Which lead guitarist, not frontman, would you switch with?

[TXOldRedRocker]

Here's a time killer for ya. If you were forced to change places with one lead guitarist, that is NOT the front man/woman of a band, who would it be? Let's rule out the Beatles, EVH, any solo artists, of course. This is strictly lead guitarist. An example would be Brian May (Queen), or Pete Townsend (The Who). Lastly, we're talking over all scope of a band. Some broke up for a while, got back together, all that. But the original, or longest lineup of a band.

I'll go first. I'm likely the only one to give this answer. My answer is Mick Ralphs. Spending most of my career along side Paul Rodgers, playing some of what I consider the best Classic Rock songs ever. Everyone has their own taste in music, this is mine.

 

[jmp45]

Frampton with Pie cause it would be so cool to play with Marriott.

 

[GregM]

If I could play a few years in all 3 bands he was in I'd say John McGeogh.
Magazine would be hell cool. A few years trying to get into Siouxsie's pants then skip the rehab part ( boring) and a few years playing with John Lyndon would be an eye opener.
I'd have to get alot better at playing but I'm sure I can get the alcoholic part down pretty quick

 

[Phony iommi]

Wait, does this mean that I’d get to be Tony Iommi? For real?

 

[Chrome]

It would be an absolutely difficult decision, I would be torn between jimmy page and Allen collins

 

[Redders]

My answer is Mick Ralphs. Spending most of my career along side Paul Rodgers, playing some of what I consider the best Classic Rock songs ever. Everyone has their own taste in music, this is mine.

Frampton with Pie cause it would be so cool to play with Marriott.

First two posts are my exact choices, good choices gentlemen

 

[hazmat7719]

Dean DeLeo - STP

 

[Maggot Brain]

Robby Krieger of The Doors!

I'd love to be jamming with Ray, John and Jim!!!.... When the Music's over!

 

[ibmorjamn]

Glenn Tipton , he has progressed so much over the years. I am still perplexed by Pain killer !
I would choose others like Bill Nelson ,Dave Mustaine , James Hetfield but they are front men.

 

[Gutch220]

Change places NOW, or go back in time? And permanently, or just for a short period? For just in a band setting, or for extra-curricular activities as well?

 

[ricksdisconnected]

Let's rule out the Beatles, EVH, any solo artists, of course. This is strictly lead guitarist.

lol Ed was a lead guitarist, however i dont think any of us are willing to trade with him right now.

 

[JohnH]

I'd be Keef. Then I at least I'll know I won't wont die young!

 

[fitz]

Nigel Tufnel.

(Can't believe I got to be first on this one)

 

[jimmyjames]

Ron Asheton, Iggy woulda kept me guessin'

 

[TXOldRedRocker]

lol Ed was a lead guitarist, however i dont think any of us are willing to trade with him right now.

Took Ed out of the equation so it wouldn't be 99% EVH replies.

 

[TXOldRedRocker]

Change places NOW, or go back in time? And permanently, or just for a short period? For just in a band setting, or for extra-curricular activities as well?

Always one in the crowd.

 

[Trelwheen]

I don't know that I'd like to stay with them long-term, but I would have loved to at least jammed with Neil Peart and Geddy Lee.

 

[Georgiatec]

I'm nowhere near good enough but, Mike Campbell.

 

[axe4me]

 

[dragonvalve]

My answer is Mick Ralphs. Spending most of my career along side Paul Rodgers, playing some of what I consider the best Classic Rock songs ever. Everyone has their own taste in music, this is mine.

Let's include that Mick WROTE THOSE SONGS that catapulted BADCO to the universe. Moving On, Can't Get Enough besides playing those classic earthy rich solos!!!

I saw the band back in the early 70's. Yeah I still listen to BadCo!