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Bands that had a "masterpiece", w/ common theme
I agree with most of previous - my fave of the bunch being APP - Tales...mystery...E A Poe......music, concept, lyric and production wise....I also think P F - Final cut is an underrated masterpiece. 
Worst Rock Band Ever !!!!
In rock it's good to be bad - GREAT to be worst! 
What is your favorite guitar solo of all time?
There are so many from all the known guitar heroes - but I'll certainly give a honorable mention to Walter Rossi in general, a great Canadian guitar player with tone and feel that should have put him amongst the top of the 70s...listen to 'Silent ... 
Album which you have listened to most?
Nazareth - Hair of the dog (original UK version without Love Hurts that was added to the US version)...been playing it since it came out 1975... 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
Zephyrhills water is my fave. 
Best power conditioner?
I am very happy and content with my Monster Power HTS 2500 - I have both int amp, TT and CDP connected and everything sounds better connected to that than directly to the wall (PS Audio outlet) - better soundstage, bass defintion, space around ins... 
Rolling Stone top 100 Guitarists - Howe/Van Halen
I have been playing (rock) guitar for more than 35 years (started when I was a wee lad), not a professional but...I brought that up since you asked for guitarists opinion...it is a huge matter of taste, of course, and I think there are many overra... 
THIN LIZZY best album?
Bad reputation - although I like 'em all... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
blood sweat and tears - child is father to the man 
Nordost Blue Heaven
I did compare to Anti-cables and no contest in my system - Blue Heaven stays...like you Steve I am curios to move up the line (when I can afford) - could anyone chip in, what is the Red Dawn like in comparision? 
Rega P7 TT tweaks
I do agree with avoiding re-wire, I did go that route and it did change the sound...in my experience it also did some things to the anti-skate and VTF adjustments that I simply couldn't stand...My stock RB700 - I set it and forget it, it sounds gr... 
Grobschnitt-Krautrock
A NM copy is available on ebay for 49USD (US seller) - Brain green label original (I have one also, and the sound is very enjoyable - better than the 'orange brain' later presses...)...you might mean Symphony?...tracks are Side 1SymphonyTravelling... 
cartridge for Rega P3 or P3-24?
I'd recommend Denon DL-160. 
The old timers give the young'ns tips on the 60s.
Pretty Things - S.F. Sorrow and Parachute. 
What is the best Beatle Song
There's so many - today it is 'Dear Prudence'...tomorrow? never knows...