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Sep 24, 2008 2:52 PM
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I looked through the pages to make sure these wasn't already a thread, but I didn't see it, if I overlooked it, I apologize. To keep it from needing separate threads I thought we'd have favorite guitarist, drummer, bassist, and vocals all in one thread.

My favorite drummer is Keith Moon hands down, and as far as guitarist it's hard to say, I really like a lot of them. Some favorites besides obvious answers such as (Hendrix, Slash, and any other legends) would be Synyster Gates (A7X), George Thorogood, Peter Frampton, etc.

For Bassist it would be Billy Sheehan from Mr. Big, and Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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Vocalist: Tetsuya Fukugawa (Envy); runner up: Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk, etc)
Guitarist: Kotaro Oshio
Drummer: Atsu of Boris I guess. Brian Chippendale (Lightning Bolt) is pretty insane but he's a god damn idiot.
Bassist: Takeshi of Boris.

A couple months ago, I probably would have had a pretty big list of favorites, but I guess I don't really think about that shit much anymore.
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Guitarists are all I care about really.

Jimmy Page (duh), Synyster Gates, Slash, Mike McCready from Pearl Jam, David Gilmour, and this guy who inspired me to pick up guitar.

The one bassist I do like is Flea from Chili Peppers
Sep 24, 2008 9:40 PM
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I forgot all about vocals, oops.

Hyde from L'Arc~en~ciel he does have an amazing voice. Edwyn Collins has a great voice. as well as David Bowie.
Sep 25, 2008 3:53 AM
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Guitar: Robert Fripp, Petri Walli

Vocal: Peter Hammill, Michael Gira

Drums: Christian Vander, Bill Bruford, Tatsuya Yoshida

Bass: John Wetton
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Sep 25, 2008 4:43 AM
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At the moment (cause my tastes change often):

Vocalist: Steven Wilson
Guitarists: Buckethead, John Petrucci
Bassist: Christopher Wolstenholme

Don't have a fav drummer.
Sep 25, 2008 5:36 AM
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I'm too selfish to pick one and I've probably missed quite a few out. Yeah, spoiler'd up to hide images.

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Sep 26, 2008 7:21 PM
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Mothafuckin' James Blackshaw, bitches..



Probably my favorite current guitarist. Amazing what beautiful music he can coax out of the instrument. Other live clips can of course be found on ye olde youtube. I'll post more later..

edit: Changed the video to a tv performance of "River of Heaven".
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When it comes to drummers and bassists, the rhythm section of Can (Holger Czukay on bass, Jaki Liebezeit on drums) is hard to beat:



Love this guy's videos, btw. He recorded himself dancing every day for a year. It ended in May but they're all still up on youtube. Good taste in music and sweet dance moves. Check it out.

One current drummer that stands out for me is Kid Millions from the awesome Oneida:



That's the style of drumming/bass playing I like best, where it just locks into a groove and stays there for a while. The guy's got some serious skills (and stamina).
Oct 1, 2008 4:03 AM

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Vocalists:
Robert Plant, Zach de la Rocha, Jim Morrison, and Syd Barret.

Guitarists:
Joe Satriani (inspired me to take up guitar), Tom Morello, and Pete Townshend.

Bassist:
Billy Sheehan and Sid Vicious (He was just as good as Matlock).

Drummer:
John Bonham hands down (Listen to Moby Dick and tell me it is not awesome.)
Oct 2, 2008 12:57 PM

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Vocalists:
James LaBrie, Claudio Sanchez, James Hetfield, Ozzy, Zakk Wylde, Serj Tankian

Guitarists:
Randy Rhoades ( RIP ), Zakk Wylde, John Petrucci, Joe Satriani, Adam Jones

Bassists:
John Myung, Cliff Burton ( RIP ), Mic Todd

Drummers:
Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, Morgan Agren

Man...that list seems so incomplete though...

