Three neo-prog guitar giants
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Topic: Three neo-prog guitar giants
Posted By: Hercules
Subject: Three neo-prog guitar giants
Date Posted: December 21 2020 at 04:57
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Three amazing guitarists who rarely get a mention on here. (No mention of vocals please, as Mike Holmes sounds like a crow farting when he sings.) I deliberately left out Steve Rothery because, although he's wonderful beyond belief, he gets plenty of exposure on here. ------------- A TVR is not a car. It's a way of life. |
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Posted By: b_olariu
Date Posted: December 21 2020 at 05:46
Posted By: Mormegil
Date Posted: December 21 2020 at 05:56
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Good move not including Mr. Rothery - that would have been an immediate "click". Mike Holmes gets the nod for this poll. ------------- Welcome to the middle of the film. |
Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: December 21 2020 at 06:11
| Nick Barrett, although the other 2 are great as well. |
Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: December 21 2020 at 06:53
| First vote for John Mitchell. A fantastic guitarist, orchestrator and composer. |
Posted By: TerLJack
Date Posted: December 21 2020 at 06:59
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All great! Voted Holmes for the tone and feel. John is commendable for "switching it up" in the various bands he's in. He doesn't always sound the same.
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Posted By: VianaProghead
Date Posted: December 21 2020 at 08:28
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I'm not sure, but I'm going with Mike Holmes - IQ.
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: December 21 2020 at 10:03
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I went with John Mitchell, but I like all three of them. ------------- 
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Posted By: arturfd
Date Posted: December 21 2020 at 10:38
| Mike Holmes is fantastic. But my vote is for John Mitchell . his performance with John Wetton in a memorable show in Poland (is free in Youtube) is dazzling, including a Martin Orford always perfect. |
Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: December 21 2020 at 11:16
Now, this could be very useful for specific sound effects... Not listed, but if he was included, my vote would go to Niall Matthewson (from Pallas fame). But from these three Mike Holmes (I actually don't remember hearing farting crows in IQ's music, though...). ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Hercules wrote:Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: December 21 2020 at 13:50
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option 2 ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: Progmind
Date Posted: December 21 2020 at 20:28
| Mike Holmes followed by John Mitchell |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: December 22 2020 at 01:29
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Mike Holmes is fantastic but I love John Mitchell as well. Never bothered that much with Pendragon so don't know Barrett very well. Not sure if Magenta are classed as 'Neo' but Chris Fry is another one worthy of mention.
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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: December 22 2020 at 01:52
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All three are great, so this is a difficult one. Nick Barrett, I think. ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: Frenetic Zetetic
Date Posted: December 22 2020 at 02:36
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Holmes. ------------- "I am so prog, I listen to concept albums on shuffle." -KMac2021 |
Posted By: A Crimson Mellotron
Date Posted: December 22 2020 at 04:55
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Mitchell for me! |
Posted By: geekfreak
Date Posted: January 10 2021 at 11:12
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MH>NB>JM ------------- Friedrich Nietzsche: "Without music, life would be a mistake." Music Is Live Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Keep Calm And Listen To The Music… < |
Posted By: essexboyinwales
Date Posted: January 12 2021 at 07:14
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Agree that all 3 are great, but Mike Holmes gets my vote by a considerable way. He would also get my vote if Mr. Rothery WAS in the poll... |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: January 12 2021 at 07:45
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I'll vote for Nick Barret. He's a great lead player, and somewhat 'underrated' although Pendragon are my least favourite neo prog act out of those. John Mitchell is also excellent, although I much preferred Frank Dunnery in It Bites. He was an exceptional guitarist. ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 16 2022 at 02:37
| Mike Holmes - IQ |
Posted By: Heart of the Matter
Date Posted: January 16 2022 at 08:12
| Mitchell. My favorite outside the list is the guy from Jadis. |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 16 2022 at 08:21
I listened to Jadis yesterday, I agree, great guitar work. in fact I was thinking to create a neo-prog poll.
 Jadis included. |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: January 16 2022 at 11:39
Good call.... Gary C is a great guitarist
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Posted By: Heart of the Matter
Date Posted: January 16 2022 at 13:49
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Posted By: EduTatsumi
Date Posted: January 16 2022 at 14:06
| Nick Barrett |
Posted By: johnobvious
Date Posted: January 16 2022 at 17:15
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Took Mitchell but Pure is one of my favorite albums ever. ------------- Biggles was in rehab last Saturday |
Posted By: iluvmarillion
Date Posted: January 16 2022 at 21:35
| Still don't know why Steve Rothery isn't included in this poll. Are you saying he's too good and so it wouldn't be a contest? For the record I like all three guitarists in this poll and give it to Mike Holmes. |
Posted By: mellotronwave
Date Posted: February 04 2022 at 13:16
| Nick |
Posted By: geekfreak
Date Posted: July 10 2022 at 05:59
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Mike Holmes - IQ ------------- Friedrich Nietzsche: "Without music, life would be a mistake." Music Is Live Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Keep Calm And Listen To The Music… < |