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Hendrix? Santana? Clapton or is it Janice from the Muppets? |
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I'm pretty sure Janice played bass,but I digress....
David Gilmour has a very particular recognisable sound
Tom Verlaine also but the daddy guitar can be no other than Hank Marvin! The most unlikely guitar hero ever but nobody will dispute his influence,not even tarnished by association with Cliff,looking like Walter the Softie and being a Jehovah's Witness lol |
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Mark king |
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Jimmy Page. |
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Albert lee |
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Best drummer clem burke |
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"Best drummer clem burke"
Start your own thread dude! |
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"Best drummer clem burke
Start your own thread dude!"
Just have dude |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
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"I'm pretty sure Janice played bass,but I digress....
David Gilmour has a very particular recognisable sound
Tom Verlaine also but the daddy guitar can be no other than Hank Marvin! The most unlikely guitar hero ever but nobody will dispute his influence,not even tarnished by association with Cliff,looking like Walter the Softie and being a Jehovah's Witness lol"
My step dad would high five you from heaven if he could, he loved Hank Marvin  |
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Peter Green |
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Hendrix |
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"Best drummer clem burke"
Yes,but he's a rubbish guitarist ! |
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"Best drummer clem burke
Yes,but he's a rubbish guitarist !"
Funny that so am i |
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Mark knoffler |
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Rory Gallagher or maybe
Peter Green or maybe
John Williams |
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Django Reinhardt.
Leant how to play to a high level, lost the use of several fingers in a fire, relearnt how to play better than before- creating a new style and influencing numerus other guitar players since.
He was invited to play with Duke Ellington, Dizzie Gillespie & Louis Armstrong....accomplishing all this before his death at 43 |
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Prince |
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George formby |
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By *o_eye_deerMan
over a year ago
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"Mark king"
Bass Player 
Jeff Beck /thread |
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From a technical viewpoint, probably Steve Vai.
Musically..... Ritchie Blackmore probably gets my vote overall |
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Anna Calvi is very talented too |
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I think it's an impossible question to answer. Here are some greats:
Joe Bonamassa
Gary Moore
Dan Patlanski
Mark Knopfler
Eric Clapton
Stef Burns
BB King
Jon Herington
Steve Lukather
Brian May
Angus Young
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Satriani can bang out a technical tune with the best of them. Greatest of all time has to be Ralph Macchio in Crossroads, left Stevie Vai a broken man  |
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By *mmabluTV/TS
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"John McLaughlin "
Yes brilliant forgot about him
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"Hendrix? Santana? Clapton or is it Janice from the Muppets?"
Johnny Marr
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I once say Rory Gallagher perform, not too long before he’s replacement liver gave up
I was near the front of the crowd and in the middle of a guitar solo he grabbed my pint, drank every drop then gave me back the glass and carried on.
That’s why he’s liver packed up |
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I'd have to go with Hendrix - but Page, Gilmour, Clapton, Marr, etc ...
how can anyone not acknowledge them? |
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jhango rhinehart now that is a guitarist |
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Robert Johnson
Steve Ray Vaughn
Frank Zappa
Clapton
Hendrix
Rory Gallager
Gary Moore
Jimmy Page
Brian May
Anyone talking Johnny Marr or any of that bollox needs to get in the bin! |
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Link Wray
But probably Hendrix |
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No one's mentioned Alex Lifeson. Oh and George Formby played a ukulele. |
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By *omaMan
over a year ago
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What makes a guitar'player The Greatest? It's all a matter of personal taste.
My favourites include but are not limited to BB King, Clapton and Gilmore. |
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Gary Moore
Rate joe bonnamassa too.. |
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"Joe Walsh 
The Edge "
Ry Cooder |
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By *B69Woman
over a year ago
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Love Clapton x |
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Neil young , poison ivy , captain sensible , Mick jones, fleago , Richard Dawson |
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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago
Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe |
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Difficult question as we all feel music differently but here’s a few mentions.
yngwie malmsteen, Slash, Johnny ray vaughn, even the crazy badger man (Brian May) |
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"Prince?"
So underrated. Here's a few...
Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Zack Wilde... That list goes on.
