I can think of a few to get you started;
Rory Gallagher - Irish
Les Harvey - Scottish
Tony Bourge - Wales
This question was inspired by a certain person who seems to think that there aren't any great guitarists from any of these countries. Depending on ones musical knowledge, I can see how someone might come to that conclusion. I can think of dozens.
How about you?
2007-12-18 15:19:16 · 11 answers · asked by Smiley 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
Christ, I'm so busy at this moment, but I couldn't resist this one:
Irish-yes, Rory Gallagher: can't top him
Welsh- I'll probably get knocked for this one, but I love Dave Edmunds, who's probably better known as a songwriter and producer than a guitarist (but he knows his stuff) and Andy Fairweather Low, who used to be Eric Clapton's backup guitar.
Scot- William Reid of The Jesus and Mary Chain ("Psychocandy," 1985). Love what he does with distortion and the wah wah pedal.
2007-12-18 16:30:28 · answer #1 · answered by hi_sakura 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My list
#1 The Edge
#2 Angus Young
#3 Mark Knopfler
#4 Gary Moore
#5 Rory Gallagher
2007-12-19 06:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, Rory Gallagher was the first Irish one to come to mind.
Technically, Mark Knopfler is Scottish {born in Glasgow}!
But I can't think of any from Wales.
2007-12-18 19:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by Lady Silver Rose * Wolf 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My Favorites from each country are:
Scotland - Angus Young
Ireland - Gary Moore
Wales - Robert Glover
Others:
Scotland - Jack Bruce, Mark Knopfler, Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy), David Byrne, Donovan
Ireland - Vivian Campbell (Def leppard), Eric Bell (Thin Lizzy)
Wales - Spencer Davis, Pete Ham (Badfinger)
Edit: The Edge was born in London I believe.
2007-12-19 00:48:55 · answer #4 · answered by Beatle fanatic 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Robert Hardy Sean Connery
2016-05-24 23:48:55 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm familiar with Rory Gallagher and Les Harvey but don't know the other one. Sadly, Les Harvey, who was with Stone The Crows, was electrocuted onstage when his guitar malfunctioned.
2007-12-18 16:15:09 · answer #6 · answered by RoVale 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Rory Gallagher
Lesley Harvey
the guys from Man were excellent(Welsh)
Teargas...Zal C.
As hi_sakura has mentioned Andy Fairweather-Lowe...with special mention to "La Booga Rooga",the album..and the song..."hey Mr. Dogface..you can't do without me,but I can do without you..I'm aware of invitations written in sand..and imitations I can't stand.".(sic).
2007-12-22 03:21:39 · answer #7 · answered by kit walker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Richard Thompson, starting with Fairport Convention in the 60's. Then with Linda and then solo...
2007-12-19 08:27:00 · answer #8 · answered by LWSW1954 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Edge can kick all the craap
2007-12-19 00:53:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't usually listen to anyone who's an 'ish'. A 'an', okay, but NO 'ish's!!
lol, j/k...hehe
2007-12-19 04:32:26 · answer #10 · answered by bijou 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