Oh! Keyboards! (what? they are important...)
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Oct 6, 2008 5:14 PM

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Vocalist: Rob Halford, Tom Arraya
Guitarist: Kirk Hammet
Bassist: Cliff Burton, Geezer Butler
Drummer: dunno the names xD
Oct 7, 2008 6:13 AM

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Vocalist: Devin Townsend, Serj is also pretty funny
Guitarist: Buckethead
Bassist: Uehara Futoshi, he's just so energetic :D
Drummer: Igor Cavalera
Oct 11, 2008 3:38 PM

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Hard to decide for real of course, but here's a petty attempt:

Vocals: Mikael Åkerfeldt / Daniel Gildenlöw (also Jon Anderson, James LaBrie, ++)
Guitar: Andrew Latimer / John Petrucci (also LOTS)
Bass: Tony Choy / John Myung
Drums: Tomás Corn / Martin Lopez

probably didn't cover enough ground, but oh well.
Oct 15, 2008 9:43 AM

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Vocalists: Russell Allen(Symphony X, Star One, Ayreon, Allen Lande), Jorn Lande(Masterplan, Beyond Twilight, Allen Lande), Timo Kotipelto(Stratovarius, Kotipelto), Michael Matijevic(Steelheart), Christian Älvestam(Scar Symmetry), Christer Andresen(Keldian)

Guitarists: Glenn Tipton(Judas Priest), Mattias Eklundh(Freak Kitchen, Freak Guitar, various other bands), Christer Andresen(Keldian), Mattias Kuplainen (Stratovarius),

Bassists: Steve Harris (Iron Maiden), Lars K. Norberg(Spiral Architect), Christer Andresen (Keldian)

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Vocalists: Bono (U2), Hayley Williams (Paramore)

Guitarists: The Edge (U2), Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers), and Ed Robertson (Barenaked Ladies)

Bassists: Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

Drummers: Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)


That's epic.
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Vocalists: Corin Tucker (Sleater Kinney), Morrissey (The Smiths),

Guitarist: East Bay Ray ( Dead Kennedys) , Joey Santiago (Pixies), Andy Gill (Gang of Four)

bassists: Kim Deal (Pixies), Mike Watt (The Minutemen), Tina Weymouth (Talking heads)

Drummers: Janet Weiss (Sleater Kineey), Chris Frantz (Talking Heads), George Hurley (Minutemen)
Oct 21, 2008 10:08 PM

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Vox: Maynard James from Tool and APC
Marcus Bischoff from Heaven Shall Burn for his intense screams

Bass: my old bass teacher Mike Fudakowski, http://www.myspace.com/mikefudakowski check him out

Guitar: Karl Sanders most amazing Tech Death player!!
Yngwie Malmsteen, who can resist ^^

Drummers: Danny Carey from Tool by FAR!!

theres more but those are my mains
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Vocalist: Robert Plant, Freddie Mercury
Guitarist: David Mustain
Bassist: Akiyama Mio
Drummer: I'll end my very generic list with very generic choice, Neil Peart
Jun 6, 2009 2:50 PM

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Vocalist: Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian) - This guy has an amazing voice, I kinda envy him.
Guitarist: Buckethead - A very versatile and overall amazing guitar player. Mark Knopfler - Need I say why? Mattias IA (Freak Kitchen) - Crazy guitar player and a nice voice. Paul Gilbert - Buckethead's teacher and a really good guitar player. Jimmi Hendrix - The man who made Clapton's jaw droop, and a true master. Jeff Beck - Best The Yardbirds member, and that by itself is saying something. And the list goes on and on.
Bassist: Austin Crook (Shelter Red) - Wicked Bass player.
Drummer: Mike Terrana
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Jun 7, 2009 1:33 AM
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Vocalist: Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian)

dayum! i loved his cover of beyond realm of death
Jun 8, 2009 6:21 AM

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Vocalists: Chris Cornell, Freddie Mercury, Michael Stipe
Guitarists: Paul Gilbert, Frank Zappa, Jimi Hendrix, Eddy van Halen
Bassist: Marcus Miller
Jun 11, 2009 8:48 PM

