Best rhythm guitarists thread? - Blu-ray Forum

Crimson King · 12-22-2009, 04:22 PM

Here is a thread dedicated to the rhythm guitar, a very important part of many bands/groups. I heard the classic track "Pick Up The Pieces" by The Average White Band, and thought Onnie McIntire's percussive rhythm guitar was major part of that song. Another great one was was John Lennon (RIP). What are are some your faves?

Steelmaker · 12-22-2009, 04:30 PM

John Schaffer of Iced Earth! He's amazing! I swear his right arm must be bionic!

Beyond him I would actually say Eddie Van Halen. His rhythm playing is grossly overshadowed by his lead play. He is a terrific rhythm player.

Crimson King · 12-22-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelmaker

John Schaffer of Iced Earth! He's amazing! I swear his right arm must be bionic!

Beyond him I would actually say Eddie Van Halen. His rhythm playing is grossly overshadowed by his lead play. He is a terrific rhythm player.

Yep, some players are BOTH great at rhythm and lead, Jeff Lynne of ELO and The Move fame is great example.

Just listen to such tracks like So Fine, Livin' Thing, Turn to Stone, etc.

brettallica · 12-22-2009, 04:54 PM

James Hetfield.

bandit29 · 12-22-2009, 05:45 PM

Robb Flynn - Machine Head. Plays good leads but he is mostly a riff monster.

Mark Morton - Lamb of god.

Joe Duplantier - Gojira.

Psychonaut · 12-22-2009, 05:54 PM

I was going to say Jon Schaffer as well. To me he epitomizes what a rhythm guitarist should be.

broganreynik · 12-22-2009, 06:48 PM

My favorite is Izzy Stradlin from Guns N' Roses.

GLaDOS · 12-22-2009, 07:11 PM

George Harrison

Hi-Def Steve · 12-22-2009, 07:38 PM

Izzy Stradlin

Steelmaker · 12-22-2009, 07:39 PM

Wow! Some of you really need to listen to more music!

brettallica · 12-22-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelmaker

Wow! Some of you really need to listen to more music!

Funny! Yeah, but you have to remember we all have different tastes. You made a good call (in my opinion) with the EVH mention. His rhythm is fantastic, but of course his lead is legendary.

anomynous · 12-22-2009, 08:05 PM

Dave Mustaine

brettallica · 12-22-2009, 08:05 PM

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Dave Mustaine

Also pretty good at lead.

Crimson King · 12-23-2009, 11:42 AM

Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and Bill Haley.

Johnny Vinyl · 12-23-2009, 11:51 AM

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Keith Richards as of yet!

John

Steelmaker · 12-23-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Keith Richards as of yet!

John

No disrespect to Keith Richards, but this is a BEST rhythm guitarist thread. I have all the respect in the world for Keith Richards but no way in hell do I put him in the "best of" class when it comes rhythm players.

I tell you another guitarist I like for his rhythm play is Tom Scholz of Boston. I have always thought Boston had such a killer guitar sound. He may take an additional guitarist out on the road but in the studio it's all Tom Scholz!

Johnny Vinyl · 12-23-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelmaker

No disrespect to Keith Richards, but this is a BEST rhythm guitarist thread. I have all the respect in the world for Keith Richards but no way in hell do I put him in the "best of" class when it comes rhythm players.

I tell you another guitarist I like for his rhythm play is Tom Scholz of Boston. I have always thought Boston had such a killer guitar sound. He may take an additional guitarist out on the road but in the studio it's all Tom Scholz!

I suppose we have a difference of opinion then!

John

Crimson King · 12-23-2009, 12:39 PM

Bruce Springsteen started out as lead on the early stuff but now has switched mostly to rhythm playing.

Porkchop Express · 12-23-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by brettallica

Also pretty good at lead.

One of my favorites for lead.

Crimson King · 12-24-2009, 11:55 PM

The late Tom Fogerty was perfect rhythm to brother John's lead. Listening to CCR's "Cosmo's Factory" as I write this, a perfect album IMO!

12-22-2009, 04:22 PM	#1
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	Best rhythm guitarists thread? Here is a thread dedicated to the rhythm guitar, a very important part of many bands/groups. I heard the classic track "Pick Up The Pieces" by The Average White Band, and thought Onnie McIntire's percussive rhythm guitar was major part of that song. Another great one was was John Lennon (RIP). What are are some your faves? Last edited by Crimson King; 12-22-2009 at 04:26 PM.

12-22-2009, 05:45 PM	#5
bandit29 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:88 DVD collection:17 MA collection:3 Digital collection:117 Prime collection:1	Robb Flynn - Machine Head. Plays good leads but he is mostly a riff monster. Mark Morton - Lamb of god. Joe Duplantier - Gojira. Last edited by bandit29; 12-22-2009 at 05:59 PM.

12-22-2009, 06:48 PM	#7
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	My favorite is Izzy Stradlin from Guns N' Roses. Last edited by broganreynik; 12-23-2009 at 03:42 AM.

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Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	John Schaffer of Iced Earth! He's amazing! I swear his right arm must be bionic! Beyond him I would actually say Eddie Van Halen. His rhythm playing is grossly overshadowed by his lead play. He is a terrific rhythm player.

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Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	I was going to say Jon Schaffer as well. To me he epitomizes what a rhythm guitarist should be.

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12-22-2009, 07:39 PM	#10
Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Wow! Some of you really need to listen to more music!

12-22-2009, 08:05 PM	#12
anomynous Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:185 Trading Score:40	Dave Mustaine

12-23-2009, 11:42 AM	#14
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and Bill Haley.

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Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I'm surprised no one has mentioned Keith Richards as of yet! John

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Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	Bruce Springsteen started out as lead on the early stuff but now has switched mostly to rhythm playing.

12-24-2009, 11:55 PM	#20
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	The late Tom Fogerty was perfect rhythm to brother John's lead. Listening to CCR's "Cosmo's Factory" as I write this, a perfect album IMO!

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