These are 9 of my favorite musicians who have been part of my growing up years.
1. Eric Clapton - One of the greatest guitarists of all times. I heard his song ("wonderful tonight") for the first time from my senior Shamim who created our college's first music band. "Tears in Heaven" which Clapton wrote in memory of his son was one of our favorite songs. As a Bass guitarist I enjoyed playing " Cocaine" in many concerts during my college days!
2. David Gilmour - Pink Floyd had been a great influence during my college days. Pink floyd music filled many of my long nights when I stayed awake on my design table!
3. Roger Waters - Architect and founding member of Pink Floyd along with Nick Mason. "The Wall" written by Waters remains my favorite till date. I remember my younger days...playing the drum and my friend G.Prabhu (jeep) on guitar singing "the wall" at the terrace of his house, disturbing the whole neighborhood!
4. Carlos Santana - the legendary Guitarist ! His album "supernatural" is one of my favorites. I simply love his creativity and style of playing the guitar.
5. Maestro Ilaiyaraaja - The greatest film music composer India has ever produced. His music has defined every moment of my life from my childhood till now. Even today its Ilayaraaja songs that cover my car's playlist when I travel. All the songs that I have sung so far on stage are songs sung in Ilaiyaraaja's voice!
6. Gary Moore - I fell in love with Blues Music after listening to his "Still got the blues"... He soothed my long starry nights in my 20s.
7. Kourosh Yaghmaei - I discovered this stylish Iranian singer a decade ago and just fell in love with Persian music of the 70s. I love his song "havar havar" that later came to bollywood as the popular "hawa hawa".
8. A.R.Rahman - India's leading music composer of immense talent who has won several international accolades including academy awards and the Grammys.
9. Michael Jackson - My favorite musician (and dancer) as a kid. There is some magic in his numbers!
Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Roger Walters, Carlos Santana, Michael Jackson. That's all I can identify. Some great musicians there.
ReplyDeleteWow Bill, u guessed most of them :)
DeleteWho is #8?
ReplyDeleteAR Rahman
DeleteI recognize a lot of them -- but not all!
ReplyDeleteGreat BW shots of your favorite musicians ` ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Days,
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Well, I see Michael Jackson, and he's a favorite of mine too.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Well Michael Jackson of course!
ReplyDeleteTheir faces are familiar, but I can only name Michael Jackson! Have a great day, stay safe!
ReplyDeleteGuess I only listened and never looked. Our musical taste is a bit different, I lean toward Country Western, folk and Native American but really all, depending on the songs. I bet I’ve liked a song by each one of your favorites over the years.
ReplyDeleteI also really like Carlos Santana.
ReplyDeleteHis beautiful music.
Love the Iranian musician. An unexpected treat - thank you.
ReplyDeleteYes, he was the one who opened my interest in farsi music
DeleteI agree on M. Jackson, R. Waters, C. Santana, E. Clapton and D. Gilmour. There isn't any drummer in your list ... I also like Phil Collins (drummer and vocalist).
ReplyDeleteI will take a look on that Iranian musician.
All the best!
... I have forgotten another great musician: David Knofler (Scottish guitarist and vocalist)
DeleteYes Giorgio, I have purposely skipped drummers as I wish to list my fav 9 durmners on a separate list ( i being a drummer myself)
DeleteYes David Knofler is a legend...
DeleteOkay, Ashok :-) ... I look forward to reading your drummers' list!
DeleteSome of your musicians I am familiar with but there are several I am not. Am going to check them out. Thanks for sharing your favorites. Hope you are having a great week.
ReplyDeleteHope you like them too Debbie :)
DeleteI know Michael Jackson....not so sure about the others.
ReplyDeleteVery high on my list too except number 7 whom I have not heard yet.
ReplyDeleteYou will like him if u hear his music.
DeleteQuite a few of my faves there too! The Wall is a masterpiece.
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith. Yes, wall is masterpiece indeed
DeleteClapton and Santana are tow of my favourites guitar players.
ReplyDeleteRegards.
Great favorites to have Rocio
DeleteCan't go wrong with "slow hands" Clapton. Michael Jackson was a genius with music and dance.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, 'slow hands' :)
ReplyDeleteWell for me, even though I loved (i was born in the 50's)...all the groups in the 60's, 70's, 80's and beyond. ...Just hearing and seeing Michael Jackson in videos makes me happy - loved his songs, his energy... ..But then there is Clapton ... etc. I need time to come back and listen to some of your country's artists. I imagine they are really good seeing as what groups you liked coming out England and US, etc.
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