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vox: mario lanza, maria callas
gtr: sergey orekhov(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKZTOfSXHFM), stevie ray vaughan
durms: lars ulrich
Oct 25, 2010 8:14 PM

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Vocalists: Mikael Åkerfeldt, Corey Taylor
Guitarists: Alexi Laiho, John Petrucci, Marty Friedman
Bassists: Martin Mendez
Drummers: Mike Portnoy, Martin Lopez, Tomas Haake
Nov 21, 2010 5:48 AM

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Vocalists:
1. Dexter Holland (The Offspring)
2. Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica)
3. Tim McIlrath (Rise Against)
4. Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)
5. Charlotte Wessels (Delain)
6. Phil Labonte (All That Remains)
...etc.

Guitarists:
1. Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom)
2. Herman Li (DragonForce)
3. Joe Satriani
4. Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath)
5. Adam Dutkiewicz (Killswitch Engage)
6. Andy Timmons
7. Yngwie Malmsteen
8. Jesper Strömblad (ex-In Flames)
9. IRON-CHINO (IRON ATTACK!, Lightning)

Bassists:
1. Henkka T. Blacksmith (Children of Bodom)
2. John Campbell (Lamb of God)

Drummers:
1. Travis Barker (Blink-182)
2. Jaska Raatikainen (Children of Bodom)
3. Jason Costa (All That Remains)
Nov 24, 2010 8:36 PM

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I am disappointed no one has mentioned Frank Sinatra.
Nov 30, 2010 7:17 PM

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Guitarist: eh hard one...tie between Jimi Hendrix, Eric Claptton, and B.B. King!

Drummer: Lars Ulric

Bass: Sting

Vocalist: eh for the rock genre I'm being faithful to Steve Perry!!! luv that man's voice, its like every note he sung = world peace is coming tomorrow dont worry....sorry elvis but Stevey is just the shit.

For Jazz: Frank Sinatra, sorry Michael Buble you can't replace a ledgend.

For Pop: Bruno Mars...you are amazing just the way you are don't believe what ppl say.
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Vocalist:
Ronnie James Dio(Black Sabbath,Dio,Haven and Hell)
Bruce Dickinson(Samson, Iron Maiden)
Messiah Marcolin(Candlemass)
Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth (Overkill)
Bass:
Steve DiGiorgio(Sadus,Death,Autopsy)
Steve Harris (Iron Maiden)
David Ellefson(Megadeth,Hail,F5)
Drums:
Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden)
Robb Reiner (Anvil)
Chris Witchhunter(Sodom)
Jürgen "Ventor" Reil(Kreator)
Guitar:
Dave Mustaine(Panic,Metallica,Megadeth)
Miland "Mille" Petrozza(Kreator)
Chuck Schuldiner(Death)
Steve "Lips" Kudlow(Anvil)
JD_of_ParadiseJan 1, 2011 10:18 AM
Now, count up your sins!
Apr 23, 2011 8:49 PM
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I like how there's so many progressive rock/metal musicians here. :D

Guitarists
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- Marty Friedman (ex-Megadeth, does solo stuff in Japan)
- John Frusciante (ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers)
- John Petrucci (Dream Theater)
- Jun Senoue (Crush 40; composer for Sonic Adventure series)
- Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree, other stuff)
- Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead, solo stuff)
- David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
- Wes Montgomery (Wes Montgomery)
- ... honestly this list could go on forever, I'm probably forgetting tons more lol

Bassists
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- Chris Wolstenholme (Muse)
- Jaco Pastorius (Weather Report)
- John Myung (Dream Theater)
- Cliff Burton (Metallica)
- Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
- Geddy Lee (Rush)
- Charles Mingus (Charles Mingus)
- could go on with more...

