14 by uDigItTheMost Saturday, October 08, 2005

Good choices. I seen Steve Vai in concert when he was playing with David Lee Roth. Good live performer. Wasn't he one of Joe Satriani's students?

I do believe your right, not sure.

Most people do not even know stevie vai I am suprised you do.

--Stevie Ray Vaughn
Frank Zappa
Jimi Hendrix--

When I was a freshman in high school, the sister of my best friend gave me "Hot Rats" and "Roxy & Elsewhere" for Christmas. I became an instant fan. Until then I didn't even know The Mothers of Invention. What a great gift.

--Buddy Guy
Jeff Beck
Johnny Winter--

Johnny Winter played alot of clubs in my hometown. My best friend and I went to go see him and he put on a helluva show. Lots of energy. He did lots of covers, but in his own style.

--Most overrated: B.B. King. He can't play bar chords.--

Not my favorite blues artist by far, but I still like him. But I can't take a lot of him at one time.

Zappa for sure. That guy had one of the most eclectic and bizarre minds I've ever been subjected to.

Paco DeLuca. If you ever get the chance to listen to Dimeola, DeLuca and Laughlin live at the Fillmore you will not be disappointed. Possibly some of the BEST flamenco-style guitar I have ever heard. Link

Charlie Hunter. Link My friend introduced me to him years ago, and...absolutely amazing. His album 'Duo' is fairly simple, but you have to admire a person who can fill the lead guitar and bass parts plaing the same guitar. Which brings me to...

Michael Manring. Link When the same friend played the song 'Monkey Businessman' off the linked album, I was at a loss for words. This guy made a bass guitar sound like a full-fledged band. I wish I had 1/100th the talent that this guy has. And speaking of bass players...

Jaco Pastorius. Long since passed away, I'd have to say that he's probably influenced more guitarists and bassists than you would guess.

Les Claypool. I just gotta love this guy because he came from the same town I grew up in.

-- B

This is the CENTRAL SCRUTINIZER . . . it is my responsibility to enforce all the laws that haven't been passed yet. It is also my responsibility to alert each and every one of you to the potential consequences of various ordinary everyday activities you might be performing which could eventually lead to The Death Penalty (or affect your parent's credit rating). Our criminal institutions are full of little creeps like you who do wrong things . . . and many of them were driven to these crimes by a horrible force called MUSIC!

Our studies have shown that this horrible force is so dangerous to society at large that laws are being drawn up at this very moment to stop it forever! Cruel and inhuman punishments are being carefully described in tiny paragraphs so they won't conflict with the Constitution (which, itself, is being modified in order to accomodate THE FUTURE).

I bring you now a special presentation to show what can happen to you if you choose a career in MUSIC . . . The WHITE ZONE is for loading and unloading only . . . if you have to load or unload, go to the WHITE ZONE . . . you'll love it . . . it's a way of life . . .

Hi, it's me, I'm back. This is the CENTRAL SCRUTINIZER . . . The WHITE ZONE is for loading and unloading only . . . if you gotta load or if you gotta unload, go to the WHITE ZONE . . . you'll love it . . . it's a way of life . . . that's right! You'll love it, it's a way of life, that's right, you'll love it, a way of life, right, love it . . . This is the CENTRAL SCRUTINIZER

We take you now to a garage in Canoga Park...

It wasn't very large
There was just enough room to cram the drums
In the corner over by the Dodge
It was a fifty-four
With a mashed up door
And a cheesy little amp
With a sign on the front said
"Fender Champ"
And a second-hand guitar
It was a Stratocaster with a whammy bar

This is the CENTRAL SCRUTINIZER . . . Yes . . . he used to be a nice boy . . . He used to cut the grass . . . But now his mind is totally destroyed by music. He's so crazy now he even believes that people are writing articles and reviews about his imaginary guitar notes, and so, continuing to dwindle in the twilight realm of his own secret thoughts, he not only dreams imaginary guitar notes, but, to make matters worse, dreams imaginary vocal parts to a song about the imaginary journalistic profession . . .

If you liked the mothers, you may want to check these guys out.

http://www.thefugs.com/

And he's playing as great as ever. His instrumental albums are very underrated.

Given an instrumental by him, or a collaboration(I bought all the early Santana Albums!  My Ex stole them from me), I would go with his instrumental.  I like many of the other guitarist, but he just gets to me like no others can.

Great pick. Is your son pretty good? I did say your "favorite", so well done. I didn't even think of someone I actually knew.

He Plays Bass.  I bought him a new base a couple of years ago.  And as repayment, he learned the rif from Dazed and Confused!  It was awesome!  Almost like seeing Zeplin in concert!  He may not be the best, but he is one of my favorites!

Jimi Hendrix, Ted Nugent, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Billy Gibbons... Gee- there's really no place to stop!

--Most people do not even know stevie vai I am suprised you do.--

Is he still around? Is he playing with anyone? Touring solo or with a group? He's too talented to have stopped.

--If you liked the mothers, you may want to check these guys out.--

Thanks for the link, Mod. Deep Purple's Smoke on the Water just popped in my head.

Frank Zappa and the Mothers
Were at the best place around
But some stupid with a flare gun
Burned the place to the ground
Smoke on the water, fire in the sky

--Paco DeLuca. If you ever get the chance to listen to Dimeola, DeLuca and Laughlin live at the Fillmore you will not be disappointed. Possibly some of the BEST flamenco-style guitar I have ever heard.--

Great choice. I forgot all about them. "Friday Night in San Francisco"

---Charlie Hunter. Link My friend introduced me to him years ago, and...absolutely amazing. His album 'Duo' is fairly simple, but you have to admire a person who can fill the lead guitar and bass parts plaing the same guitar. Which brings me to...

Michael Manring. Link When the same friend played the song 'Monkey Businessman' off the linked album, I was at a loss for words. This guy made a bass guitar sound like a full-fledged band. I wish I had 1/100th the talent that this guy has. And speaking of bass players...

Jaco Pastorius. Long since passed away, I'd have to say that he's probably influenced more guitarists and bassists than you would guess.---

I'm sad to say I only heard of Michael Manring, and even sadder to say I haven't heard music from either three. Thanks so much for the links.

--Les Claypool. I just gotta love this guy because he came from the same town I grew up in.--

He puts on a such a good show visually you forget how good of a bassist he is. Did you know he tried out for Metallica?

--Given an instrumental by him, or a collaboration(I bought all the early Santana Albums!  My Ex stole them from me), I would go with his instrumental.  I like many of the other guitarist, but he just gets to me like no others can.--

What's with the ex stealing your collection? I know how you feel though I had 2 German bootleg albums of Hendrix that an ex stole. One of the albums had a 26 minute version of Red House, too. I want that album back so much.

Carlos was in town last night. Tickets sold out too fast for me to go see him. Robert Randolph opened up for him, too. I wanted to go I seen Santana in concert a few times but not Robert Randolph.

--He Plays Bass.  I bought him a new base a couple of years ago.  And as repayment, he learned the rif from Dazed and Confused!  It was awesome!  Almost like seeing Zeplin in concert!  He may not be the best, but he is one of my favorites!--

Nothing wrong with being a bass player. Them and the drummers are a big part of the band. And definitely nothing wrong in his taste in music, either. I bet you were a proud papa listening.

I like Phil Keaggy.

And my Uncle Chris Jammin' with him is so fun, because no matter what *I* play on keyboards, he makes it all sound good.

--Jimi Hendrix, Ted Nugent, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Billy Gibbons... Gee- there's really no place to stop!--

ZZ Top kicks ass in concert. I have never been disappointed at one of their shows.