Has Slash Surpassed His Idol, Joe Perry, in Terms of Guitar Playing?

[ChristmasFnatic]

Is he better than Joe now? Or do you see them similar?

Edited June 16, 2015 by ChristmasFnatic

[highvoltage]

In terms of technical ability? Slash probably has the slight edge, but they're both pretty similar players and neither of them are really known for that.

Just don't forget that there wouldn't be a Slash if there was no Joe Perry first...

[Nosaj Thing]

I think it really boils down to taste and particular preference. These "who is better" questions are all subjective. I enjoy Slash's guitar playing more, but that's just me.

[bacardimayne]

He surpassed Joe the moment he picked up a guitar.

[DR DOOM]

In terms of technical ability? Slash probably has the slight edge, but they're both pretty similar players and neither of them are really known for that.

Just don't forget that there wouldn't be a Slash if there was no Joe Perry first...

Great comment.

[WarpedFX]

Slash IMO is a faster player and more of a "shredder". Can't say who's "better" though overall. I like both, and prefer Slash personally but Perry I think has a great feel for the songs he plays as well.

[jekylhyde]

Slash might be a better player technically, but I think Joe's playing is more interesting. His riffs and solos are laid back, a bit sloppy even. His playing is 110% blues rock. But Slash has really good ear for melodies and riffs too. It's hard to say which one is better. Personally I like Joe more.

[Towelie]

I can't think of a single memorable solo from Joe Perry.

[Cosmo]

Joe Perry is overrated, IMO. Slash kinda is too, but he deserves it A LOT more.

[EvH]

He has for quite a long time now.

[GivenToFly]

I'm an Aerosmith fan, but Joe Perry isn't really special. He does a good job as a guitarist but rarely dazzles.

I can't think of a single memorable solo from Joe Perry.

Off the top of my head Kings And Queens, Amazing, One Way Street. But you're right, he tends to do pretty simple, straightforward stuff.

Just don't forget that there wouldn't be a Slash if there was no Joe Perry first...

Is Joe Perry Slash's real father???

[wasted]

Slash is a pastiche of Perry, May and Page.

[smoking guns]

Brad Whitford is better than Perry

[wasted]

He wrote Draw the line?

[Iron MikeyJ]

Better is such a relative term. Slash is faster, more technically sound, and makes the better solos. But that's not all that makes one "better". Honestly riff for riff, Perry has produced far more memorable riffs than Slash has. Slash has made some great riffs as well, especially scom and jungle. But most of gnrs best riffs were izzy not slash. While in Aerosmith most of their best riffs were Perry. So if we were to really add up the best riffs here, I do think Perry would beat Slash, so again who is "better"?

Edited June 16, 2015 by Iron MikeyJ

[smoking guns]

Paradise City, Anastasia, Ghost, Slither, Civil War, Solos to NR, Estranged, SCOM, Street Child. I give edge to Slash.

[DieselDaisy]

Perry writes good riffs but I have never heard any solos by him that remotely come close to, even Slash's worst.

[jonah]

Whitford plays most of the memorable Aerosmith solos. Joe is just the better showman so he gets more credit.

[wasted]

Slash has Jungle and Paradise City songwriting wise.

[moreblack]

He's been better for ages.

[Iron MikeyJ]

Perry has Walk this Way, last child, eat the rich, walking the dog, living on the edge, rag doll, back in the saddle, cryin, I could go on and on. Yes Slash has some great riffs as well, but imo Perry has more.

Honestly I would rank Perry as the 3rd best riff writer behind Page and Angus/Malcom. Speaking of which how does slash compare to Angus?

Edited June 16, 2015 by Iron MikeyJ

[Gackt]

I'll compare them this way:

I'll go with Slash

[Sixes]

lol Joe Perry

[J Dog]

Slash all day.

[Słash]

Aerosmith is an amazing band and ive always looked up to them, even Slash has looked up to them and has a lot of respect for Joe. He has composed many good guitar parts, but when it comes to playing live, most of the solo's are done by Brad Whitford, both of them are different guitarists, but if you seek my opinion, I would say Slash is pretty much ahead of Joe in terms of playing and even composing.