civgeek You said "I would have to say the big point is that most people don't say they play because of beck or johnson or guy. They play 'cause they heard jimi."

The Prez

I am from Northwestern Indiana (Merrillville/Crown Point/Gary area).

Joe typically comes though Chicago (but not with DP this time).

I know that would be a hike for you, but it would be worth the trip.

is it just me or is there a lot more posting going on! it jus takes more time to catch up

PREZ - (long sigh) Ok , i'v come to realize that we are not going to agree on this nor is this going to go away. So, I understand your point on Vai crediting Frank. That makes sense they were two peas in a pod. - strange birds. However Vai doesn't play any Zappa covers in his set. He does play Hendrix. Coincidence?

Obviously Johnson, through chronology alone, couldn't have been influenced by Hendrix. My point was that if you trace influences back more people, not just big names, give credit to Hendrix than the others. Including people outside of rock.

Tonni Iomi is going to influence any play who likes that darker sound whether they realize it or not, but Tonni doesn't cross genres as much as Hendrix does.

And Page, well we don't want to start that aguement. Suffice it to say ..He was a good songwriter. I personally never got the whole Zepplin thing. That's my dad. I definately wouldn't put Page down as a great PLAYER, but a very good writer.

I hope that clarifies. It's good to see you sticking to your guns, but let's move on to something new like Meatloaf's influence or the influence of the BeeGees.

Have a good day.

Matt

The Prez - I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU MAN!, Guitarists, artists, nobody can say that one person is better than the other because there are an infinate ways of comparing people. Like you couldn't just say... This guitarist was better than that guitarist cause he had a better time and was richer. It's all good!

Mikesb - Thanx for the band budgie! My girlfriends pop knows the drummer... they play down my way sometimes... check out DoGZuKi if you get the time.

The Prez

The trip between Chicago and Cincy is about 6 hours or so - granted, that is a long way to go for a concert - but it would be worth it.

Joe regularly makes a stop in Chicago. My sister is in Indy and couldn't make it to his guitar clinic (even though I begged her to go to get a few pictures and an autograph - apparently someone needed to work).

hey all... hope all is gong well with everyone this morning... i have a special favor to ask of you if you dont mind... today my grandfather is going in for surgery in ft wayne indiana and i cant be there, which is tearing me up! I am not sure what you are into but could you send good thoughts/vibes whatever his way?!?!?!? i am hoping all goes well, no more colon cancer, no colostomy, no more transfusions, and hopefully more of his pissy strength, defiance, and attitude will come back to help him get through all of this...

thanks...

JUJU: good thoughts headed your way...good luck to gramps....

phy3: beautiful baby....

ovation: PIZZA, beach pizza....its like baseball, you either like tripolis or christies....lol

frenchy du rock: roflmfao!

michelle: nope, as of right now im straight...lol...

clarky: nice, was she cursin you in dutch?

JuJu- I pray for you man...

another stupid joke from gramps:

The Juggler --------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Pennsylvania State Trooper pulled a car over on I-81 about 2 miles North of the PA/MD State line. When the Trooper asked the driver why he was speeding, the driver answered that he was a magician and a juggler and he was on his way to Harrisburg to do a show that night at the Zembo Shrine Circus and didn't want to be late. The Trooper told the driver he was fascinated by juggling, and if the driver would do a little juggling for him that he wouldn't give him a ticket. The driver told the Trooper that he had sent all of his equipment on ahead and didn't have anything to juggle. The Trooper told him that he had some flares in the trunk of his patrol car and asked if he could juggle them. The juggler stated that he could, so the Trooper got three flares, lit them and handed them to the juggler. While the man was doing his juggling act, a car pulled in behind the patrol car, a drunk got out and watched the performance briefly, he then went over to the patrol car, opened the rear door and got in. The Trooper observed him doing this and went over to the patrol car, opened the door and asked the drunk what he thought he was doing. The drunk replied, You might as well take my ass to jail, cause there's no way in hell I can pass that test"

Hey Joe (or anyone else important),

Hope you guys produce a live DVD from the 'Evening with Joe Satriani' tour later this year. The G3 DVDs are OK but not enough if you're looking for a 2hr satch fest. I need to hear more live SBM and ITLIS- Starry Night from the Denver G3 DVD really kicked my ass hard and made it straight onto my personal 'best of' compilation.

Warning- this post contains material that might be offensive to non-Metallica fans. It is also a very long post, so you might want to skip it if you’re short of time.

