1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Me, BSG and R_o_R were in the chatroom and this topic came up. We came up with these ten famous rock lead vocalist/lead guitarist duos. Which ones did we miss? This list has conditions: The lead vocalist has to be primarily a vocalist, meaning Lee/Lifeson doesn't count. And groups with two lead guitarists, such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, don't count because you don't identify, say, Rob Halford with just one of Priest's guitarists. I'm talking about this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/1001001/aerosmith10102297.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/1001001/ledzep15.jpg Do you have any to add? Maybe we'll do a poll after this. 1) Robert Plant/Jimmy Page 2) Steven Tyler/Joe Perry 3) Axl Rose/Slash 4) Bono/The Edge 5) Freddy Mercury/Brian May 6) David Lee Roth/Eddie Van Halen 7) Roger Daltry/Pete Townshend 8) Ozzy Osbourne/Tony Iommi 9) Ozzy Osbourne/Randy Rhodes 10) Mick Jagger/Keith Richards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Wow....cool topic, you guys. Ummm....I can't think of anyone else yet (you guys thought of the two I would've come up with already), but I'll keep thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuervosMan Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 I would have to add... Steve Perry / Neil Schon Tommy Shaw / JY (James Young) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Notorious B.S.G. Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Ok, here's a few. (It's amazing how much you can recall AFTER the fact of a brain-storming session.) Pat Benatar/Neil Geraldo (let's not forget the ladies) David Bowie/Mick Ronson (see above ) Ray Davies/Dave Davies of The Kinks Rod Stewart/Ron Wood of The Faces Ok, I guess we should consider- Jon Anderson/Steve Howe - because Jon is definitely a lead singer/frontman, and although Steve works primarily within the framework of the Yes ensemble, he is definitely a guitar legend (and darn old-looking, too! Have you seen this dude lately? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Notorious B.S.G. Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Oh schnikies! If we're gonna mention Rod Stewart in The Faces, we must give due to the short-lived Jeff Beck Group. Rod Stewart/Jeff Beck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Notorious B.S.G. Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 QUOTE (CuervosMan @ Oct 9 2004, 10:02 AM) ...Tommy Shaw / JY (James Young) Not to quibble..... Ok, I'm quibbling, but Tommy Shaw was also a guitarist and Styx had 3 lead vocalists. Just my take here. No offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuervosMan Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Quibble away if you must... However, The vocals of Tommy are almost synonymous with Styx, and the bulk of the lead guitar work was/is done by JY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Notorious B.S.G. Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 No prob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuervosMan Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 ...but your point is well taken BSG Another that occurs to me (at the risk of public scorn) Jon BonJovi / Ritchie Sambora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 QUOTE (CuervosMan @ Oct 9 2004, 10:34 AM) Quibble away if you must... However, The vocals of Tommy are almost synonymous with Styx, and the bulk of the lead guitar work was/is done by JY. I have to disagree big time! Tommy Shaw did his share of lead work, and even if he never played a solo in his life, he's still a guitarist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixey Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 AC/DC Brian Johnson/ Angus Young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Notorious B.S.G. Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 QUOTE (pixey @ Oct 9 2004, 11:13 AM) AC/DC Brian Johnson/ Angus Young Good one, Pix! That brings up the next duo: Bon Scott/Angus Young Although AC/DC has two lead guitarists, Angus is undoubtedly the heart, soul, and LEAD lead guitarist of the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 Angus Young/Bon Scott Angus Young/Brian Johnson Jon Bon Jovi/Richie Sambora Pat Benatar/Neil Geraldo Jon Anderson/Steve Howe Rod Stewart/Jeff Beck Steve Perry/Neil Schon All good ones! The AC/DC ones are good because Angus' brother Malcolm is primarily a rhythm guitarist and stays in the background, much like Aerosmith's Brad Whitford. I agree with the hesitation to add the Yes duo here, but if the criteria is the charasmatic lead singer paired with the guitar hero, then we have to add them. Stewart/Beck weren't together for long, but their very names warrent a mention. The others are slam dunks, especially Bon Jovi...like 'em or not. Opinions? Any others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Oct 9 2004, 10:56 AM) QUOTE (CuervosMan @ Oct 9 2004, 10:34 AM) Quibble away if you must... However, The vocals of Tommy are almost synonymous with Styx, and the bulk of the lead guitar work was/is done by JY. I have to disagree big time! Tommy Shaw did his share of lead work, and even if he never played a solo in his life, he's still a guitarist. And also, like BSG said, Tommy Shaw wasn't Styx's front man/primary lead vocalist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdog Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 At the risk of public ridicule I'll add Gary Richrath/Kevin Cronin (REO). In their heyday, this was a powerful combination with Richrath balancing Cronin's insipid lyrics (bad lyrics don't make a bad singer) with some blistering guitar work. Richrath is one of the most underrated rock guitarists ever, IMO. Listen to some of his work, especially some live stuff and it is smokin'! Together, these two cranked out a slew of succesful and memorable tunes that provided part of the soundtrack of my youth. Remember Hi Infidelity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Notorious B.S.G. Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 QUOTE (Snowdog @ Oct 9 2004, 12:59 PM) At the risk of public ridicule I'll add Gary Richrath/Kevin Cronin (REO). In their heyday, this was a powerful combination with Richrath balancing Cronin's insipid lyrics (bad lyrics don't make a bad singer) with some blistering guitar work. Richrath is one of the most underrated rock guitarists ever, IMO. Listen to some of his work, especially some live stuff and it is smokin'! Together, these two cranked out a slew of succesful and memorable tunes that provided part of the soundtrack of my youth. Remember Hi Infidelity? Hi Infidelity? He*l, I remember "You Get What You Play For", their seminal live LP. This was one of the first ten records I ever bought, and I can still listen to "Riding the Storm Out" without any embarassment or hesitation. (Can't say that about every record I bought when I was 13.) But Kevin Cronin also played rhythm guitar regularly. And, yes, Gary Richrath was quite underrated. So..... whatever. Probably too old for these youngsters, Snowie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaine mac Roth Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 If you don't mind me getting a little obscure, I'll add Sean Harris/Brian Tatler from Diamond Head (once described as having more good riffs in one song than the first four Black Sabbath albums) Peter Gabriel/Steve Hackett from Genesis (Phil who? ) Brian Connolly/Andy Scott from The Sweet Ian Gillan/Richie Blackmore from Deep Purple Ian Hunter/Mick Ralphs from Mott the Hoople Paul Rodgers/Mick Ralphs from Bad Co Paul Rodgers/Paul Kossoff from Free Anthony Kiedis/John Frusiante from RHCP Nev McDonald/Myke Grey from Skin (bugger her from Skunk Anasie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Oct 9 2004, 02:48 PM) If you don't mind me getting a little obscure, I'll add Sean Harris/Brian Tatler from Diamond Head (once described as having more good riffs in one song than the first four Black Sabbath albums) Peter Gabriel/Steve Hackett from Genesis (Phil who? ) Brian Connolly/Andy Scott from The Sweet Ian Gillan/Richie Blackmore from Deep Purple Ian Hunter/Mick Ralphs from Mott the Hoople Paul Rodgers/Mick Ralphs from Bad Co Paul Rodgers/Paul Kossoff from Free Anthony Kiedis/John Frusiante from RHCP Nev McDonald/Myke Grey from Skin (bugger her from Skunk Anasie) Tell us more about Diamond Head. I've heard of them but haven't heard any songs. We mentioned Deep Purple last night, and I forgot all about it. Good one. Funny, when I think of RCHP, I think of Kiedis and Flea, not Kiedis and Frusiante. Interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaine mac Roth Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Diamond Head were a NWOBHM band who released a self-financed album in the early 80s (a review of which is where the quote I mentioned came from). On the strength of this they signed to MCA records and had a bit of success with their Living on Borrowed Time album. The follow up, Canterbury, was less sucessful due to the band trying a bit more experimentation and the fact that a good 70% of the albums shipped to the shops were faulty pressings (after taking their third copy back, a lot of people said sod it). In addition, MCA gave them no support and they split. They reformed in the mid-90s, releasing an album called Death and Progress which featured guest spots from Tony Iommi and Dave Mustaine before supporting Metallica at their Milton Keynes gig in 95. Sadly, the main they're remembered for is the fact that Metallica covered three of their songs: The Prince, Its Electric and Am I Evil. For more info go to the Offical Diamond Head Site for more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Derrick St. Holmes and Ted Nugent Ian Gillian and Ritchie Blackmore David Coverdale and Ritchie Blackmore Ronnie James Dio and Ritchie Blackmore Joe Lynn Turner and Ritchie Blackmore Candice Night and Ritchie Blackmore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaine mac Roth Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 QUOTE (Cygnus @ Oct 9 2004, 07:20 PM) Derrick St. Holmes and Ted Nugent Ian Gillian and Ritchie Blackmore David Coverdale and Ritchie Blackmore Ronnie James Dio and Ritchie Blackmore Joe Lynn Turner and Ritchie Blackmore Candice Night and Ritchie Blackmore Are you a Blackmore fan perchance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Oct 9 2004, 03:21 PM) QUOTE (Cygnus @ Oct 9 2004, 07:20 PM) Derrick St. Holmes and Ted Nugent Ian Gillian and Ritchie Blackmore David Coverdale and Ritchie Blackmore Ronnie James Dio and Ritchie Blackmore Joe Lynn Turner and Ritchie Blackmore Candice Night and Ritchie Blackmore Are you a Blackmore fan perchance? Ya, I was 13 when Made in Japan came out, I never heard anything like the solos in Child in Time and Highway Star. Changed my life as to the music I liked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhiannon_of_Rivendell Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 QUOTE (BSG @ Oct 9 2004, 01:46 PM) QUOTE (Snowdog @ Oct 9 2004, 12:59 PM) At the risk of public ridicule I'll add Gary Richrath/Kevin Cronin (REO). In their heyday, this was a powerful combination with Richrath balancing Cronin's insipid lyrics (bad lyrics don't make a bad singer) with some blistering guitar work. Richrath is one of the most underrated rock guitarists ever, IMO. Listen to some of his work, especially some live stuff and it is smokin'! Together, these two cranked out a slew of succesful and memorable tunes that provided part of the soundtrack of my youth. Remember Hi Infidelity? Hi Infidelity? He*l, I remember "You Get What You Play For", their seminal live LP. This was one of the first ten records I ever bought, and I can still listen to "Riding the Storm Out" without any embarassment or hesitation. (Can't say that about every record I bought when I was 13.) But Kevin Cronin also played rhythm guitar regularly. And, yes, Gary Richrath was quite underrated. So..... whatever. Probably too old for these youngsters, Snowie. not all of us... The first solo I ever learned was "Keep On Lovin' You" for best lead singer/guitarist combo: Zach DeLaRoche/Tom Morrelo - RATM Rage Against The Machine Kim Thayil/Chris Cornell - Soundgarden Layne Stanley/Jerry Cantrell - Alice in Chains at the INSISTANCE of my worser half Maynard James Keenan/Adam Jones -Tool if you want yet another Ozzy nod, Ozzie Osbourne / Zach Wylde Dual Leads: Chris DeGarmo/Mike Wilton - Queensryche Glen Buxton/Michael Bruce - Alice Cooper Band (Schools Out) Dave Mustaine/Marty Freidman - Megadeath James Hetfield/Kirk Hammett Tommy Skeoch/Frank Hannon - TESLA and I'm still working on more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Notorious B.S.G. Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 QUOTE (Rhiannon_of_Rivendell @ Oct 9 2004, 10:23 PM) QUOTE (BSG @ Oct 9 2004, 01:46 PM) QUOTE (Snowdog @ Oct 9 2004, 12:59 PM) At the risk of public ridicule I'll add Gary Richrath/Kevin Cronin (REO). In their heyday, this was a powerful combination with Richrath balancing Cronin's insipid lyrics (bad lyrics don't make a bad singer) with some blistering guitar work. Richrath is one of the most underrated rock guitarists ever, IMO. Listen to some of his work, especially some live stuff and it is smokin'! Together, these two cranked out a slew of succesful and memorable tunes that provided part of the soundtrack of my youth. Remember Hi Infidelity? Hi Infidelity? He*l, I remember "You Get What You Play For", their seminal live LP. This was one of the first ten records I ever bought, and I can still listen to "Riding the Storm Out" without any embarassment or hesitation. (Can't say that about every record I bought when I was 13.) But Kevin Cronin also played rhythm guitar regularly. And, yes, Gary Richrath was quite underrated. So..... whatever. Probably too old for these youngsters, Snowie. not all of us... The first solo I ever learned was "Keep On Lovin' You" for best lead singer/guitarist combo: Zach DeLaRoche/Tom Morrelo - RATM Rage Against The Machine Kim Thayil/Chris Cornell - Soundgarden Layne Stanley/Jerry Cantrell - Alice in Chains at the INSISTANCE of my worser half Maynard James Keenan/Adam Jones -Tool if you want yet another Ozzy nod, Ozzie Osbourne / Zach Wylde Dual Leads: Chris DeGarmo/Mike Wilton - Queensryche Glen Buxton/Michael Bruce - Alice Cooper Band (Schools Out) Dave Mustaine/Marty Freidman - Megadeath James Hetfield/Kirk Hammett Tommy Skeoch/Frank Hannon - TESLA and I'm still working on more... Oh GREAT <rolling eyes> ! Now we have to start our own REO Speedwagon fan club here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushRevisited Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 QUOTE (BSG @ Oct 9 2004, 10:43 PM) QUOTE (Rhiannon_of_Rivendell @ Oct 9 2004, 10:23 PM) QUOTE (BSG @ Oct 9 2004, 01:46 PM) QUOTE (Snowdog @ Oct 9 2004, 12:59 PM) At the risk of public ridicule I'll add Gary Richrath/Kevin Cronin (REO). In their heyday, this was a powerful combination with Richrath balancing Cronin's insipid lyrics (bad lyrics don't make a bad singer) with some blistering guitar work. Richrath is one of the most underrated rock guitarists ever, IMO. Listen to some of his work, especially some live stuff and it is smokin'! Together, these two cranked out a slew of succesful and memorable tunes that provided part of the soundtrack of my youth. Remember Hi Infidelity? Hi Infidelity? He*l, I remember "You Get What You Play For", their seminal live LP. This was one of the first ten records I ever bought, and I can still listen to "Riding the Storm Out" without any embarassment or hesitation. (Can't say that about every record I bought when I was 13.) But Kevin Cronin also played rhythm guitar regularly. And, yes, Gary Richrath was quite underrated. So..... whatever. Probably too old for these youngsters, Snowie. not all of us... The first solo I ever learned was "Keep On Lovin' You" for best lead singer/guitarist combo: Zach DeLaRoche/Tom Morrelo - RATM Rage Against The Machine Kim Thayil/Chris Cornell - Soundgarden Layne Stanley/Jerry Cantrell - Alice in Chains at the INSISTANCE of my worser half Maynard James Keenan/Adam Jones -Tool if you want yet another Ozzy nod, Ozzie Osbourne / Zach Wylde Dual Leads: Chris DeGarmo/Mike Wilton - Queensryche Glen Buxton/Michael Bruce - Alice Cooper Band (Schools Out) Dave Mustaine/Marty Freidman - Megadeath James Hetfield/Kirk Hammett Tommy Skeoch/Frank Hannon - TESLA and I'm still working on more... Oh GREAT <rolling eyes> ! Now we have to start our own REO Speedwagon fan club here! Speaking of REO Speedwagon, that is another one I have: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/RushRevisited/DSCN0107.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/RushRevisited/DSCN0108.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/RushRevisited/SCAN01.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/RushRevisited/SCAN02.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/RushRevisited/SCAN03.jpg And this is the RIAA Award from Moving Pictures: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/RushRevisited/DSCN0109.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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