ZenLunatic Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Ok, I know Jimi Hendrix will be on most list and most likely at the top. But what else you like. I tend to go for that bluesed out rock. Here is my top 5 in somewhat of an order. 1. Hendrix2. Jimmy Page3. Joe Perry4. Slash5. Angus Young Also have to say I really like Billy Corgan and Tom Morello. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I have to think that Hendrix is a given, so this will be my top 5 not named Jimi Hendrix: Robert QuineRichard LloydBrian MayIra KaplanRichard Thompson Others I love:Elliott Easton (The Cars), Chris Difford (Squeeze), Tom Verlaine Also, please note that these are my top 5 FAVORITES. It's a subjective thing and not open to argument. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I spent a couple hours this weekend watching Mike Watt clips on Youtube, since he isn't bringing his band to Atlanta on this tour. As a result, Joe Baiza is the newest entry on my favorite guitarists list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightOfJoy Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Jerry Garcia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZenLunatic Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 I have to think that Hendrix is a given, so this will be my top 5 not named Jimi Hendrix: Robert QuineRichard LloydBrian MayIra KaplanRichard Thompson Others I love:Elliott Easton (The Cars), Chris Difford (Squeeze), Tom Verlaine Also, please note that these are my top 5 FAVORITES. It's a subjective thing and not open to argument. Kinda Punky huh... Havent heard of most of them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
people are leaving Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 django reinhardtcharlie christiandoc watsonbill kirchenmick taylorkeith richardsjeff beckjohn mclaughlinclarence white Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Sounds like we are allowed to leave Hendrix out? Then: SRVJimmy PageDavid GilmourJeff BeckEric Johnson Danny Gatton might be ahead of someone on this list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 David HidalgoFrank ZappaDan AuerbachNels Cline Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Kinda Punky huh... Havent heard of most of them Quine is from Richard Hell & the Voidoids. Also plays the lead guitar on the Matthew Sweet song "Girlfriend" and on the Lou Reed record The Blue Mask.Lloyd (and Verlaine) were the guitar players from Television. Lloyd also played with Matthew Sweet. (He was the soloist on "Sick of Myself")Brian May (Queen)Ira Kaplan (Yo La Tengo) And, I think you know the others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZenLunatic Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Okay, better than just names, what about clips. Live solo- Jimmy Page Communication Breakdown - just one of a ton of great guitar songs.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-Jne9rjhnI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 django reinhardtcharlie christiandoc watsonbill kirchenmick taylorkeith richardsjeff beckjohn mclaughlinclarence whiteI'd have a few of these. What about Chet Atkins? There are *all kinds* of great guitarists. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 "Best" is pretty subjective, you could put Eddie Van Halen in as a technical master but does that make him one of the greatest ever? I doubt it. What about genre etc. Jesse Cook is a master but he won't make any rock list. Some of my favorites.. Nels Cline, Larry Campbell, Tony Rice, Neil Young, Ralph Towner, Bruce Cockburn, Richard Thompson, Mark Knopfler, Frank Zappa, Jack White, Robbie Robertson, Prince, Jonny Greenwood, Pat Metheny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZenLunatic Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 "Best" is pretty subjective, you could put Eddie Van Halen in as a technical master but does that make him one of the greatest ever? I doubt it. What about genre etc. Jesse Cook is a master but he won't make any rock list. Some of my favorites.. Nels Cline, Larry Campbell, Tony Rice, Neil Young, Ralph Towner, Bruce Cockburn, Richard Thompson, Mark Knopfler, Frank Zappa, Jack White, Robbie Robertson, Prince, Jonny Greenwood, Pat Metheny. Some people might think Eddie VanHalen is the greatest ever. Its all subjective like you said. I think I can argue that Eddie is probably ojectively one of the most influencial guitarists ever though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Some people might think Eddie VanHalen is the greatest ever. Its all subjective like you said. I think I can argue that Eddie is probably ojectively one of the most influencial guitarists ever though. Yup. So was Lenny Breau... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I recently watched a documentary on the guitarist Tal Farlow. Lenny Breau joins him for a couple duets. I don't think I had ever heard Lenny, but it was just incredible. EDIT: Whoa, nice simultaneous Lenny Breau name drop. Talkin' about influential: Les Paul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Best vs. favorites? Some of the most talented Rock Guitarists Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Best vs. favorites? Some of the most talented Rock Guitarists Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 01 grant green02 john renbourn03 steve crooper04 ry cooder05 robbie robertson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
people are leaving Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I'd have a few of these. What about Chet Atkins? There are *all kinds* of great guitarists. Yep. Missed him. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Yep. Missed him. ThanksI would have a hard time whittling down a top 20 let alone a top 5, but Leo Kottke deserves mention too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Francis X. Hummel Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Trey Anastasio then... Jeff Tweedy and then... Jerry Garcia, Robbie Robertson and George Harrison. I'm also a huge fan of Jay Farrar's guitar playing, especially in UT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 That last list really speaks to the songs that they are playing on, methinks.Or, do you think that their playing actually makes the songs? For instance, when I mention Bob Quine, I think that a song like "Girlfriend", which was a pretty damn good song to start with, it made a stone-cold classic, because Quine's six-string spittle is splattered all over it. I think that he is a musician that can MAKE a song; an MVP of sorts. I kind of agree with your point with Weller and Westy. Though I dare say time and time agains Keith and Angus add to the songs the riffs that put them over the top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I grade moreover on taste rather than technical ability, so: 1. George Harrison2. Robbie Robertson3. Nels Cline4. Tom Verlaine5. Ted Greene Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooperissup3r Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Ok, I know Jimi Hendrix will be on most list and most likely at the top. But what else you like. I tend to go for that bluesed out rock. Here is my top 5 in somewhat of an order. 1. Hendrix2. Jimmy Page3. Joe Perry4. Slash5. Angus Young Also have to say I really like Billy Corgan and Tom Morello. is this an opinion thread or scientific? cause if it's scientific let's remove 2-5. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Here's what some other VCers think.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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