Re: Eric Clapton vs. Jimmy Hendrix
 

yeah he's incredible, one of the great classical players and quite possibly the best classical technician ever. I hate talking about technical proficiency because I don't think it means a lot, but guys like that and the flamenco guys (pena, delucia, etc) have an extremely broad technique, and are capable of playing almost anything written for the guitar.

IMO, talking about guitar technique without talking about the flamenco heavyweights is just ridiculous.

--turnipmonster

Re: Eric Clapton vs. Jimmy Hendrix
 

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To this post in general, do you guys really believe that being a bit more technically proficient means much, especially in rock and blues?

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I sure don't. One should use what's necessary to get the point across. Aything beyond that is excessive fat and should be pooped upon. FFS, this whole Mr Miyagi/Daniel thing of the 80's and 90's almost killed rock.

/twang