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Greatest guitarists ever
Who do you think are some of the greatest guitar players of all time?
A few of mine: Stevie Ray Vaughn Jimi Hendrix Steve Vai Eddie Van Halen Note: Two threads have been merged into this one, so some duplicate posts may exist. |
My favourites are
SRV Jimmy Page Jimi Hendrix Roy Buchanan Tony Iommi Joe Satriani Slash Ritchie Blackmore Robert Johnson B.B. King |
Ok, so i'm probably going to get some flack over this but recently I came to the conclusion that John Frusciante is the greatest guitarist ever. Let me explain..
Nobody and I mean nobody plays with the style that he does. Every lick in a RHCP/Frusciante song has a purpose. No notes are wasted. Add to that his improvisational skills and the fact that he's created some incredible, timeless songs and you've got what is in my oppinion the best guitarist ever. A few of my other favorites. David Gilmour Jimi Hendrix Jimmy Page Tom Morello |
How the fuck could I forget Gilmour :o
Frusciante is great, but he's not the best ever. He hasn't evolved any new techniques or brought anything really new to the music world like for example Robert Johnson, Hendrix or Van Halen did. His style is pretty distinctive however and his coorporation with Flea is breathtaking to say the least. I'd place him in the category right under Guitar Gods. Here's my rating system complete with examples. Guitar God - Hendrix. All of those mentioned in my above post. Very fucking Good - Frusciante, Jeff Buckley, Tom Morello Good - Keith Richards, Adam Jones OK - Kurt Cobain Meh - Guys from bands like 3 Doors Down or Jimmy Eat World. They're probably allright, but I can't be bothered listening to them. You shitting me? This is bad. - Tom Delonge, guy from Linkin Park. I'd rather masturbate with a broken glassbottle than listening to this shit again - Some Nu-Metal bands I've been lured into hearing around the net. These people actually think they can play worth shit. N00b - It's not their fault they suck... |
The two best I know of:
Charlie Bingham of the Hoopsnakes...this guy is a god...Many have said he is better than Clapton...and yes he is. I would highly recommend buying a hoopsnakes album.........Best Blues...EVER Tommy Bolin I would have to say is the second best in my book. |
Just a few who have influenced me;
Jimmy Page Pete Townsend Lenny Breau Wes Montgomery Jeff Beck Joe Pass Mike Stern Michel Cusson |
uh...eddie van halen is the best. i dont understand why so many people dont include him. its unbelievable to me. he is the most innovative guitar player...
suggested listenings: spanish fly, eruption, hot for teacher, unchained, |
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ice cream man solo, and any live solo. he is far from a one trick pony that im guessing most people think he is, because of his tapping technique. |
HENDRIX!
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I'll add a new one...Yngwie Malmsteem! The SPEED!
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I can't believe no one has mentioned <b>Frank Zappa</b> yet.
Then there's Paco De Lucia - best flamenco guitartist ever. Clapton. People used to write "Clapton is God" on walls without a trace of irony. Robert Fripp. From the anal retentive school of perfection. As for the rest - All the ones that folks have mentioned here in all honesty are great (Heck, Steve Vai was Zappa's "Stunt Guitarist"). Eddie Van Halen could be the greatest guitar player in the world, but he has a goofy image that will never go away until he is old enough that people confuse him with Andres Segovia. C'mon, you name your kid Wolfgang Van Halen and you cannot expect to be taken seriously no matter what you play. |
Jimmy Page
and Hendrix 2 of the fathers of modern rock... |
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Ace Frehley |
most definatly hendrix....... he could just go off on about anything
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No Question.
Clapton. 'nuff said. |
Satriani <----- mah savior :) I saw him live at the House of Blues in Chicago and he did a three hour set with just him, it was great if I do say so myself.
Jimi Clapton Page Malmsteen Those are my favorites with Joe being on the top. There are more, but I can't remember them right now. And what about great bass players? Stu Hamm? The guy who plays with bela fleck a lot, can't remember his name...Oh! Victor W00ten? I don't know many bassists but was wondering who poeple consider to be a great? |
Clapton, absolutely the best blues EVER.
Hendrix, cuz he could do some crazy shit while he was playing. Eddie Van Halen Slash from Guns and Roses |
Duanne Allman
Dickie Betts Live at Fillmore East is all the evidence you'll need. |
I'm actually surprised noones mentioned mark knopfler yet (sp?)
