Favorite Quadruple Threats!

ArtDecade · 06-08-2012, 03:49 PM

There are a lot of musicians out there that can play, write, sing, or shred. Some are even good at a few of them, but I think the list of guys/gals that can do all four is pretty short.

Nuno Bettencourt. He's a beast. His rhythm work is out of this world and his soloing chops are second to none. He can write pop songs, ballads, rock, and metal. Killer voice, both solo and as a harmonist.

Prince. Seriously... what can this man not do? Monster player on every instrument that he touches. His vocals are always top notch and he has written songs in every genre possible! Plus, he can shred melodically or just slow burn some soul!

Anyone else?

ArrowHead · 06-08-2012, 03:55 PM

Ia
Gildenlow

Xaios · 06-08-2012, 04:07 PM

Myles Kennedy comes to mind. While his live tone isn't exactly inspiring, the guy is actually a really solid guitarist. And, dear lord, what a set of pipes on him.

leftyguitarjoe · 06-08-2012, 04:26 PM

Mikael Akerfeldt

Paul from Cynic. I cant remember how to spell his last name

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The dude from Revocation

Devin Mother....ing Townsend.

shaggydogJV · 06-08-2012, 04:37 PM

Devin Townsend. He also puts on one of the best live shows I've ever seen.

troyguitar · 06-08-2012, 04:54 PM

John Sykes

Kai Hansen

Enselmis · 06-08-2012, 05:27 PM

Why are play and shred 2 different things? Is it possible to be able to shred without being able to play?

imlikemike · 06-08-2012, 05:40 PM

Jari Maenpaa

JayFraser · 06-08-2012, 05:55 PM

If jazz scat singing counts, then Shawn Lane. If you can watch that man play something like Hardcase, Esperanto or The Hurt The Joy, you can just see the virtuosity oozing from him. Absolutely incredible.

troyguitar · 06-08-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Enselmis

Why are play and shred 2 different things? Is it possible to be able to shred without being able to play?

I'm assuming that is the realm of dudes who are technical powerhouses but still can't bend in tune or use good vibrato to save their lives, i.e. tons of metal/shred guys today.

ArtDecade · 06-08-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Enselmis

Why are play and shred 2 different things? Is it possible to be able to shred without being able to play?

There are cats that can play awesome solos but can't create a solid rhythmic pocket. Scott Ian can totally play awesome riffs, but he is not a great soloist. I'm trying to think of players that can nail everything down.

Complete musicians.

-42- · 06-08-2012, 08:10 PM

Frank Zappa.

Trespass · 06-08-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JayFraser

If jazz scat singing counts, then Shawn Lane. If you can watch that man play something like Hardcase, Esperanto or The Hurt The Joy, you can just see the virtuosity oozing from him. Absolutely incredible.

From some of the clinics he's given where he sings in unison with his piano playing, I'd be inclined to believe he could easily do an album with him on vocals.

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Paul Gilbert.

downburst82 · 06-08-2012, 09:07 PM

Billy Corgan

Eptaceros · 06-08-2012, 09:10 PM

Dan Mongrain from Martyr. Granted, he doesn't have the best vocals, but that's just another duty that's on his hands.

HOKENSTYFE · 06-08-2012, 11:54 PM

Johnny Shnizz...who? A one man bedroom producer under the moniker: ForTiorI

Part of the up & coming Djent scene. He has tutorials on how he goes about drum programming, recording & mixing, etc. Produced a couple of videos showing his guitar playing(7string) & bass playing. A staple on Got-Djent.com.

I also like Blackie Lawless(W.A.S.P.). He started as a bassist. Been a guitarist for a while now. Only original guy left.

Goro923 · 06-09-2012, 03:45 AM

Russ Parish (Satchel) from Steel Panther. He has a softer rock band that he sings and plays guitar in, also does harmonies for the Panther. Pretty sure he writes most of the SP riffs (great ones, by the way) and he can shred his ass off like it's nobody's business.

ArrowHead · 06-09-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by leftyguitarjoe

The dude from Revocation

I remember seeing their previous incarnation, Cryptic Warning, in a basement show in the city. I was just kinda stuck to the side, over near Dave the singer/guitarist, not really paying attention. I'd never heard them before. Suddenly the dude is ripping off face melting sweeping/tapping parts while singing and making awesome metal faces all simultaneously.

