Favorite Prog Keyboard Player
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Topic: Favorite Prog Keyboard Player
Posted By: Guests
Subject: Favorite Prog Keyboard Player
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 16:40
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I promise that this will be my last poll for a looooooooong time! Oh sh*t!! I forgot to put down the Dream Theater keyboard guy. Sorry! Even though I hate DT, their keyboard player should have been on this poll. |
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Posted By: bobthesalesman
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 16:42
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Mr Wakeman ------------- www.myspace.com/thepianowar |
Posted By: Vegetableman
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 16:43
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What is Geddy Lee doing there??
------------- "Mister Fripp, your music is quite different than everything else out there. In one word, how would you describe it?" "Progressive.... yeah, that's it..." |
Posted By: bobthesalesman
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 16:45
I agree ------------- www.myspace.com/thepianowar |
Vegetableman wrote:Posted By: tuxon
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 16:51
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Clive Nolan. his involvement with progressive music the last 15 years is great. He playes in two of the best neo-progressive rock bands, Pendragon and Arena, also with Karl Groom on various projects, Shadowland, Casino, Strangers on a Train. with Oliver Wakeman. and as a guestmuscisian on Ayreons project(s) and some more. arguably the most important keyboard player of the last 15 years. ------------- I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT |
Posted By: arcer
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 16:53
You left out Tony Banks!!!
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 16:53
I realize Mr. Lee is not really a keyboard player; probably not even a pseudo-keyboard player, but he did some little ditties on the ebonies and ivories now-and-then. I like Rush, though, so leave me alone. Stop picking on me! 
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 17:03
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Posted By: The Hemulen
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 17:10
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I don't know how many times this question has been asked, but every time the awesome KERRY MINNEAR is completely ignored. He is the greatest keyboardist of all time, but he never gets a mention on this forum.
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Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 17:46
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Redbar, why include Geddy Lee, who is patently not a top keyboard player, and exclude Tony Banks and kerry Minnear, and all of Tangerine Dream for that matter!
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Posted By: tuxon
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 17:49
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who is Kerry Minnear ------------- I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 17:50
I apologized for the Geddy Lee faux pas about an hour ago!
I'm sorry about Geddy! (Geddy, I will nurse your ego back to health by next Tuesday. Just ignore the mean people.)
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Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 17:54
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 17:55
| keith Emerson for me... |
Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 17:56
GG ------------- |
Posted By: tuxon
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 18:01
GURU GURU Biography | http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=943#keyalbums - Key Albums  | http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=943#discography - Discography | http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=943#buymusic - Buy  Country : http://www.progarchives.com/Band-list.asp?country=77 - Germany  Official WebsiteGURU GURU were one of the wildest and most imaginative bands to emerge from the 1970`s Krautrock scene and gave definition to the term. Fulled by a combination of LSD and loud raunchy experimental music which might seem to be unstructured, it indeed incorporated many styles, from jazz to pop. These influences became more and more evident as the band’s career progressed. ------------- I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 18:05
That's pretty damn funny! |
Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 18:06
Gormless Git!!! ------------- |
Posted By: Tony
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 18:06
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No Tony Banks!?!?! i vote other then... EDIT: Why would anyone vote for a keyboardist whose nickname is "one handed"? Apparently noone... |
Posted By: slipperman
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 18:23
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1) Tony Banks (Genesis) Matthias Ulmer (Anyone's Daughter) these guys are seriously amazing...
------------- ...it is real...it is Rael... |
Posted By: chorus of one
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 18:35
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Not only is Geddy Lee on there, but he got two votes?! People are weird...
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Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 19:09
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I voted other. Surely you can all guess who my favourite is...
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Posted By: starofsirius
Date Posted: February 04 2005 at 23:46
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TONY BANKS! ------------- "I'm in a freefall like a snowflake falling down down down down down." |
Posted By: Aerosol Grey
Date Posted: February 05 2005 at 00:33
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I voted Tony Banks(other) But Chick Corea slays everyone on that list without question ------------- Prog is the new punk, becuase kids who shop at Hot Topic don't know Bill Bruford is God. |
Posted By: Cluster One
Date Posted: February 05 2005 at 01:05
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My fave is Rick Wright. But Tony Banks should be on that poll no doubt!
