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The greatest two guitar rock band in history


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I remember seeing Stryper open for someband, and knew that there was talent there. A few years later a buddy of mine went on to be a touring musician with one of their ex members and told me how the guy was great at every instrument, bass, guitar, keys, drums and some brass too, like good to the point if that was your instrument you were scared he just out played you with out ever trying. I will see if Rusty is in town for the holidays and ask more about it.

 

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Whoever said the Stones or the Allman Bros :thu: but there's another one that comes to mind also. That Strat/SG combo of BTO wasn't too shabby either :rawk:
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Little Feat, Lowell George on slide and weaving lines in and out of Paul Barrere's picking.

 

Los Lobos, with Cesar Rosas and David Hidalgo playing just about every style of guitar ranging from blues to rock to mariachi.

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I remember seeing Stryper open for someband, and knew that there was talent there. A few years later a buddy of mine went on to be a touring musician with one of their ex members and told me how the guy was great at every instrument, bass, guitar, keys, drums and some brass too, like good to the point if that was your instrument you were scared he just out played you with out ever trying. I will see if Rusty is in town for the holidays and ask more about it.

 

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In a "classic movie" forum I belong to, there's always arguments based on the idea of the "best" anything. Best according to WHOM? Over there we agreed to voice our opinions based on Guitarzan's notion of "favorite".

 

"Greatest" could have many interpretations. Recording sales, concert attendance, output, level of fame, etc. So it can be pretty ambiguous. So it's "best" to ingnore any "best" lists altogether.

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In a "classic movie" forum I belong to, there's always arguments based on the idea of the "best" anything. Best according to WHOM? Over there we agreed to voice our opinions based on Guitarzan's notion of "favorite".

 

"Greatest" could have many interpretations. Recording sales, concert attendance, output, level of fame, etc. So it can be pretty ambiguous. So it's "best" to ingnore any "best" lists altogether.

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+1, it's just a pile of 2 cents worth. Still, it's fun to discuss our version of two guitar fun.

 

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In a "classic movie" forum I belong to, there's always arguments based on the idea of the "best" anything. Best according to WHOM? Over there we agreed to voice our opinions based on Guitarzan's notion of "favorite".

"Greatest" could have many interpretations. Recording sales, concert attendance, output, level of fame, etc. So it can be pretty ambiguous. So it's "best" to ingnore any "best" lists altogether.

Whitefang

 

Except in the case of the Beatles, who were clearly the best of the best. But, yeah, all else is just opinion.

(LOL)

 

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Did anyone mention the Ventures in all of this?

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Yes, go back to my 12/12/13 post...I mentioned several others too (including the Beatles)...sadly, I did leave out The Marshall Tucker Band. :cry:

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Did anyone mention the Ventures in all of this?

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Yes, go back to my 12/12/13 post...I mentioned several others too (including the Beatles)...sadly, I did leave out The Marshal Tucker Band. :cry:

 

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Did anyone mention the Ventures in all of this?

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Yes, go back to my 12/12/13 post...I mentioned several others too (including the Beatles)...sadly, I did leave out The Marshall Tucker Band. :cry:

 

Thanks. So many were brought up and I didn't feel like going through five pages of thread to find out.

 

But since most rock bands have two guitarists in them, wouldn't this list be REALLY long? Like I recall I earlier inquired if the term "two guitar band" meant that the band had TWO guitarists that did leads? That would wittle down the list a bit.

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Did anyone mention the Ventures in all of this?

Whitefang

 

Yes, go back to my 12/12/13 post...I mentioned several others too (including the Beatles)...sadly, I did leave out The Marshall Tucker Band. :cry:

 

Thanks. So many were brought up and I didn't feel like going through five pages of thread to find out.

 

But since most rock bands have two guitarists in them, wouldn't this list be REALLY long? Like I recall I earlier inquired if the term "two guitar band" meant that the band had TWO guitarists that did leads? That would wittle down the list a bit.

Whitefang

 

Duel leads are definitely cool (the Eagles are famous for this kind of sound). For me, it's more about the 1 guitar power trio vs the 2 guitar 4 piece garage bands. Where would the Ventures (CCR, Stones, Beatles, Marshall Tucker, etc.,) have been without the rhythm guitar? I love hearing SRV and Beck and with that much talent, power trios do sound good too...I just like having a rhythm guitar in the band. My 2 cents. I can't pick the best or the greatest 2 guitar band in history, even if the list is whittled down a bit.

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In a "classic movie" forum I belong to, there's always arguments based on the idea of the "best" anything. Best according to WHOM? Over there we agreed to voice our opinions based on Guitarzan's notion of "favorite".

 

"Greatest" could have many interpretations. Recording sales, concert attendance, output, level of fame, etc. So it can be pretty ambiguous. So it's "best" to ignore any "best" lists altogether.

Whitefang

 

It's actually pretty simple, if I like it, it's good, if I love it, it's the best. If I don't like it, it sucks, the songwriter disappeared and all mention of him be expunged from history, the band should be bound and cast into a pit , all its fans neutered, and all copies of the song should be burned, buried, and the ground salted. Strong opinions? I got 'em.

 

Back to the matter at hand, for two guitars, how about Rogrigo and Gabriela?

 

If we're going to mention three guitars, I guess the Eagles deserve a mention, "Hotel California" is a great example of how important it is that three guitarists play complementary rhythms, and not the same thing! ( I really don't care for the Eagles, but a friend pointed out all three parts once, and I was impressed)

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Yep, as is Iron Maiden and certain lineups of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

 

...Ya can't get to 3 without hittin' 2!

 

Iron Maiden, during their peak, was a 2-guitar band. When Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith rejoined the band in 2000, they decided to keep Yannick Gers around and make it a 3-guitar package. Personally, I don't think Gers adds all that much.

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In a "classic movie" forum I belong to, there's always arguments based on the idea of the "best" anything. Best according to WHOM? Over there we agreed to voice our opinions based on Guitarzan's notion of "favorite".

 

"Greatest" could have many interpretations. Recording sales, concert attendance, output, level of fame, etc. So it can be pretty ambiguous. So it's "best" to ignore any "best" lists altogether.

Whitefang

 

It's actually pretty simple, if I like it, it's good, if I love it, it's the best. If I don't like it, it sucks, the songwriter disappeared and all mention of him be expunged from history, the band should be bound and cast into a pit , all its fans neutered, and all copies of the song should be burned, buried, and the ground salted. Strong opinions? I got 'em.

 

Back to the matter at hand, for two guitars, how about Rogrigo and Gabriela?

 

If we're going to mention three guitars, I guess the Eagles deserve a mention, "Hotel California" is a great example of how important it is that three guitarists play complementary rhythms, and not the same thing! ( I really don't care for the Eagles, but a friend pointed out all three parts once, and I was impressed)

 

If we're going 3, I'm going with The Outlaws! :D

 

The last band I was in was a 3-guitar band...but the lead singer just strummed an acoustic. Damn good sense of rhythm, though - we did NOT have him on mute! It worked because me and the other electric guitarist had such completely different styles that there was almost no overlap between us.

Overall, the whole 3-guitar part was probably my fave thing about being in that band. I would do it (the 3-guitar thing, not that particular band) again.

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Duel leads are definitely cool (the Eagles are famous for this kind of sound). For me, it's more about the 1 guitar power trio vs the 2 guitar 4 piece garage bands. Where would the Ventures (CCR, Stones, Beatles, Marshall Tucker, etc.,) have been without the rhythm guitar? I love hearing SRV and Beck and with that much talent, power trios do sound good too...I just like having a rhythm guitar in the band. My 2 cents. I can't pick the best or the greatest 2 guitar band in history, even if the list is whittled down a bit.

 

I personally like to hear a rhythm guitar in the background holding down a groove while a lead is being played or a little noodling going on. The Skynyrd boys, Kieth, and Malcom were good at it. Also, there is so much more to rhythm guitar than just strumming chords.

 

Oh, yeah, another 3 guitar band was Moby Grape :thu:

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Surprised not more mention of Metallica- Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield make a good team. I'm not a huge Metallica fan but they can rock.

 

disclaimer- can't see the video that is posted- maybe it is Metallica... but if not, Metallica should be on the list somewhere. :rawk:

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Surprised not more mention of Metallica- Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield make a good team. I'm not a huge Metallica fan but they can could at one time rock.

 

FYP. ;)

 

Personally, I found that their decline in rocking ability directly coincided with the band's collective increase in systemic doucheopathy...

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