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    Posted: March 24 2013 at 20:56
Two of the most impressive guitarists of the late 60s and all 70s whos style and tone sat a mark on how guitar should sound. A guitar forum website stated that Trower probably had the best vibrato in rock but Gilmour also knows how the vibrato works.
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Close, as they are both heavily influenced by the blues!  However, I voted for Gilmour as the more progressive in his styling & voicing.  

This cut is a good example Gilmour's progressive blues style....love this song!  
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Originally posted by cstack3 cstack3 wrote:

Close, as they are both heavily influenced by the blues!  However, I voted for Gilmour as the more progressive in his styling & voicing.  

I agree with you 100%
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Never heard the second, am I missing something? If so close to Gilmour it seems yes.
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Points: 10616 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 25 2013 at 04:41
Trower was the original guitar player in Procol Harum (and he had a lengthy solo career after).
I prefer Gilmour, but Trower has a great style.
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... Will answer to that after having listened to Trower's playing. Thanks for the discovery :3
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Both.
 
Trower is a bit more technically skilled but Gilmour has a slightly better feel; they're both excellent.
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Easiest poll ever. Gilmour.
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Gilmour.  Trower's tone is a wonder to behold - I saw him live and couldn't believe the tone control he had -  but Gilmour's is at least as good, and he has a bit more stylistic range.
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Was Robin Trower the guy who thought Hendrix's soul was reincarnated in himself, or am I thinking of someone else?


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Robert Fripp took guitar lessons from Robin Trower

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Originally posted by jude111 jude111 wrote:


Was Robin Trower the guy who thought Hendrix's soul was reincarnated in himself, or am I thinking of someone else?
Here with the reincarnation of Syd Barrett....Wink
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Robin Trower and Robert Fripp
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Trower all the way here, not for his Procul Harem work but for his solo output.  Fantastic tones, awesome technique, tasty when he needs to be and fast when he wants it.
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Gilmour all day, everyday.......
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Points: 291 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 25 2013 at 15:26
Trower is the more technically proficient guitarist whereas Gilmour is the icon. Preference wize I have to say Gilmour purely due to Pink Floyd however if this was about Gilmour's solo efforts vs Trower I would lean the other way.  
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Points: 330 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 25 2013 at 19:26
Can't decide...no vote
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Points: 12656 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 25 2013 at 22:50
Originally posted by jude111 jude111 wrote:


Was Robin Trower the guy who thought Hendrix's soul was reincarnated in himself, or am I thinking of someone else?


That would be Frank Marino of Mahogany Rush. Love Trower, but his best work came on three albums. Gilmour has a lengthier resume of great songs.
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