FirstnameLastname Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 I expect to get a little flak for this but Jimmy Page and Jimmi Hendrix are tied in my mind. Hendrix has the skills but Page has the soul. Followed by Eddie Vanhalen, Eric Clapton, Tommy Iommi, Angus Young, Alex Lifeson, Slash, Dave Mustaine, Jeff Beck, and Rhandy Roads. Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted July 19, 2014 Super User Posted July 19, 2014 Frank Zappa. Hands down. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted July 19, 2014 Super User Posted July 19, 2014 There were a few mentioned here. http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/123907-whos-your-all-time-favorite-guitarist-of-your-generation/ Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted July 19, 2014 Super User Posted July 19, 2014 I agree with you on Jimmy Page... Saw Zep, in 78 had tickets when John died, to see him play a double neck 12 string or acoustic was a work of art, if I voted he would get mine, lots of outstanding guitarist though, Slash is better than most credit, Randy Rhoades, was quite good... Angus is meat and potatos .... List goes on and on... Metallicas lead, his name? Gezz I forget now, he's great... I could go on if I could remember!!! Quote
Smokinal Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 All of the above mentioned are great but I think genre has a lot to do with the vote. I guess I'm just saying don't leave this guy out... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wTj1iZkUcM 3 Quote
FirstnameLastname Posted July 19, 2014 Author Posted July 19, 2014 Your right Zack Wylde doesn't get enough credit. Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted July 19, 2014 Super User Posted July 19, 2014 Like I said! I couldn't rember Zacks name! But yep, I guess I am just a old metal guy, but I enjoy lots of diffrent music, for sure.... Quote
Super User Darren. Posted July 19, 2014 Super User Posted July 19, 2014 So are you asking for best rock/metal guitarist of all time? I mean there's a lot of talent past, present out there on the jazz, classical, etc. Just saying... Everyone mentioned so far are phenoms. I'll add Tommy Immanuel, Paco de Lucia, Andres Segovia, Buckethead, Satch, Phil Keaggy... the list can go for a while. Quote
FirstnameLastname Posted July 19, 2014 Author Posted July 19, 2014 Other honorable mentions, Pete Townshend, Keith Richards, Brian May, most of The Eagles "Joe Walsh, Don Henley, etc", Peter Frampton. Quote
wnybassman Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 No such thing as the best, only a very long list of great ones. Some of mine covering a few genres................ Criss Oliva Buckethead John Petrucci Chris Caffery Alex Skolnick Warren Haynes Ron Locurto Davy Knowles Pat Martino Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted July 20, 2014 Super User Posted July 20, 2014 Many of my favorites have already been listed, but I will add a few that I really enjoy. Mark Knopfler, Steve Vai, George Lynch, Alex Lifeson, Rudolf Schenker. and even the Motor City Mad Man could make it talk. Quote
Super User Scott F Posted July 20, 2014 Super User Posted July 20, 2014 The fact that everyone so far left off Stevie Ray Vaughn incredible. I may be in the minority, but my basis for judging the greatest is that they not only have to be able to play the instrument, but have to play good songs too. I respect the inventiveness of Jimmy Hendrix, but I never liked his songs. For being able to play so many different genres and do all of them so well, Eric Clapton is without peer. 2 Quote
FirstnameLastname Posted July 20, 2014 Author Posted July 20, 2014 Ya I listed pretty much all rock/metal guitarists. I'll give credit to the blues guys to BB King, Buddy Holly, among others. I'm liking this feedback I'm starting another thread for the most unappreciated part of music, the bass players. Quote
Super User Raul Posted July 20, 2014 Super User Posted July 20, 2014 So far and until a new one is chosen the best guitar player of all times is Jimmi Hendrix Quote
BadBassWV Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 I have to agree..........Living Zakk without a doubt. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted July 20, 2014 Super User Posted July 20, 2014 James Patrick Page ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcIn4dG6fBc A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted July 20, 2014 Super User Posted July 20, 2014 Joe Bonamassa. Steve Vai Hootie 1 Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted July 20, 2014 Super User Posted July 20, 2014 Idk, Eric Clapton maybe?? Quote
scrutch Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Buddy Guy, Bo Diddley, Les Paul, Chet Atkins, B. B. King, John Butler. Oh, and Tom. Tom was a guy that played at the church we used to attend. He could play anything you asked. Recall the artist and songs instantly and play it spot on. He played left handed. He taught himself to play guitar at age 36. He's the only guy I ever saw who could play a right handed guitar upside down left handed and never miss a note! 1 Quote
scrutch Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Just in case anyone doesn't know who John Butler is... Eleven string guitar... Quote
dave Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Too many people equate best with most famous... Someone told me a long time ago that for ever great player, there are many just as good or better, that just don't get famous. They were correct. Quote
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