who would you rather be like?

[UncleJesse]

Originally Posted by jazzguy

Ok here it goes. John Mayer. There...I said it. I don't care for his ego or values, but he is truly a master guitar player (many of our guitar hero's say it) and it is true. He also is a master song-writer and knows how to craft a melody. The fact that he values a melody at all in this day and age is admirable. If you only know JM by his pop songs, do a little searching on YouTube. His ability to play extremely complicated, syncopated rhythms while singing is extraordinary. He is a fantastic blues and jazz player having attended Berklee for a period of time.
https://youtu.be/izkqPdVAdL4
https://youtu.be/Fo4746XZgw8
https://youtu.be/AzsEzD2fVwE

Runner ups:
James Taylor, Paul Simon, Joe Pass, Stevie Ray Vaughn

John Mayer has changed quite a lot after his time playing with the dead. I wouldn't say he's quite the same egomaniac guy he was 10 years ago.

[hat]

Weird Al ?

[Woolbury]

Originally Posted by bufflehead

Clapton.

(And then Harrison.)

Ditto on Clapton, and its not his searing electric stuff I aspire to. I admire him most in his very rootsy acoustic stuff, his great vocal talents, I think thats where his personality shines through. I'm also a huge Bruce Cockburn fan, his guitar playing encompasses a jazzy acoustic flair you rarely hear, and great lyrical content that spotlights his world view. A great performer
who inspire as a musician and human being.

[raysachs]

Richard Thompson. Singer extraordinaire (rough voice, but I think he's a GREAT singer using the tools he has), songwriter extraordinaire, virtuoso guitarist (acoustic AND electric).

[MtnDred]

There are some great choices here for me if I could have it all in one package
Tim O’Brian singer, songwriter, musician, producer he checks off all the boxes for me great human being

[Pitar]

Neither. But, I am having enough fun challenging myself to go my own way.

[gocamels]

Phil Keaggy - but with all my fingers.

[The Growler]

Originally Posted by jrb715

Vince Gill

Yeah, have you seen his guitar collection?

Seriously, a good choice. Great player, songwriter and singer and seems like a nice guy.

[Scott O]

Originally Posted by Scott O

How is Ringo not an option?

Hey wisenheimer, try being serious for once or just maybe make like a tree and leave.

[Scott O]

Originally Posted by hat

Weird Al ?

It's the 30th anniversary of UHF, probably the most underrated movie of all tine.