
2. Danny Thompson
3. Victor Wooten
4. Stanley Clarke
5. Geddy Lee


Drums
1. Bill Bruford
2. Buddy Rich
3. Christian Vander
4. Phil Collins
5. Nick D'Virgillo

Keyboards
1. Patrick Moraz
2. Rick Wakeman
3. Tony Banks
4. Neal Morse
5. Ryo Okumoto

Misc.
1. Ali Akbar Khan (Sitar)
2. David Jackson (Saxophone/flute)
3. Jean Luc Ponty (Violin)


Edited by Master of Time - May 01 2012 at 23:19]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 23:16:03 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499732#4499732 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Ringo Starr is mediocre not underrated.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499677#4499677 Author: Horizons
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 01 2012 at 21:24

Ringo Starr is mediocre not underrated. Tongue
]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 21:24:38 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499677#4499677 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Singers:5. Sonja Kristina Linwood4.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499675#4499675 Author: banjosoap
Subject: 86365
Posted: May 01 2012 at 21:23

Singers:

5. Sonja Kristina Linwood
4. Greg Lake
3. Jon Anderson
2. Peter Hammill
1. Peter Gabriel

Underrated: Tim Finn 

Guitarists
5. George Harrison
4. David Gilmour, 
3. Steve Howe
2. Steve Hackett
1. Robert Fripp

Underrated: Lobby Loyde

Bassists
5. Jannick Top
4. Mike Rutherford,
3. Tony Levin
2. John Wetton
1. Chris Squire

Underrated: Thierry Tranchant

Keyboardists
5. Rick Wright
4. Eddie Rayner
3. Rick Wakeman
2. Keith Emerson
1. Tony Banks

Underrated: Mike Pinder

Drummers
5. Terry Bozzio
4. Christian Vander
3. Carl Palmer
2. Phil Collins
1. Bill Bruford

Underrated: Ringo Starr

Other Instruments
5. Ian Anderson (Flute)
4. Darryl Way (Violin)
3. Dave Jackson (Sax, Flute)
2. David Cross (Violin)
1. Ian McDonald, (Sax, Flute)
]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 21:23:28 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4499675#4499675 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Singers:Daniel GildelowRonnie... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4498017#4498017 Author: Vobiscum
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 29 2012 at 18:41

Singers:

Daniel Gildelow
Ronnie James Dio
Peter Steele
Matthew Barlow
Robert Plant

Guitarists:

David Gilmour
John Petrucci
John McLaughlin
Steve Vai
Tom Morello (Why not?)

Bassists:

Chris Squire
Geezer Butler
Arthur Maia

Drummers:

Bill Brufford
Bill Ward
Mike Portnoy
Neil Peart
Zbigniew Robert Prominski (Inferno)

Keyboard Players:

Richard Wright
Rick Wakeman




]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:41:49 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4498017#4498017 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : SingersRobert (Bobby) MartinRobert... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4496807#4496807 Author: Canterzeuhl
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 28 2012 at 01:16

Singers
Robert (Bobby) Martin
Robert Wyatt
Terry Kath
Richard Sinclair
Stephen Hawking
 
Keyboard players 
Tommy Mars
Keith Emerson
Kerry Minnear
Peter Bardens
Dave Sinclair

Drummers 
Terry Bozzio
Aynsley Dunbar
Carl Palmer
Bill Bruford
Chad Wackerman

Guitarists 
Frank Zappa
Gary Green
Jan Akkerman
Steve Hackett
Andy Latimer

Bassists 
Jaco Pastorius
Hugh Hopper
Patrick O'Hearn
Scott Thunes
Richard Sinclair

Electric Spoons
Geoffrey Richardson, every time.

]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:16:36 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4496807#4496807 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Damn, I forgot to add my chum... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4496797#4496797 Author: cstack3
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 28 2012 at 00:30

Damn, I forgot to add my chum Ray Bennett from Flash for "Favorite Bassist!"  Guess I'll have to drop Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond...

