Lindsey Buckingham & Rick Vito: Comparing Styles

[SteveMacD]

Lindsey overthinks the big picture, while Rick would overthink the small details of his guitar playing (in a way that I don't believe Lindsey has the ability to overthink).

Lindsey was a visionary, Rick was a team player.

Lindsey is a modernist, Rick is a traditionalist.

Lindsey had something to prove, Rick already had an impressive resumé and didn't need to prove himself.

Lindsey was intense and angry, Rick was laid back and happy.

Lindsey is a brilliant finger stylist, Rick is billiant in every other facet of guitar playing.

I think both are amazing at what they do, and I think the band was lucky to have had both. I'd have either one in my band. Hell, I'd have BOTH in my band!