------------- Marmalade...I like marmalade. |
Posted By: greenback
Date Posted: February 05 2005 at 01:36
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eddie jobson (jobsongs) ------------- [HEADPINS - LINE OF FIRE: THE RECORD HAVING THE MOST POWERFUL GUITAR SOUND IN THE WHOLE HISTORY OF MUSIC!> |
Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: February 05 2005 at 02:41
Peter Bardens... again  and Robin Lumley (Brand X) -------------  Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: February 05 2005 at 02:44
| Tony Banks you jerk!! |
Posted By: Axe Victim
Date Posted: February 05 2005 at 02:50
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Peter Robinson...... ------------- This Whole World Has Gone Slum Gullion |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: February 05 2005 at 05:13
| Manfred Mann is an underrated keyboard player and the Earthband are likewise. If you like progressive rock music, listen to any Earthband album. |
Posted By: hp__
Date Posted: February 05 2005 at 06:46
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I have to say that the keyboardist for arena is kicking it in for right now. i like it very much. as i like the keyboarding in IQ. ------------- "'this life's not for living, it's for fighting and for wars"' |
Posted By: lucas
Date Posted: February 05 2005 at 07:27
His worst album to date.
Other great keyboardists : Kevin Gilbert Dave Greenslade T Lavitz Martin Orford (his solo album is amazing) Kurt Rongey David Sancious Manfred Mann Robert John Godfrey Larry Fast Rupert Hine Eddie Jobson Peter Bardens Patrick Forgas Mark Kelly Jim Gilmour Kit Watkins Michele Bon Kate Bush David Palmer (now Dee palmer Kerry Livgren Marcus Viana
------------- "Magma was the very first gothic rock band" (Didier Lockwood) |
Posted By: Jim Prog Wizard
Date Posted: February 05 2005 at 07:39
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What about Mike Ratledge from Soft Machine? Also, Tony Banks and Jordan Rudess should be up there. Plus, Jon Lord (if you class Deep Purple as Prog), and perhaps Neal Morse (if only for his work with Transatlantic & solo stuff). ------------- "Progressive Rock is the ultimate form of music" (Mikael Akerfeldt, 2003) |
Posted By: Dragon Phoenix
Date Posted: February 05 2005 at 09:44
I second that emotion. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: February 05 2005 at 12:54
Agree... Also...did anyone mention Flavio Premoli (PFM) ? |
Posted By: Angeliqué
Date Posted: February 05 2005 at 14:53
KEITH EMERSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ------------- Just take a pebble, and cast it to the sea.... Angeliqué |
Posted By: benny bouncer
Date Posted: February 05 2005 at 15:54
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EMERSON!
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Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: February 05 2005 at 17:56
I've yet to hear "Rhythm of Time"... I just used that picture as an example. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: February 05 2005 at 19:51
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Keith Wakeman... To be really really honest i find Keith emerson a better Hammond organ player than Rick wakeman. i find Rick wakeman a better Moog player than Keith emerson.. |
Posted By: Aquatarkus
Date Posted: February 06 2005 at 11:13
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My #1 is Keith Emerson, but I think Eddie Jobson should have been on this poll. |
Posted By: ShrinkingViolet
Date Posted: February 06 2005 at 11:34
| I prefer Keith Emerson , i just enjoy listening to his music more. |
Posted By: Richardw
Date Posted: February 06 2005 at 15:46
| Kerry Minnear. The man's a genius. |
Posted By: video vertigo
Date Posted: February 07 2005 at 02:25
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Geddy Lee, just because he played with his feet while playing bass ------------- "The rock and roll business is pretty absurd, but the world of serious music is much worse." - Zappa |
Posted By: scrivener
Date Posted: February 07 2005 at 02:53
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In a moment of impulsivity, I voted for Wakeman, and will stick with it for now, but the two guys who've really moved me with their playing lately are Neal Morse (on Testimony) and Derek Sherinian (on Ice Cycles). Not enough to make me cast a vote for them, mind you, just enough to warrant mention. ------------- Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man. --- Francis Bacon |
Posted By: Lunarscape
Date Posted: February 07 2005 at 06:44
That is if considering the poll list, now as for a matter of JUSTICE;
_________ Lunar... ------------- Music Is The Soul Bird That Flies In The Immense Heart Of The Listener . . . |
Posted By: Swinton MCR
Date Posted: February 07 2005 at 09:10
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The Caped crusader is @ No 1.... But you forgot to list, Banks, Greenslade, Badens who are ALL FAR better than Richard Wright ! - Even Geddy Lee is better than him.... How about Greg Boynton of Dagaband (ELP wannabees but good live!) - He could play a bit ! ------------- Play me my song, here it comes again |
Posted By: sigod
Date Posted: February 07 2005 at 11:50
I quite like Ronnie Brown of Pallas actually. Maybe the band isn't
always on top form but Ronnie seems to come up with the goods more
often than not. A sort of halfway house between Keith Emerson and Tony
Banks, he's a quiet Scot with a big sound. More power to you Ronnie!  ------------- I must remind the right honourable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision. - Clement Atlee, on Winston Churchill |
