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Posted on 3/29/12 at 1:53 pm to VernonPLSUfan
quote:
You need to categorize, IMO. Rock Blues Country Bluegrass Instrumental Classical R & B
This would be better
Posted on 3/29/12 at 1:55 pm to VernonPLSUfan
quote:
You need to categorize, IMO.
I probably should have specified, you're right, but from the way this thread is going, it's safe to assume that the majority of posters here took the topic for Rock guitarists.
Posted on 3/29/12 at 1:58 pm to brewhan davey
No one has made more great music in more styles while avoiding being yet another boring blues-based guitarist over a 40+ year career than Steve Howe.
Posted on 3/29/12 at 2:03 pm to Fishwater
In no particular order:
1. John Petrucci - Dream Theater
2. Michael Romeo - Symphony X
3. Randy Rhoads - Ozzy
4. Kirk Hammett - Metallica
5. Jimmy Hendrix
Honorable Mention:
Zakk Wylde - Black Label Society
Dimebag Darrell - Pantera
Jimmy Page - Led Zeppelin
Tony Iommi - Black Sabbath
It's difficult to really state who the top 5 guitarists are though. While the guitarists for Dream Theater and Symphony X can run circles around guitarists like Tony Iommi/Page/Hendrix etc. you probably would have never had Dream Theater or Symphony X without the ground breaking influence and sound of Sabbath/Hendrix/Zeppilin etc.
One is better off stating who the top 5 guitarists are of each sub-genere for a set period of time ie who was the best for the 60's/70's/80's/90's etc.
1. John Petrucci - Dream Theater
2. Michael Romeo - Symphony X
3. Randy Rhoads - Ozzy
4. Kirk Hammett - Metallica
5. Jimmy Hendrix
Honorable Mention:
Zakk Wylde - Black Label Society
Dimebag Darrell - Pantera
Jimmy Page - Led Zeppelin
Tony Iommi - Black Sabbath
It's difficult to really state who the top 5 guitarists are though. While the guitarists for Dream Theater and Symphony X can run circles around guitarists like Tony Iommi/Page/Hendrix etc. you probably would have never had Dream Theater or Symphony X without the ground breaking influence and sound of Sabbath/Hendrix/Zeppilin etc.
One is better off stating who the top 5 guitarists are of each sub-genere for a set period of time ie who was the best for the 60's/70's/80's/90's etc.
Posted on 3/29/12 at 2:05 pm to TreyAnastasio
quote:
This isn't top 5 biggest drugged out buffoons.
im guessing you've never been to a bisco show
eta: if we are talking about drugged out then anastasio would be at the top of the list. barber doesnt take drugs according to him.
This post was edited on 3/29/12 at 2:07 pm
Posted on 3/29/12 at 2:06 pm to TwinkleToez
Ive been to many bisco shows.
Posted on 3/29/12 at 2:16 pm to TreyAnastasio
quote:
Ive been to many bisco shows.
i don't think barber is the best; i just like how he jams and how long he will jam for LINK
anyway here is my real list of top 5 guitarists
1. b.b. king
2. hendrixx
3. chuck berry
4. jimmy page/ clapton
5. stevie ray vaughn
6. eddie van halen
7. eric johnson
8. john mayer/ i know hes gay but is a great guitarist of this generation
9. jeff beck
10. jake cinninger (umphreys)
11. barber (disco biscuits)
honorable mention:
buddy holly
Posted on 3/29/12 at 2:18 pm to TwinkleToez
quote:
7. eric johnson
Jeez how did I forget this guy????
Posted on 3/29/12 at 2:21 pm to brewhan davey
Vai
Teppei Teranishi
Marty Friedman
Tom Scholz
George Lynch
Teppei Teranishi
Marty Friedman
Tom Scholz
George Lynch
Posted on 3/29/12 at 2:23 pm to TXGunslinger10
Posted on 3/29/12 at 2:24 pm to legba
quote:
4. Eddie V
Not much love for him on this board. WTF?
Posted on 3/29/12 at 3:23 pm to Shalimar Sid
It's disturbing that Stevie Ray Vaughan has only been mentioned a couple of times in this thread.
My list:
1. Jimi Hendrix
2. Jimmy Page
3. Stevie Ray Vaughan
4. Chuck Berry
5. Eric Clapton
My list:
1. Jimi Hendrix
2. Jimmy Page
3. Stevie Ray Vaughan
4. Chuck Berry
5. Eric Clapton
Posted on 3/29/12 at 3:28 pm to brewhan davey
Malmsteen
Vai
Knopfler
Hendrix
BB King
Vai
Knopfler
Hendrix
BB King
Posted on 3/30/12 at 7:58 pm to Fishwater
quote:
Derek Trucks
Was about to post this.
A few others in no particular order:
Page
SRV
Jimi
Duane Allman
Jack White
Chuck Berry
Muddy Waters
Clapton
This post was edited on 3/30/12 at 7:59 pm
Posted on 3/30/12 at 8:29 pm to Marciano1
quote:
It's disturbing that Stevie Ray Vaughan has only been mentioned a couple of times in this thread.
Although SRV was exceptionally skilled, I find most of his catalog is very narrow, with the same tune. However, he does deserve more respect on this thread.
FYI, I agree with your top 5 list, with the exception of berry. I would have Duane Allman in there instead. I have read that chuck didn't deserve a lot of the writing credits attributed to him. Which in my mind should be a factor when discussing great guitarists.
Posted on 3/30/12 at 11:17 pm to jose canseco
Good lists, but why no love for Angus Young?
Posted on 3/30/12 at 11:40 pm to brewhan davey
In no particular order
Clapton
Hendrix
Page
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Pete Townsend
Clapton
Hendrix
Page
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Pete Townsend
Posted on 3/30/12 at 11:51 pm to brewhan davey
Kirk Hammet
Posted on 3/31/12 at 4:21 am to Outlaw
quote:
7. Eric Johnson
I was reading them all to see if he got mentioned. Maybe it's from growing up in Austin, I don't know, but he's me favorite.
Some others to add to the list, I don't know if they're top 5 material but maybe 20 years from now they'll be considered:
Joe Satriani
Jack White
Junior Brown - this dude because of the "guit-steel" - a custom made twin necked electric and steel guitar hybrid. He's a monster when he plays.
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