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Ritchie Blackmore

Ritchie's classically driven style is more centered on making the entire song work then just showing off his speed or style, as Malminsten does. His work

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Deep Purple, Fresno California November 1974

My first real rock concert. Opening for them was Elf, and their front man Ronnie James Dio.. Of course no one knew who he was then. When purple came on,

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David Gilmour

Unique sound, amazing solos, pours his heart out. For those who don't recognize the name he did some work with a small time outfit called Pink Floyd........

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Robin Trower

Trower's Guitar playing was like a voice. So emotive filled with melancholy and fierce bluesy soul. He always played for the song and would stretch it

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Bruce Springsteen

He plays simple notes that sound beautiful. Hes the most underrated guitar player ever. Listen to streets of Fire, adam raised a cain, prove it all night,

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"In For A Penny" SLADE

It's very sad - this song from my favourite Slade's album Nobody's Fools... It's about Almighty Hand Of Destiny - If you're in for a penny - you gotta

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Bill Gibbons of ZZ Top fame

Just try to play his riffs and capture the tone. Good Luck.

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Cum On Feel the Noize

The team, the power, the lyrics and the voice of Noddy Holder make this a great song; everybody liked this song. I wish and hope the original Slade plays

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Ace Frehley

His sound and style was all his own, and nobody looked cooler with a gibson slung over his shoulder. Many have tried and all have failed

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Wishing Well by Free

One of the earliest rock songs I remember from my pre-teens...Rock on Paul Rodgers still a great voice

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Steve Howe - Yes Guitarist

Equal doses of chops, versatility, bottomless knowledge and modesty. Not the rock start type, he was/is the serious musician's Serious Musician

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KISS

Being one of the most popular, most successful bands of the 1970s, made great music, fantastic concerts..and still a band from back then, still making

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Phil Manzanera

The Roxy Music guitarist just deserves some more fame. If you've seen him play, then you know what I mean. His guitar playing is complex and he's so damn

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slade....jim lea...noddy holder

combination of lea/holder songs among the most popular of all time...great live entertainers by the way...i was at the concert at the ambassador where

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Jose Feliciano

Jose Feliciano's early Spanish repertoire of Boleros during the lates 60's to early 70's exhibited some of the best mix of Classical, Flamenco, Bossa Nova

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