Posted By: Manunkind
Date Posted: February 07 2005 at 11:54
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Where's Kev Moore One "Space-Dye Vest" smokes all those frenzy five-minute solos (which I like nevertheless). ------------- "In war there is no time to teach or learn Zen. Carry a strong stick. Bash your attackers." - Zen Master Ikkyu Sojun |
Posted By: slipperman
Date Posted: February 07 2005 at 11:57
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3 pages and no mention of Hugh Banton (Van Der Graaf Generator). Banton is the man! He may not have been as showy as Wakeman and the like, but he had a distinct style, and he was a master tinkerer, building or re-building his keyboards to suit the needs of the band's material. Hail Sir Banton! http://www.vandergraafgenerator.co.uk/thugh71.jpg - ------------- ...it is real...it is Rael... |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: February 07 2005 at 16:05
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TONY BANKS!! ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: Glass-Prison
Date Posted: February 07 2005 at 16:26
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Give me a good wakeman solo any day, and I'm happy. ------------- Sun Tsu said: To fight and conquer in your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting. Sun Tsu: The art of War |
Posted By: Emperor
Date Posted: February 08 2005 at 07:52
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I'm for "other": Manfred Mann... ------------- I Prophesy Disaster... |
Posted By: arkitek
Date Posted: February 08 2005 at 12:54
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Keith Emerson or Jordan Rudess (God) |
Posted By: Calvo
Date Posted: March 01 2005 at 08:37
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Why isn't Jordan Rudess in this list????? And why is Geddy Lee in the list???? He's a great bass player but keyboard player???? Idon't think so.... |
Posted By: DallasBryan
Date Posted: March 01 2005 at 08:48
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I voted for Patrick Moraz as he is the only one that can easily play anything that anyone else on the list can play. Whether you like what he does as an artist or not the man is a remarkable talent and his interests span the whole musical spectrum. Keith Emerson and Rick Wright being the next most talented and I cant say which one I would give the nod to. Emerson being a tremendous soloist and Wright being light years ahead of the game with his sonic paintings. He does deserve credit in the big picture. |
Posted By: Swinton MCR
Date Posted: March 01 2005 at 09:33
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Again why is a Poll so lop-sided - include Geddy Lee and exclude nearly every other prog keyboard player who is better than him ! Human stupidity at it's most frightening ! However (how big would the poll choices list be in this case ???) ------------- Play me my song, here it comes again |
Posted By: Possessed
Date Posted: March 01 2005 at 10:24
Keith Emerson gets my vote. 15 votes for him so far. See, Richard? It's not so bad as you think. There are a few ELP fans out there.
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Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: March 01 2005 at 10:52
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Guess who I voted for...??
------------- THIS IS ELP 
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Posted By: greenback
Date Posted: March 01 2005 at 10:57
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hey! this blonde long haircut gives him some jurgen fritz allure! ------------- [HEADPINS - LINE OF FIRE: THE RECORD HAVING THE MOST POWERFUL GUITAR SOUND IN THE WHOLE HISTORY OF MUSIC!> |
Posted By: pfontaine2
Date Posted: March 01 2005 at 12:43
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While Wakeman has been more prolific, Emerson at his prime was the guy to beat. IMHO, Wakeman's solos always seemed too "fiddly", very technical but cold. Emerson (again, in his prime) had more soul to his technique. Whereas Wakeman's style was quasi-classical (he could do runs up and down the keyboard at blazing speeds), Emerson could do just about anything...blues, jazz, honky-tonk, swing, plus great rock & roll technique. Having said this, I'm also a great Tony Banks fan. He is certainly a very innovative composer and player. Jurgen Fritz, John Lord, George Duke, Chick Corea stand up pretty well too IMHO. Sadly, I lost alot of respect for Moraz when he started slummin' for the Moody Blues. Pierre |
Posted By: happythe
Date Posted: March 01 2005 at 21:09
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Keith Emerson - Quel hottie! Also rather enjoyable to listen to. As is Mr Banks. As is Mr Wakeman. O, I know, it's mainstream (for prog..) but with reason. But personally, I am above all this keyboardist favouritism. Let us just be grateful for all of the keyboardists who grace the earth, and the joy they bring. Amen! ------------- Stop me from dreaming? Okay :-( |
Posted By: Hangedman
Date Posted: March 01 2005 at 21:12
| I think Emmerson would be the best if he were a better composer, but for now lets just leave it at wakeman. Although my personal favourite is tony banks. |
Posted By: hightea
Date Posted: March 01 2005 at 23:16
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I went with Wakeman but its more because I like the music he plays than the best out there. Emerson turned me off to many times and I prefer Wakeman's piano playing to Keith. Kerry Minnear is a good chioce too. If we are counting Chick Corea as prog I would take him over all them.
