"I don't think anyone has commanded my respect more, to this day. The first time I heard Stevie Ray, I thought, "Whoever this is, he is going to shake the world". I was in my car and I remember thinking, I have to find out, before the day is over, who that guitar player is. That doesn't happen to me very often, that I get that way about listening to music. I mean, about three or four times in my life I've felt that way, in a car, listening to the radio, where I've stopped the car, pulled over, listened, and thought, I've got to find out before the end of the day, not, you know, sooner or later, but I have to know NOW who that is....and I remember being fascinated by the fact that he never, ever seemed to be... lost in any way. It was as though he never took a breather... or took a pause to think where he was gonna go next, it just flowed out of him. He seemed to be an open channel and music just flowed out. It's going to be a long time before anyone that brilliant will come along again."
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― Abraham Lincoln
With the exception of the above quote, I can't believe no one mentioned Eric Clapton while arguing who is a better guitarist. What's also crazy is that SRV took Clapton's seat in the helicopter.
Not going to get into the "Who's Better" debate but each had different qualities that made them all great. You can listen to the radio today and hear certain sounds and pick out the SRV, Jimi, and Page influences.
SRV's main influence was the blues obviously, he loved Jimi and paid homage by covering some of his tunes, as all blues artists have done. One of my favorite SRV albums is "In Session by Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. They trade licks on Albert's tunes and then Mr. King lets SRV tear into one of his songs. Stevie is so humble on this recording and pays his respects to a blues legend, then Albert sort of passes the torch to Stevie.
It is a shame that Stevie was taken away from us at a young age, especially since he was just turning his life around and really enjoying playing again. I would trade my soul for just an ounce of Stevie's ability, especially since I have none....
With the exception of the above quote, I can't believe no one mentioned Eric Clapton while arguing who is a better guitarist. What's also crazy is that SRV took Clapton's seat in the helicopter.
Kind of eerie, isn't it?
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I love Jimi, don't get me wrong...but I'd have to agree on this...my personal opinion...I think Jimi Hendrix was a bit sloppy...but that doesn't make him a shitty musician...I just find SRV's playing to be more clear and precise. I do believe that they both played with the same amounts of soul though.
My dad was fortunate enough to see SRV on his last tour, about a month before he died in that unfortunate helicopter crash
for the most part i agree with you. I too have always said the Jimi was sloppy. and as a musician i think SRV was better than Jimi. but ....... i like to listen to Jimi more. does that make sense ?
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And I love Stevie Ray. Saw him once in Austin and have his records. But his sound owes a lot to the great Jimi. I am old enough to have been around when Hendrix hit the scene, and the general reaction was that no one had heard anything quite like it before. What a loss. Imagine what he might have done with 10 or 20 more years.
Led Zeppelin's music has 10x the scope of Hendrix and SRV combined.
Yes, but we're talking about musicians, not bands. Page may have had a better band, but SRV could have eaten him alive with sheer skill. Songwriting and playing ability are two totally different things.
SRV is flat out amazing, and for that matter, so is his bass player Tommy Shannon.
SRV is just extreme at what he did. And is flat out my favorite guitarist. Mr. Hendrix was also his idle.
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This guy is/was an absolute freak. A musician is 1 in a million people. This guy is 1 in a million musicians. IMO there has never been anyone who has had such mastery of a guitar.
This guy is/was an absolute freak. A musician is 1 in a million people. This guy is 1 in a million musicians. IMO there has never been anyone who has had such mastery of a guitar.
I'm also a huge SRV fan. If you don't know of him already, Joe Bonamassa is another guitar player you might like. I've seen him live a few times and I swear this dude is from another planet. He's only in his early thirties, but he definitely fills at least a little bit of the void for us since Stevie is gone. IMO
I'm also a huge SRV fan. If you don't know of him already, Joe Bonamassa is another guitar player you might like. I've seen him live a few times and I swear this dude is from another planet. He's only in his early thirties, but he definitely fills at least a little bit of the void for us since Stevie is gone. IMO
oh wow....great recommendation!!! Thanks!! That dude has some fast fingers.... I also like Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and love his singer (can't think of his name offhand) and Jonny Lang...it's nice to have some up-and-coming blues musicians
oh wow....great recommendation!!! Thanks!! That dude has some fast fingers.... I also like Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and love his singer (can't think of his name offhand) and Jonny Lang...it's nice to have some up-and-coming blues musicians[/quote]
Ha, Cool! First time I saw Joe was when he opened up for KWS at a show in Green Bay! KWS was playing with Double Trouble on that tour. Was a great show. Noah Hunt is the guy you're trying to think of. We DO have some great, young blues players! Just have to look hard to find 'em sometimes, right?!