My favourite guitarists (not necessarily the best, mind): Jimmy page Eric Clapton David Gilmour Robert Fripp Adam Jones Jeff Martin Jimmy Hendrix Joe Satriani Dean DeLeo Tommy Emmanuel |
I'm kinda surprised that no one's mentioned Carlos Santana or Mahavisnu John Mclaughlin; they did an album together back around '74 called "Love, Devotion, Surrender"; about 50% crap and 50% blow-you-away-good; very uneven, but worth finding!
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Good point, cinnles.
Knopfler also is good. (and I like Jimi too, but Clapton still rules.) If you want to hear a good jazz guitar player, look up Larry Coryell. |
Brad Delson of Linkin Park ofcourse. :D (note had to look that up :) )
no, I'm not sure you guys have covered about all of them. |
Anyone ever listen to Adrian Legg?
Check out his song "Reckless Love". |
Well, I agree with a lot of what's been said. I'll throw one more out: Alex Lifeson (from Rush). Not so much on their newer stuff, but if you listen to the older stuff (say Permanent Waves and earlier) and particularly their live albums (Exit, Stage Left, All the World's a Stage) he's great.
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Hendrix, Cobain, Clapton.
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To me, Gilmour and Satriani.
Gilmour is so slow and feely and that vibrato... Satriani used to be (Extremist Days) the perfect balance of virtuosity and 'listenability.' |
Eric Clapton during his heroin charged "Cream" days. None better.
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Clapton. Hands down.
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Not many have mentioned Mark Knopfler he was excellent in his time.
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Phil Keaggy is definately up there too... absolutely amazing player.
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John Petrucci from Dream Theater
Steve Vai Joe Satriani Adam Jones - Tool Jimi Hendrix Carlos Santana George Harrison |
In no particular order:
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So many to list...
SRV Hendrix Clapton BB King Freddie King Albert King Albert Collins Buddy Guy Tony Rice David Gilmour Alvin Lee Duane Allman Stephen Stills Doc Watson So many more.... |
You are all going to jump down my throat, but here's my contribution:
John Mayer. No, I'm not talking about the current, glammed-up, playing-what-the-record-companies-are-paying-him-to-play, adding-instruments-for-no-reason John Mayer. I mean solo-acoustic-guitar John Mayer. Check out the finger work on his acoustic version of 'Neon'. At one point, he had the handwritten tab for it on his website, and I couldn't fathom how some of it was physically possible. |
There are really too many for me to name... but personally I think that the craziest solos come out of...
-Zakk Wylde -Kirk Hammett -Tony Iommi -Eddie Van Halen Those four, are, to me, in a league of their own as far as soloing goes. As for more general guitarists, these guys also come to mind... -Billy Corgan (VERY underrated) -Jack White (VERY VERY VERY VERY Underrated... sure, the White Stripes may seem like all power chords to most, but you have to see him play solos with a slide in person to really get a feel for how talented he is... also, he can sing and play rather techical stuff at the same time, which is REALLY hard... for non-guitarists, think rubbing your stomach and patting your head at the same time... times 80,000,000,000.) -Frank Zappa (He's just plain awesome) -Steve Gaines -James Hetfield |
The omission of Ritchie Blackmore, Larry Carlton, Walter Becker, and Jeff Beck from this thread has thus far been blasphemous. Good thing I was here to save the day.
Oh, yeah, and Mustaine rules (Rust In Peace). |
Forgot Curt Kirkwood of the Meat Puppets. Very underrated band.
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Mark Knopfler
Keith Richards Ronnie Wood |
Greatest Guitar Players
Who are your favorite guitar players?
Some of mine: James Young and Tommy Shaw from Styx Jeff Beck Jimmy Page Trevor Rabin from Yes Jimmy Hendrix Guitar player from Jethro Tull (Isn't it terrible I don't even know his name?) Craig Chaquico sp? from Jefferson Starship Eddie Van Halen Glenn Tipton from Judas Priest I know I left a bunch out..... |
I totally agree with Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix, but what about Kurt Cobaine (not too often though) and the other dude from Nirvana? :D
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Hendrix is the best but just short lived
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Kirk Hammett
Show the love.... and as just a reminder...the FIRST inductee into the Guitar Hall of Fame |
This is easy,....Frank Zappa, Robert Fripp, John Mclaughlin, Jerry Garcia, Steve Hillege, Steve Howe, Duane Allman, Dickey Betts, Dave Mustaine, Kerry King.
