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Without mentioning specific tracks, I will say that Martin Barre of Jethro Tull should be considered one of the riff kings, (listen to Benefit) as well as Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains. (almost anything on Dirt) Of course there are many others, but those two stand out to me for their ability to phrase a great riff. |
I'll share some love for Martin Barre. |
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Raytheprinter-Your mention of UFO reminds me of "Rock Bottom"! |
Maybe one of the very first is still the best, "Rumble" by Link Wray? I think that was first conceived in 1953 though a modest hit later in 1958. Very possibly in terms of overall influence. |
Roy Orbison "Oh Pretty Woman". |
Television - Marquee Moon |
The Last Time by the Stones. |
Well, if we're talking about the Stones, I suppose that Can't you hear me knockin' would be a contender. |
Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd |
"Money (That What I Want)" by Barrett Strong. If you like The Beatles version, wait until you hear the original (if you haven't already). Much "tougher", with wicked, killer guitar tone! |
FZ album "Shut Up And Play Yer Guitar" has combination of all greatest rock guitar reefs. |
Funk 49, James Gang and All Right Now, Free. |
Queen "Bohemian Rhapsody". |
Cream and Hendrix Sunshine of Your Love and Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love. |
I just acquired the guilty pleasure of "Guitar Heaven", Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time, Santana.
Saw on YouTube "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with India Arie and Carlos Santana, that is a must-hear. There are tunes from Van Halen, Cream ("Sunshine Of Your Love"), Doors ("Riders On The Storm"), and many others.
The playing, arrangements, and recording are all superb. I forgot how good Rock 'n Roll can make you feel.
Recommended.
Dan |
Zappa, Inca Roads
If you haven't done so, go see Dweezil do "Zappa plays Zappa". I was fortunate enough to see Frank 3 times, and Dweezil is definitely got the chops. |
"Whisky Train" - Procul Harum
"Drop Dead Legs" - Van Halen
"Can't You Hear Me Knocking - The Rolling Stones
"That's All You Need" - The Faces
"All Right Now" - Free
"Narcotic Prayer" - Chris Whitley
"Roadhouse Blues" - The Doors
"Ma Ma Belle" - Electric Light Orchestra
"I Don't Need No Doctor" - Humble Pie (Rockin' The Fillmore)
"Love and Happiness" - John Mellencamp
"Melting Pot" - John Mellencamp
"Do Ya" - The Move
"Start Me Up" - The Rolling Stones
"Shattered" - The Rolling Stones
"Cinnamon Girl" - Neil Young
"The Pusher" - Steppenwolf
"Love Like a Man" - Ten Years After
"Sweet Child O' Mine" - Guns N' Roses
"Silver Paper" - Mountain
"Hope You're Feeling Better" - Santana
"Lawyers Guns & Money" - Warren Zevon
"Heartbreaker" - Led Zeppelin
"Bridge Of Sighs" - Robin Trower
"Can't Hardly Wait" - The Replacements
"I Ain't Superstitious" - Jeff Beck
"Come As You Are" - Nirvana
"Sweet Emotion" - Aerosmith
"Alive" - Pearl Jam
"You Got The Love" - Rufus with Chaka Kahn
...and so and so on.....
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"Walk This Way" - Aerosmith
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Grateful Dead- Tennessee Jed
Doors- Blood on the streets
Wilco- Via Chicago
My Morning Jacket- Gideon
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Jimmy Page Whole lot of love
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Don't snicker but....
"All I Really Want" - Alanis Morissette
Really - check that out again...
"Movies" - Alien Ant Farm
"Shaft" - Isaac Hayes
"Jump Into The Fire" - Harry Nilsson
"That Lady" - The Isley Brothers
"Its Your Thing" - The Isley Brothers
"Straw Man" - Lou Reed
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There's a very cool guitar riff on the Radiohead song Creep that's on their first album, Pablo Honey.
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Thank heavens for Google and iTunes.
Been checking out the ones I don't have. Cool thread! |
Just a correction to a preceding post. The Doors - "Blood In The Streets"...That would be in fact, "Peace Frog."
Kinda like misnaming "Baba O'Riley" Teenage Wasteland.
But easy to understand none the less! |
Neil Young: Like a Hurricane
Thin Lizzy: The Boys are Back in Town |
Robin Trower/ Procol Harum "Whiskey Train" |
"Right Hand Man" - Joan Osborne.
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Smrex,
If you're gonna go all "Thin Lizzy" on this one, you should add "Jailbreak". |
"Walking Slow" - Jackson Browne. |
Ok, so I haven 't read this whole thread but here's an obscure reference...
Buckethead - Soothsayer (the whole tune)
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(2) for me;
Day Tripper- The Beatles Midnight Rambler (live)- The Rolling Stones |
OMG jafant---Of course, "Day Tripper"! One of the first I learned (after "Wipeout" and "Money"). |
Falconquest...
Thanks for the bucket head suggestion. I'd never heard of him before and went on iTunes and Tidal to check him out. Diverse as all hell, fascinating, thoroughly amazing output. Where the heck have I been??? |
Don't close your eyes-Dokken. |
"Monster" - Steppenwolf
"The Lemon Song" - Led Zeppelin
"Taxman" - The Beatles
"I Want To Tell You" - The Beatles
"Sick Of Myself" - Matthew Sweet
"Live With Me" - The Rolling Stones
"Birthday" - The Beatles
"Changed The Locks" - Lucinda Williams
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R. I. P. Paul Kantner.
Dug out "Surrealistic Pillow" and "Bless Its Pointed Little Head" in memorium upon learning of his death last week. On vinyl; to listen again on any other format struck me as possibly being disrespectful.
Man, what a cast of characters in that band.
Thanks - it was nice being around while you were, too. |
" Ride the Tiger" by Jefferson Starship has great lead guitar throughout and a great riff to boot. On of my favorites to get the blood flowing. I’m guessing it was Craig Chaquico who played it but not sure. |
Post Toastee - Tommy Bolin
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Thin Lizzy "Jailbreak"
Badfinger "Baby Blue" |
"Where the River Flows" - Collective Soul
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Just re-read this thread. "Funk 49" by The James Gang rightfully got several mentions, but - in fairness - I'll add "Walk Away".
"You just turn your pretty head and walk away". God bless Joe Walsh. |
To Cry You a Song - Jethro Tull |
Rolling Stones Paint it Black
Led Zeppelin The Rover
GrandFunk Inside looking out (live)
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A few not mentioned, I don't think,since most have been showing our ages ...lol
just moving past the traditional era that has its own crown....and IMO, anything
Mick Taylor ever played as a Rolling Stone over anything Keif played ......
White Stripes..... Seven Nation Army
Nirvana.............. Smells like teen Spirit
Motor Head....... Ace of Spades
Pearl Jam......... Alive
Red Hot Chilli's. Under the Bridge
Guns N Roses.. Sweet Child O Mine
Collective Soul.. Shine
The Offspring.... Come out and Play
Stone Temple Pilots.. Interstate Love Song
Blind Melon..... No Rain
The Cult....... She sells Sanctuary
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Two I've recently listened to worth a mention is Steve Howe on " Heart of the Sunrise" and Steve Hackett on "Please Don't Touch". |
