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Music Appreciation

ProfessorGAC

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8. Very Fast For The Day

Reply to maxrandb (Original post)

Fri Apr 11, 2025, 05:19 PM

Apr 11

A bit too sloppy for my taste, but certainly quick.
When arpeggios & modes became popular in rock guitar, a bunch of guys came along that are ridiculously fast. But, that was years later.

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They didn't call him the "Fastest Guitarist in the West" for nothing [View all] maxrandb Apr 10 OP

Honest to gawd, I read your OP and thought.... OAITW r.2.0 Apr 10 #1

I was at the music store getting my old Yamaha acoustic restrung and serviced maxrandb Apr 10 #2

Well, if you like George Harrison playing on albums you don't expect... OAITW r.2.0 Apr 10 #4

1+ Norrrm Apr 10 #3

The drummer and bass player made Lee sound faster. Talk about up tempo, Alvin's band were up to the task. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 10 #5

Rick Lee and Leo Lyons were fantastic maxrandb Apr 10 #6

Alvin Lee, my close encounter with guitar greatness. Ranting Randy Apr 11 #7

Very Fast For The Day ProfessorGAC Apr 11 #8