Back in the '70s, Ray was right up there with the other Rickenbacker masters (Squire, Camp, Strater come to mind).  

Since he was flatmates with Squire in the early years of Yes, it isn't surprising that they evolved a very similar approach to the instrument = roundwound strings, plectrum, and aggressive approach to the instrument!

Ahhh....the Rick 4001!  Where would we progsters be without it?
]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:30:34 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4496797#4496797 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Singers: Tommy Karevik, Jorn Lande,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4496209#4496209 Author: dtguitarfan
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 27 2012 at 08:26

Singers: Tommy Karevik, Jorn Lande, Russell Allen, Jon Anderson, James Labrie
Keyboardists: Jordan Rudess, Rick Wakeman, Derek Sherinian, Keith Emerson, Tomas Bodin
Guitarists: Tosin Abasi, Steve Vai, John Petrucci, Johan Liefvendahl, Mats Haugen
Bassists: Victor Wooten, Andreas Blomqvist, Geddy Lee, John Myung, Jonas Reingold
Drummers: Mike Mangini, Mike Portnoy, Neil Peart, Navene Koperweis, Truls Haugen]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:26:45 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4496209#4496209 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Singers: Freddie Mercury, Geddy... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4496190#4496190 Author: ColonelClaypool
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 27 2012 at 07:28

Singers: Freddie Mercury, Geddy Lee, Maynard James Keenan, Peter Gabriel, Devin Townsend
 
Bass: Geddy Lee, Les Claypool, John Deacon, Lemmy, John Paul Jones
 
Guitar: Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa, Bob Fripp, David Gilmour
 
Drums: Danny Carey, Vinnie Colaiutta(sp?), Carl Palmer, Billy Cobham, Neil Peart
 
Yodeling/Whistling: Thijs van Leer
]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:28:52 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4496190#4496190 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Originally posted by HorizonsJohn... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4496154#4496154 Author: clarke2001
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 27 2012 at 06:04

Originally posted by Horizons

John Deacon as Top 5 bassist? Waaa


Yes, absolutely.
]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:04:12 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4496154#4496154 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Vocalists:1. Peter Gabriel2. Peter... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4496033#4496033 Author: freudiana
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 26 2012 at 22:55

Vocalists:

1. Peter Gabriel
2. Peter Hammill
3. Jon Anderson
4. Mikael Akerfeldt
5. Derek Schulman

Guitarists:

1. Steve Hackett
2. Robert Fripp
3. John McLaughlin
4. David Gilmour
5. Steve Howe

Bassists:

1. Jaco Pastorius
2. Chris Squire
3. Tony Levin
4. Allen Ballaud
5. Jonas Reingold

Drummers:

1. Billy Cobham
2. Bill Bruford
3. Guy Evans
4. Phil Collins
5. Michael Hazera

Keyboardists:

1. Rick Wakeman
2. Keith Emerson
3. Patrick Moraz
4. Tony Banks
5. Jurgen Fritz

Flautists:

1. Ian Anderson
2. Ian McDonald
3. Andy Latimer
4. Thijs van Leer
5. Peter Gabriel

Saxophonists:

1. Mel Collins
2. Ian McDonald
3. Theo Travis
4. David Jackson
5. Ulf Wallander

Violinists:

1. David Cross
2. Jean Luc Ponty
3. Ray Shulman
4. Patrick Hanappier
5. Eddie Jobson

Miscellaneous Instrumentalists:

1. Michel Berckmans(Oboe, Bassoon)
2. Cosia(Hurdy Gurdy)
3. Leo Svensson(Musical Saw)
4. Jamie Muir(Percussion)
5. Ruth Underwood(Percussion)
]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:55:04 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4496033#4496033 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : John Deacon as Top 5 bassist?... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495937#4495937 Author: Horizons
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 26 2012 at 19:37

John Deacon as Top 5 bassist? Waaa]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:37:59 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495937#4495937 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Singers1. Demetrio Stratos (Area)2.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495918#4495918 Author: clarke2001
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 26 2012 at 18:49

