So Bill (in good company) may not have made it on to Rolling Stone magazines 250 all-time greatest guitarists, but when Johnny Marr recalls the pre-punk guitarists that he most admired, Bill's is the first name mentioned. Always loved Johnny's playing style and all round 'good bloke' persona, and it's really nice to hear him compliment Bill (as I know he has done before): https://youtu.be/NjY2O92ByNw?si=mxMscJGueeWEzes2&t=920
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I agree...I think I may have slighted him for his vocals before. but I much prefer his singing over Morrisey's. Morrisey was good in the 80's, but Johnny's vocals brings the Smith's songs up to date IMHO. Glad and not surprized he likes Bill's playing. #1 on my list with Hendrix and Marr close behind.
Yeah I saw that, the very first guitarist he mentioned as an influence was Bill Nelson 🙂 Johnny's no slouch himself, I never could play This Charming Man properly. Apparently he tuned the guitar up a whole step as opposed to the more usual down. He really does have his own style, the video is worth a watch if you want to figure out his licks etc.
Bill Nelson is a musician's musician.😎
What an honor to be left off of any of those Rolling Stone magazine lists.