strat0124 Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 Having been one, and knowing the lack of recognition some "big" players get, I feel this is a worthy topic. A place to give your votes for all the cool sidemen out there. My numero uno would have to be Ron Wood. Whether it was the Faces, helping Rod the Mod out solo, or with the Stones.....very tasteful play. He does cool stuff with pedal steel, b-bender, dobro, mandolin as well....he's one of my favorites. Another one that might surprise you, Isaac Hayes. He was in Sam and Dave's band, and wrote alot of their big hits. Listening to him on B3 alone is a damn joy. He's a monster. Johnny Lee Schell.....longtime Bonnie Raitt guitarist/singer/songwriter is phenom as well. Don't know if I spelled his name right. Luther Perkins in Johnny Cash's original Tennesee Two. Don't know if Johnny would have been as big without his signature tick tack lick. There's alot of beauty in it's simplicity. David Grissom......first time I heard him was in Joe Ely's band....just ripping, now he is or was in Storyville, and I think he had a stint in John Cougar Mellancamp's band. He makes that PRS just rip....another monster player, with lots of feel. And you gotta know that Double Trouble are the dynamic duo from hell....the question is....who haven't they played with?????? Damn they are solid. So whats yours? Gene Down like a dollar comin up against a yen, doin pretty good for the shape I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob4CU Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 I was recently reminded of one of my favorites, unfortunately it was because of a terrible tragedy. Davey Johnstone's (Elton John band)son apparently drowned last month while he was on tour with EJ. I only heard a blurb about this...maybe someone else has more or better information... Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjunkie Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 clapton's touring right now with steve gadd, nathan east, and billy preston. i've heard david hildago of los lobos do great stuff on other people's records. throw in david linley and ry cooder, and i'll roadie that tour for free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 When one thinks of AC/DC, Angus pops into mind with his schoolboy outfit jumping and running everywhere. But in the back there´s his brother, not moving at all but pumping some badass riffs on his Gretsch. For me, Malcolm Young of AC/DC is the best side man I can imagine. Ralf Rock and Roll Aint Noise Pollution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip OKeefe Posted August 11, 2001 Share Posted August 11, 2001 [quote]Originally posted by wager47: [b]clapton's touring right now with steve gadd, nathan east, and billy preston. i've heard david hildago of los lobos do great stuff on other people's records. throw in david linley and ry cooder, and i'll roadie that tour for free![/b][/quote] I couldn't agree with this list more! [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/cool.gif[/img] Phil O'Keefe Sound Sanctuary Recording Riverside CA http://members.aol.com/ssanctuary/index.html pokeefe777@msn.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip OKeefe Posted August 11, 2001 Share Posted August 11, 2001 [quote]Originally posted by Ralf: [b]When one thinks of AC/DC, Angus pops into mind with his schoolboy outfit jumping and running everywhere. But in the back there´s his brother, not moving at all but pumping some badass riffs on his Gretsch. For me, Malcolm Young of AC/DC is the best side man I can imagine. Ralf[/b][/quote] IMO, Malcolm is what MAKES that band! Phil O'Keefe Sound Sanctuary Recording Riverside CA http://members.aol.com/ssanctuary/index.html pokeefe777@msn.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf Posted August 11, 2001 Share Posted August 11, 2001 [quote]Originally posted by pokeefe777@msn.com: [b] IMO, Malcolm is what MAKES that band! [/b][/quote] YES! I agree. I would not consider him as a sideman, but that´s sorta what his job description would be. He´s in back, static, but steady. And it´s that steadiness and relentlessness of raw rock riffage that pulls the band along like a locomotive. Woah! I got kind of excited with that paragraph above. The abundance of alliteration was nonitentional by the way. [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img] Ralf This message has been edited by Ralf on 08-10-2001 at 05:37 PM Rock and Roll Aint Noise Pollution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 11, 2001 Share Posted August 11, 2001 John Oates of Hall in Oates ;-). But seriously, I'd probably say that "The Edge" from U2 is my favorite sideman. There is just no one like him in the world when it comes to his playing technique. Without him, U2 just wouldn't be the same, although, the same could probably be said about anyone in that band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondottcomm Posted August 11, 2001 Share Posted August 11, 2001 Lets see if I can spell his name.LOL. Aynsley Dunbar ..Hes been on more great albums Don What? you mean I can take this block of fine swiss and make a song??...COOL! Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salyphus Posted August 11, 2001 Share Posted August 11, 2001 How about Michael Brecker? Who hasn't he played with? And he is a totally amazing player. His brother's no slouch either [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonafide Posted August 11, 2001 Share Posted August 11, 2001 Glenn Cambell, Steve Cropper, Brent Mason, Scotty Moore, Hank Garland, and Roy Nichols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strat0124 Posted August 11, 2001 Author Share Posted August 11, 2001 [quote]Originally posted by pokeefe777@msn.com: [b] I couldn't agree with this list more! [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/cool.gif[/img] Phil O'Keefe Sound Sanctuary Recording Riverside CA http://members.aol.com/ssanctuary/index.html pokeefe777@msn.com [/b][/quote] Actually I don't think of David Hildago and Ry Cooder as sidemen....but they are definitely my faves...... Down like a dollar comin up against a yen, doin pretty good for the shape I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjunkie Posted August 11, 2001 Share Posted August 11, 2001 yeah, true. some people could probably even argue that billy preston isn't a "sideman". however, even i was surprised by some of the albums he's guested on ( [url=http://www.rylanders.free-online.co.uk/]check this[/url] ). Beggar's Banquet? (Lee??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFTurner Posted August 11, 2001 Share Posted August 11, 2001 Buddy Emmons ------------------ William F. Turner Songwriter [url=http://www.csonline.net/wfturner/index.html]turnermusic[/url] William F. Turner Songwriter turnersongs Sometimes the truth is rude... tough shit... get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie Posted August 12, 2001 Share Posted August 12, 2001 John Paul Jones is an unsung hero of mine. He's mostly known for his bass playing, but I really like his keyboards and string arrangements in Zepp. In two days, it won't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman forgot his cape Posted August 12, 2001 Share Posted August 12, 2001 David Lindley is the ultimate sideman.....closely followed by Mephistopheles ... [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img].... Now.....Get out o' here......Jimmy Page.......Red Rodney's just landed.......! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Gauss Posted August 12, 2001 Share Posted August 12, 2001 there's too many: willie dixon (wrote all the blues classics and played upright bass on damn near every one) johnnie johnson (invented rock n roll..chcuk berry took over his band) ike turner (also invented rock n roll and popularized wife beating) james jamerson (james=motown) cliff gallup (no cliff=no rockabilly guitar) james burton (ricky nelson to elvis...) steve cropper/duck dunn (hundreds of stax tunes to neil young...) mike campbell (ever hear him when petty actually lets him rip?...) larry taylor (bass for canned heat, tom waits, as well as a ton of the west coast blues guys) adrian belew (zappa, talking heads, bowie as well as king crimson who i confess i'm not a fan of. he always had a good grasp of the really weird coupled with a pop sensibility) hal blaine & carol kaye (bass and drums on everything from sinatra to the beach boys and they always brought something to the party) oh, and george martin -d. gauss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Gauss Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 [quote]Originally posted by d gauss: [b]there's too many: willie dixon (wrote all the blues classics and played upright bass on damn near every one) johnnie johnson (invented rock n roll..chcuk berry took over his band) ike turner (also invented rock n roll and popularized wife beating) james jamerson (james=motown) cliff gallup (no cliff=no rockabilly guitar) james burton (ricky nelson to elvis...) steve cropper/duck dunn (hundreds of stax tunes to neil young...) mike campbell (ever hear him when petty actually lets him rip?...) larry taylor (bass for canned heat, tom waits, as well as a ton of the west coast blues guys) adrian belew (zappa, talking heads, bowie as well as king crimson who i confess i'm not a fan of. he always had a good grasp of the really weird coupled with a pop sensibility) hal blaine & carol kaye (bass and drums on everything from sinatra to the beach boys and they always brought something to the party) oh, and george martin..and ed macmahan -d. gauss[/b][/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Gauss Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 that's a first...how'd i manage to do that? one's normal and one's a bold reply...sorry! -d. gauss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratusloop Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 The best sidemen in the business are: Absolutely the number one man is: Davey Johnstone (Elton John) Coming in a far second place: Billy Sherwood (YES) A new guy to look for: Igor Khoroshev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strat0124 Posted August 14, 2001 Author Share Posted August 14, 2001 Bowie's had a damn fine collection of sidemen through the years as well...... Down like a dollar comin up against a yen, doin pretty good for the shape I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 Richard Tee Paul Schaffer David Sancious Benmont Tench (in addition to the previously mentioned Mike Campbell) Bernie Worrell Bruce Hornsby on Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" Will Lee Tony Levin Jaco on Joni Mitchell's albums Chuck Rainey Pino Palladino Pete Anderson on Dwight Yoakum records Dominic Miller, guitarist with Sting Jay Graydon's solo on Steely Dan's "Peg" Peter Erskine Manu Katche Clayton Cameron, drummer with Tony Bennett (unbelievable brush work) Phil Woods' solos on Steely Dan's "Doctor Wu" and Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are" practically anyone who every played with Zappa Trumpeter Jerry Hey and trombonist Bill Reichenbach - chances are 99.9% that you own a record with them on it (look 'em up) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip McDonald Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 [quote]Originally posted by mzeger: [b]Clayton Cameron, drummer with Tony Bennett (unbelievable brush work) [/b][/quote] Definitely, he's phenomenal, great touch... Anyone in Sting's band as "sidemen" are probably going to be great.... ------------------ [b]New and Improved Music Soon:[/b] http://www.mp3.com/chipmcdonald Guitar Lessons in Augusta Georgia: www.chipmcdonald.com Eccentric blog: https://chipmcdonaldblog.blogspot.com/ / "big ass windbag" - Bruce Swedien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 Speaking of Sting... [list] [*]Branford Marsalis - Sax [*]Omar Hakim - Drums [*]Darryl Jones - Bass [*]Kenny Kirkland - Keys[/list] James Taylor... [list] [*]Leland Sklar - Bass [*]Jimmy Johnson - Bass [*]Carlos Vega - Drums (RIP) [*]Danny Kortchmar - Guitar, also with Don Henley[/list] Paul McCartney... [list] [*]Robbie McIntosh - Guitars, Vox [*]Hamish Stuart - Bass, Guitar, Vox [*]Paul Wickens - Keys, Accordian, Vox, Bass [*]Blair Cunningham - Drums & Percussion[/list] I've worked with so many exceptional sidemen in country music, it would take pages to list the top 5%. Here's a list of the incredible musicians currently out with the Wilkinsons, with whom I worked in June and July. The Wilkinsons... [list] [*]George Lawrence - Drums [*]Mark Easterling - Guitar [*]Jeff Surratt - Steel Guitar & Acoustic [*]Garry Schierra - Keys [*]David Turner - Road Mngr./ FOH mixer / Bass on one song. [*]Joe ___??? - Bass & Fiddle[/list] (?#$(*&! ! I can't remember his last name!!! Talk about a sideman! In addition to bass and fiddle, he's the alternate bus driver. Anyone who saw my posts on our struggle with bus and driver in June/July, Joe's the only reason we kept rolling with no break or show cancellations! He even fixed the bus, several times, in a pinch. THAT'S a sideman.. solid chops + [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img] ) ------------------ Neil [b]Reality[/b]: [i]A few moments of lucidity surrounded by insanity.[/i] This message has been edited by fantasticsound on 08-14-2001 at 02:06 PM It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlChuck Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 mzeger, Some good picks -- you stole some I was about to make! I'll add the late [b]Kenny Kirkland[/b] with Sting, Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Miroslav Vitous... [b]Branford Marsalais[/b] with Sting... [b]Vinnie Colaiuta[/b] with Sting, Zappa, Allan Holdsworth... And the following are some people that are rarely considered sidemen yet have done some notable work in that role: [b]Jeff Beck[/b] with Stevie Wonder, Seal, Stanley Clarke, Narada Michael Walden, Kate Bush, Roger Waters, Mick Jagger... [b]Eric Clapton[/b] with Steven Stills, the Beatles, George Harrison, Delaney and Bonnie, Howling Wolf, Kate Bush, Roger Waters... [b]Allan Holdsworth[/b] with Soft Machine, Tony Williams, Jean-Luc Ponty, UK, Gong, Bill Bruford... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 [quote]Originally posted by AlChuck: [b]Vinnie Colaiuta[/b] with Sting, Zappa, Allan Holdsworth... [/B][/quote] Colaiuta plays great stuff on my favorite Brazilian singer/songwriter Ivan Lins' album "Awa Yio", with Tony Levin and Dominic Miller. Some band! Playing with Zappa is like getting inducted in Cooperstown, like a Sideman Hall of Fame: Belew, Vai, Colaiuta, Ponty, George Duke, Scott Thunes, Chad Wackerman, Terry Bozzio, Chester Thompson, Ian Underwood, Warren Cucarullo (from Zappa to Duran Duran!), Eddie Jobson, the Fowler brothers, and your announcer Don Pardo This message has been edited by mzeger on 08-14-2001 at 03:11 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 [quote]Originally posted by AlChuck: [b]Jeff Beck[/b] with Stevie Wonder, Seal, Stanley Clarke, Narada Michael Walden, Kate Bush, Roger Waters, Mick Jagger...[/quote] How can you put Jeff Beck as a great sideman without mentioning his best side gig of all, Rod Stewart! I mean, this is the most famous side gig he's had and for good reason. Every RS song in the mid '70's worth listening to has great Jeff Beck guitar work on it. Also other stringed instruments. The best part is how he supported the song, not always the case with his own, solo projects. Many times this is an earmark of a great sideman. They play BETTER in support of someone else's ideas. For some great examples... I Was Only Joking & Maggie May. There are MANY others. [img]http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img] ------------------ Neil [b]Reality[/b]: [i]A few moments of lucidity surrounded by insanity.[/i] It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 [quote]Originally posted by fantasticsound: [b] Every RS song in the mid '70's worth listening to has great Jeff Beck guitar work on it. [/b][/quote] and the cover of "People Get Ready" on Beck's "Flash" in the '80s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman forgot his cape Posted August 15, 2001 Share Posted August 15, 2001 "How can you put Jeff Beck as a great sideman without mentioning his best side gig of all, Rod Stewart! I mean, this is the most famous side gig he's had and for good reason." Bullshit!!! You make the same mistake as your compatriots in 1968....The band was the "Jeff Beck Group"...Rodders was sinply..the singer...Beck is one of the best electric geetar players ever...without him, there would have been no Led Zeppelin...just ask Pagey..... Alan Holdsworth..sideman?...don't amke me laaarff!..ego control has never been one of his strong points..ever since "Higginsbottom's Wrench" in the late 60s in Bradford.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ststeven23 Posted August 15, 2001 Share Posted August 15, 2001 God Bless Nicky Hopkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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