Evil
Watching the Michael Jackson memorial. John Mayer just finished playing guitar. One thing that I've never figured out about John Mayer is exactly how good a guitar player is he?
Since we at The Hose always feel a need to bucketize things, let me offer up these suggested buckets:
1. Lead Singer Strummer - Someone primarily a vocalist, but has learned a few basic chords and can strum along to some of their own songs. Examples in this bucket would be: Bret Michaels and Madonna.
2. Singin' and Pickin' Bard - One step above a strummer of basic chords, this person has mastered a library of chords and scales and can even play some solos. Example: Bob Dylan, Kurt Cobain.
3. Frontman with Axe Skills - Although known as a singer, this person has legit skills on the guitar. Example: James Hetfield of Metallica.
4. Guitar Badass - Someone with lead guitarist skills and respected by fellow guitarists. Examples: Most any lead guitarist in a successful recording/touring band.
5. Guitar Legend - One of the all time greats. Examples: Eric Clapton, Santana, Slash.
My best guess is that he is in bucket #3. What do you think?
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