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Julliard trained Neil Sedaka was a concert level classical pianist. Here is an example.

 

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Two great power trios (Experience and Cream) have been cited. The Who are pretty much a power trio plus vocalist. Pete Townsend is maybe a top-ten guitarist, but John Entwistle and Keith Moon are among the best ever on bass and drums. Here's an instrumental of theirs, beauty in simplicity:

 

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Led Zeppelin are another power trio plus one, and every one of them was among the best. This cut also showcases John Paul Jones's keyboards. This song sometimes ran over 20 minutes in shows, with Jones riffing on the piano in the middle.

 

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Here's a current power trio, all fantastic musicians, very much in the tradition of the Who, Cream, Led Zepp:

 
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Riki Lee Jones on the vocals, and some exquisite arrangement detailing the journey down that highway of life:

 

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In terms of sheer artistry on a breathtaking variety of instrument, Gentle Giant are at the top of my list. This one has each of them switch instruments a couple of times.

 

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In Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, and Tony Levin, King Crimson has three great strings players. Add in Bill Bruford banging things and they make one hugely artistic band. Here’s my favorite piece of theirs — I can’t find the quartet version; they have a second Stick player and a second percussionist here.

 
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Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band - Clarence Clemons, Steve Van Zant, and the rest. In this video they get to individually show of their chops. Amazing to watch them put a song together.


I was at this show in Germany. However, if you ever want to see a background band for Bruce Springsteen really show their talents from an instrumental standpoint search for any song from the Seeger sessions band tour.

 

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Chicago had great horn players as well as an awesome lead guitarist. One of the best live performances.


Terry Kath was an amazing guitarist ... and he kept getting better. His accidental death at such a young age was a true tragedy.
 
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Genesis featuring Phil Collins. Sorry you have to wait over 5:30 for the drum kick-in. Still a great song.

 

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