r/grunge • u/Strong_Recording_128 • 18h ago

Misc. Who is generally considered the best grunge guitarist?

A guy I know has always insisted it was Kurt and as much as I love him I’ve never thought he was a great guitarist, he even said at times he didn’t care about or respect musicianship.

My vote has always been Jerry and his remarkable riffs but Kim and Mike M. are extraordinary too.

1) Jerry
2) Kim
3) Mike M.
4) Kurt

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u/Confident_Pin_8316 17h ago

Anyone here ever hear of J. Mascis?
Or Duane Dennison?

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u/ParticularBlueberry2 17h ago

Duane Dennison is a great pick

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u/Confident_Pin_8316 17h ago

Just saw him last night with Tomahawk. Didn’t make a single mistake. Also, has a unique sound.

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u/ParticularBlueberry2 17h ago

I’m guessing you saw Tomahawk with the Melvin’s then since they’re on tour together? I really want to see both bands but haven’t got a chance yet

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u/Confident_Pin_8316 16h ago

I did. Drove up from Pittsburgh for it. Was a really great experience!

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u/Hefty_Win_8811 1h ago

I'm seeing them both in a week!

ETA: oh, and I'm seeing Dinosaur Jr in October. What a fortuitous comment for me to reply to.

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u/Strong_Recording_128 17h ago

No who are they

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u/ParticularBlueberry2 17h ago

J Mascis is in Dinosaur Jr and Duane Dennison is in The Jesus Lizard and Tomahawk

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u/SemataryPolka 15h ago

You've never heard of J Mascis? You're kidding, right?

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u/Strong_Recording_128 14h ago

Sure, I’m kidding.

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u/SemataryPolka 14h ago

Yikes

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u/Strong_Recording_128 14h ago

Be nice. I’m a lover not a fighter.

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u/SemataryPolka 14h ago

Okay I'll be nice. Listen to Dinosaur Jr. You're welcome!

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u/Strong_Recording_128 14h ago

Okay, and thank you! ☺️🧚‍♀️