McCartney Times

When we talk about our favourite guitarists of all time, it’s very rare that they all occupy the same space or possess the same traits as a player, otherwise you’re essentially nominating a group of people who are copying each other.There’s no denying that George Harrison and Jerry Garcia are both great players, but they’re so far removed from one another that it becomes more about their uniqueness than having a particular attribute. While Harrison is perhaps not the most technically-minded player, and was only the lead guitarist in the Beatles by default rather than because he could play a rip-roaring guitar solo on command, his style was perfect for the style of songs that the band were writing. There’s an understated quality to his work that has always shone, rather than an overt showiness that puts himself front and centre of any given track, and while there’s no denying that lead breaks such as ‘Something’ are up there with the best moments in the band’s output, it’s far from being all about flair.

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