Pianists/Keyboardists
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- Frédéric Chopin (classical)
- Claude Debussy (classical)
- Bill Evans (Miles Davis)
- Duke Ellington (Duke Ellington's big band)
- Richard Wright (Pink Floyd)
- Richard D. James (Aphex Twin, and more stuff)
- ... throw in more classical composers, some video game composers, anime composers, etc etc etc... and yeah

Vocalists
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- Johnny Gioeli (Crush 40, Axel Rudi Pell, other bands)
- Steve Conte (did some songs with Yoko Kanno, discovered recently, amazing singer)
- Matthew Bellamy (Muse)
- Thom Yorke (Radiohead)
- Freddie Mercury (Cromartie Hi- Queen)
- Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails)
- Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)
- David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
- Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)
- James LaBrie (Dream Theater)
- ... and I could go on here too...

Drummers
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- Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater)
- Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, Foo Fighters)
- Phil Selway (Radiohead)
- Nick Menza (ex-Megadeth)
- Neal Pert (Rush)
- John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
- For some reason I'm forgetting a lot of drummers at the moment...

Well, that's my crazy list. xD I stopped before I got ahead of myself. To be honest, I have tons more musicians I could list - and rest assured I do listen to Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, and tons of other classic rock bands I didn't mention. :P
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I like this topic :)
Guitarrists:


Piano/Keyboard:

Vocalist:

Bassists:


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Aug 7, 2011 3:05 AM

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Most are alternative players...

Guitarists
- Matthew Bellamy (MUSE)
- Ray Toro (MCR)
- Brian May (QUEEN)
- Jimi Hendrix
- Noel Gallagher (OASIS)

Pianists
- Matthew Bellamy (MUSE)
- Frederic Chopin
- Claude Debussy
- Franz Liszt
- Freddie Mercury (QUEEN)
- John Williams

Vocalists
- Matthew Bellamy (MUSE)
- Noel Gallagher (OASIS)
- Freddie Mercury (QUEEN)
- Chris Martin (Coldplay)

Bassists
- Christopher Wolstenholme (MUSE)
- Flea (RHCP)

Drummers
- Dominic Howard (MUSE)

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MY TOP FIVE

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Guitarist: David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Jimi Hendrix, Brian May (Queen), Johnny Marr (The Smiths)

Drummer: John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Maureen "Mo" Tucker (The Velvet Underground)

Bassist: Roger Waters (Pink Floyd), Colin Greenwood (Radiohead)

Vocalist: David Bowie, Thom Yorke (Radiohead), KOKIA, Tom Waits, Freddie Mercury (Queen), Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin)...any more and the list would be huge.
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Necro thread, but still going to write my personal faves;

Guitarists: Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen), Daniel Ash (Bauhaus), Tom Morello (RATM), Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Jerry Cantrell (AiC)

Drummers: Clem Burke (Blondie), Fenriz (Darkthrone)

Bassists: Jeff Walker (Carcass), D'arcy Wretzky (Smashing Pumpkins), Patricia Morrison (TSOM)

Vocals Layne Staley (Alice in Chains), Lemmy Kilmister (Motörhead), Chuck Schuldiner (Death), Mike Patton (Faith no More), Per Yngve "Dead" Ohlin (Mayhem), Debbie Harry (Blondie), Jon Nödtveidt (Dissection)

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Vocalists: Simone Simons (Epica), Roy Khan (Kamelot), Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden), Freddy Mercury
Guitarists: John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Thomas Youngblood (Kamelot), Kerry King (Slayer)
Bassists: Steve Harris (Iron Maiden)
Drummers: Mike Magnini (Dream Theater), Ariën van Weesenbeek (Epica), Dave Lombardo (Slayer/Apocalyptica)
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Vocalist: Axl Rose and Freddie Mercury


Guitarist: Slash and John Frusciante


Bassist: Flea

Drummer: Travis Barker
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Guitarist: David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
Drummer: Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys)
Bassist: Flea (RHCP)
Vocalist: Hayley Williams (Paramore)
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