Some of us here like lists. We like to compile them, to dispute them, to agree with them, whatever. I found this site which has endless lists such as Best Rock Guitarist, Best Frontman, Best Bass Player, Best Drummer, etc. all compiled by whoever voted online.

It's pretty interesting, and it's good to see a lot of my favorites mentioned a lot. (Prince is represented quite a bit as well)

http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/
[This message was edited Sun Aug 22 10:10:25 2004 by minneapolisgenius]

Good site.

Keep in mind that their lists are "popularity contests" based on votes from the general public making them susceptible to "ballet box stuffing" and other weirdness.

(Example - Stairway To Heaven #1 in the 100 Greatest Guitar Solos list)

Because many lists include up to 200 entries, they are useful as a memory jog source.

Their "Music Info" section is cool.

They even have a Jokes section which includes a Quotes sub-section.

A few gems from the Zappa Quotes area:
Jazz is not dead...it just smells funny.

A mind is like a parachute. It doesnt work if it's not open.

There will never be a nuclear war; there's too much real estate involved.

Most people wouldn't know good music if it came up and bit them in the ass.

Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible.


tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm
[This message was edited Sun Aug 22 12:54:33 2004 by theAudience]

theAudience said:

Yeah, I know. And you know me, I am a huge Zeppelin fan, but even I don't think Stairway is the best guitar solo. Also, Maggot Brain should have been much higher IMO. I just love reading lists for some reason.
[This message was edited Sun Aug 22 12:48:30 2004 by minneapolisgenius]

minneapolisgenius said:

Even knowing you're a big Zep-head, I didn't think you did.



Me too.

tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm

minneapolisgenius said:

Yeah well, even though the solo to "Stairway" is o.k., definately not Page's best solo, "Since I've Been Loving You" is much better to me. The solo to "Stairway" holds so much clout because of the song "Stairway" in general. But if that's the case, then a song like "Freebird" which is second to "Stairway" in terms of receiving the most requests, it's solo, or solos, should be ranked even higher. They're much better solos than "Stairway" is, to me. And please, don't even get me started on Hazel's "Maggot Brain". There are several reasons why that solo has never received the credit it deserves.

blackguitaristz said:

Since

I've

Been

Loving

You.....

Ok, don't even get me started on THAT one.

I won't get you started on Maggot Brain though, unless you want to. Feel free.

They forgot the best guitarist of them all...pathetic list!

Chico1 said:

Jesus Christ STOP IT!!!!!





heeheehee.....don't MAKE me come over to one of your threads and plaster the whole thing with Jimmy Page pics now! Because I'll do it, don't think I won't!

sort of like when u pop up on every Madonna/Kylie thread and spew your hate towards them.



We'll call it a truce.....for now!



touchy touchy edit!
[This message was edited Mon Aug 23 8:48:36 2004 by Chico1]

Chico1 said:

Not true. It might have popped up on a few Madonna threads in the past. I make it no secret that I'm not a fan, but that Kylie thread is the first EVER that I've participated in. And I also never said I hated her did I?

Chico1 said:

That's a pet peeve of mine. Eddie Murphy wore a guitar in his "I Was a King" video. Teena Marie did it in her "Lover Girl" video. Bono in "With or Without You." (Does he actually play guitar?) Yeah, it makes for a cool ass accessory, but if you can’t play worth a lick, strap some bling on instead. :rolleyes: