Originally Posted by couchgrouch
knowledge is part of it, talent is most of it. A very large percentage of those who know the English language are very poor creative writers. and many who can play an instrument can't compose. They know the mechanics and can deliver a basic product. But writing memorable prose, dialogue, poetry or lyrics is a different thing. Same with musical composition. Robbie Robertson was arguably the least musically talented member of The Band, Garth Hudson being the most. Robbie was the writer. Garth can't write. Same with Brian Jones of The Stones. Knowledge and talent are related but they're not twins...more like second cousins.


Are you serious now, or just trying to flex your muscles?

Rolling Eyes....Let me guess YOUR one of the great creative people...am I warm?

BTW, people who play an instrument very well. and CAN compose, no particular order (And I touched on 1%)

Shakes head....

Chuck Berry
Keith Richards
Pete Townshend
The Beatles
Jimmy Page
Bruce Springsteen
Bob Seeger
BB King
Elvis Costello
Stevie Ray Vaughn
The Edge
Warren Zevon
Brian May
Brian Setzer
Hall and Oates
Merle Haggard
Herbie Hancock
Pat Metheny
Sting
Phil Collins
David Byrne
Eric Clapton
Steve Winwood
Jack White
Jeff Beck
Steve Tyler
David Bowie
Neil Young
David Crosby
Graham Nash
Stephen Stills
Willie Nelson


Last edited by Fdemetrio; 06/05/19 12:01 PM.