Singers

1. Demetrio Stratos (Area)
2. Freddie Mercury
3. Russel Mael (The Sparks)
4. Ronnie James Dio
5. Jacqui McShee (Pentangle)

Guitarists:

1. Andy Latimer (Camel)
2. Steve Hilage
3. Tommy Bolin
4. Vlatko Stefanovski (Leb i Sol)
5. Brian May

Bassists:

1. Tony Levin
2. Ralphe Armstrong (Mahavishnu, Ponty)
3. Tom Jenkinson - Squarepusher
4. John Deacon (Queen)
5. John Paul Jones

Synthesists:

1. Peter Bardens (Camel)
2. Tony Banks
3. Mark Joell (Big Block 454)
4. Dave Greenfield (The Stranglers)
5. Joe Zawinul

Organists:

1. Keith Emerson
2. Jon Lord
3. Ken Hensley
4. Ray Manzarek
5. Dave Stewart (National Health)


Flutists:

1. Ian Anderson
2. Mauro Pagani (PFM)
3. Elio D'Anna (Osanna)
4. Thijs van Leer (Focus)
5. Didier Malherbe

Drummers:

1. Billy Cobham
2. Nick Mason
3. Robert Wyatt
4. Carl Palmer
5. Bobby Colomby (Blood Sweat and Tears)


Producers:

1. Brian Eno
2. Tom Jenkinson - Squarepusher
3. Biosphere
4. Pete Namlook


Backing vocals:

1. backing vocals of Queen
2. backing vocals of Capability Brown
3. backing vocals of Gentle Giant
4. Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple)

metalophones, marimbas, Tubular Bells and other mallet stuff:

1. and 2. Mirelle Bauer and Pierre Moerlen (Gong)
3. David Mattacks (Tull)
4. Fadhil Indra (Discus)
5. Dave Greenslade


Saxophone:

1. David Jackson (VDGG)
2. Dick Heckstall-Smith (Colosseum)
3. Joe Farrell (Return To Forever, Cobham)

]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:49:36 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495918#4495918 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Well, then....hewing closely to... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495862#4495862 Author: cstack3
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 26 2012 at 17:23

Well, then....hewing closely to prog, I'm leaving out some REAL favorites like RJD! 

Vocals:
1.  Jon Anderson
2.  Peter Gabriel
3.  Greg Lake
4.  John Wetton
5.  Annie Haslam

Keyboard Players:
1.  Rick Wakeman
2.  Patrick Moraz
3.  Tony Banks
4.  John Hawken
5.  Mike Pinder

Drummers: 
1.  Phil Collins
2.  Bill Bruford
3.  Carl Palmer
4.  Pierre Moerlen
5.  Alan White

Guitarists:
1.  Robert Fripp
2.  Steve Howe
3.  Steve Hackett
4.  Alan Holdsworth
5.  John Goodsall

Bassists:
1.  Chris Squire
2.  John Wetton
3.  Mike Rutherford
4.  Percy Jones
5.  Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond

....goodness, that went quickly! 

]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:23:15 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495862#4495862 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Hmm...SingersPeterHammillFreddieMercuryDavid... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495809#4495809 Author: Varon
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 26 2012 at 16:14

Hmm...

Singers

  1. Peter  Hammill
  2. Freddie  Mercury
  3. David Byron
  4. Ian Astbury
  5. Peter Gabriel

  Keyboard players 

  1. Keith  Emerson
  2. Ken Hensley
  3. Tony Banks
  4. Roger Hodson
  5. Hugh Banton
drummers
  1. Bruford
  2. Guy Evans
  3. Billy Cobham
  4. Bill Ward
  5. Palmer

Guitarists 

  1. Fripp
  2. Mclaughlin
  3. Tonny Iommi
  4. Hackett
  5. Martin Barre

Bassists 

  1. John  Wetton
  2. Levin Tony
  3. Nick Potter
  4. Geezer Butler
  5. Chris Squire

Other instruments )))))))))