How about Jonny Marr?  |
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Paul Kossof,live at the idle of white playing Mr.Big
Ritchie Blackmore,California jam 1974 playing Burn
Viv Campbell when he tours last in line |
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Mick Ronson, responsible for Bowie's fame. |
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John Martyn |
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Brian May,
Eric Clapton,
David Gilmour,
Tony Iommi,
George Harrison, |
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"John Squire "
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Tommy Emmanuel is understated and hard to beat on the acoustic.
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There is no best, but I would like to add Allen Collins, and Peter Frampton to the list.
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Dave gilmour end of discussion haha |
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Steve Howe
Duane Allman
Mick Taylor
Angus Young
Stevie Ray Vaughan
must all be worth a mention |
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No particular order....
Alex Lifeson
Trevor Rabin
Lindsey Buckingham
Daryl Stuemer
Angus Young
Trent Reznor - more multi instrumentalist
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Gallagher! He made the strat bleed-!! Clapton caressed it, Beck toyed with it, Gilmor seduced it, Gallagher made it his bitch! |
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Angus young |
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The edge |
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"No particular order....
Alex Lifeson
Trevor Rabin
Lindsey Buckingham
Daryl Stuemer
Angus Young
Trent Reznor - more multi instrumentalist
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Aha. Daryl Steurmer. Interesting choice. Certainly a very capable guitarist. It makes me aware that Steve Hackett might be worth a mention. |
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"Robert Johnson
Steve Ray Vaughn
Frank Zappa
Clapton
Hendrix
Rory Gallager
Gary Moore
Jimmy Page
Brian May
Anyone talking Johnny Marr or any of that bollox needs to get in the bin!"
The only player on that list anywhere near Johnny Marr is Hendrix, you need to get in the bin |
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James Dean bradfield
Mick Robson
Jimi
Angus Young
Tony Iommi
Dan Auerbach
Billy Duffy
Tom Morello
Josh Homme
Far too many to mention. It's all down to personal taste.
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Love Gary Moore, but the best I’ve seen live is Walter Trout. |
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Good old Angus from AC/DC |
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Thing is they all have their own styles and many play so differently that I couldn't t give one particular..agree with above poster about Hank and John Williams...a great guitarist could be seen as someone able to play classical piece, Rodriguez guitar concerto..or it could be blues such as Gary Moore, Albert or BB King..where does Stevie Ray Vaughan slip..blues maybe. Angus and fast Eddy punch hard rock and fast...Jimmy Page and Hendrix pushed new boundaries using cello bows or feedback from amps...love Robin Trower...so many but none necessarily betier than others just different |
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John Frusciante |
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John McLaughlin. |
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B B King
John Lee Hooker
Django Reinhardt
Hendrix
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By *otplumMan
over a year ago
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Terry Kath a man Jimmy Hendrix described "as the guitarist I want to be"
Alex Lifson
Mike Campbell
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All mentioned on here are different and fine players. Not sure how you judge really? Technical ability? Feel? Innovation?
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"All mentioned on here are different and fine players. Not sure how you judge really? Technical ability? Feel? Innovation?
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Absolutely |
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Not sure about technical business, but Josh Homme’s tone and style is EVERYTHING |
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I had pleasure of seeing Santana, Clapton, Steve Winwood at Hyde Park...all different..all top of their game..all unique...seen Page, Iommi , Angus, Townshend. .and so the list goes on and all were brilliant at what they did |
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Peter Frampton is up there with them  |
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Slash, Mark Knopfler, Nuno Bettencourt |
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"Albert lee"
Yes a very talented man |
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"Albert lee
Yes a very talented man"
Nope question there truly magnificent |
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Jimmy page, on another level
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No mention of Eddie Van Halen yet who redefined rock guitar |
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By *rSteve6Man
over a year ago
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"Love Gary Moore, but the best I’ve seen live is Walter Trout. "
Seen both live many times and both superb but Gary just had the edge over Walter. |
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"No mention of Eddie Van Halen yet who redefined rock guitar "
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If you're in any doubt, pop over to YouTube and search for anything by Tommy Emmanuel.
I rest my case.. |
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They're all important in their own right and the style/genre they are known for. Some did a lot more before hitting their commercial niche.
There is that guy who finger picks with both hands.