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Posted By: FloydWright
Date Posted: March 02 2005 at 10:12
| I chose Richard Wright. Yes, he's less "technical", but he is an excellent artist. |
Posted By: Frank
Date Posted: March 02 2005 at 11:11
| Outsider: Nocenzi brother |
Posted By: alan_pfeifer
Date Posted: March 02 2005 at 11:44
| Me: Moraz. gimme him over wakeman, at the moment (it changes from day to day). |
Posted By: BilboBaggins
Date Posted: March 02 2005 at 12:06
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This has to the first poll where the 'Other' choice is winning. Great to see that Tony Banks can still win a poll even though he isn't listed. :) So many top people were left out of this poll I'm wondering if it were worth holding. Just as well you are not doing another poll for a 'looooooooooong time! :) Missing keyboardists: Tony Banks, Eddie Jobson, Kerry Minnear, Rod Argent, and Chick Corea. ------------- Thoughtfullness |
Posted By: Lark´s Vomit
Date Posted: March 02 2005 at 12:11
| Jordan Rudess !!!!!!!!! |
Posted By: MadcapLaughs84
Date Posted: April 14 2006 at 05:20
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Jordan Rudess ------------- 
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Posted By: piltdown man
Date Posted: April 14 2006 at 05:52
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It is kind of funny seeing the alternative "other" winning a poll. Even if it is impossible to the list all the great keyboardplayers in progmusic I guess leaving out Tony Banks will haunt you forever! I voted for him too! |
Posted By: JayDee
Date Posted: April 14 2006 at 05:58
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Kevin Moore -------------  |
Posted By: TheLamb
Date Posted: April 14 2006 at 09:25
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1. Tony Banks - The Mastermind behind the genius of Genesis 2. Jordan Rudess - You gotta love that technique and composing complexity 3. Rick Wakeman - Hes amazing, ain't he? 4. Keith Emerson - I am very fond of this guy because I would say that I am very influenced by him in my playing (I'm a keyboardist aswel). I guess the reason I like the others Ive mentioned so much is because their style is very different than mine... Keith Emerson's is more similar to mine, so it frustrates me to listen to his work, makes me realise how much I have left to improve.... ------------- 
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Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: April 14 2006 at 09:53
| I voted for Emerson, but as others have already said there are some glaring omissions in the list (as it always happens, BTW). Where is the mighty Dave Stewart, or the sadly missed Peter Bardens? |
Posted By: ozzy_tom
Date Posted: April 14 2006 at 10:01
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My favorite is Keith Emerson. And this is my list of other great keyboardist: Ken Hensley Keiko Kumagai ("Ars Nova") Toshio Egawa ("Gerard") Jon Lord Jurgen Fritz ("Triumvirat") Rick Wakeman Manfred Wieczorke ("Eloy" & "Jane") Hugh Banton Tony Kaye Patrick Moraz Dave Stewart Werner Nadolny ("Jane") Jean-Jacques Kravetz ("Frumpy") Terry Howells ("Still Life") Peter Robinson ("Quatermass") Gianni Leone John Evan Kerry Minnear -------------  
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Posted By: saarepiiga
Date Posted: April 14 2006 at 10:08
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Tony Banks. Why is the backbone of Genesis left out from poll?!
