The Best Rhythm Guitarists?

[JOLLY]

Re: The Best Rhythm Guitarists?

Dean DeLeo from STP is often overlooked. They dude rarely solo'd, it was all song writing and rhythm playing for that cat.

Good call.

 

[MattPete]

Re: The Best Rhythm Guitarists?

Dean DeLeo's rhythm often reminded me of EVH. That's a good thing.

 

[butnut]

Re: The Best Rhythm Guitarists?

Dean DeLeo's rhythm often reminded me of EVH. That's a good thing.

My vote for fave 'modern' rhythm...I don't think of EVH when i listen to Dean, I don't know who he reminds me of...all I know is he plays very unusual chords, maybe even makes up his own. His phrasing, style, tone and leads make the songs perfect...like how Elliot Easton always had the perfect lead for every song. I also think it's very kool how 2 brothers can play guitar and bass in the same band and just kill it.

 

[Chickenwings]

Re: The Best Rhythm Guitarists?

And now the heavyweight rhythm champion of all time: Freddie Green!
Of course not being alive means his new work is a a bit hard to listen to so the current champion (for me) is Steve Cropper.
However I agree with all the cudos for the incomparable EVH for rewriting the book on rock rhythm guitar as well as having bucketloads of feel and groove.