Some of the new youngsters who do guitar shredding.
There's more on the way. |
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By *o_eye_deerMan
over a year ago
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"Jimmy page, on another level
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And quotes Jeff Beck as being a massive influence - some say the riff from Rock N Roll was first played by Beck when they were in the Yardbirds together - Clapton also name checks him as someone he’s always admired as a guitarist.
I’m a massive AC/DC fan so this isn’t me being a fanboi, but as a guitarist myself I am always blow away with his technique and his light touch on the fretboard - a real guitarists guitarist |
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By *o_eye_deerMan
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"This thread is actually irritating me.
Johnny Marr?  "
Morrisey is that you?
Marr has come up with some great riffs in his time, but... |
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My favourites:
Alex Lifeson
Brian May
Steve Hackett
Steve Howe
Gary Moore
Dave Gilmore
Eddie Van Halen
Michael Schenker
Eric Clapton
Lindsay Buckingham
Tony Iommi
Daryl Struemer
Ritchie Blackmore
George Harrison
There are many others of different genres I admire too like George Benson but they are all different and it’s very difficult to say who is best.
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For me its Jimmy Hendrix or Jeremy Spencer |
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I look at this post and all I think of is something I saw on YouTube.
Go search "fenders game of thrones"
Fucking amazing!! |
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Dave Gilmour |
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"Hendrix? Santana? Clapton or is it Janice from the Muppets?"
Dave Gilmore, Rory Gallagher, yungwie malmanstein
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Rory Gallager is great but I can't help think that if Hendrix hadnt made the "greatest" statement he'd probably be a bit further down the list. |
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"Rory Gallager is great but I can't help think that if Hendrix hadnt made the "greatest" statement he'd probably be a bit further down the list."
true
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"For me its Jimmy Hendrix or Jeremy Spencer "
If you want some great slide guitar then Jeremy Spencer is your man .
Imagine a band today with 3 lead guitarists
Peter Green Dany Kirwan and Jeremy Spencer, then add a legendary drummer and bassist, wish I’d been there to see the original Fleetwood Mac, must have been something else live. |
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"Prince?
Absolutely "
100% gets my vote |
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By *andKBCouple
over a year ago
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Some great answers here.
No one has mentioned Paul Gilbert. |
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I have to say it, Andy powell wishbone ash, just listen to throw down the sword or everybody needs a friend or even Persephone all amazing guitar solos |
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Tom Morello for me
Fuzz |
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Eric Clapton? |
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"This thread is actually irritating me.
Johnny Marr?
Morrisey is that you?
Marr has come up with some great riffs in his time, but..."
Umm, I don’t think Morrissey’s about to sing Mr Marr’s praises any time soon.
Not unless Marr’s about to go all publicly racist or something |
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Difficult one really. I not a fan of gypsy jazz, but I saw a documentary where 10 year-old kids schooled in that tradition where playing stuff that most rock guitar legends couldn’t do if they lived to 150.
Taste and tone are more important, I think.
I don’t think Mick Taylor has been mentioned - he’s a very underrated electric player. Personally, the guy who blew my mind when I saw him is an mostly acoustic player - John Renbourn (once of Penttangle). Blues, jazz, folk, Indian ragas etc all in the mix. |
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"Difficult one really. I not a fan of gypsy jazz, but I saw a documentary where 10 year-old kids schooled in that tradition where playing stuff that most rock guitar legends couldn’t do if they lived to 150.
Taste and tone are more important, I think.
I don’t think Mick Taylor has been mentioned - he’s a very underrated electric player. Personally, the guy who blew my mind when I saw him is an mostly acoustic player - John Renbourn (once of Penttangle). Blues, jazz, folk, Indian ragas etc all in the mix."
Renbourn, Thompson, Drake, Jansch, all the damn Incredible String Band - 70s folk rock threw some gems our way didn’t it? |
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Also.... Nile Rogers, that man can play |
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By *ost SockMan
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"Difficult one really. I not a fan of gypsy jazz, but I saw a documentary where 10 year-old kids schooled in that tradition where playing stuff that most rock guitar legends couldn’t do if they lived to 150.
Taste and tone are more important, I think.