------------- Music, all I hear is MUSIC |
Posted By: Harold Demure
Date Posted: April 14 2006 at 10:15
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TONY BANKS ------------- You can choose a ready guide In some celestial voice If you choose not to decide You still have made a choice |
Posted By: DrWizard
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 16:48
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KIETH EMERSON!!!!
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Posted By: MadcapLaughs84
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 01:44
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No Jordan Rudess????
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Posted By: Phil
Date Posted: April 30 2006 at 16:49
| There are many fine keyboardists, but my favourite remains Wakeman. A breadth of work from the likes of "Space Odditty", to arrnaigin Cat Stevens version of "Morning Has Broken" to the Strawbs, his excellent work with Yes, and some fine (early) solo stuff. He's still a great player - witness his lates, Retro - and arranger, if not always such a hot composer. |
Posted By: Abstrakt
Date Posted: May 01 2006 at 05:12
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Other->Jon Lord of Deep Purple!
His solo in "You Fool No One" from the album "Made In Europe" is amazing!
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Posted By: Fusioned
Date Posted: May 02 2006 at 01:39
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Banks should be on there but Emerson takes it for me. Wakeman is an excellent player but not as exciting or vibrant as Emerson! ------------- +FUSIONED+ 
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Posted By: Mandrakeroot
Date Posted: May 02 2006 at 05:34
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A mix between: Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman and Vangelis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For always yours, Mandrakeroot.
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Posted By: headboy
Date Posted: May 02 2006 at 17:30
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chick,keith,patrick,jan,other
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Posted By: Azrael
Date Posted: May 02 2006 at 20:00
i second that motion ------------- Procrastination paralyzing me Wanting me dead These obsessions that keep haunting me Won't leave my head |
Posted By: Dr4Wazo
Date Posted: May 02 2006 at 21:59
I'm learning "Distant Early Warning" right now, pretty easy but INTENSE! |
Posted By: Dr4Wazo
Date Posted: May 02 2006 at 22:00
| I vote Emerson! |
Posted By: darius
Date Posted: May 03 2006 at 02:16
You've forgotten Tony Banks and Flavio Premoli, so I'll vote Other, because I like these 2 pianist
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Posted By: krring
Date Posted: May 03 2006 at 11:37
| Most definitely Mike Ratledge for me. |
Posted By: tarkus2112
Date Posted: May 04 2006 at 10:02
I agree ------------- Seasons change and so can I Hold on Boy No time to cry Untie these strings I'm climbing down I won't let them push me away |
Posted By: UnknownFlow
Date Posted: May 04 2006 at 10:53
| Peter Bardens! Other than that, Tony Banks and the wonder that is Beethoven! I mean come on, he was deaf! |
Posted By: MiniGorbi
Date Posted: May 04 2006 at 11:03
| My favorite is Jordan Rudess<3 |
Posted By: Prog-man
Date Posted: May 05 2006 at 00:21
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OTHER:
Mr. TONY BANKS
  I REALLY LIKE EMERSON, WAKEMAN, ORFORD, NOLAN, MARK KELLY, KEVIN MOORE, RUDESS, AND OTHERS...
... BUT T.B. IS THE BEST!  ------------- Arriving somewhere but not here |
Posted By: Badabec
Date Posted: May 05 2006 at 09:48
My opinion! Kerry Minnear rules! |
Posted By: Kleynan
Date Posted: May 05 2006 at 11:27
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Jesus Christ!
 -------------  You've just had a heavy session of electroshock therapy, and you're more relaxed than you've been in weeks. |
Posted By: kem828
Date Posted: May 07 2006 at 18:38
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I think that Keith Emerson's keyboard/organ/piano is the most incredible and complex any prog musician has to offer ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/kem828/?chartstyle=autosizeRecentTracks"> 
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Posted By: dabaynton
Date Posted: May 07 2006 at 19:42
Eddie Jobson
Dave Sinclair
Kerry Minnear ------------- Shines On Brightly, Quite Insane....... |
Posted By: Pneubauer
Date Posted: May 07 2006 at 19:51
| 'Other' for Tony Banks... my second choice would have been Kerry Minnear... Emerson and Wakeman can fight over third place... or... key battle? |
Posted By: _sam_
Date Posted: May 07 2006 at 20:29
| Rick Wright, probably, but it's tough to choose. |
Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: May 07 2006 at 21:55
------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: Tristan Mulders
Date Posted: May 08 2006 at 05:43
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