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The real Rock/Funk Guitar Hero If there was any doubt who has this title, Prince laid it to rest at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Some strong contenders (living ones) include:
Jesse Johnson Dez Dickerson Micki Free Ernie Isley Lenny Kravitz Drac (from Slave) Vernon Reid (from iving Colour) Spacy T (from Fishbone) add others as you see fit. Remember, Rock AND Funk guitar; not just one or the other. | |
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When it comes 2 funk u must add the 3 top kings of real funk and that's
1.Eddie Hazel of Funkadelic 2.Micheal Hampton of Funkadelic 3.BlackBird McKnight of Parliment/Funkadelic These are cats taht kick ass if u will please check out the cd P-Funk Guitar Army it's the shit!!!! oh and Prince is right there cause 2 me The Black Album is so Funky it hurts. | |
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funkadelic71 said: When it comes 2 funk u must add the 3 top kings of real funk and that's
1.Eddie Hazel of Funkadelic 2.Micheal Hampton of Funkadelic 3.BlackBird McKnight of Parliment/Funkadelic These are cats taht kick ass if u will please check out the cd P-Funk Guitar Army it's the shit!!!! oh and Prince is right there cause 2 me The Black Album is so Funky it hurts. Oh yeah baby! All hail P-Funk. It's a damn shame that Eddie Hazel was unable to record more music. But what he did record is mighty awesome. I guess Prince is a good example of what you can accomplish if you stay straight. Say no to drugs kids. | |
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I was going with living players but Eddie Hazel would qualify. I dont know about every guitarist from P funk but Eddie is definitely right after Hendrix for dead hereos | |
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Lenny Kravitz? Okayyyyy....  This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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Supernova said: Lenny Kravitz? Okayyyyy....
I haven't heard a lot of Lenny's stuff(particularly live) but I agree. I think he is more famous for being a black guitar player rather than a great guitar player. | |
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I love Sugafoot from the Ohio Players. He may be more funk than rock, but he's probably one of the best rythm players of all-time. JERKIN' EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!! | |
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People will start to notice a trend with me, but I've got two picks.
#1- Stevie Salas...Take a listen to some of his work here My site or His Site Also, here are some direct links to samples from his latest CD, The Soulblasters Of The Universe: Soulblaster Clip Soul Ecstacy Clip Free Up Clip Static Clip Ralo's Boogie Clip Freeze Dried Clip My #2 is Nuno Bettencourt (formerly of Extreme). "Radio Boy Said It Wasn't Rock / Another Said It Wasn't Urban Pop / Man This Bullshit Here Has Got To Stop / I'm Just Trying To Make Some Music" - Stevie Salas, Tell Your Story Walkin' (1995) | |
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newwave said: If there was any doubt who has this title, Prince laid it to rest at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Some strong contenders (living ones) include:
Jesse Johnson Dez Dickerson Micki Free Ernie Isley Lenny Kravitz Drac (from Slave) Vernon Reid (from iving Colour) Spacy T (from Fishbone) add others as you see fit. Remember, Rock AND Funk guitar; not just one or the other. Michael Hampton (Pfunk) | |
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Hootchietoad said: People will start to notice a trend with me, but I've got two picks.
#1- Stevie Salas...Take a listen to some of his work here My site or His Site Also, here are some direct links to samples from his latest CD, The Soulblasters Of The Universe: Soulblaster Clip Soul Ecstacy Clip Free Up Clip Static Clip Ralo's Boogie Clip Freeze Dried Clip My #2 is Nuno Bettencourt (formerly of Extreme). Good taste Hootchietoad , finally some1 who knows how great Stevie and Nuno r ! | |
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Obviously, I'm a big ol' Prince-head, and I'm risking a "rose by any other name" discussion here...
But, take a listen to Jesse Johnson's "Bare My Naked Soul," and get back to me about him playing runner-up to Prince. | |
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david ryan harris, prince, lenny kravitz, ben harper, vernon reid, sugafoot, michael hampton, eddie hazel, jimi hendrix, terrence trent d'arby, jon evans, blackbird mcknight, drac, ernie isley, spacey t | |
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Some nice choices on this thread. 
I'll add these cats Jimi Hazel - 24-7 spyz John Frusciante - chili peppers John Bigham - Fishbone Finn Hammer - Weapn of choice | |
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ThreadBare said: Obviously, I'm a big ol' Prince-head, and I'm risking a "rose by any other name" discussion here...
I am so in love with that album. But, take a listen to Jesse Johnson's "Bare My Naked Soul," and get back to me about him playing runner-up to Prince.  | |
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TheOrgerFormerlyKnownAs said: ThreadBare said: Obviously, I'm a big ol' Prince-head, and I'm risking a "rose by any other name" discussion here...
I am so in love with that album. But, take a listen to Jesse Johnson's "Bare My Naked Soul," and get back to me about him playing runner-up to Prince. Favorite "BMNS" moment: Opening bars of Monika, after the riff plays for a few moments, Jesse whispers, "Good gawwwd." It's so COLD!!! [This message was edited Tue Mar 30 15:31:50 2004 by ThreadBare] | |
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funkadelic71 said: When it comes 2 funk u must add the 3 top kings of real funk and that's
1.Eddie Hazel of Funkadelic 2.Micheal Hampton of Funkadelic 3.BlackBird McKnight of Parliment/Funkadelic These are cats taht kick ass if u will please check out the cd P-Funk Guitar Army it's the shit!!!! oh and Prince is right there cause 2 me The Black Album is so Funky it hurts.  with your choice.....but Eddie died may he rest his soul....[This message was edited Wed Mar 31 3:56:05 2004 by PusherMan] Here I am, you lucky people!
I know a thing or two about a thing or two!! www.ymdb.com/user_top20_v...rsid=16838 | |
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the guitars of rare earth, mint condition (o'dell), lakeside (stephen shockley), war, undisputed truth, cameo (charlie singleton), outkast,and mother's finest ...nuff said | |
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Speaking of guitar greats---I saw Eddie Hazel with P-Funk in 92' and he was brilliant. I didn't know he was that badd. They stood him on his head as he played Maggot Brain and he ripped it.
I mean I knew he was great, but he scorched. | |
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RIP:
Jimi Hendrix Eddie Hazel Pete Cosey Shuggie Otis Garry Shider Ernie Isley Michael Hampton Nile Rodgers Johnny Graham Sugarfoot Al Anderson Jean Paul Bourelly Marc "Drac" Hicks Tony Maiden Prince Jef Lee Johnson Jimi Hazel Hiram Bullock Dez Dickerson Kendall Jones Jesse Johnson Spacey T Blackbird Mcknight " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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Y'all forgot Eric Gales and the guy that plays guitar in Sammy Hagar's band (I think his name is Victor Johnson - he also played with The Bus Boys) My author page: https://www.amazon.com/au...eretttruth | |
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JesseDezz said: Y'all forgot Eric Gales and the guy that plays guitar in Sammy Hagar's band (I think his name is Victor Johnson - he also played with The Bus Boys)
True dat. Also Ronnie Drayton (Family Stand), Michael Gregory Jackson and Sonny Sharrock (RIP) " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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Supernova said: Lenny Kravitz? Okayyyyy....
I was thinking the same thing. | |
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Yeah, they call me Drac, here I come baby....
Now I want to hear "Slide." And I want to hear some Isley Bros. too! Ernie Isley was the first name that came to mind. | |
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