cleomenesII Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I was reading the recent posts about Stevie, and it occurred to me that he is a musician for whom nobody ever has a bad word. Everyone loves him (I think). Another musician in this category is Bobby McFerrin, I would say. The criteria seem to be firstly, being a great musician, secondly, being a really nice person, thirdly, being humble and not arrogant. I suppose there is something 'universal' about their appeal. Would this be a fair summary? Who else fits the category? I can think of great musicians who don't meet the second or third requirements who divide opinion on a huge scale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 This forum has taught me that those don't exist. I'm sure someone here hates Stevie, they're just too scared to come out and say it. Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrokeys Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I suspect Majuscule is right but even with that in mind, I'd put Dr. John in this select company. Haven't run across very many Oscar Peterson haters either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Benmont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB Dave Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 If you take Stevie as an example, his music is approachable to the general public - everyone loves his songwriting - yet deeply substantive in a way that musicians can appreciate. The man writes hits that aren't garbage. I'm sure we can all rattle off a dozen "musicians's musicians" who are a little too much of an acquired taste for the general public. Similarly we can all name a bunch of pop stars who lack any apparent substance and/or discernible talent. So I might suggest that part of your formula also involves the ability to achieve both critical and commercial success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phloid Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Within the last year a regular poster in the keyboard (I think) forum eloquently described the damage SRV had done to the blues. I thought he presented some valid points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clavjav Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Freddie Mercury John Lennon Bruce Springsteen Michael Jackson RD700NX, Krome 61, Acuna 73 + Mainstage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Steve Nathan SK Jim Alfredson Linwood Marino dB Steve LeBlanc Bobadohshe I'll let others add to the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16251 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I think the first criteria is to of been around and successful for many years in pop/soul/r&B as well as say jazz. Herbie comes to mind. AvantGrand N2 | ES520 | Gallien-Krueger MK & MP | https://soundcloud.com/pete36251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phloid Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Is this musicians and their music, their music, the musician as a musician, the musician as a person combined or aside from their music that everyone likes? So far no one meets any of these possibilities. I don't think the public has an opportunity to determine the last one. If they meet one they don't necessarily meet the others for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettymike Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Frankly I smoke the wheels in reverse with what some of my fave musicians get up to off stage . Some of them are tantrum throwing bitches (male or female) . Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I was reading the recent posts about Stevie Sorry I've got to ask: - Wonder? - or Ray Vaughan? Cheers, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleomenesII Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Wonder! (I don't like SRV) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillplaying Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Oops - I'm a big Stevie W fan but I also thought you were referring to SRV. I'm the piano player "off of" Borrowed Books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-string-man Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Keyboard Girl was lucky enough to meet Slash and Bryan Ferry and Dave Grohl. All really nice guys, very humble and down to earth. She also had the misfortune to meet Sting on one occasion. "Right up his own arse" was her memorable comment. SSM Occasionally, do something nice for a total stranger. They'll wonder what the hell is going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegerardi Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Anyone I've ever known (myself included) who's met Emo think Keith is one of the most approachable, easy-going guys there is. Friendly, and always takes time out for his fans. My personal experience with him ended up in a bar drinking and laughing at his stories. I've heard the same thing for Rick Wakeman, but I've never had the pleasure. (Of course, no more drinking for him...) ..Joe Setup: Korg Kronos 61, Roland XV-88, Korg Triton-Rack, Motif-Rack, Korg N1r, Alesis QSR, Roland M-GS64 Yamaha KX-88, KX76, Roland Super-JX, E-Mu Longboard 61, Kawai K1II, Kawai K4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglow Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Dave Brubeck "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyS Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Spent some time on my 53rd birthday with Emerson and Brian Auger.Most down to earth and totally hilarious guys.A fun night to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJPatton Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I don't hate Stevie but I'm certainly not a big fan, his music is kind of cheesy to me. I don't think there is an artist everyone likes, and that's a good thing IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Spent some time on my 53rd birthday with Emerson and Brian Auger.Most down to earth and totally hilarious guys.A fun night to say the least. Wow, that had to be a riot! Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 JS Bach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I don't hate Stevie but I'm certainly not a big fan, his music is kind of cheesy to me. So, you've only ever heard "Part Time Lover"? I would encourage you to listen to "Village Ghetto Land" and reassess your comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJPatton Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Just listened to it, nice strings, but my opinion remains. That's why art is great though, one mans cheese is anothers thrill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Yeah, because these lyrics are SO cheesy... Would you like to go with me Down my dead end street? Would you like to come with me To Village Ghetto Land? See the people lock their doors While robbers laugh and steal Beggars watch and eat their meals From garbage cans Broken glass is everywhere It's a bloody scene Killing plagues the citizens Unless they own police Children play with rusted cars Sores cover their hands Politicians laugh and drink Drunk to all demands Families buying dog food now Starvation roams the streets Babies die before they're born Infected by the grief Now some folks say that we should be Glad for what we have Tell me would you be happy still in 1995 living in Village Ghetto Land Oh, Village Ghetto Land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Nathan Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 The criteria seem to be firstly, being a great musician, secondly, being a really nice person, thirdly, being humble and not arrogant. I doubt you will find universal concurrence on anyone, but maybe George Shearing Don't rush me. I'm playing as slowly as I can! http://www.stevenathanmusic.com/stevenathanmusic.com/HOME.html https://apple.co/2EGpYXK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyman27 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Everybody digs Bill Evans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 [video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvTnuGkQ1gg [video:youtube] --wmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richforman Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I'm gonna guess Big J. Patton is a little younger, under 35 let's say. I think to a certain degree, for people born after a certain time period and of course I don't know the exact cut-off, almost all pop music from before some point in maybe the early or mid-80's just sounds inescapably *corny* ("cheesy" in his word) to them where they can't take it fully seriously - even though it resonates as really honest and soulful to those of us who came up a little earlier. The same effect may even come into play with members of my generation with respect to music from earlier decades. Things that were entirely credible, relevant, even groundbreaking in their day, can come to sound dated and even a little silly, through the increasingly more jaded sensibilities/perspective of listeners in subsequent generations. Rich Forman Yamaha MOXF8, Korg Kronos 2-61, Roland Fantom X7, Ferrofish B4000+ organ module, Roland VR-09, EV ZLX12P, K&M Spider Pro stand, Yamaha S80, Korg Trinity Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettymike Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Here's a spirited and cool keyboardist/vocalist I really like - Delmar Brown , a bad recording but still awesome > vocals you wont believe > And the best intro solo I've ever heard , to me he's a gift from the music Gods - better than a ton of the big names out there. Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamanczarek Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Almost everybody I know likes Billy Joel. It's not really rock and roll to me. C3/122, M102A, Vox V301H, Farfisa Compact, Gibson G101, GEM P, RMI 300A, Piano Bass, Pianet , Prophet 5 rev. 2, Pro-One, Matrix 12, OB8, Korg MS20, Jupiter 6, Juno 60, PX-5S, Nord Stage 3 Compact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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