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ryanpow
November 14, 1982 at 2:57 AM while jamming at his house.
Actually, it was more likely around 2:59.
That's exactly my vote as well.Quote
Rokyfan
Yes ... Steel wheels through No security. The 90s
yeah, a lot of people are fans of 3:03, and I get it. He had a really cool feel then, but from a technical stand point you can't beat 2:59.Quote
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ryanpow
November 14, 1982 at 2:57 AM while jamming at his house.
Actually, it was more likely around 2:59.
I agree! At first I was thinking 3:03 AM, but by that point I think he was a bit distracted; you can really tell by the attack in his hammer-ons.
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SomeGuy
Without a doubt, 1969-1974
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TheflyingDutchman
His right hand, that's what Keith is about for 80%, imo. From that point of view he was always the same, from 1963 till date. His left hand became the problem when arthritis hit him.
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His right hand, that's what Keith is about for 80%, imo. From that point of view he was always the same, from 1963 till date. His left hand became the problem when arthritis hit him.Keith is about touch, timing and dynamics...which on his best days are as good as they ever were .
Folks often say "anybody can play what Keith Richards plays ..."
..Yeah, after he's played it.
But never with his touch ...and could they have conceived it ?
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TheflyingDutchman
His right hand, that's what Keith is about for 80%, imo. From that point of view he was always the same, from 1963 till date. His left hand became the problem when arthritis hit him.Keith is about touch, timing and dynamics...which on his best days are as good as they ever were .
Folks often say "anybody can play what Keith Richards plays ..."
..Yeah, after he's played it.
But never with his touch ...and could they have conceived it ?
And still they play it, and think it's easy, yet it sounds nothing like what he played
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TheflyingDutchman
His right hand, that's what Keith is about for 80%, imo. From that point of view he was always the same, from 1963 till date. His left hand became the problem when arthritis hit him.Keith is about touch, timing and dynamics...which on his best days are as good as they ever were .
Folks often say "anybody can play what Keith Richards plays ..."
..Yeah, after he's played it.
But never with his touch ...and could they have conceived it ?
And still they play it, and think it's easy, yet it sounds nothing like what he played
Not one has ever played like Keith imo, the fact that he created all that puts him right up there, the fact he wrote all those songs too makes him Rocks greatest genius.
The other thing is the volume he plays at is so loud it makes his mistakes less forgivable live, he basically walks a tightrope every night
Yes, but also creatively. As was said, his playing is all about touch, hard to imitate. And around 1970 he occasionally played rather good solos as well, not that same 'lick' (I hate that word btw) that was repeated in about every solo on the 97/98 tour. The 60s and 70s were when Keith earned the distinction of being innovative as a guitarist.Quote
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SomeGuy
Without a doubt, 1969-1974
Technically?
For sure, Keith has never been about fancy virtuoso technique, but if the question is really technical proficiency versus creativity, then I think the high point of his playing is '89-'99, with a special emphasis on the Steel Wheels tour.Quote
SomeGuyYes, but also creatively. As was said, his playing is all about touch, hard to imitate. And around 1970 he occasionally played rather good solos as well, not that same 'lick' (I hate that word btw) that was repeated in about every solo on the 97/98 tour. The 60s and 70s were when Keith earned the distinction of being innovative as a guitarist.Quote
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SomeGuy
Without a doubt, 1969-1974
Technically?