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He realized he will never be in the same category as an icon like Axl, asswhole or not. Scott has said that the two albums that sealed the deal for him going into rock was Guns N' Roses "Appetite For Destruction", and Janes Addictions "Nothings Shocking". He would'nt be where he is without these guys.

eric clapton, eddie van halen, slash, zakk wylde, hendrix. Buckethead has no place being mentioned ANYWHERE on this subject.

Why? is it because he is better of any of the above?

Most likely YES!....you fucktard!...

he can be as technically acomplished as he wants to be. I'm sure the dude has no limits, just as sure as everything he does sounds like an Atari game!

I'm sure he can play rings around Jimmy Page, but Jimmy made Led Zeppelin, what has B-Head done? Monsters and Robots? fuck off!!

He just doesn't have a legacy of classic songs or solos that everybody loves. He himself isn't that well loved. And he will never be an influential figure in music.

Now then ON FUCKING TOPIC!!

Jimmy Page, Slash, Ritchie Blackmore, EVH, SRV, Rhoads, Zakk, Jeff Beck, Hendrix,

Those are really good points.

There is one dude who I NEVER had respect for, but after reading what he's into and where his head is really at, I gained alot of respect for him. This guy can kick the schit out of most guys out there in terms of speed, but MORE importantly, he understands that takes second to having an emotional effect on listeners with CHOICE OF CHORDS and WHAT you are actually playing. This guy is the puffcake from Winger, REB BEACH. The cheesy hair pop metal band from the early 90's.

He puts things into smart perspective IMO, coming from a speed/classical MIT upbringing, but choosing to stay away from most of them. He is the type that was in class with good ol' Bucket. Here is a good quote from him:

"What sources do you draw from, both new and old, to find the inspiration to practice, write and continue on as a force in the musical world? And what's your advice on using those sources?"

The Blues! If you haven't already, learn all the coolest licks from Duke Robillard, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Luther Allison (his album "Blue Streak" is pretty good - hahaha!), etc. The stuff sounds easy, but when you actually play it - it's NOT! Learn the solo from the Eagles song "One of These Nights" and the solo from Steely Dan's "Don't Take Me Alive". These types of solos take maturity and serious technique to pull off and they improved my playing like you wouldn't believe. Playing fast is SO much easier for me than playing slow. On 98% of the sessions and bands I've done, when you walk in and just play fast they are not half as exited as when you sing with your instrument. Take the music a step further by throwing in some of these magical licks that work over almost anything. I like a classy guitarist that doesn't shoot his wad all the time, ya know - like Luke, or Jeff Beck. Those guys send shudders down my spine with their soloing and in almost every solo they burn a super fast lick so you know they can play wicked fast anytime they want. Now, there are times in life where you must be able to play as fast as you possibly can (perhaps only for a guy in Dokken, but nevertheless), and that's when I seek out my live Frank Marino albums. I LOVE fast guitar (even though as I said, 9 times out of 10, any producer in any studio on any record will immediately steer you away from it) and to me you get the biggest bang for you're buck when you can play fast in the Pentatonic. It's still the blues. Every Tom, Dick, and Harry (and Joe Producer) will recognize the scale. I believe it moves people in general more. It moves me more, anyway - and nobody did it as fast as old Frank. Relax! Smoke a bowl! Drink a beer! Don't worry about where music is going or what a shame it is that your favorite music isn't around anymore. With the music that is available to you, you should NEVER stop being challenged. Make the music that is in you're head. Before you know it, the type of music you love will be back on the radio, just changed a little bit. It's all a big circle, man. You never know, you could be the one to bring it all back!

One super cool dude, who just fell into a cheesy band.

Reb Beach

All of those titles are halfway ridiculous ON PURPOSE. That is Morrisey's dry humor. It's like serious but not. He knows very well that the titles sound stupid, and make you want to laugh. His signature songwriting with Marr's amazing guitar writing are un-matched IMO.

 O.K, So, Axl, what did NIKE do for you years back?, and I don't know if they still do it for you.

 GnRLies, I am 31.  I was just gonna tell you that I am glad someone of your age is here, and listening to this kind of music, with the current crop of rock that alot of younger people are into.    You have good taste, I don't know how many others around your age are here.

 GnR Lies, hey, You are what?, 16?