  1. David  Jackson (sax, flute)
  2. Ian  Anderson (flute)
]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:14:47 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495809#4495809 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Vocals: 1. Annie Haslam 2. Ronnie... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495567#4495567 Author: rogerthat
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 26 2012 at 11:13

Vocals: 

1. Annie Haslam
2. Ronnie James Dio
3. Kate Bush
4. Daniel Gildenlow
5. Roger Daltrey

Keyboard: 

1. Richard Wright
2. John Greenwood
3. Chick Correa
4. Jan Hammer
5. Kerry Minnear

Guitar: 
1. Robert Fripp
2. John McLaughlin
3. Jimi Hendrix
4. David Gilmour
5. Steve Hackett

Bass: 
1. Percy Jones
2. John Wetton
3. Chris Squire
4. Mike Rutherford
5. Ray Shulman

Drums: 
1. Bill Bruford
2. Christian Vander
3. Jaki Liebezeit
4. Pierre Moerlen
5. Phil Collins

 




Edited by rogerthat - April 26 2012 at 11:14]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:13:44 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495567#4495567 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Just the own favorite musicians... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495527#4495527 Author: prog61
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 26 2012 at 10:15

Just the own favorite musicians (by personal taste)
Franco (Prog61)
]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:15:25 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495527#4495527 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : If we mean prog and... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495335#4495335 Author: Dayvenkirq
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 26 2012 at 02:10

If we mean prog and prog-related and assume that we have to list our favorite musicians, not ones that are excellent musicians, then:

Vocals - male: 1. John Wetton; 2. Peter Gabriel; 3. Adrian Belew/David Byrne; 4. Jon Anderson; 5. Ian Anderson

-- Honorable Mentions: -- 
Jeff Lynne

Vocals - female: 1. Jacqui McShee; 2. Annie Haslam; 3. Grace Slick; 4.  ... oops ... (scratching my head) ...
Guitars: 1. Robert Fripp - GOD (Guod Orat Demon strandum); 2. David Gilmour; 3. David Byrne/Jerry Harrison; 4. Steve Howe; 5. Steve Hackett (yup!)

-- Honorable Mentions (so as not to lose respect of others): -- 
John McLaughlin
Adrian Belew
Allan Holdsworth
Daniel Fichelscher
Conny Veit

Bass: 1. Victor Wooten; 2. Tony Levin; 3. Geddy Lee; 4. John Wetton; 5. Chris Squire
Keys: 1. Richard Wright; 2. Rick Wakeman; 3. Keith Emerson (Mellotron is not a real instrument? Go ... ); 4. Tony Banks; 5. Mike Ratledge
Drums: 1. Bill Bruford; 2. Buddy Rich; 3. Michael Giles; 4. Billy Cobham; 5. Robert Wyatt



Edited by Dayvenkirq - May 22 2012 at 16:24]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:10:29 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495335#4495335 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Do you want toexpress yourpersonaltop... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495324#4495324 Author: Ivan_Melgar_M
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 26 2012 at 01:25

Do you want to express your personal top 5 list of musicians for each instrument?

This is mine:

Singers

  1. Francesco di Giacomo (BMS)
  2. Peter Gabriel
  3. Freddie  Mercury
  4. Jesús de la Rosa (Triana)
  5. Jim  Morrison

  Keyboard players 

  1. Vittoreio Nocenzi (BMS)
  2. Patrick Moraz
  3. Jurgen Fritzn
  4. Rick Wakeman
  5. Tony Banks 

Drummers 

  1. Phil Ehart
  2. Bill Bruford
  3. Carl Palmer
  4. Phil Collins
  5. Tony Fernandez

Guitarists 

  1. Steve Hackett
  2. John Mc' Laughlin
  3. Steve Howe
  4. Al Di'Meola
  5. David Gilmour 

Bassists 

  1. Gary Thain (Uriah Heep)
  2. Tony Levin
  3. Chris  Squire
  4. John  Entwistle
  5. Willian Kopecy (Par Lindh Project) 

Other instruments 

  1. Robby Steinhardt / David Ragsdale (Violin)
  2. Thijs Van Leer (flute)
  3. Mike  Oldfield (various)
  4. Mauro  Pagani (violin)
  5. Aldo Tagliapietra (Sitar)
Iván
]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:25:03 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495324#4495324 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Originally posted by... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495319#4495319 Author: Dayvenkirq
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 26 2012 at 01:07

Originally posted by bytor2112

5. Steve Howe (Why are all the good guitar players named Steve?)

Don't you mean Steve H.'s Big smile ?

