Lindsey Buckingham

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He is literally playing 15 minutes from me, in a great community theater seating about 1300 in Morristown, NJ. I don't really know him as a solo artist...convince me...what do you love about him? well, his music, I mean?

The thing that's great about Lindsey live is his passion and amazing guitarwork. He is a genius at guitar! His famously unique finger-picking on guitar (as opposed to using a pick) allows him to sound almost orchestral on if he wants. Check out the acoustic version of "Big Love" for an example! However, his voice is getting a bit ragged, so be prepared for that. I still say it's worth the price of admission - it averages about $50 - to be treated to guitar solos like the one you hear during "I'm So Afraid." INTENSE. He plays a lot of new songs you may not be familiar with, so I also suggest you buy the new album when it comes out in September!

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Just got second row for Lindsey's show in Atlanta!

[Henley Honey]

You go, girl!!!! Good for you! You must be so psyched.
If its Glenn-tact with Glenn, what do you call it with Lindsey?
Whatever it is, I hope you get tons!!!

[TimothyBFan]

Good for you!!! Watch out Lindsey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sodascouts]

Thanks guys!

"Lindsey-tact" sounds awkward, lol, so we don't have a special word for making eye contact with him. Sad, I know! I'll invent one - "Linds-tact"! How's that?

There was a time when I went to so many shows that he recognized me, but that was years ago! Nowadays I can't afford to go to that many shows. His tickets are much cheaper as a rule, but the travel expenses aren't. It sure sucks when the closest show is over 6 hours away. I miss living within driving distance of multiple major cities that my fave artists/bands actually play regularly! It was especially sweet being so near to Chicago.

And don't worry, Willie, my friends and I will be gentle. lol

[eaglesvet]

The thing that's great about Lindsey live is his passion and amazing guitarwork. He is a genius at guitar! His famously unique finger-picking on guitar (as opposed to using a pick) allows him to sound almost orchestral on if he wants. Check out the acoustic version of "Big Love" for an example! However, his voice is getting a bit ragged, so be prepared for that. I still say it's worth the price of admission - it averages about $50 - to be treated to guitar solos like the one you hear during "I'm So Afraid." INTENSE. He plays a lot of new songs you may not be familiar with, so I also suggest you buy the new album when it comes out in September!

I will look into that song. He happens to be playing on a night I usually work, but since it is so close, it may not be that much of a big deal to leave a bit early. Nice score on your seats!

[WalshFan88]

Very cool Soda!

And I completely agree about Lindsey's guitar playing. Very unique. Most rock guitarists do use a pick. I can only think of 3 right now who don't and are very unique and 2 of which are famous. Lindsey Buckingham, Mark Knopfler, and Steuart Smith. Just "try" to play the part in Rhiannon with that bassline in there. Whenever I cover that song I have the bass guitarist play that bassline as I can't fingerpick for anything so I use a thin pick and hybrid pick that so it sounds pretty much the same but not the way Lindsey does it. I believe my version is the way Waddy Wachtel plays it for Stevie during her solo shows. I physically can't play it like Lindsey. My fingers don't work that way. I can pick individual notes but I can't do independent bass and treble AT THE SAME TIME like Lindsey does.

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Some moments of Lindsey genius:

(At 5:20+ both Lindsey and Stevie start to go absolutely WILD - it's AWESOME)

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtPyk8_onO8[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJyzijG0I0k[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naAWX6OsHVI[/ame]

Austin.. I bet you will enjoy these... my friend put together some highlight reels of Lindsey's guitar solos:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYAoJ2QfKE0[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlAL0lPZMII&feature=related[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPiJEK8KEjA&feature=related[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC4ER59o0m0&feature=related[/ame]

[WalshFan88]

Great stuff Nancy!

I particularly love that Rhiannon video as well as some of the guitar solo videos!

[TimothyBFan]

Rolling Stone interview.

http://www.rollingstone.com/videos/n...album-20110620