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morroben · May 23rd, 2008, 01:05 AM

Jeff Tweedy plays a tele quite a bit.

teleyouk · May 23rd, 2008, 01:25 AM

Al McKay

Sollophonic · May 23rd, 2008, 05:37 AM

Frank Black/Black Francis
Rick Parfitt
Hugh Cornwell (though some of his solos are sublime)
Robert Quine
Wilko Johnson (though he mixes lead/rhythm)

+2 on Steve Cropper!

Del Pickup · May 23rd, 2008, 06:07 AM

Didn't David Knopfler play a tele on the first couple of Dire Straits albums? His rhythm playing was fairly important in the mix to allow his big brother to fill the holes!

woobag · May 23rd, 2008, 06:08 AM

Wilko Johnson and, of course, Steve Cropper.

Filthy McNasty · May 23rd, 2008, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woobag

Wilko Johnson and, of course, Steve Cropper.

The first two names that came to mind when I saw the thread title.

Jim W · May 23rd, 2008, 08:51 AM

Ray Davies
John McNally
Chrisie Hynde
Jesse Ed Davis
Amos Garrett
Terry Sylvester
Jimmy Johnson (MSRS)
George Harrison

BroadMaster · May 23rd, 2008, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telemarkman

The one and only Steve Cropper

.

+1, simply the Best in my book!

Nighthawk · May 23rd, 2008, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telemarkman

The one and only Steve Cropper

.

+1 On Steve Cropper

J-Twang · May 23rd, 2008, 10:40 AM

Cropper
Haggard
Buck Owens
Dale Watson
Luther Perkins

morroben · May 23rd, 2008, 10:48 AM

[QUOTE=Sollophonic;1257690]Frank Black/Black FrancisQUOTE]

+1 Can't believe I forgot that one.

Teledelphia · May 23rd, 2008, 10:55 AM

With regard to the great Keith Richards....his playing, because it is so "out front"
in the mix and anchors and propels most Stones songs is more of a "lead rhythm" style like Pete Townsend, only with a second guitarist doing the fills and some solos. I think Keith was more of a traditional rhythm player during the Mick Green era.

byrdbrain · May 23rd, 2008, 11:16 AM

Bobby Womack, Brewer Philips, Pops Staples, James Burton.
I think Leo Nocentelli played some of the Meters best stuff on a Tele (before
the Starcaster). Cropper, of course.

43mmNut · May 23rd, 2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fenderelectric1

I always liked Pete Townshend a lot. Windmill time

Besides Steve Cropper, +1 on Peeeete!
Another TDP'r brought this vid to our attention a while back:

kinkstah · May 23rd, 2008, 03:14 PM

In my book, Steve Cropper is sitting on the top of the Tele-Rhythm-World!!! And his solos are classy too.

Teleblooz · May 23rd, 2008, 04:37 PM

No argument - Cropper rocks. Still like Keef though.

'69ThinlineCC1 · May 23rd, 2008, 05:06 PM

Nice guys. I had no intention of saying he/she has to be a strictly rhythm player... I mean who cant throw in the odd solo or stinging blues lick. but keep em coming also please recommend a great Cornell Dupree and Steve Cropper album all tele owners have to have!!!

Thanks

Telemarkman · May 23rd, 2008, 05:48 PM

Essentiel Booker T. & The MG's:
http://www.amazon.com/Booker-T-MGS-D...1579058&sr=1-4

King Curtis with Cornell Dupree (and Bernard Purdie):
http://www.amazon.com/Live-Fillmore-...1579156&sr=1-1

JazzGuy · May 23rd, 2008, 06:31 PM

The late LA Studio Ace Tommy Tedesco. Didn't he play a Tele quite a bit?