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oh wow....great recommendation!!! Thanks!! That dude has some fast fingers.... I also like Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and love his singer (can't think of his name offhand) and Jonny Lang...it's nice to have some up-and-coming blues musicians
Ha, Cool! First time I saw Joe was when he opened up for KWS at a show in Green Bay! KWS was playing with Double Trouble on that tour. Was a great show. Noah Hunt is the guy you're trying to think of. We DO have some great, young blues players! Just have to look hard to find 'em sometimes, right?![/quote]
yes-Noah Hunt (I know I could have googled it, but that's no fun)...I'll have to keep my eyes open for Joe--I'd definitely go see him if he came around my way :-)
Another dude to check out is 'Davy Knowles'... Originally in 'Back Door Slam' which is now 'Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam'... One of the best guitarists I've ever seen.
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Just got an e-mail update from the Riverside Theatre in Milwaukee. Just announced a date in March for the Experience Hendrix Tour including Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Johhny Lang! That's a bad-ass lineup. Check for local dates guys, this looks like a must see!
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"I don't think anyone has commanded my respect more, to this day. The first time I heard Stevie Ray, I thought, "Whoever this is, he is going to shake the world". I was in my car and I remember thinking, I have to find out, before the day is over, who that guitar player is. That doesn't happen to me very often, that I get that way about listening to music. I mean, about three or four times in my life I've felt that way, in a car, listening to the radio, where I've stopped the car, pulled over, listened, and thought, I've got to find out before the end of the day, not, you know, sooner or later, but I have to know NOW who that is....and I remember being fascinated by the fact that he never, ever seemed to be... lost in any way. It was as though he never took a breather... or took a pause to think where he was gonna go next, it just flowed out of him. He seemed to be an open channel and music just flowed out. It's going to be a long time before anyone that brilliant will come along again."
was like a picture
of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
― Abraham Lincoln
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SRV's main influence was the blues obviously, he loved Jimi and paid homage by covering some of his tunes, as all blues artists have done. One of my favorite SRV albums is "In Session by Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. They trade licks on Albert's tunes and then Mr. King lets SRV tear into one of his songs. Stevie is so humble on this recording and pays his respects to a blues legend, then Albert sort of passes the torch to Stevie.
It is a shame that Stevie was taken away from us at a young age, especially since he was just turning his life around and really enjoying playing again. I would trade my soul for just an ounce of Stevie's ability, especially since I have none....
Kind of eerie, isn't it?
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
for the most part i agree with you. I too have always said the Jimi was sloppy. and as a musician i think SRV was better than Jimi. but ....... i like to listen to Jimi more.
"To question your government is not unpatriotic --
to not question your government is unpatriotic."
-- Sen. Chuck Hagel
And I love Stevie Ray. Saw him once in Austin and have his records. But his sound owes a lot to the great Jimi. I am old enough to have been around when Hendrix hit the scene, and the general reaction was that no one had heard anything quite like it before. What a loss. Imagine what he might have done with 10 or 20 more years.
SRV's brother Jimmy ain't bad on guitar either.
And then there's John McLaughlin....
Yes, but we're talking about musicians, not bands. Page may have had a better band, but SRV could have eaten him alive with sheer skill. Songwriting and playing ability are two totally different things.
SRV is just extreme at what he did. And is flat out my favorite guitarist. Mr. Hendrix was also his idle.
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just found this thread...one of my favorite musicians EVER!!!
I mean...really!?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2t8i9mGx9c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR2VEvfvC9I
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I'm also a huge SRV fan. If you don't know of him already, Joe Bonamassa is another guitar player you might like. I've seen him live a few times and I swear this dude is from another planet. He's only in his early thirties, but he definitely fills at least a little bit of the void for us since Stevie is gone. IMO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaBruqqH1Wo&feature=related
oh wow....great recommendation!!! Thanks!! That dude has some fast fingers.... I also like Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and love his singer (can't think of his name offhand) and Jonny Lang...it's nice to have some up-and-coming blues musicians
Whatever you are, be a good one --Lincoln
Ha, Cool! First time I saw Joe was when he opened up for KWS at a show in Green Bay! KWS was playing with Double Trouble on that tour. Was a great show. Noah Hunt is the guy you're trying to think of. We DO have some great, young blues players! Just have to look hard to find 'em sometimes, right?!
Ha, Cool! First time I saw Joe was when he opened up for KWS at a show in Green Bay! KWS was playing with Double Trouble on that tour. Was a great show. Noah Hunt is the guy you're trying to think of. We DO have some great, young blues players! Just have to look hard to find 'em sometimes, right?![/quote]
yes-Noah Hunt (I know I could have googled it, but that's no fun)...I'll have to keep my eyes open for Joe--I'd definitely go see him if he came around my way :-)
Whatever you are, be a good one --Lincoln