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  1. favourite lyricists:

    Bono
    Larry Norman
    Kerry Livgren
    Mike Roe
    Mike Scott

    Alex
  2. favourite lyricists:

    Bono
    Richard Ashcroft
    Bob Dylan
    John Lennon
    Leonard Cohen

    I don't know any others lol
  3. favourite lyricists:

    bono
    noel gallagher

    hmmm...thats all
  4. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:[..]

    Stuart Adamson is THE GOODS. Well, was... God rest his soul. Shame he's gone. Edge had long been a fan and had 'borrowed' many ideas from Stuart from The Skids days, and maybe a bit from Big Country days too.

    Bruce Watson of Big Country, also UNDER-RATED.

    And I'd like to add Bruce and Stuart to the dual guitar teams list. The weaving of their guitars wove the rich sonic tapestry of Big Country's music.

    While some might call Big Country a one hit wonder, I beg to differ. I think that thier "The Crossing" (album), "Wonderland" (EP), "Steeltown" (album) and "The Seer" (album) are 5 star goodness. Kate Bush's backing vocals on "The Seer" (song) are amazing! And "Peace In Our Time" (album) is pretty strong too.



    I think I shall have to listen to some Big Country here at work now...

    PS - Mark Brzezicki (sp) is a phenomenal drummer. LOVE his playing. He was a huge influence on my drumming. AND Mark also played drums on ALL of The Cult's 1985 album, "Love", except "She Sells Sanctuary". Oddly enough, Mark IS in the video for "...Sanctuary"!


    I'm a longtime Big Country Fan too, but I have to disagree to certain points.

    I think Stuart and Bruce were a great guitar team, but I always was amazed how hard Bruce had to concentrate on his guitar during a concert. He hardly stared anywhere else than at his fretboard.

    Technically Bruce has improved a lot during the last twenty years, but he still lacks the feeling that Stuart had, sorry. Saw Big Country live as a trio a few months ago, and the single guitar was the weakest part. I hate to say so, but even if it was completely sufficient for a nice revival, I believe they'll need a second guitar player if they want to continue seriously.

    The rhythm section (Mark & Tony) is beyond any criticism. No wonder that they were booked so often for other recordings. Roger Daltrey borrowed them for "Under a raging Moon". Now Bruce and Mark play with Fish.

    The first three records were incredibly good. The fourth one "Peace in our Time" has some great songs, but weak production. Not as bad as the follow- up "No Place like Home", of course. I'd strongly recommend the comeback album "Buffalo Skinners" to all those who are interested in the band - I rate it as high as their first three. "Long Face" is similar, but not as powerful. The last album "Driving to Damascus" is... ah well, it's different. Much different. I do like it a lot, but I fully understand those who don't.

    Those who like the first three albums should also check out the "Greatest 12" Hits" CD. Besides that there's a gazillion of B-sides and different mixes contained in the "Rarities" CDs.

    Alex
  5. Here's another Big Country fan, I really think Stuart Adamson was one of the greatest guitar wizards ever. If someone needs more prove, check the DVD Final Fling, or, maybe better Without The Aid Of A Savety Net, to see the man playing, really playing

    Example: The Storm


    Stay alive!
  6. Well, I am a BIG U2 fan and nevertheless The Edge is NOT my favorite guitarist and Adam is NOT my favorite bassist. We should not forget the difference between "favorite" and "best"
  7. guitar:

    1. mark knopfler
    2. jimmy page
    3. dave gilmour / brian may
    4. the edge
    5. lindsay buckingham / angus young / george harrison / john frusciante

    bass:

    1. john paul jones / adam clayton / cliff williams / timothy b schmit / john mcvie / gene simmons / john entwistle
    2. john paul jones / adam clayton / cliff williams / timothy b schmit / john mcvie / gene simmons / john entwistle
    3. john paul jones / adam clayton / cliff williams / timothy b schmit / john mcvie / gene simmons / john entwistle
    4. john paul jones / adam clayton / cliff williams / timothy b schmit / john mcvie / gene simmons / john entwistle
    5. john paul jones / adam clayton / cliff williams / timothy b schmit / john mcvie / gene simmons / john entwistle

    an honourable mention must go to the guy from the fine young cannibals for the bass line from 'she drives me crazy,' one of my all time favourites, but i don't know much else about him

    EDIT:

    drummers:

    1. keith moon
    2. john bonham
    3. mick fleetwood
    4. larry mullen junior
    5. phil rudd / taylor hawkins / ringo starr / nick mason
  8. Guitar

    1. Keith Richards
    2. Stevie Ray Vaughan
    3. Buckethead
    4. Jimi Hendrix
    5. Joe Perry


    Bass

    Dennis Dunaway (original Alice Cooper Group)
    Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith)
    John Paul Jones (no, not Young as I mistaked for earlier on - apologies well in advance...)
    Adam Clayton
    Louis Johnson (60s and 70s session player)

  9. time for an update:

    Guitar:
    The Edge
    Johnny Marr
    Dave Navarro
    Slash
    John Frusciante

    Bass:
    Flea
    Duff McKagan
    Tim Commerford
    Adam Clayton
    Eric Avery

    Lyricists:
    Morrissey
    Bruce Springsteen
    Leonard Cohen
    Bono
    Matt Berninger

    EDIT: just because i may as well:

    Drummers:
    Chad Smith
    Larry Mullen Jr.
    Stewart Copeland
    Stephen Perkins
    John Bonham

    Singers:
    Morten Harket
    Michael Stipe
    Morrissey
    Bono
    Perry Farrell
  12. Guitarrists:

    - Jimmy Page
    - Jimi Hendrix
    - Mark Knopfler
    - Brian May
    - Ritchie Blackmore

    I would choose more and more guitar gods, but these 5 are those who are special for me along my entire life and musical experience..
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