Falken Wrote:
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> Daredevil Wrote:
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> > As a second thought: It's not necessarily about
> > the technical merit, but in what way is the
> > guitarist important for the sound and image of
> the
> > band?
>
> > Ozzy - it's all about Ozzy, no matter what
> > guitarist is in the band.
>
> I beg to disagree. Both Randy and Jake brought a
> unique musical flavour. In a way neither Z or the
> Firewind guy did.
>
> > Bon Jovi - Although Sambora was a great
> guitarist
> > in the 80s, Jon has proven with Blaze of Glory
> > back in 1990, that he doesn't need Sambora to
> > produce a fantastic album. Today we can see,
> with
> > Phil X, that he doesn't need him in a live
> setting
> > at all.
>
> Sambora's voice and co-singing is essential to
> their sound. He is needed more than ever in that
> regard.
>
> > Dokken - George Lynch played a significant role
> in
> > defining the sound with his guitar playing.
> > However, Jon Levin is totally able to emulate
> his
> > style and more importantly is willing to do so.
> > Therefore Lynch wasn't irreplaceable at all.
>
> As long as one is willing to settle for a complete
> copy cat (I am impressed though how he pulls it
> off).


Totally agree