I paid a lot more attention after that.

BucketheadRules · 06-09-2012, 11:06 AM

Devin ....ing Townsend.

SenorDingDong · 06-09-2012, 11:36 AM

Eric Dover

The Uncreator · 06-09-2012, 11:42 AM

Muhammad Suicmez

Dave Davidson

Probably my favorites

FireInside · 06-09-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BucketheadRules

Devin ....ing Townsend.

JayFraser · 06-09-2012, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trespass

From some of the clinics he's given where he sings in unison with his piano playing, I'd be inclined to believe he could easily do an album with him on vocals.

True. I just wish he hadn't died so young. Only two albums are not enough of his music. It's like dangling the best steak in the world in front of you, letting you take one bite, then taking the rest away forever.

leftyguitarjoe · 06-09-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BucketheadRules

Devin mother....ing Townsend.

Fixed

Randyrhoads123 · 06-09-2012, 05:11 PM

Reiterating what others have said, Myles Kennedy, (now with his solo album coming out) Mark Tremonti, Akerfeldt, Devin Townsend, Jerry Cantrell, and from the few songs w/ vocals he's done, Steve Vai.

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06-08-2012, 03:49 PM	#1
ArtDecade ジャンヌ Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Twangsylvania Posts: 1,675 Thanked: 42 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Favorite Quadruple Threats! There are a lot of musicians out there that can play, write, sing, or shred. Some are even good at a few of them, but I think the list of guys/gals that can do all four is pretty short. Nuno Bettencourt. He's a beast. His rhythm work is out of this world and his soloing chops are second to none. He can write pop songs, ballads, rock, and metal. Killer voice, both solo and as a harmonist. Prince. Seriously... what can this man not do? Monster player on every instrument that he touches. His vocals are always top notch and he has written songs in every genre possible! Plus, he can shred melodically or just slow burn some soul! Anyone else? Fine Dark Rum. Martinique Rum. Lime Juice. Orange Curaçao. Orgeat Syrup. Simple Syup.

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leftyguitarjoe Correct-handed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 2,225 Thanked: 183 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Mikael Akerfeldt Paul from Cynic. I cant remember how to spell his last name . The dude from Revocation Devin Mother....ing Townsend. cfrank, ArrowHead, Bigfan and 3 others like this. "Yeah, sometimes when you're cool, you spontaneously combust into a fireball of awesomeness" - RenegadeDave

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Enselmis SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 906 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why are play and shred 2 different things? Is it possible to be able to shred without being able to play?

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JayFraser ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Immingham, England Posts: 66 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If jazz scat singing counts, then Shawn Lane. If you can watch that man play something like Hardcase, Esperanto or The Hurt The Joy, you can just see the virtuosity oozing from him. Absolutely incredible.

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HOKENSTYFE HeartWyrm Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: from the metal world "Kloud" Posts: 815 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Johnny Shnizz...who? A one man bedroom producer under the moniker: ForTiorI Part of the up & coming Djent scene. He has tutorials on how he goes about drum programming, recording & mixing, etc. Produced a couple of videos showing his guitar playing(7string) & bass playing. A staple on Got-Djent.com. I also like Blackie Lawless(W.A.S.P.). He started as a bassist. Been a guitarist for a while now. Only original guy left.

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Goro923 Spanish Thrasher Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Logroño, Spain Posts: 452 Thanked: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Russ Parish (Satchel) from Steel Panther. He has a softer rock band that he sings and plays guitar in, also does harmonies for the Panther. Pretty sure he writes most of the SP riffs (great ones, by the way) and he can shred his ass off like it's nobody's business. Bigfan and eurolove like this. "It's spelled Raymond Luxury Yacht, but it's pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrow"

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Randyrhoads123 Got a 7 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 440 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Reiterating what others have said, Myles Kennedy, (now with his solo album coming out) Mark Tremonti, Akerfeldt, Devin Townsend, Jerry Cantrell, and from the few songs w/ vocals he's done, Steve Vai.

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