The Official Best Guitarist Thread (indie, rock, single, pink floyd)

[Muzak]

Originally Posted by boo boo

John McLaughlin > John Petrucci.

whoop, cant argue there with that argument.

[Frances]

Originally Posted by skatinguitarist27

steven tyler PLZ DONT FLAME ME?!?!?

How about his guitarist?

[Music Man]

Originally Posted by Voodoo Chile

Does it really matter how easy it is to play though? It's a great, classic riff, and Angus wrote it.

You said it all.

Hard to play doesn't necessarily mean good, easy to play doesn't necessarily mean bad.

The proof is in the pudding---how does it sound on recordings and live in concert.

I saw AC/DC live back in their glory years, and Angus could rock the house with the best of them.

[Son of JayJamJah]

MHDTV's genre question got me thinking about this more specific title... Here's my list which I has changed a little over the years but holds pretty steady. This is my favorite music argument ever and I try to have at least a couple times a years with some or other blokes, regardless without further adieu

Honorable Mention: Steve Vai, David Gilmour, Kirk Hammett, Angus Young, Mark Knopfler, Slash, Tony Iommi, Dimebag Darrell, Joe Satriani, Tom Morello, Johnny Ramone, Robert Fripp, Pete Townshend, Carlos Santana

T-10. Randy Rhodes - Maybe the greatest metal guitarist ever, I think so. Heavy classical music influence that set him apart from the rest, taken too young by an absurd plane crash.

T-10. Robert Johnson - The original G. Nobody ever heard the Blues until Robert Johnson played them. Only time stopped him from doing what many of his successors did himself. If you don't know him take the time to get to.

9. Jeff Beck - The 3rd best guitar player the Yardbirds ever had and it's still an amazing compliment. Also played with Rod Stewart in the Jeff Beck Band and has had a great solo career. Can shread in multiple genres.

8. Chuck Berry - The originator of true Rock and Roll Guitar. His intros are unforgettable and he could play with then unrivaled speed and precision.

7. Eddie Van Halen - Could be at the top of the list with little argument. Made the Band great. Invented tapping and harmonic techniques to bring a new sound to rock music.

6. Duane Allman - Maybe the most underrated ever, brilliant at the slide. Great Album with the Domino's and amazing with the Allman Brothers Band, pick up Idlewild South sometime.

5. Eric Clapton - From the Domino's to Blind Faith and Cream and an amazing unmatched solo career, Clapton is a guitar God and has inspired a generation of musicians. Has written and played several of the most memorable riffs in rock music history.

4. Jimmy Page - Perhaps the most influential guitar player outside of the #1 on the list. His brilliant fire and ingenuity made Led Zeppelin Hard Rock's best ever. When he raised the volume he raised the bar for Guitar players.

3. B.B. King - Could hardly bear a more appropriate name. Truly the King of Blues Guitar as even confessed by his chief rival Clapton. He and Lucille have made beautiful music for over 50 years.

2. Stevie Ray Vaughn - Talented, accomplished, revolutionary, amazing. SRV changes your idea of how to play the guitar. His passion and dedication is clear in each and every note. My personal favorite guitar instrumentalist of all-time.

1. Jimi Hendrix - The Legend. Never has been, may never be another even close. Expressed his feelings and thoughts perfectly with the Guitar. Made it speak like no one else has.

[boo boo]

Whats so damn groundbreaking about Kirk Hammett? Seriously.

[anticipation]

Robert Johnson?


Are you kidding me? The guy's best songs were all three-chord changeups. Don't be a nub.

[boo boo]

His method of playing was incredibly influencial. It dosen't matter how easy his stuff was. Hes certainly up there.

Even though Page is in my top 5. I wouldn't put him in the top 10 greats.
I think it goes more like so.

1. Jimi Hendrix
2. Andres Segovia
3. Chet Atkins
4. Django Reinhardt
5. Paco De Lucia
6. BB King
7. Wes Montgomery
8. Eddie Van Halen
9. Robert Johnson
10. Jeff Beck
11. Les Paul
12. T Bone Walker
13. Merle Travis
14. Joe Pass
15. Charlie Christian
16. Jimmy Page
17. Sabicas
18. Eric Clapton
19. John McLaughlin
20. John Fahey
21. Ry Cooder
22. Buddy Guy
23. Steve Vai
24. Albert King
25. Pat Matheny
26. Steve Ray Vaughan
27. Michael Hedges
28. Scotty Moore
29. Robert Fripp
30. Steve Cropper
31. Allan Holdsworth
32. John Williams
33. Jim Hall
34. Muddy Waters
35. Pete Townshend
36. Phil Keaggy
37. Doc Watson
38. Duane Allman
39. Lenny Breau
40. Roy Buchanan
41. Bert Jansch
42. Toni Iommi
43. Al Di Meola
44. David Gilmour
45. Carlos Santana
46. Johnny Winter
47. Roy Clark
48. Steve Howe
49. Grant Green
50. Link Wray

Thats my rough sketch for a top 50 anyway.

[sleepy jack]

Instead of Jimmy Page, we should just list all the guitarists he stole all his riffs from instead.

[boo boo]

Thats it. I don't care if Urban bans me. You're a goddamn idiot.

All you do is provoke people, you're a genuine troll. Theres no way in bloody hell you deserve to be a mod.

[drainxthexframe]

lol