Kind of a wide range, but I listen to everything....FZ comes first though. |
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doesn't anyone like SLASH? c'mon guys......
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Hammett doesn't get enough credit anymore besides the Guitar World Induction(I think Hetfield should have gotten in before Kirk but its cool). EVH is great. My favorite guitarists usually fall into the virtuoso category like Satriani, Vai, Petrucci and Gilbert. All of those guys just blow me away every time i hear them.
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How about: Slash Keith Richards Don Felder Joe Walsh Tony Iomee(SP) Richie Blackmore (what was the guy's name in Extreme? He was awesome, too) keep the list going folks! |
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in a slightly different direction: Johnny Marr (Smiths) Dean Wareham (Galaxie 500, Luna) Blixa Bargeld (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Einsturzende Neubauten) and Bob Weir can really throw down - I'm surprised I haven't seen his name yet. |
Has anyone noticed that the days of the guitar virtuoso seem to have gone on holiday?
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Zappa
John Petrucci (Dream Theater) guy from Watchtower/Spastic Ink (I forget his name) Chuck Shuldiner (Death) Mike Ammott (Arch Enemy/Spiritual Beggars) there's more but my brain's not working right now |
Stevie Ray Vaughn. Otmar Leibert. As well as most mentioned already.
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How about Alvin lee, or Leslie West, or Chuck Berry, or Dick Dale? Gimmiee some time, I'm sure there's a ton more I've forgotten (much to my chagrin).
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Me again, the thread starter.
I heard two songs last night that reminded me that I left out two of my fav's. Robin Trower Ted Nugent |
What about :
George Harrison Pete Townshend Chet Attkins |
yes,yes,yes to all three GTO, and did I forget to mention Bob Weir?
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Ok, I'm REALLY ashamed of myself, and all the other posters in this thread ought to hang their heads in shame too!! We've gotten this far and not one swingin' dick has mentioned the root-user of ALL modern guitarists; LES PAUL!!! God dammit, that's just inexcusable!!
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perripken too hangs his head in shame
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Iced Earth's John Shcaffer.
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I heard a Bob Weir...hell yeah. Jerry too, he's a crazy pickin fool. Especially for only having four fingers. Being a female...I have to give some props to Nancy Wilson for being one of the first females to rock effin out. Stevie Ray Vaughn and Eric Clapton are two remarkable guitarists. Ani DiFranco really impresses me. |
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As far as female guitarists go, I don't think there's one I like more than Susan Tedeschi.
I agree with a bunch of the above names. Some others that haven't been mentioned: Mark Knopfler Steve Kimock Al diMeola Paco deLucia Keith Richards |
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There's not enough recognition of female musicians; I personally knew a lady who played a 12-string guitar better than Roger McGuinn; she did it for her own pleasure, but she was good enough to be professional; she always said it was not something she wanted to struggle with, male dominance of the music industry was too hard for her to fight; too bad, she was great!! |
You all left out Joe Satriani...
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what, no classic blues?
leadbelly howlin wolf robert johnson john lee hooker, just to name a few what about jam bands? warren haynes (gov't mule, allman bros) roger stevens (blind melon) rich robinson, audley freed (black crowes) eric schenkman (spin doctors. yes, they are a jam band) peter frampton (humble pie, then solo) and, of course, many more ive left out then there are some classic rock you all left out lindsey buckingham (fleetwood mac) joe perry (aerosmith) stevie van zandt (bruce springsteen, the sopranos) david gilmour (pink floyd) brian may (queen) i tired to stay more or less mainstream with this list so as not to confuse anyone whos not quite an audiophile. i also tried to open some avenues for other people to explore. go for it guys. oh, and props on the dick dale reference. i just recently met the guy and got him to autograph my strat. its sweet! |
How about Frank Gambale, Pat Metheny, Steve Morse, The Edge from U2..and then Andreas Segovia, the daddy of classical guitar...
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David Gilmour
Frank Zappa Jimi Hendrix Jimmy Page George Harrison Bob Coddington Jeff Beck Ace Frehley JOHNNY WINTER Yngwie Malmsteen(the stuck up bastard) That's about it for now. |
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Another good guitarist we've neglected; Robbie Robertson, The BAND!! |
SRV Without a doubt.
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Greatesy by what standards?