Originally posted by prog61

Do you want to express your personal top 5 list of musicians for each instrument?

Do you mean top 5 favorite musicians (probably because of the composition and playing approach) or top 5 people with excellent musicianship?


Edited by Dayvenkirq - April 26 2012 at 01:09]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:07:27 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495319#4495319 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Singers1. Nils Frykdahl (Sleepytime... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495305#4495305 Author: frippism
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 25 2012 at 23:43

Singers

1. Nils Frykdahl (Sleepytime Gorilla Museum)
2. Robert Wyatt
3. Carla Kihlstedt 
4. Tim Smith
5. Captain Beefheart

Guitars

1. Fred Frith
2. Robert Fripp
3. Mick Barr
4. Trey Spruance
5. Jon Poole

Bass

1. Jesse Krakow (Pak)
2. Joachim Florent (Particularly in Metal-O-Phone0
3. Tim/Jim Smith
4. Rob Wright (Nomeansno)
5. Igor Krutogolov (Kruzenshtern & Parohod)

Drums

1. Keith Abrahms (Pak)
2. Bill Bruford
3. Bob Leith
4. John French
5. The dude from Deathspell Omega
6. Guy Shechter (Kruzenshtern & Parohod)

Keys

hmmmmmmmmmm

1. Mike Ratledge
2. Dave Stewart
3. William D. Drake

not too many I've got with keyboard players.
]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:43:00 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495305#4495305 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Vocals:1. Peter Gabriel2.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495271#4495271 Author: bytor2112
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 25 2012 at 21:54

Vocals:
1. Peter Gabriel
2. Geddy Lee
3. Adrian Belew
4. Jon Anderson
5. Peter Hammil
 
Guitars:
1. Alex Lifeson
2. Steve Hackett
3. Andrew Latimer
4. Steve Hillage
5. Steve Howe (Why are all the good guitar players named Steve?)
6. Robert Fripp (Sorry I know its #6 but I couldnt leave him out)
 
Bass:
1. Geddy Lee
2. Chris Squire
3. Mike Rutherford
4. Tony Levin
5. Timo Vuorinen
 
Keys:
1. Tony Banks
2. Pete Bardens
3. Keith Emerson
4. Dave Stewart
5. Mike Ratledge
 
Drums:
1. Neil Peart
2. Bill Bruford
3. Phil Collins
4. Carl Palmer
5. Michael Giles
]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:54:11 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4495271#4495271 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Originally posted by spknoevl First... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4493094#4493094 Author: Ruby900
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 23 2012 at 03:51

Originally posted by spknoevl

First of all, I'm limiting my choices to prog musicians or I'd probably just go with jazz musicians.

Guitar - Allan Holdsworth, Robert Fripp, John McLaughlin, Dave Gilmour, Steve Howe
Bass - Tony Levin, Trey Gunn, John Wetton, Chris Squire, Ray Shulman
Drums - Bill Bruford, Gavin Harrison, Pat Mastelotto, Danny Cary, Billy Cobham
Keys - Jan Hammer, Keith Emerson, Tony Banks, Eddie Jobson, Chick Corea
I was just about to write the same list.........incredible!]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:51:38 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4493094#4493094 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Guitar: John McLaughlin, George... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4492640#4492640 Author: dwill123
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 22 2012 at 12:00

Guitar: John McLaughlin, George Benson, Frank Gambale, Shawn Lane, Tony MacAlpine

