Best Prog Acoustic Guitarists.

Gully Foyle wrote: i am shocked that Ian Anderson had not got more mentions...i think he is one of the finest (or maybe was one of the finest) acoustic guitarists in any genre, inventive, distinctive voice, and just remarkable.

The first show I saw back in 1973 was for 'Tull's A Passion Play, and Anderson played a good amount of acoustic guitar among other instruments. He was an amazing strummer and held his own with Martin Barre in spots.

Oh Bert Jansch and John Renbourn are in the upper echelon of acoustic guitarists.

Bert was more a self taught genius. He'd make minor mistakes in his live playing but he literally attacked his guitar and most of his playing was jaw dropping.

Renbourn on the other hand was an acoustic guitarist who strove for perfection and went out of his way to study intricate playing styles i.e. going to university at the height of his career to learn how to play different forms of acoustic  guitar music. He plays acoustic guitar as if he is shelling peas....too easy!!!

Renbourn's best is The Nine Maidens, which is a 13 minute piece that comprises the tunes  Clarsach, The Nine Maidens and The Fiddler. Oh it is soooo good.

 




Edited by BarryGlibb - October 31 2014 at 05:27

BarryGlibb wrote: Oh Bert Jansch and John Renbourn are in the upper echelon of acoustic guitarists. Bert was more a self taught genius. He'd make minor mistakes in his live playing but he literally attacked his guitar and most of his playing was jaw dropping. Renbourn on the other hand was an acoustic guitarist who strove for perfection and went out of his way to study intricate playing styles i.e. going to university at the height of his career to learn how to play different forms of acoustic  guitar music. He plays acoustic guitar as if he is shelling peas....too easy!!! Renbourn's best is The Nine Maidens, which is a 13 minute piece that comprises the tunes  Clarsach, The Nine Maidens and The Fiddler. Oh it is soooo good.

If your under the duo's spell, I suggest you check out Michael Chapman's first album titled Rainmaker and his some of his late 80's output. He is the equal to both of the above, IMHO.