200 greatest guitarists in rock

+81 · 07-13-2009, 03:38 AM

^I second this

Sodacake · 07-13-2009, 08:12 AM

Well then maybe you should explain why Frusciante should take the place of some guitarists ahead of him and, I don't know, make an actual argument to support Frusciante being placed higher instead of just posting a random thought.

boo boo · 07-13-2009, 08:28 AM

Again this is a greatest guitarist list, not a best guitarist list, which is really a more subjective topic. Not saying this is completely objective of course.

This list would be very different if it were only my personal preference. Chuck Berry above Steve Howe in preference? Puleeeeze. I admit my biases have factored in a little bit, particularly the lower placement of metal shred guitarists. But overall I try to push my own subjective opinions aside and think about how much overall importance and impact a guitarist has.

With Frusciante, he's a great player. But people overstate his importance quite a bit just because he's a big name, I often see him topping guitarist lists, usually way ahead of players like Hazel and Cropper, with Jimmy Nolen and D Boon not getting any mention whatsoever. Frusciante wouldn't even exist without those guys.

That_Dang_Richer · 07-13-2009, 10:41 AM

Adam Jones and Duane Allman should be higher, and billy corgan isnt that good, but its an ok list

dac · 07-14-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Fender

John Frusciante is much better than 98. He has one of the best tones of any guitarist out there, he has the technical ability, and the creativity.

Did you even listen to Stadium Arcadium?

boo boo · 07-14-2009, 11:14 AM

Yeah, citing the worst thing he ever did, that doesn't mean he lacks creativity.

Many great musicians have times when they feel burnt out and uninspired.

+81 · 07-14-2009, 12:15 PM

I agree with you about D. Boon, he's definitely underrated. For Frusciante I mostly regard him for his solo work. That's where I feel his creativity and playing really shine.

Violent & Funky · 07-14-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by +81

I agree with you about D. Boon, he's definitely underrated. For Frusciante I mostly regard his for his solo work. That's where I feel his creativity and playing really shine.

mr dave · 07-14-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by +81

I agree with you about D. Boon, he's definitely underrated. For Frusciante I mostly regard his for his solo work. That's where I feel his creativity and playing really shine.

so why does he just keep repeating 'niandra ladies and usually just a t-shirt' with better vocals and weaker instrumentals?

KingOfTheOzone · 07-15-2009, 01:13 PM

Paul Waggoner?

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+81 Rats off to ya! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: House of the Ju-Ju Queen Posts: 1,609	^I second this

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Sodacake Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 344	Well then maybe you should explain why Frusciante should take the place of some guitarists ahead of him and, I don't know, make an actual argument to support Frusciante being placed higher instead of just posting a random thought.

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That_Dang_Richer Groupie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 18	Adam Jones and Duane Allman should be higher, and billy corgan isnt that good, but its an ok list

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