I don’t think Mick Taylor has been mentioned - he’s a very underrated electric player. Personally, the guy who blew my mind when I saw him is an mostly acoustic player - John Renbourn (once of Penttangle). Blues, jazz, folk, Indian ragas etc all in the mix.
Renbourn, Thompson, Drake, Jansch, all the damn Incredible String Band - 70s folk rock threw some gems our way didn’t it?"
Yup. Davey Graham would be another astonishing guitarist too. |
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"If you don't know every Chuck Berry lick then you can't play guitar" Todd Rundgren.
And where did Angus get his duck walk from? Chuck is the grand daddy of rock n roll guitar playing.
I'm going to mention Robbie Robertson too. Very undersung in my opinion. |
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"Difficult one really. I not a fan of gypsy jazz, but I saw a documentary where 10 year-old kids schooled in that tradition where playing stuff that most rock guitar legends couldn’t do if they lived to 150.
Taste and tone are more important, I think.
I don’t think Mick Taylor has been mentioned - he’s a very underrated electric player. Personally, the guy who blew my mind when I saw him is an mostly acoustic player - John Renbourn (once of Penttangle). Blues, jazz, folk, Indian ragas etc all in the mix.
Renbourn, Thompson, Drake, Jansch, all the damn Incredible String Band - 70s folk rock threw some gems our way didn’t it?
Yup. Davey Graham would be another astonishing guitarist too."
His record with Shirley Collins is one of my very favourite |
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By *o_eye_deerMan
over a year ago
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""If you don't know every Chuck Berry lick then you can't play guitar" Todd Rundgren.
And where did Angus get his duck walk from? Chuck is the grand daddy of rock n roll guitar playing.
I'm going to mention Robbie Robertson too. Very undersung in my opinion. "
But that’s just 12 bar blues, power chords etc. far from technically difficult, don’t get me wrong the reason I picked up a guitar was to be able to play AC/DC -Dirty Deeds (Done dirt cheap) was the first song I learned - but I was more a fan of Malcoms rhythm guitar playing. And as iconic as Chucks/Angus duck-walk is, it doesn’t actually make their playing any better
Aren’t people really just picking their favourite guitarists rather than ‘best’ - who could even judge it objectively?
Some of the classical guitarists are mind blowing - shredders ain’t got shit on those lot; yet how many people could name any? Miloš Karadaglic possibly at a push |
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Richard Thompson blew me away live. |
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""If you don't know every Chuck Berry lick then you can't play guitar" Todd Rundgren.
And where did Angus get his duck walk from? Chuck is the grand daddy of rock n roll guitar playing.
I'm going to mention Robbie Robertson too. Very undersung in my opinion.
But that’s just 12 bar blues, power chords etc. far from technically difficult, don’t get me wrong the reason I picked up a guitar was to be able to play AC/DC -Dirty Deeds (Done dirt cheap) was the first song I learned - but I was more a fan of Malcoms rhythm guitar playing. And as iconic as Chucks/Angus duck-walk is, it doesn’t actually make their playing any better
Aren’t people really just picking their favourite guitarists rather than ‘best’ - who could even judge it objectively?
Some of the classical guitarists are mind blowing - shredders ain’t got shit on those lot; yet how many people could name any? Miloš Karadaglic possibly at a push"
No, my favourite guitarist is Dave Gilmour. My first and definitive answer was Jimmy Page. I mentioned Chuck Berry because of his innovation, not his chops. You're talking pure musical ability which is something specific. I take your point though. |
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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago
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How could I forget Dave Rawlings!
He’s Gillian Welch’s partner - technically great, but always complements her songs. Love his subtle use of dissonance.
Guitarists that know of him speak of him with awe |
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No mention of Jeff Hanneman either. Kerry King has a lot to do with Slayer's signature sound but it was Jeff who wrote all those classic songs, the first ones you think of when you think of the band. |
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Technique is nowt. Gimme style any day. Rather watch Tim Smith gibbering away with Cardiacs than an endless Satriani solo any day... |
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By *ost SockMan
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Some of the classical guitarists are mind blowing - shredders ain’t got shit on those lot; yet how many people could name any? Miloš Karadaglic possibly at a push"
I think there’s a lot of truth in that - in my opinion electric guitars are much more forgiving and practically “play themselves” in comparison. It’s much easier to be a whizz on them.