Technicality or personal preference? And just to name a few that have been left out... Adam Jones Tom Morello Angus Young |
Did we leave out Neil Zaza? Awesome... to the likes of Joe Satriani!!
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**off topic - used to have a kitty named Angus :D** What about B.B. King? I just noticed the Edge from U2...he is sooo badass!! Good call, double. |
that would be steve via .kirk hammet.yngwie malmsteen.carlos santana.jimmi hendrix gods of guiars ,oh and gary moore
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S.R.V.......nuf said!
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Ohh B.B. King!
I'm such a n00b! |
Kirk Hammet stands out as one of my all time favorites, with of course James Hetfield as a close second.
To Dustallica.. James is a frontman, and a rif expert, and a very talented musician. But.. And he would tell you himself, as I have heard him say in many interviews, he could never write and perform a guitar lead anything like Kirk. And that to me is what makes Kirk Hammet a great musician. Now.. Could Kirk come up with rifs with the crunch and growl that James pours out? I doubt it. But thats not his job. And that is what makes Metallica the well oiled metal machine that they are. And now with Rob Trujio, they WILL be unstopable. |
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Tom morello is the new one right now but the list should start and end with Stevie Ray Vaughn!!!
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common guys! you forgot so many!
my all time favourite is James Hetfield. my list (from the top of my head) not in any order: zakk wylde - BLS randy rhoads (i could never spell his name) - ozzy cliff burton - metallica dimebag darrell - pantera/new found power kirk - metallica kerry king and jeff hanneman - slayer slash - g n r albert king |
Joe Walsh
Joe Strummer Eric Clapton Jimi Hendrix David Gilmore East Bay Ray < omg :) |
my favorite guitarist is mark lightcap, who used to play in acetone
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Randy Rhodes was awesome Cliff Burton was a bass player I'm pretty sure slash was mentioned! |
My personal favorite, far and away is Jimmy Page followed closely by Neil Young.
Maybe that's why my technique is so sloppy:cool: Technically Les Paul is the greatest IMHO |
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai.
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What about Steve Craddock, of Ocean Colour Scene. Not old enough or dead enough to be legend yet, but he could kick the arse of most of the above. Shame he hooked up with such a crappy band.
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Eric Clapton deserves another mention as does Carlos Santana. Oh, and Eddie Van Halen. |
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What about Eric Johnson & Neil Schon
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The greates gutarists ever!
Its not a horribly long list, but perhaps you can help me lenghten it. I feel that some of the best guitarists that I have heard are:
Yngwie Malmsteen Jason Becker (hes only 17 and he's fucking awesome) Vinnie Moore Steve Vai Randy Roads What do you think? Can we add some more? |
Uhh.....Hendrix? Maybe you've heard of him? He sorta created modern guitar as you know it? I don't understand what people find so great about Yngwie and Jason Becker. Yeah, they can play fast and are pretty good at finger tapping but their music sounds like shit.
Anyways, my top 3.... Jimi Hendrix John Frusciante David Gilmour |
Personally,I like alot of guitarists.
Page,Beck,Clapton. Wes Montgomery,Joe Pass But the one guitarist that makes me sit and marvel at his genius Lenny Breau. |
i cant believe that i forgot about Jimmi. I feel sort of dumb now. But good work. I'll have to check out some of those guitarists gibber. Keep the stream coming.
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Michael Schenker and Steve Howe from Yes should be included in the mix
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Hey Doc34465
Long overdue for a reply but i haven't seen this topic for a long time. I wasn't trying to say Kirk didn't deserve to be in the Guitar World Hall of Fame. He deserves it as much as anybody. However i do think that James is the better overall player. He wrote and preformed the solo in Nothing Else Matters and that is undeniably(dp?) one of the best solos the band has done. However, I do agree that James should let Kirk handle the fretwork on the faster stuff. I haven't read the list entirely but has Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top been added at somepoint? If not he should be...his fretwork is amazing all the way around. Almost as cool as his beard. |
Clapton
Hendrix SRV P.S. All who owe it to a long list of people prior. Honorable Mention for Potential: Kenny Wayne Shepherd. |
Maybe not the best, but McCready deserves good mention!
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Re: The greates gutarists ever!
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Yngwie, but not because of his speed; its his vibrato that I'll always love. I dont care for anything after Fire and Ice though. I agree with Vinnie Moore "Minds Eye" is a great album. Tony Macalpine Al Dimeloa Allan Holdsworth Marty Friedman |
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