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a21schizoidman
09-28-2008, 07:05 PM
BILLY GIBBONS


William Frederick (Billy) Gibbons (born December 16, 1949), nicknamed the Reverend Willie G, is best known as the guitarist for ZZ Top. He is also the lead vocalist and composer for many of the band's classic songs. A Houston native, Gibbons is known for playing a classic 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar he calls Miss Pearly Gates. He is known to play his guitar using a quarter or a peso as a pick, lending a distinctive sound to his playing.

Joe Blues:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPhzn2iVptA

Sharp Dressed Man:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW_QCRGvT-g

Blue Jean Blues:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LlxRX8fgsU

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JOHNNY WINTER


John Dawson "Johnny" Winter III (born on 23 February 1944 in Beaumont, Texas, USA) is an American blues guitarist, singer and producer. He is the first son of John and Edwina Winter who were very much responsible for both Johnny's and younger brother Edgar Winter's early musical awareness. Both Johnny and Edgar have albinism.

Highway 61 Revisited:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcejSvw2KvU

Mean Town Blues:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f50BtRnpV8A

Hideaway:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PTTsoQ5NHY



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The_Little_Buster
09-28-2008, 07:20 PM
Too ****ing close to call for me, and I'm from Houston (and have had the pleasure of seeing both live)!

BhindBluEyes430
09-28-2008, 07:22 PM
winter IMO is the greatest underrated guitarist. he is insane

thedoorsdk
09-28-2008, 08:08 PM
Both are phenomenal, but Winter gets it for sure.

Jay31
09-29-2008, 07:42 PM
being a fan of ZZ Top, Gibbons gets it for me