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Wendy Melvoin: Guitar Goddess http://www.argusleader.co...60334/1005
Courtney Love and Avril Lavigne may draw recognition as popular girl guitarists, but they're just strummers sifting through chords. That's cool, because we need good rhythm guitar players. But here's a list of some women who went far beyond basic chords to become influential and impressive stylists or lead players. Joni Mitchell Acknowledged more as a brilliant songwriter from the folk-rock movement, Mitchell was equally as impressive on the guitar. "Joni Mitchell is a really innovative acoustic guitar player," says Brad Tolinski, editor-in-chief at Guitar World magazine. "You talk to somebody like Jimmy Page who even was influenced by her strange tunings and the way she played." Bonnie Raitt The matriarch of electric blues, Raitt has the respect of Buddy King, which is like saying she can play with anybody. "She may be one of the best slide guitarists - man or women," Tolinski says. Kaki King A La Guitara accomplice who isn't a household name, King's percussive, popping melodies and picking has made her a rising guitar star. "She's somebody who has created a new voice," Tolinski says. "It's rare." Wendy Melvoin Allmusic.com calls Prince's "Purple Rain" one of the most exciting albums ever made. Credit some of the excitement to guitarist Melvoin, a largely unheralded female guitarist. "To play with Prince you better be on your damn toes. She was really good," Tolinski says. Jennifer Batten Another player on the "La Guitara" album, Batten's also an overlooked guitarist. But, her resume speaks volumes. She's played for Michael Jackson and was part of Jeff Beck's touring band. | |
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HoneymoonXpress said: http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060316/ENT/603160334/1005
Courtney Love and Avril Lavigne may draw recognition as popular girl guitarists, but they're just strummers sifting through chords. That's cool, because we need good rhythm guitar players. But here's a list of some women who went far beyond basic chords to become influential and impressive stylists or lead players. Joni Mitchell Acknowledged more as a brilliant songwriter from the folk-rock movement, Mitchell was equally as impressive on the guitar. "Joni Mitchell is a really innovative acoustic guitar player," says Brad Tolinski, editor-in-chief at Guitar World magazine. "You talk to somebody like Jimmy Page who even was influenced by her strange tunings and the way she played." Bonnie Raitt The matriarch of electric blues, Raitt has the respect of Buddy King, which is like saying she can play with anybody. "She may be one of the best slide guitarists - man or women," Tolinski says. Kaki King A La Guitara accomplice who isn't a household name, King's percussive, popping melodies and picking has made her a rising guitar star. "She's somebody who has created a new voice," Tolinski says. "It's rare." Wendy Melvoin Allmusic.com calls Prince's "Purple Rain" one of the most exciting albums ever made. Credit some of the excitement to guitarist Melvoin, a largely unheralded female guitarist. "To play with Prince you better be on your damn toes. She was really good," Tolinski says. Jennifer Batten Another player on the "La Guitara" album, Batten's also an overlooked guitarist. But, her resume speaks volumes. She's played for Michael Jackson and was part of Jeff Beck's touring band. She was on her toes alright, kept him on his as well. Nice post. [Edited 4/1/06 9:53am] Prince may be the purple Yoda, but Wendy & Lisa and Eric Leeds also sit on the Jedi Council. | |
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Definitely on her toes, even still, but she deserves credit for so much more than just Purple Rain!!! | |
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 erm, wendy has always been very over rated, imo. a somewhat interesting player but never been allat.
and where's polly harvey on that list? can't have a list about women who play guitar without polly. mary timony and juliana hatfield as well. any of those women could play circles around wendy.  Prince #MUSICIANICONLEGEND | |
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wavesofbliss said: erm, wendy has always been very over rated, imo. a somewhat interesting player but never been allat.
and where's polly harvey on that list? can't have a list about women who play guitar without polly. mary timony and juliana hatfield as well. any of those women could play circles around wendy. And that would explain why I've never heard of them  | |
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EverlastingNow said: wavesofbliss said: erm, wendy has always been very over rated, imo. a somewhat interesting player but never been allat.
and where's polly harvey on that list? can't have a list about women who play guitar without polly. mary timony and juliana hatfield as well. any of those women could play circles around wendy. And that would explain why I've never heard of them Co-sign Im afraid!!  Ooh, except PJ Harvey...Didnt make that connection there![Edited 4/9/06 7:54am] | |
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EverlastingNow said: wavesofbliss said: erm, wendy has always been very over rated, imo. a somewhat interesting player but never been allat.
and where's polly harvey on that list? can't have a list about women who play guitar without polly. mary timony and juliana hatfield as well. any of those women could play circles around wendy. And that would explain why I've never heard of them No one ever would've heard of Wendy if Prince hadn't hired her. The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.
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PurpleKnight said: EverlastingNow said: And that would explain why I've never heard of them No one ever would've heard of Wendy if Prince hadn't hired her. You don't know that, but the point is more people know who Wendy is. Talk to D'Angelo or better yet - ?uestlove. | |
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EverlastingNow said: PurpleKnight said: No one ever would've heard of Wendy if Prince hadn't hired her. You don't know that, but the point is more people know who Wendy is. Talk to D'Angelo or better yet - ?uestlove. They know who she is because she played with PRINCE during his heyday. She got to play a character in a movie that was a big hit and play with Prince during his biggest hits; obviously she's gonna be more well-known. The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.
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susannah said: EverlastingNow said: And that would explain why I've never heard of them Co-sign Im afraid!! Ooh, except PJ Harvey...Didnt make that connection there!
Mary Timony - formerly of Helium http://www.myspace.com/marytimony Julianna Hatfield formerly of Blake Babies http://www.myspace.com/julianahatfield [Edited 4/10/06 5:49am] Prince #MUSICIANICONLEGEND | |
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wavesofbliss said: susannah said: Co-sign Im afraid!! Ooh, except PJ Harvey...Didnt make that connection there!
Mary Timony - formerly of Helium http://www.myspace.com/marytimony Julianna Hatfield formerly of Blake Babies http://www.myspace.com/julianahatfield [Edited 4/10/06 5:49am]  Ive never even heard of those bands...which is kinda rare for me...
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