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Old 02-28-2014, 01:43 PM
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And there are plenty who beat him live.
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Also, it's absolute rubbish. His playing has improved significantly since he started the tour. I mean, he's miles better than he was at that Valentine's day gig with Orianthi even. And some of the stuff he plays is just in a league of its own. So yeah - not sure where sambos apprentice is coming from, but even judging on these youtube clips - you can totally tell that he's been improving. Yes - sometimes they play on top of each other which is a bit annoying. And Orianthi still outshred him. But he's got that bluesy vibe back. And his licks have become more 'Samboraesque' again.

As about all the other guitarists mentioned - you used the right word there 'arguably'. Slash's playing has only improved because he sobered up a bit. He's still a sloppy player and very hit and miss in terms of quality of live shows. Satriani is technically brilliant but he's always been. And someone like Steve Vai has become less and less creative since his heyday. So that's all debatable there.

In his current form - Richie is easily one of the top rock n roll guitarists to go see live. With emphasis on the rock 'n' roll!
I'll just say one thing for Richie, he is also a singer, and must also play the guitar. However, Slash does not sing, so it's all easier for him. Richie can aspire to something more forceful as Joe Perry solo proyect, even might have some more success if things are done right from marketing and promotion.

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Mark Tremonti. Right. The 4th greatest heavy metal guitarist of all time has never played a 1959 les paul?

For those who don't know him - he used to play guitar for Creed.
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Mark Tremonti. Right. The 4th greatest heavy metal guitarist of all time has never played a 1959 les paul?

For those who don't know him - he used to play guitar for Creed.
Are Creed or Alter Bridge heavy metal?
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Are Creed or Alter Bridge heavy metal?
In my book, they're just a bit more metal than Nickelback. But I could be wrong
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It's Dimebag not Dime Bag so that pretty much sums up what I think about your point of view.
Shits all over Richie. Gap or no game in his name.
Not saying I dont rate Richie - he was fantastic between 84-95
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Shits all over Richie. Gap or no game in his name.
Might be a bit difficult given he's dead. I could also be speaking about Jimi Hendrix, saying how he's stuff is just surreal. Then again, not sure where I'd get quite enough LSD from to see him live...
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Might be a bit difficult given he's dead. I could also be speaking about Jimi Hendrix, saying how he's stuff is just surreal. Then again, not sure where I'd get quite enough LSD from to see him live...
I saw Pantera about 3 times - this guy was awesome.
He was banned from guitar competions at 14 - even from higher age sections- cos he was too good.
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Glad to have been of assistance. Richie, compared to 84-95 is nowhere in guitarist terms.

People then say "He's a 50 something man-of course he's not as hot as he was!"

I say to them-look at Slash, Yngwie, Vai, Satriani, Gary Moore (RIP)....all these cats have become tidier players arguably since their "prime".

Richie is bordering on parody in his current shape. Get your chops sorted boyo!
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and don't forget Paul Gilbert with every new release he proves he's still getting better
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and don't forget Paul Gilbert with every new release he proves he's still getting better
While I agree that Richie is terribly sloppy and needn´t be, even at 50+, most of the names he has been compared to are entirely different kinds of players.

In terms of outright technique and playing ability Richie has never matched Malmsteen, Satriani, Vai, and Gilbert, whether in 1988, 1995, or 2014. Those guys play guitar, with the odd exception all of their projects are geared around guitar. They practice everyday because they are virtuoso´s. Richie has always put the craft of the song first.

So while I could name some rock players killing Richie in terms of still hitting the notes at 50 years old, those guys named above are in another world. If those guys weren´t excellent they wouldn´t be recording or touring anymore. Richie is about the whole package.
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