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Originally posted by Jaketejas Jaketejas wrote:

I'm surprised that noone has mentioned Adrian Belew. He has some pretty sweet solo albums.

You almost have to mention Kate Bush, Tori Amos, and Peter Gabriel.
Of the fusion guitarists, Allan Holdsworth and Al DiMeola are obvious choices. I have to add Santana as well.

If you like technical metal, Ron Jarzombek's solo albums are amazing in their complexity.

You could say the same thing about technical prowess for keyboard and Rick Wakeman.

Trevor Rabin's solo albums are almost as good as his Yes albums.

That's 10, although there are many other great ones out there. Each of these artists deserves 30 points.
Would you like to arrange your favourite solo artists into a Top 10 list, then I can add on your points. Smile
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Steven Wilson
David Guilmour
Richard Wright
Roger Waters
Peter Gabriel
Roger Hodgson
Bruce Soord
Fish
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This is how the Top 10 looks so far after the first fifteen rounds of voting:-
 
1. Steven Wilson (117 points)
2. Steve Hackett (113 points)
3. Peter Gabriel (101 points)
4. Kate Bush (89 points)
5. Frank Zappa (85 points)
6. Mike Oldfield (78 points)
7. Peter Hammill (75 points)
8. David Gilmour (70 points)
9. Vangelis (54 points)
10. Jeff Beck (51 points)
 
11. Allan Holdsworth (46 points)
12. Jon Anderson (43 points)
13. Rick Wakeman (42 points)
14. Robert Fripp (35 points)
14. Jimi Hendrix (35 points)
16. David Bowie (34 points)
17. Bo Hansson (30 points)
17. Holger Czukay (30 points)
19. Richard Wright (28 points)
20. Steve Hillage (27 points)
20. Al Di Meola (27 points)
 
22. Robert Wyatt (24 points)
23. Bill Bruford (22 points)
24. Alex Carpani (20 points)
24. Jean-Luc Ponty (20 points)
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1. Roger Waters
2. Klaus Schulze
3. Carlos Santana
4. Jimi Hendrix
5. Frank Zappa
6. Roy Harper
7. Peter Gabriel
8. Peter Hammill
9. Robert Wyatt
10. Jeff Beck


 
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Latest Top 10 update with Sean Trane's votes added:-
 
1. Steven Wilson (117 points)
2. Steve Hackett (113 points)
3. Peter Gabriel (106 points)
4. Frank Zappa (95 points)
5. Kate Bush (89 points)
6. Peter Hammill (79 points)
7. Mike Oldfield (78 points)
8. David Gilmour (70 points)
9. Vangelis (54 points)
10. Jeff Beck (53 points)
 
11. Roger Waters (48 points)
12. Jimi Hendrix (47 points)
13. Allan Holdsworth (46 points)
14. Jon Anderson (43 points)
15. Rick Wakeman (42 points)
16. Robert Fripp (35 points)
17. David Bowie (34 points)
18. Bo Hansson (30 points)
18. Holger Czukay (30 points)
20. Richard Wright (28 points)
 
21. Steve Hillage (27 points)
21. Al Di Meola (27 points)
21. Robert Wyatt (27 points)
24. Klaus Schulze (23 points)
25. Bill Bruford (22 points)
26. Alex Carpani (20 points)
26. Jean-Luc Ponty (20 points)
28. Carlos Santana (19 points)
29. Roy Harper (18 points)
 
It's a new entry straight in at #11 for Roger Waters. Thumbs Up


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Peter Gabriel
Rick Wakeman
Steve Hackett
Kate Bush
David Bowie
Mike Oldfield
Roger Hodgson
Frank Zappa
Chris Squire
Vangelis
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Top 10 update with the Eleventh Earl of Mar's votes added:-
 
 
1. Peter Gabriel (136 points)
2. Steve Hackett (128 points)
3. Steven Wilson (117 points)
4. Kate Bush (101 points)
5. Frank Zappa (99 points)
6. Mike Oldfield (84 points)
7. Peter Hammill (79 points)
8. David Gilmour (70 points)
9. Rick Wakeman (62 points)
10. Vangelis (56 points)
 
11. Jeff Beck (53 points) 
12. Roger Waters (48 points)
13. Jimi Hendrix (47 points)
14. Allan Holdsworth (46 points)
15. David Bowie (44 points)
16. Jon Anderson (43 points)
17. Robert Fripp (35 points)
18. Bo Hansson (30 points)
18. Holger Czukay (30 points)
20. Richard Wright (28 points)
 
21. Steve Hillage (27 points)
21. Al Di Meola (27 points)
21. Robert Wyatt (27 points)
24. Klaus Schulze (23 points)
25. Bill Bruford (22 points)
26. Alex Carpani (20 points)
26. Jean-Luc Ponty (20 points)
28. Carlos Santana (19 points)
29. Roy Harper (18 points)
29. Chris Squire (18 points)
 
After the latest round of voting, Peter Gabriel takes first place and Rick Wakeman enters the Top 10. Thumbs Up
 