“Best” is impossible really though, and I tend to just think of “favourites”
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"Technique is nowt. Gimme style any day. Rather watch Tim Smith gibbering away with Cardiacs than an endless Satriani solo any day..."
I feel the same about Robert Smith jingling and jangling his way through a song |
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By *o_eye_deerMan
over a year ago
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Some of the classical guitarists are mind blowing - shredders ain’t got shit on those lot; yet how many people could name any? Miloš Karadaglic possibly at a push
I think there’s a lot of truth in that - in my opinion electric guitars are much more forgiving and practically “play themselves” in comparison. It’s much easier to be a whizz on them.
“Best” is impossible really though, and I tend to just think of “favourites”
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Those classical guitars really are a completely different beast to any electric; wide necks, high action, thicker strings, no effects or amplifier to hide poor fingering (ooh matron!) |
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There are some incredibly talented guitarists who play spectacularly but not in a song structure, and there are those whose solos fit the piece perfectly. I prefer the latter type on the whole.
It's also a matter of genre. Rock guys get more fame as has been noted.
Some favourites of mine not yet mentioned above then, are
Shirley Tetteh
Chuck Prophet
Eddie Hazel
Chris Eckman
Ali Farka Toure
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By *ocbigMan
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"Mark king
Bass Player
Jeff Beck /thread"
A bass is a guitar is it not? |
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By *ifty69Man
over a year ago
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Richie Blackmore, Deep Purple |
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
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"I once say Rory Gallagher perform, not too long before he’s replacement liver gave up
I was near the front of the crowd and in the middle of a guitar solo he grabbed my pint, drank every drop then gave me back the glass and carried on.
That’s why he’s liver packed up"
You Killed Rory Gallagher? |
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By *o_eye_deerMan
over a year ago
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"Mark king
Bass Player
Jeff Beck /thread
A bass is a guitar is it not?"
Well of course it is (play bass myself) but I think it was inferred as to mean lead guitarist - and that poster does have a history of trying to be the thread clown.
But if we’re including bass players then I’ve got a massive list i could happily add |
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"Mark knoffler"
this
and Duane Eddy |
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The man who inspired millions.......
Burt Weedon ? |
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Hard to state a single one as depends on the period. However Steve Vai is good contender. |
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Electric has to be Hendrix but I have read somewhere that Nuno Bettancourt has been considered the greatest of all time.
Acoustic is Colter Wall, hands down, especially in ‘The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie’ |
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I always liked Ritchie Blackmore.
Jimmy Paige and Dave Gilmour would be high up there along with Clapton and Hendrix.
The one that is often forgotten in Paul Kossof, probably because he died far too young.
Of the younger generation Joe Bonnamassa would take a lot of beating. |
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"John McLaughlin Yes brilliant forgot about him"
Still play the Mahavishnu Orchestra Live LP every now and then |
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By *illy999TV/TS
over a year ago
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Of those who were recorded , Django Reinhardt everytime.. |
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Bert Weedon , omg I feel old , lol |
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"No mention of Jeff Hanneman either. Kerry King has a lot to do with Slayer's signature sound but it was Jeff who wrote all those classic songs, the first ones you think of when you think of the band. "
RIP Jeff - sadly missed  |
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"No mention of Jeff Hanneman either. Kerry King has a lot to do with Slayer's signature sound but it was Jeff who wrote all those classic songs, the first ones you think of when you think of the band.
RIP Jeff - sadly missed "
Indeed.....shocked when I heard it, both he and Dimebag went too soon. To be fair, Dimebag was another stunning guitarist.
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Saw Uli Jon Roth....play in a pub in Bradford recently,wasn't too bad |
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By *edVelveteenCouple
over a year ago
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"Tommy Emmanuel is understated and hard to beat on the acoustic.
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"No mention of Jeff Hanneman either. Kerry King has a lot to do with Slayer's signature sound but it was Jeff who wrote all those classic songs, the first ones you think of when you think of the band.
