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Jrnygrl · 10-08-2004, 07:53 PM

Magazine Names 100 Worst Riffs, Solos
Oct 8, 11:11 AM EST

The Associated Press

Is Poison that bad? Listen & download

He may be known for his over-the-top antics but Poison guitarist C.C. DeVille has another claim to fame: his "Guitar Solo" has been named the worst of all time by Guitar World magazine.

The magazine selected the "100 Worst Riffs, Licks & Solos of All Time," identifying ones that are "lazy," "boring," "just plain stoopid," or "involve C.C. Deville."

The list includes songs by David Bowie, Def Leppard, Metallica, Green Day, B.B. King, The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Aerosmith and The Strokes, among others.

Many are guitar legends who simply had a bad night or bum note.

Guitar World describes DeVille's nine-minute solo "completely devoid of taste, structure or steady tempo" and recommends every budding guitarist listen to it because "surely, they can't do any worse."

DeVille was also cited for his "Cherry Pie" solo when he played with Warrant and Poison's "Every Rose Has Its Thorn."

The magazine recommends DeVille "take solace in the fact that he's in some rather good company."

Rounding out the top 10: "Summertime Blues," Blue Cheer; "The Game of Love," Carlos Santana; Falstaff beer 1967 radio spot, Cream; "All You Need is Love," The Beatles; "Thirsty and Miserable," Black Flag; "Wango Tango," Ted Nugent; "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," Rolling Stones; "Sting of the Bumblebee," Manowar; and "American Woman," Lenny Kravitz.

The list appears in the magazine's December issue.
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Lenny Kravitz version of "American Woman" is on the list along with the Beatles "All You Need Is Love".

TJL · 10-08-2004, 10:29 PM

Yeah, that Lenny Kravitz cover did kinda suck.

ABlairican Pie · 10-09-2004, 05:24 AM

Uhh, C.C. DeVille was NOT a member of Warrant. Those two guitarists were Joey Allen and Eric Turner. They get their information from the "Swallow This Live" album by Poison where DeVille allegedly played a horrible guitar solo. He's not really that bad, just that he has the stigma of being a "hair-metal" guitarist.
"Every Rose" is a great song, but people hate it because it's a power-ballad. People ought to listen to "Swamp Juice Soul-O" and the solo to "Something to Believe In" and decide for themselves.

Even great guitarists have bad solos. Duane Allman's slide on Eric Clapton's "Layla" wasn't that pleasant to hear. And even "bad guitar playing" can be the wellspring of creativity: i.e.,
Neil Young, and Kurt Cobain.

10-08-2004, 07:53 PM	#1
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	100 Worst Guitar Riffs and Solos Magazine Names 100 Worst Riffs, Solos Oct 8, 11:11 AM EST The Associated Press Is Poison that bad? Listen & download He may be known for his over-the-top antics but Poison guitarist C.C. DeVille has another claim to fame: his "Guitar Solo" has been named the worst of all time by Guitar World magazine. The magazine selected the "100 Worst Riffs, Licks & Solos of All Time," identifying ones that are "lazy," "boring," "just plain stoopid," or "involve C.C. Deville." The list includes songs by David Bowie, Def Leppard, Metallica, Green Day, B.B. King, The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Aerosmith and The Strokes, among others. Many are guitar legends who simply had a bad night or bum note. Guitar World describes DeVille's nine-minute solo "completely devoid of taste, structure or steady tempo" and recommends every budding guitarist listen to it because "surely, they can't do any worse." DeVille was also cited for his "Cherry Pie" solo when he played with Warrant and Poison's "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." The magazine recommends DeVille "take solace in the fact that he's in some rather good company." Rounding out the top 10: "Summertime Blues," Blue Cheer; "The Game of Love," Carlos Santana; Falstaff beer 1967 radio spot, Cream; "All You Need is Love," The Beatles; "Thirsty and Miserable," Black Flag; "Wango Tango," Ted Nugent; "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," Rolling Stones; "Sting of the Bumblebee," Manowar; and "American Woman," Lenny Kravitz. The list appears in the magazine's December issue. ____________________________________________________ Lenny Kravitz version of "American Woman" is on the list along with the Beatles "All You Need Is Love".

10-08-2004, 10:29 PM	#2
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10-09-2004, 05:24 AM	#3
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Uhh, C.C. DeVille was NOT a member of Warrant. Those two guitarists were Joey Allen and Eric Turner. They get their information from the "Swallow This Live" album by Poison where DeVille allegedly played a horrible guitar solo. He's not really that bad, just that he has the stigma of being a "hair-metal" guitarist. "Every Rose" is a great song, but people hate it because it's a power-ballad. People ought to listen to "Swamp Juice Soul-O" and the solo to "Something to Believe In" and decide for themselves. Even great guitarists have bad solos. Duane Allman's slide on Eric Clapton's "Layla" wasn't that pleasant to hear. And even "bad guitar playing" can be the wellspring of creativity: i.e., Neil Young, and Kurt Cobain.
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