One of the Best Guitarists in the World!

[Jimbeaux]

Mr Mark Knopfler - Enjoy! :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p56ScVW8-EQ

[phumy]

Have you only just found him?

You are correct though, even if he has been around since the year dot, ive seen him 2 times once with Dire Straights the second time with Traveling Wilburys Notting Hilbillies

Both sessions were outstanding

Edited by phumy on Wednesday 2nd July 04:29

[Jimbeaux]

phumy said:

Have you only just found him?

You are correct though, even if he has been around since the year dot, ive seen him 2 times once with Dire Straights the second time with Traveling Wilburys Notting Hilbillies

Both sessions were outstanding

Edited by phumy on Wednesday 2nd July 04:29

Nope, knew of him, just forgot for awhile. Most let his less than spectacular singing block their view of his real talent....the guitar. Letting Sir Tom handle the singing is a good move IMO.

[twistedsanity]

Del Bromham from Stray is an amazing guitarist, if you get a chance to see him gigging near you please go, i have never seen anyone handle a guitar like that before

[10 Pence Short]

I still think the best of Knopfler was in the 70s. The Dire Straits album is as fantastic as it is simple.

[negative kevin]

let me tell you now...them guys aint dumb, maybe get a blister on your little finger, oooh you get a blister on your thumb!

[derestrictor]

Recently rediscovered the immense wonder of period Vai in association with ex Rainbow frontman, Graham Bonnet & hirsute friends (aka Alcatrazz) in an early 80s vidjo which had me weeping with 'period' joy ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N19Pu1KM3b4

[Deltaf01]

Vai is probably the best out there, some of the stuff he does with a guitar- well.... say no more.

[NDA]

MK is terrific.

This guy only uses 3 strings....

http://www.seasicksteve.com/belladrum2006.htm

Larry Carlton anyone?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNIXVw_kni4&amp...

[audidoody]

And here's the guy your best guitarist in the world thinks is the best guitarist in the world

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12aQPOCtw0c

[crofty1984]

NDA said:

MK is terrific.

This guy only uses 3 strings....

http://www.seasicksteve.com/belladrum2006.htm

Youtube him on Jools Holland -Dog house blues I think. Fantastic!

[NDA]

crofty1984 said:

NDA said:

MK is terrific.

This guy only uses 3 strings....

http://www.seasicksteve.com/belladrum2006.htm

Youtube him on Jools Holland -Dog house blues I think. Fantastic!

Listening now - thanks for that, I must have missed that show!

[Muntu]

Nope, has to be Walter Trout.

1 hour concert at http://www.fabchannel.com/walter_trout_and_the_rad... +-20 Second advert at the beginning

[NDA]

audidoody said:

And here's the guy your best guitarist in the world thinks is the best guitarist in the world

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12aQPOCtw0c

That brought back some memories - not my kind of music, but he can play!!

[AllTorque]

The best in my opinion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZNJf-h7F8s

Just one of his amazing interpretations, with no fancy effects - just effortless.

[NDA]

AllTorque said:

The best in my opinion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZNJf-h7F8s

Just one of his amazing interpretations, with no fancy effects - just effortless.

Good link - I found this from that:

'Van Halen for Eggheads'!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2BOApUvFpw&amp...

[Blib]

Deltaf01 said:

Vai is probably the best out there, some of the stuff he does with a guitar- well.... say no more.

So, you reckon Stevie Vai is the best do you?

Turn your eyes to this:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ybG_mXqTp7E

It's a live Frank Zappa track, appropriately called 'Stevie's Spanking'. It shows the genius that was Frank out playing Stevie Vai on stage with Vai in rapt attendance.

It's also an amazing 10 minute free form riff by the man who was truly the greatest guitarist that ever lived.

Frank, may you rest in peace mate.

Delta , you can also find and interview on You Tube with Stevie Vai (who is a great guitarist I agree) in which he describes in tones of complete awe, his audition with Zappa to get in to The Mothers

[okgo]

Knopfler for me is the best ever. His sound is immense.

After that I go with Hendrix for his mad improvisations, just spawned from nothing. One of the only men that would match an improvised solo to a few lyrics. Truly amazing player of the guitar.

[mr_spock]

Some of Albert Lee's inspirations:

Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni8KBhnebwE

Chet Atkins:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-c66SJPuUI

Merle Travis:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miQiaHYhb_o (check out Cannonball Rag, second number)

Then you have to check out Larry Collins, Joe Maphis, (together here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36ZQfVIVkH0 and Larry was only 10 years old), Junior Barnard (with Bob Wills - almost the first use of a distorted sound), Charlie Christian, Django etc and that gets you to the '50s.

Then Deke Dickerson, Jussi (AKA Lester Peabody) playing his Bigsby steel in this clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D027ZjSvmFc, TK Smith and so on

[tdm34ds]

Two words : Joe Bonnamassa

Regards Gandalf.....................................

Live he's the best i've ever seen