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Originally posted by Stompy
Like I said in another thread.. the guy can play guitar enough to have a mainstream musical career, but he's nothing special. If you put him at 17, then why not the guitarist for Nickelback/Papa Roach/Staind at 18? They have about the same amount of talent.
Seriously, not to knock anyone who listens to him, but his solos are SLOPPY. Anyone could pull off the same sound by accurately hitting random frets above the 12th fret with some bends and a bit of speed. There's no feeling to them.
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See, matter of opinion. It sounds like you equate good guitar playing to precision. I'd venture a guess that you're a fan of Joe Satriani and his ilk. I think White plays with reckless abandon, and no matter how "sloppy" you think it is, I think it's full of passion and just balls out rock energy.
Comparing him to the guitarists of Nickelback or whoever is insulting. Guitar "skills" vs. originality is a huge thing.
That said, I think Gilmour should have been #1 on Rolling Stone's list, but that's a pipe dream, as his guitar playing isn't "sexy" enough for anyone to give him the credit he deserves.