RIP Jeff - sadly missed "
The day he went I had my ex husband AND my boyfriend in tears they've got the same Still Reigning memorial t shirt. I'm glad I got to see them before he went, they're a stunning live band. |
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"No mention of Jeff Hanneman either. Kerry King has a lot to do with Slayer's signature sound but it was Jeff who wrote all those classic songs, the first ones you think of when you think of the band.
RIP Jeff - sadly missed
Indeed.....shocked when I heard it, both he and Dimebag went too soon. To be fair, Dimebag was another stunning guitarist.
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Totally agree RIP Dimebag. Awesome to watch onstage. |
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HENDRIX no contest.
But yes, Vai is a massive wanker, probably the finest masturbatory playing, like ever. (He says so himself...true story)
Lots of valid points raised, Blackmore is a fave...
James Dean Bradfield is a fucking live performance God, many are but he carries his entire band (before the big tape machine ruined it)
I always wondered if the stories of Jimi having a gargantuan penis were true, I mean, who needs slow hands if you got big ones....?
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over a year ago
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Gary Moore |
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over a year ago
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Oh yes! |
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David Gilmour or Mark Knefler |
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John Squire.... |
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"Bert Weedon , omg I feel old , lol "
Bloody hell a blast from the past..loved his playing..soo smooth |
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"John Squire...."
Hideously underrated imo... |
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I think it’s impossible to name the greatest because it’s music, it’s personal taste.
Personally I tend to favour bluesy rock so Hendrix, Rory etc |
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"I think it’s impossible to name the greatest because it’s music, it’s personal taste.
Personally I tend to favour bluesy rock so Hendrix, Rory etc"
I agree and to quote Mark Knopfler “Mind he’s strictly rhythm, he doesn’t want to make it cry or sing”.
I really rate Keith Richards but he’s a totally different style of player - rhythm - to most of the lead guitarists on this list. |
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Dimebag |
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Jeff Beck is often touted as the guitar players guitar player and he’s an incredibly talented, progressive and technically accomplished guy but I just find his stuff boring |
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"Jeff Beck is often touted as the guitar players guitar player and he’s an incredibly talented, progressive and technically accomplished guy but I just find his stuff boring "
I find he plays far too loud, he drowns out all of the other musicians that he’s on stage with. |
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By *foroneCouple
over a year ago
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"Django Reinhardt.
Leant how to play to a high level, lost the use of several fingers in a fire, relearnt how to play better than before- creating a new style and influencing numerus other guitar players since.
He was invited to play with Duke Ellington, Dizzie Gillespie & Louis Armstrong....accomplishing all this before his death at 43"
Amazing guitarist! |
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By *foroneCouple
over a year ago
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Depends on style.
Eddie Van Halen revolutionised rock guitar.
Jimi Hendrix was amazing.
Billy J Gibbons is an incredible blues player.
Django Rienhardt was a phenomenal jazz player.
So many styles all with outstanding guitarists. |
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"Robert Johnson
Steve Ray Vaughn
Frank Zappa
Clapton
Hendrix
Rory Gallager
Gary Moore
Jimmy Page
Brian May
Anyone talking Johnny Marr or any of that bollox needs to get in the bin!
The only player on that list anywhere near Johnny Marr is Hendrix, you need to get in the bin "
Marr is good and rights a good riff and i'm a madchester type of guy but come on he's not in the same league as Steve Ray Vaughn be real watch him play voodoo child (slight return) when he playes the guitar behind his back !  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"John Squire....
Hideously underrated imo..."
Good Call Their, His only regret he wish he had made more songs with the roses in the late 80's ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Mark king
Bass Player
Jeff Beck /thread
A bass is a guitar is it not?
Well of course it is (play bass myself) but I think it was inferred as to mean lead guitarist - and that poster does have a history of trying to be the thread clown.
But if we’re including bass players then I’ve got a massive list i could happily add "
hey im a bass player too and i would say it is a guitar and my fav bass player would be In no order Carol Kaye, Geddy Lee,John Entwistle, Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius And for the Madchester sound Mani and hooky ! |
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over a year ago
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Synyster gates from avenged sevenfold |
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By *edfred77Couple
over a year ago
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I can't belive no one has mentioned kirk hammett...or even randy rhoads..both very good |
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Gary Moore
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Let's just end the thread right here with parisiene walkways.... |
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Page or Hendricks |
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