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Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't that Rowan Robertson of Dio
Dio also had a great Northern Irish guitarist (not sure if he considers himself British or Irish) Vivian Campbell who has been with Def Leopard for many years.
In answer to your question, the Brits have had great guitarists and bands as well, that know how to R&R. Maybe it is something in the water over there.
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Last edited by Vector1; 09-05-2019 at 08:07 PM..
Reason: Forgot to include Campbell's name
You of course have Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and Richie Blackmore among others in a long line of great guitarists.
Here is Blackmore of Deep Purple and of Rainbow;
Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't that Rowan Robertson of Dio
Dio also had a great Northern Irish guitarist (not sure if he considers himself British or Irish) Vivian Campbell who has been with Def Leopard for many years.
In answer to your question, the Brits have had great guitarists and bands as well, that know how to R&R. Maybe it is something in the water over there.
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No that's the Mr. Richie Blackmore.Esq, not easily mistaken for anyone else.
Rowan Robertson only worked on one album with Dio, on 1990's Lock Up The Wolves. Dio shelved the next album due to grunge, then rejoined Sabbath in 1991. He's pretty obscure, you regain your lost cred on mistaking Blackmore for even knowing the name (or having top notch Google-Fu).
I think the UK in the 50s to 70s had a situation where to get out of your home town (and its primary industries) you either joined the army, became an actor, or joined a music band.
So you wound up with George Harrison, Mark Knopfler, Hank Marvin (who ti be honest I think musically is hopeless, but he can play guitar well), Jimmy Page, Clapton, Jeff Beck, Brian May, Matt Bellamy (he knows one riff, but he knows it well and at every neck position), Slash (from Hampstead), Robert Fripp, Dave Gilmour, Keef, Andy Summers (who is a beast of a guitar player), Dave Murray etc.
It's also interesting that Hendrix was bigger in the UK than US, and found fame earlier over here.
No that's the Mr. Richie Blackmore.Esq, not easily mistaken for anyone else.
Rowan Robertson only worked on one album with Dio, on 1990's Lock Up The Wolves. Dio shelved the next album due to grunge, then rejoined Sabbath in 1991. He's pretty obscure, you regain your lost cred on mistaking Blackmore for even knowing the name (or having top notch Google-Fu).
I think the UK in the 50s to 70s had a situation where to get out of your home town (and its primary industries) you either joined the army, became an actor, or joined a music band.
So you wound up with George Harrison, Mark Knopfler, Hank Marvin (who ti be honest I think musically is hopeless, but he can play guitar well), Jimmy Page, Clapton, Jeff Beck, Brian May, Matt Bellamy (he knows one riff, but he knows it well and at every neck position), Slash (from Hampstead), Robert Fripp, Dave Gilmour, Keef, Andy Summers (who is a beast of a guitar player), Dave Murray etc.
It's also interesting that Hendrix was bigger in the UK than US, and found fame earlier over here.
Ok, now that I have reconstructed my thought process, I see where I went astray. I didn't watch the video but saw Dio's picture and knew he sang the song. So I assumed the OP was mistaken when he said the lead was Rowan Atkinson as I knew Robinson had been with them instead.
I never even heard of Atkinson, so my guitar chops must be lacking some.
I am a huge Blackmore fan, so if I watched the video, as you say, there is no mistaking him, especially from a long time fan.
I guess my wires were crossed and I thinking about all sorts of great guitarists who are British.
Campbell for example is not as well known as others but he rocked in Def Leopard, Whitesnake and the like.
I didn't realize Slash was from the UK, so thanks for that tidbit.
It seems we are similar in that we appreciate guitarists who might not have the biggest names, but if they can shred and were with a band during a great album, we appreciate the work.
I was fortunate enough to see a concert with multiple members of former bands that will come in and play a set or two with a great backing band. They put it on for special events, corporate conferences, festivals, etc.
So I listened to the following all playing together at one point;
Steve Lukather of Toto, Randall Hall of Lynard Skynard, Jerry Riggs of the Pat Travers Band and .38 Special all performing hits from their respective bands.
Here is their website which some might want to pass on to local festivals, fairs and other venues, as it is a great concept;
Ok, now that I have reconstructed my thought process, I see where I went astray. I didn't watch the video but saw Dio's picture and knew he sang the song. So I assumed the OP was mistaken when he said the lead was Rowan Atkinson as I knew Robinson had been with them instead.
I never even heard of Atkinson, so my guitar chops must be lacking some.
I am a huge Blackmore fan, so if I watched the video, as you say, there is no mistaking him, especially from a long time fan.
I guess my wires were crossed and I thinking about all sorts of great guitarists who are British.
Campbell for example is not as well known as others but he rocked in Def Leopard, Whitesnake and the like.
I didn't realize Slash was from the UK, so thanks for that tidbit.
It seems we are similar in that we appreciate guitarists who might not have the biggest names, but if they can shred and were with a band during a great album, we appreciate the work.
I was fortunate enough to see a concert with multiple members of former bands that will come in and play a set or two with a great backing band. They put it on for special events, corporate conferences, festivals, etc.
So I listened to the following all playing together at one point;
Steve Lukather of Toto, Randall Hall of Lynard Skynard, Jerry Riggs of the Pat Travers Band and .38 Special all performing hits from their respective bands.
Here is their website which some might want to pass on to local festivals, fairs and other venues, as it is a great concept;
I thought a young Richie Blakemore bore a resemblance to Rowan Atkinson. Obviously my joke went nowhere.
Well blame me as I have never heard of Atkinson, much less seen him.
Regardless your thread is spot on (as you guys say) regarding top guitarists coming from across the pond. We Americans have some great ones as well, but considering your size, you'll have produced a disproportionate number of great ones.
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