Metallica gave a concert here in Sweden a few days ago, and the reviews were lyrical. I thought I’d post one of them for all of you that actually still like them lol. I didn’t see the show myself, although the reviews almost made me wish I’d been there. I translated this from Swedish, so any misunderstandings or whatever comes from me lol.

Metallica Part 1 Location: Ullevi, Gothenburg Sweden. Audience: Ca 60 000. Length: About two hours and 20 minutes. Best: "One" – once again. Worst: Apart from a few less brilliant choices of songs, the sound in the beginning of the concert. Question: Hey- what about Dyer’s Eve?

Metallica Part 2

Da Capos - part 1
12. Wherever I may roam
"And the road becomes my bride" This version of the blaster from ’Metallica’ certainly reminds you of the golden age of the early 90-ies.
13. Nothing else matters
Once again Kirk’s spaghetti-guitar introduces the song, and then the notes climb towards the heavens like velvet. You can feel it, heart and soul. The song from the audience drowns out James at several occasions.
14. Master of puppets
The Mammoth-song – eight minutes and a half is after all quite some time- hits the audience almost as hard as in Oslo last December. James is in charge and the audience obeys his slightest wish.

Da Capos – part 2
15. One
After bomb explosions, fireworks and sweeping lights, the story of the living brain is told, a meaningless victim of a pointless war. Totally superior, achingly important – and definitely the most outstanding song of the night.
16. Enter sandman
Obligatory, sure. But a show without this massive hit would not be complete.

Put your hand up if you think Tower Of Power are the funkiest band in the world...

JS_JS: Glad your alright man, and yup.... One of those life lessons we learn when we are young, and everything will be ok with your folks.... Just dont do it twice.... ;-)

marimariSRV: JIMI does deserve the crown he wears.... Yes ma'am, I agree, and boy did he make some people want to learn to play, lol!!....

michelle: You are a great daughter too hon!! :-)

Noppa: hehe, Andy will change your life!! ;-) :-)

alexandrecaetano: Summer Mystical Luminous Cool Friends.... haha, love it man!!
:-) And thank's to you my friend for helping make this such a wonderful community!!
:-) BTW, on Gonçalo Pereira is a funny guy, very insane sometimes, a monster of a guitar player.... hehe, that's what makes him so great, lol!! ;-) Thank's for your email too my friend, and bring on the weekend!! :-)

VFRrocker: haha, LMAO @ the reformed lurker, lol, JOE is so addicting I couldnt stay away, and SATCH fans are like a drug, lol!! ;-) We are doing fine man, and I hope all is well on your end!! :-)

The Prez: Are you trying to get a rise outta JOE??.... If you are, change the damn subject, we've heard enough of your thoughts on JIMI.... BTW, like Austin, you never answered my question about SRV throwing your famous because of death theory out the window....

juju808: We hope your GrandPa pulls through with flying colors girl, and T2J get well soon vibes are on the way!! :-) :-)

TASTEY: haha, lol, I am definately a Christies kind of guy then, lol!!.... Thank's for bringing back the memories, and that reminds me of when my Dad used to take us for a pizza at the Highland Cafe in Malden MA.... Best pizza on the Planet!!!! To this day, I have never tasted one better, lol, those were the days!! :-) BTW, ROTFLMAO on that joke!! ;-)

JIMI Talk.... Jimi stole this, Jimi stole that.... FUCK, when has'nt anyone here (guitar players) stolen from Jimi or EVH!?!?.... Fuck man, that's what you call evolution, it's using your influences and trying to expound on them and make a sound and style all your own!!.... Jimi was in the right place at the right time, and did anyone challenge him back then??.... No!!.... Jimi was a pioneer........

civgeek, Tower of Power - is that the kick ass group of brass players?

Alexandre, you always make me smile :)

VFR, my husband is saving a bit buy using his old Music Man head (is that what you call it?) lol! He got new tubes for it yesterday, so I guess my son just needs a speaker cabinet now. The drums are going to turn our pockets inside out though. Ah well, it's all good :)

Julie, good thoughts and vibes to your grandpa. Kick ass Gramps!!

Stace, LMAO!! As of right now?? Are you making different plans for your future? lmao!!!

Eva, no time now, but I'll read the interview later. I have tickets for Oct. 19 :)

Mikey, yes, I AM a good daughter. That I know for sure. Thanks! Um...did you say fuck? lol! F THE F'IN F'ERZZZ!!! lol!

hey all! get to chat now! anys ways

DCK what's funny?

ovation1 you unleashed the furry didn't you?;-)

JS_JS gee that sucks

Count me as another Gemini ;-)