51tele · May 23rd, 2008, 06:32 PM

how about Danny Gatton ----------------killer player period---but unreal on rhythm

May 23rd, 2008, 06:08 AM	#25 (permalink)
woobag TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 48	Wilko Johnson and, of course, Steve Cropper. __________________ Simon

May 23rd, 2008, 11:16 AM	#33 (permalink)
byrdbrain Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sweden Age: 55 Posts: 1,669 4 Photos	Bobby Womack, Brewer Philips, Pops Staples, James Burton. I think Leo Nocentelli played some of the Meters best stuff on a Tele (before the Starcaster). Cropper, of course. __________________ In vino securitas

May 23rd, 2008, 04:37 PM	#36 (permalink)
Teleblooz Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR Age: 57 Posts: 1,004 25 Photos	No argument - Cropper rocks. Still like Keef though. __________________ “I crawl like a viper through these suburban streets..."

May 23rd, 2008, 06:32 PM	#40 (permalink)
51tele Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: new orleans Posts: 534	how about Danny Gatton ----------------killer player period---but unreal on rhythm __________________ look at the pictures and laugh at the words

May 23rd, 2008, 01:05 AM	#21 (permalink)
morroben Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Morro Bay, Ca Age: 36 Posts: 4,208 33 Photos	Jeff Tweedy plays a tele quite a bit.

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May 23rd, 2008, 01:25 AM	#22 (permalink)
teleyouk Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paris; FRANCE Age: 53 Posts: 316	Al McKay

May 23rd, 2008, 05:37 AM	#23 (permalink)
Sollophonic Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Skipton, N. Yorkshire, England Age: 48 Posts: 2,277 9 Photos	Frank Black/Black Francis Rick Parfitt Hugh Cornwell (though some of his solos are sublime) Robert Quine Wilko Johnson (though he mixes lead/rhythm) +2 on Steve Cropper!

May 23rd, 2008, 06:07 AM	#24 (permalink)
Del Pickup Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 3,657 6 Photos	Didn't David Knopfler play a tele on the first couple of Dire Straits albums? His rhythm playing was fairly important in the mix to allow his big brother to fill the holes!

May 23rd, 2008, 08:51 AM	#27 (permalink)
Jim W Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,071	Ray Davies John McNally Chrisie Hynde Jesse Ed Davis Amos Garrett Terry Sylvester Jimmy Johnson (MSRS) George Harrison

May 23rd, 2008, 10:40 AM	#30 (permalink)
J-Twang Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ft. Smith, AR Age: 39 Posts: 114	Cropper Haggard Buck Owens Dale Watson Luther Perkins

May 23rd, 2008, 10:48 AM	#31 (permalink)
morroben Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Morro Bay, Ca Age: 36 Posts: 4,208 33 Photos	[QUOTE=Sollophonic;1257690]Frank Black/Black FrancisQUOTE] +1 Can't believe I forgot that one.

May 23rd, 2008, 10:55 AM	#32 (permalink)
Teledelphia Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: philadelphia Posts: 456	With regard to the great Keith Richards....his playing, because it is so "out front" in the mix and anchors and propels most Stones songs is more of a "lead rhythm" style like Pete Townsend, only with a second guitarist doing the fills and some solos. I think Keith was more of a traditional rhythm player during the Mick Green era.

May 23rd, 2008, 03:14 PM	#35 (permalink)
kinkstah Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brittany Age: 42 Posts: 704	In my book, Steve Cropper is sitting on the top of the Tele-Rhythm-World!!! And his solos are classy too.

May 23rd, 2008, 05:06 PM	#37 (permalink)
'69ThinlineCC1 TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Africa Age: 27 Posts: 45	Nice guys. I had no intention of saying he/she has to be a strictly rhythm player... I mean who cant throw in the odd solo or stinging blues lick. but keep em coming also please recommend a great Cornell Dupree and Steve Cropper album all tele owners have to have!!! Thanks

May 23rd, 2008, 05:48 PM	#38 (permalink)
Telemarkman Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Age: 66 Posts: 13,503	Essentiel Booker T. & The MG's: http://www.amazon.com/Booker-T-MGS-D...1579058&sr=1-4 King Curtis with Cornell Dupree (and Bernard Purdie): http://www.amazon.com/Live-Fillmore-...1579156&sr=1-1

May 23rd, 2008, 06:31 PM	#39 (permalink)
JazzGuy TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina Age: 52 Posts: 34	The late LA Studio Ace Tommy Tedesco. Didn't he play a Tele quite a bit?

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