blackguitaristz said:

Finally some understanding! You don't know how hard it is, supporting a man whose talent has made so many bitter and derisive.

For great guitar, I recommend Ridgeley's bootleg version of "All Along the Watchtower". It sends chills up my spine!

Okay, there are many of you who have orgnoted me, suggesting that the shocking lack of photographic evidence of Mr. Ridgeley playing a guitar must prove that his skills are marginal at best. And, true, most concert photos from the era seem to show Mr. Ridgeley kind of standing around, looking forlorn, probably because he is tired of Mr. Michael stealing all the limelight. Photos like the one below show an example of this passivity:



But just because there is no proof of greatness, either on record or by visual illustration, does not mean the greatness is not there. I have always believed the greatness in Andrew's guitar playing came in the notes he didn't play. And believe me, he didn't play a bunch of great wonderful notes!

It was a while ago...I think it was under the "music and more" forum. It wasn't a lot of music, but what I heard I dug.

Yall just must be having fun on this thread because I see no mention of B.B.King or Santanna.

GottaLetitgo said:

http://www.prince.org/msg/8/155791

Madonna: The Next Guitar God ?

Madonna has done it again, she always surprises her fans with her many talents. She has been nominated for her Guitar playing talent.

While some are busy forecasting Grammy winners, guitar aficionados may very well be preoccupied by another awards ceremony - the Orville H. Gibson Guitar Awards. Artists compete in such categories as Best Rock Guitarist, Best Bassist and Best Guitar Band. Not surprisingly, U2 snagged nominations in all three of those categories this year, earning them the most nods.

What is surprising is Madonna's nomination for the Les Paul Horizon Award, which honors the most promising up-and-coming guitarist. Presumably she's being recognized for the work she did when she strapped on the old six-string during last year's Drowned World Tour. (from the tour.)

Other nominees in the category are pop-rock newcomer Michelle Branch, John Mayer, Pete Yorn, bluesman Chris Thomas King and Latin-pop solo artist Juanes.

The annual Gibson Guitar Awards are voted on by members of the music media, and will be presented on February 26 at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles,.

Her style lacks the fluidity and grace of Mr. Andrew Ridgeley. She's a poser.

GottaLetitgo said:

but her biceps are bigger.

he always seemed wussy

Whom said:

Did you realize that you are only one letter away from being called Wham. Lucky bastard!

GottaLetitgo said:

Did you realize that the state of South Carolina frowns upon your Andrew Ridgely fan club?

Tread carefully.

Love2tha9s said:

here ya go

Without an absolute doubt!!!

GottaLetitgo said:

did we forget Mick Rock from "the spiders albums"...you know that man invented what punk would later be signature sound would be.

weepingwall said:

U mean Mick Ronson, don't u?