Bass: Jaco Pastorius, Chris Squire, Victor Wooten, Hadrien Feraud, Richard Bona

Keys: Keith Emerson, Joe Zawinul, Brian Auger, Chick Corea, Rick Wakeman

Drums: Billy Cobham, Tony Royster Jr., Lenny White, Dennis Chambers, Dave Weckl

Othes: Jean-Luc Ponty (violin), Trey Gunn (Chapman Stick), Michael Brecker (sax), Randy Brecker (trumpet), Dave Samuels (vibes)

]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:00:56 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4492640#4492640 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : My top fives, not in any... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4492332#4492332 Author: presdoug
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 21 2012 at 21:41

My top fives, not in any particular order

Keys-Jurgen Fritz, Keith Emerson, Oliviero Lacagnina, Joe Vescovi, Peter Robinson

Guitar-Eddy Marron, John McLaughlin, Leigh Stephens, Tony Bourge, Lee Pickens

Drums-Carl Palmer, Peter Giger, Jon Hiseman, Joe Koinzer, Curt Cress

Bass-Helmut Koellen, Furio di Castri, Burke Shelley, Wolfgang Schmid, Mark Clarke

Vocals-Helmut Koellen, Aldo Tagliapietra, Rudolph Schon, Chris Farlowe, John Gustafson

Other instruments-Klaus Doldinger (sax), Thomas Schmidt (violin), Elio D'Anna (flute), Ian Carr (flugelhorn), Peter Giger (assorted percussion)


Edited by presdoug - April 22 2012 at 12:44]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:41:49 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4492332#4492332 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : These are my top 5s, but not in... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4492277#4492277 Author: Nick Dilley
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 21 2012 at 20:06

These are my top 5s, but not in any particular order:

Singers

  1. Ronnie James Dio
  2. Chino Moreno
  3. Louie Armstrong
  4. Mikael Akerfeldt
  5. James Hetfield (i'm sorry, don't hate me!!)

  Keyboard players 

  1. Nobuo Uematsu
  2. Bud Powell
  3. Thelonious Monk
  4. Jordan Rudess
  5. Kieth Emerson

Drummers 

  1. Mike Portnoy
  2. Benny Greb
  3. Bill Ward
  4. Nick Menza
  5. Tomas Haake

Guitarists 

  1. Marty Friedman
  2. Steve Vai
  3. David Gilmore Jesper
  4. Jesper Stromblad / Bjorn Gellote
  5. Mikael Akerfeldt

Bassists 

  1. Billy Sheehan
  2. Charles Mingus
  3. Ryan Martinie
  4. Geezer Butler
  5. Geddy Lee

Okay, I might want to revise this in 5 seconds.....but here goes. *posting*

]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:06:56 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4492277#4492277 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Keys: Tony Banks, Rick Wakeman,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4492269#4492269 Author: iluvmarillion
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 21 2012 at 19:31

Keys: Tony Banks, Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson, Patrick Moraz, Jordan Rudess
Guitar: Jimi Hendrix, Steve Hillage, Eric Clapton,Steve Hackett, Dave Gilmour
Drums: Neil Peart, Phil Collins, Bill Bruford, Ginger Baker, Mike Portnoy
Bass: Jack Bruce, Chris Squire, John Entwistle, Pete Trewavas, Paul McCartney
Vocals (Male): Carl Wilson, Steve Hogarth, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Neil Finn
Vocals (Female): Annie Haslam, Agnetha Faltskog, Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, Martha Wainwright
Various: Mike Oldfield, Steve Winwood, Mel Collins, Ian McDonald, Dick Parry
]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:31:32 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4492269#4492269 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : drums -Dennis ChambersJohn BonhamTerry... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4491855#4491855 Author: Atavachron
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 21 2012 at 02:56

drums -
Dennis Chambers
John Bonham
Terry Bozzio
Keith Moon
Virgil Donati

guitar -
Jeff Beck
Eddie Van Halen
Robert Fripp
Jimi Hendrix
Leo Kottke


keys -
Keith Emerson
Dave Stewart
Andy Tillison
John Novello
Don Airey

bass -
Chris Squire
Steve Harris
John Mole
John Paul Jones
Jeff Berlin

voice -
Freddy Mercury
Robert Plant
Peter Gabriel
Bono
Ozzy Osbourne


]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:56:46 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4491855#4491855 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Singers Kate Bush Chris... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4491836#4491836 Author: richardh
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 21 2012 at 02:07

Singers

  1. Kate Bush
  2. Chris Thompson
  3. Matt Bellamy
  4. Peter Nicholls
  5. Greg Lake

Keyboard players 

  1. Keith Emerson
  2. Par Lindh
  3. Rick Wakeman
  4. Martin Orford
  5. Vangelis

Drummers 

  1. Carl Palmer
  2. Neil Peart
  3. Bill  Bruford
  4. Phil Collins
  5. Jon Hiseman 

Guitarists 

  1. Steve Howe
  2. Steve  Hackett
  3. Chris Fry
  4. Matt Bellamy
  5. Mike Oldfield

Bassists 

  1. Klaus Peter Matziol
  2. Geddy Lee
  3. Chris  Squire
  4. John Jowitt
  5. Greg Lake 

Other instruments 

  1. Magda Hagberg (violin)
  2. Thys Van Leer (flute)

 

]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:07:05 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4491836#4491836 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Nice Thread!Keys: Tony Banks,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4491585#4491585 Author: Fox On The Rocks
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 20 2012 at 15:58

Nice Thread! Big smile
Keys: Tony Banks, Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson, Kerry Minnear, Ray Manzarek
Guitar: Alex Lifeson, Steve Howe, Steve Hackett, Robert Fripp, John McLaughlin
Drums: Neil Peart, Phil Collins, Bill Bruford, Gavin Harrison, Jimmy Chamberlin
Bass: Geddy Lee, Chris Squire, Michael Rutherford, Ray Shulman, Stanley Clarke
Vocals: Peter Gabriel, Jon Anderson, Peter Hammill, Jon "Jonsi" Birgisson, Jim Morrison



Edited by Fox On The Rocks - April 27 2012 at 23:25]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4491585#4491585 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : First of all, I'm limiting... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4491207#4491207 Author: spknoevl
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 20 2012 at 09:58

First of all, I'm limiting my choices to prog musicians or I'd probably just go with jazz musicians.

Guitar - Allan Holdsworth, Robert Fripp, John McLaughlin, Dave Gilmour, Steve Howe
Bass - Tony Levin, Trey Gunn, John Wetton, Chris Squire, Ray Shulman
Drums - Bill Bruford, Gavin Harrison, Pat Mastelotto, Danny Cary, Billy Cobham
Keys - Jan Hammer, Keith Emerson, Tony Banks, Eddie Jobson, Chick Corea
]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:58:55 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4491207#4491207 Top 5 musicians for each instrument : Do you want toexpress yourpersonaltop... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86365&PID=4491192#4491192 Author: prog61
Subject: 86365
Posted: April 20 2012 at 09:39

Do you want to express your personal top 5 list ofmusicians for each instrument?

This is mine:

Singers

  1. Peter  Gabriel
  2. Peter  Hammill
  3. Freddie  Mercury
  4. Ronnie James Dio
  5. Jim  Morrison

  Keyboard players 

  1. Tony  Banks
  2. Keith  Emerson
  3. Rick Wakeman
  4. Martin Orford
  5. Jurgen  Fritz 

Drummers 

  1. Mike Portnoy
  2. Phil  Collins
  3. Bill  Bruford
  4. Ian Paice
  5. Mike Giles 

Guitarists 

  1. John  Petrucci
  2. Steve  Hackett
  3. Brian May
  4. Ritchie Blackmore
  5. Michael Romeo 

Bassists 

  1. Mike  Rutherford
  2. John  Wetton
  3. Chris  Squire
  4. John  Entwistle
  5. Derek Shulman 

Other instruments 

  1. David  Jackson(sax)
  2. Ian  Anderson(flute)
  3. Mike  Oldfield(various)
  4. Mauro  Pagani(violin)
  5. Ian  McDonald(flute-sax)

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