Edited by Psychedelic Paul - August 22 2020 at 07:56
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Mike Oldfield
Roy Harper
Klaus Schulze
John Michel Jarre
Simon Steensland
Pekka Pohjola
Richard Pinhas
Frank Zappa
William D Drake
Robert Wyatt

2nd 10
Fred Frith
David Sylvian
Tim Buckley
Steve Roach
Anna von Hauswolff
Anthony Pirog
Bill Bruford
Bob Drake
Brian Eno
Emme Physema
Charlie Cawood
Yochk'o Seffer
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Top 10 update with Nogbad the Bad's votes added:-
 
1. Peter Gabriel (136 points)
2. Steve Hackett (128 points)
3. Steven Wilson (117 points)
4. Mike Oldfield (114 points)
5. Frank Zappa (103 points)
6. Kate Bush (101 points)
7. Peter Hammill (79 points)
8. David Gilmour (70 points)
9. Rick Wakeman (62 points)
10. Vangelis (56 points)
 
11. Jeff Beck (53 points) 
12. Roger Waters (48 points)
13. Jimi Hendrix (47 points)
14. Allan Holdsworth (46 points)
15. David Bowie (44 points)
16. Jon Anderson (43 points)
17. Klaus Schulze (38 points)
17. Roy Harper (38 points)
19. Robert Fripp (35 points)
20. Bo Hansson (30 points)
20. Holger Czukay (30 points)
 
22. Robert Wyatt (29 points)
23. Richard Wright (28 points)
24. Steve Hillage (27 points)
24. Al Di Meola (27 points)
26. Bill Bruford (22 points)
27. Alex Carpani (20 points)
27. Jean-Luc Ponty (20 points)
29. Carlos Santana (19 points)
30. Chris Squire (18 points)
 
Robert Wyatt is no longer at Rock Bottom as he steadily climbs his way up the greasy poll. Smile
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Gabriel
Wilson
Hackett
Zappa
Harper
Drake
Eno
Hendrix
Bush
Bruford
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Originally posted by dr wu23 dr wu23 wrote:

Gabriel
Wilson
Hackett
Zappa
Harper
Drake
Eno
Hendrix
Bush
Bruford

Bob or William D?
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^ The first Top 10 vote for Brian Eno. Thumbs Up
 
Here's the latest update with DrWu23's votes added:-
 
1. Peter Gabriel (166 points)
2. Steve Hackett (143 points)
3. Steven Wilson (137 points)
4. Frank Zappa (115 points)
5. Mike Oldfield (114 points)
6. Kate Bush (104 points)
7. Peter Hammill (79 points)
8. David Gilmour (70 points)
9. Rick Wakeman (62 points)
10. Vangelis (56 points)
 
11. Jeff Beck (53 points) 
12. Jimi Hendrix (51 points)
13. Roger Waters (48 points)
13. Roy Harper (48 points)
15. Allan Holdsworth (46 points)
16. David Bowie (44 points)
17. Jon Anderson (43 points)
18. Klaus Schulze (38 points)
19. Robert Fripp (35 points)
20. Bo Hansson (30 points)
20. Holger Czukay (30 points)
 
22. Robert Wyatt (29 points)
23. Richard Wright (28 points)
24. Steve Hillage (27 points)
24. Al Di Meola (27 points)
26. Bill Bruford (24 points)
27. Alex Carpani (20 points)
27. Jean-Luc Ponty (20 points)
29. Carlos Santana (19 points)
30. Chris Squire (18 points)
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Originally posted by Nogbad_The_Bad Nogbad_The_Bad wrote:

Originally posted by dr wu23 dr wu23 wrote:

Gabriel
Wilson
Hackett
Zappa
Harper
Drake
Eno
Hendrix
Bush
Bruford

Bob or William D?
I assumed DrWu meant Nick Drake.
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by Nogbad_The_Bad Nogbad_The_Bad wrote:

Originally posted by dr wu23 dr wu23 wrote:


Drake


Bob or William D?
I assumed DrWu meant Nick Drake.

Nick isn't on PA as a prog artist otherwise I'd have voted for him. If he is acceptable you can slot him in at fourth for me.
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Originally posted by Nogbad_The_Bad Nogbad_The_Bad wrote:

Originally posted by dr wu23 dr wu23 wrote:

Gabriel
Wilson
Hackett
Zappa
Harper
Drake
Eno
Hendrix
Bush
Bruford

Bob or William D?

Neither...Nick...but I realize now he's not on PA....obviously not folk /prog enough for the masterminds here.
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^ That was a lucky guess, considering your vote could have been for any one of three Drakes. Smile

Edited by Psychedelic Paul - August 22 2020 at 12:39
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Imagine if it was THAT Drake. The Hotline Bling one.

YOU USED TO CALL ME ON MY CELLPHONE.
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Originally posted by Awesoreno Awesoreno wrote:

Imagine if it was THAT Drake. The Hotline Bling one.

YOU USED TO CALL ME ON MY CELLPHONE.
It could have been worse. It could have been Charlie Drake. Smile
 
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The original drake says, "Beware of imitators...."
...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined
to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology...
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