J is a better Guitarist then Hendrix

[oldskool1221]

"sfbarker " wrote:

I thought D Boon was a fine guitarist. While he never really played leads super long, what he did do was killer. Most of the SST bands were solid guitar bands. Greg Ginn of Black Flag was nuts. I can pick out a lot of J’s stuff, but Greg is so off-the-wall that it’s hard sometimes. A lot of it is his fuzzed out tone, but still…

As far as the Hendrix/J comparison, I feel I’ve been influenced by both in my life. Hendrix’s career was so short that it’s hard to know where he would have gone, if anywhere. I think J has been really prolific in his playing. Hendrix and J are both capable of bringing some major chops, but Hendrix had a flamboyancy that pushed it over the top. I’ve stood inches from J as he played, it was killer, but I wasn’t taken back by his manerisms and he didn’t appear to be overly put out playing. Hendrix looks like his whole soul is into everything he played. On video I was moved.

Of course, J’s ability to look so calm and sometimes downright un-interested while tearing off some leads I couldn’t touch could be a sign of his ability. Just like anything, they have weaknesses and strengths in different areas. I’m glad it’s no contest and I can rock out to both at will.

I agree with that

Me and my friend have always asked the question who’s better, Curt or J?—that seems like a more answerable question

[King Tubby]

"oldskool1221 " wrote:

I agree with that

Me and my friend have always asked the question who’s better, Curt or J?—that seems like a more answerable question

I’d say Kirkwood’s the more technically accomplished player, though I prefer J’s style overall.

[Elbit]

"King Tubby " wrote:

I’d say Kirkwood’s the more technically accomplished player, though I prefer J’s style overall.

Same with me, though I love Kirkwood.

[Buggin]

I dont care if he’s the best, I just know he’s my favorite.

[Window Grazing]

Maybe in heaven J and Jimi can go at it like Ralph Macchio and Steve Vai did in the movie “Crossroads.â€

[little_fury_thing]

Malmsteen does a lot of kicks.

Isn’t that enough? ^o)

[Window Grazing]

Little Fury Thing, you’re right, wearing tight leather pants and doing cheerleader kicks while you shred should be enough to get you into contention.

[skatersonic2002]

There is no such thing as the greatest guitarist of all time. It’s all opinion… nuff said.

[oldskool1221]

"skatersonic2002 " wrote:

There is no such thing as the greatest guitarist of all time. It’s all opinion… nuff said.

well said

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