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joveski · 11-09-2000, 06:17 PM

I just want to add another 2 cents into the TC thread.
By the looks of it, people get the impression that Red was a better player and TC isn't as good but has the looks to make up for it?

Red might be more talented, but Terry sure sounds better. Although Red played some electric leads, the majority of his work is acoustic on Gords albums. The opposite is true for Terry.

I personally love that sound that terry came up with from EW throught to salute. ALthough, it may be simpler than Red's stuff, it sounds better. Isn't that the important thing?. When I was learning the guitar I was told to concentrate on the sound - not the amount of notes you can play per minute.

Verdict: Terry is a better lead guitarist. Since I'm a male, I'm not commenting on looks! (plus, the most recent picture of Red I've seen is on the GG vol 1 record). Anyone got any more recent pics of him?

11-09-2000, 06:17 PM	#53
joveski Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,802	I just want to add another 2 cents into the TC thread. By the looks of it, people get the impression that Red was a better player and TC isn't as good but has the looks to make up for it? Red might be more talented, but Terry sure sounds better. Although Red played some electric leads, the majority of his work is acoustic on Gords albums. The opposite is true for Terry. I personally love that sound that terry came up with from EW throught to salute. ALthough, it may be simpler than Red's stuff, it sounds better. Isn't that the important thing?. When I was learning the guitar I was told to concentrate on the sound - not the amount of notes you can play per minute. Verdict: Terry is a better lead guitarist. Since I'm a male, I'm not commenting on looks! (plus, the most recent picture of Red I've seen is on the GG vol 1 record). Anyone got any more recent pics of him?