He's an extremely talented musician and a decent songwriter. He's a multi-instrumentalist; he played every instrument on his first album to save money in the recording studio. He's an excellent guitar player as well, one of the best of those players most people have actually heard of. (No knock...

Quote: Originally Posted by Sovkiller Guys, is Prince really that good??? Honestly IMO he is a clown in comparison with those above mentioned... Yes, he's that good. Find the video of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony a few years...

Quote: Originally Posted by Csericks "Rock and Roll Wedding" - Hank Ballard and the Midnighters "Jelly Roll" - Charles Mingus

Quote: Originally Posted by rhythmandbluesix "Summer In The City" - The Lovin' Spoonful "City Love" - John Mayer

Quote: Originally Posted by DLeeWebb "Cruel Sun" - Sparklehorse "So Cruel" - U2

Quote: Originally Posted by Lumient "Dying in the Sun" - Cranberries Quote: Originally Posted by DLeeWebb "Night On The Sun" - Modest Mouse "Here Comes the Sun" - The Beatles (George Harrison)

Quote: Originally Posted by Lumient "Black Hole Sun" - Soundgarden "Invisible Sun" - The Police

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/petition/internet.htm SACD will not be saved by online petitions. It can only be saved if those interested in it continue to support it financially and the market gains new SACD enthusiasts in significant numbers. The former is likely; the latter is not.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jahn Is it wrong of me to think that "Daughters" was his best track on the "TRY! Live" album? Honestly John, be true to yourself - you're a girlie crooner, embrace it! I think it's the worst track on TRY!. The best, in my opinion, is "Try," though it...

Quote: Originally Posted by Coltrane You're right. I think I should apologize for my tone on this thread, which I believe had gotten a little out of hand. The feeling is mutual. I'm sorry if I contributed to it. I was a little reluctant to join in largely because it seemed like...

Quote: Originally Posted by Coltrane Again you are saying 'listen to this.' You are missing the point. I'm not missing the point. I am supporting my points with evidence. I say he's a good songwriter. I suggest songs which support the contention. I say he's a good guitar player...

Quote: Originally Posted by Coltrane 1. Physical ability has really nothing to with musical ability. Especially in the blues. Yngwie certainly isnt much of a blues man. I would barely call him a musician. Not sure how this relates, unless you're trying to say Mayer has physical...

Quote: Originally Posted by robm321 So my efforst are for classical now which is more difficult by far but rewarding. You're in a better position than most to play something like "Neon." It's not easy by rock or pop standards, but I'd be willing to bet a classical player could...

Quote: Originally Posted by robm321 I think this says it best. Except Andre Bocelli has a beautiful voice. I don't think John Meyer has any special talent on the guitar. Then you haven't heard or studied his stuff very thoroughly. That's fine -- you're not required to. But as a...

Check out this video instead... John Mayer Trio playing on Letterman a little over a year ago. Watch the whole thing, including the little tribute to Jimi Hendrix at the end. I wish all radio artists were as "lame" as Mayer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bVXuj86VpQ