Iron MikeyJ Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I have been wanting to do this for a while so here goes. This is not intended to be a trolling thread, just an open debate. I am not going to get upset if you disagree with me, and I hope you all can do the same.For me it is a no brainer, Jimmy Page trumps Slash any day of the week. The only honest adavantage slash has is I think he is more technically profficiant. Which some put a lot of weight into that, but I think feeling is way more important. Even though Slash does have a great feel, not like Jimmy's. But that is it for slash. Page scores major points because he is the only guitar player in his band. I feel it shows Slash's and others limitations that they need to another guitarist to fill out the sound. And let's be honest, Slash's body of work doesn't add up. Page has written more famous riffs, more famous solos, and has influenced more guitarists, including Slash himself. I am not trying to knock Slash, I am just stating my opinion. Page just has WAAAY more blues in his soul than Slash does. And slash had Izzy to help write those riffs and songs, Page is the only guitarist in Zeppelin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovim Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Page for me. I prefer Slash, but I don't think it's even close: Page wrote and produced so many classics, and is responsible for a lot of shit that influenced so many people. He's also a better songwriter compared to Slash imo, and overall can do more when it comes to having the full vision of a song realized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Jimmy Page in every conceivable way. Anyone who says Slash is fuckin' braindead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay410 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 The only advantage Slash has to Page in my opinion is that I like Slash's solos better. But Page trumps Slash is just about every way as a guitarist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Jimmy Page, because he has songwriting chops that trump not only most guitar players but most people in general. His riffs, compositions, solos, etc. were just on another plateau of music excellence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron MikeyJ Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 WOW I am surprised by this so far. I completly agree with all of you, I just figured some would get their panties in a bunch about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Why is this in Attitude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SONOFABITCH Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Slash destroys him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Who voted for: SlashFuddMckagan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I prefer Slash, but I'm not stupid enough to think he's a better musician/songwriter than Page. Page's playing is just a tad too sloppy for my tastes, but I appreciate him and respect him immensely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Page for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuddMckagan Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Who voted for: SlashFuddMckaganProbably influenced by the fact that I think Led Zeppelin are one of the most overrated bands ever.Page is good, but I just think Slash is better. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynard Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 can i say buckethead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Overall?? Page for the riffs. Live? Slash. "Page has more blues in his soul than Slash??" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB. Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Gnr and Led are my two favorites bands, it's hard to choose. Slash made memorable solo's, but overall it's Page for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovim Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) Gnr and Led are my two favorites bands, it's hard to choose. Slash made memorable solo's, but overall it's Page for me.Yeah, for sure. If the question was: 'who wrote better solos, Page or Slash?', I'd vote Slash. I just connect with them better. I feel like his solos have that balance between always being melodic, yet they always rock too.There is always a start, middle and end to most of his Guns solos. A clear direction. On everything else it's Page tho, and it's not like he didn't come up with classic solos as well. Edited October 3, 2012 by Rovim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 The fact that Slash is at least in the same discussion says a lot about his ability.Obviously anything from Zep is going to top all other rock bands. Just like Michael Jackson for pop music. Beatles for pop rock. Throw in Hendrixs and Elvis......People say that Kobe isn't as good as Michael like it's an insult. But it is really a compliment. To be considered as a valid discussion against Michael or Page is a pretty high honor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 The fact that Slash is at least in the same discussion says a lot about his ability.Says a lot about his fans overrating the shit out of him. The only people who think Slash is at Jimmy Page level are diehard GNR fans and stupid kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damn_Smooth Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 The fact that Slash is at least in the same discussion says a lot about his ability.Obviously anything from Zep is going to top all other rock bands. Just like Michael Jackson for pop music. Beatles for pop rock. Throw in Hendrixs and Elvis......People say that Kobe isn't as good as Michael like it's an insult. But it is really a compliment. To be considered as a valid discussion against Michael or Page is a pretty high honor.It doesn't say much about his ability when he's getting slaughtered on a GN'R fan forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB. Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 The fact that Slash is at least in the same discussion says a lot about his ability.Obviously anything from Zep is going to top all other rock bands. Just like Michael Jackson for pop music. Beatles for pop rock. Throw in Hendrixs and Elvis......People say that Kobe isn't as good as Michael like it's an insult. But it is really a compliment. To be considered as a valid discussion against Michael or Page is a pretty high honor.It doesn't say much about his ability when he's getting slaughtered on a GN'R fan forum. I don't think, he would mind loosing from Page. Think he probably would agree as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damn_Smooth Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 The fact that Slash is at least in the same discussion says a lot about his ability.Obviously anything from Zep is going to top all other rock bands. Just like Michael Jackson for pop music. Beatles for pop rock. Throw in Hendrixs and Elvis......People say that Kobe isn't as good as Michael like it's an insult. But it is really a compliment. To be considered as a valid discussion against Michael or Page is a pretty high honor.It doesn't say much about his ability when he's getting slaughtered on a GN'R fan forum. I don't think, he would mind loosing from Page. Think he probably would agree as well.I agree. It's the fact that we're on a GN'R message board that I find surprising. He does have some diehard fans here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron MikeyJ Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) Overall?? Page for the riffs. Live? Slash. "Page has more blues in his soul than Slash??"Yes on both accounts. Kashmir, whole lotta love, heartbreaker, how many more times, rock and roll, black dog, misty mountain hop, and thats just to name a few. That list is greater riffing than jungle, sweet child, and anything else slash has done. And the blues part is a no contest. Just go and watch since I've been loving you. More blues inspired playing in the first minute of that song than slash's whole career combined.And I also think slash himself would say page is better. And you guys are right it is a compliment to be in the same discussion with a true guitar legend like jimmy page. Edited October 3, 2012 by Mike420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron MikeyJ Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 can i say buckethead?Don't even go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcano62 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 DJ owns both of them Seriously though Page gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumble's Bridge Pickup Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Page any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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