Whos The Greatest Guitarist?

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  • melodyman22
    melodyman22 Posts: 326
    -Eric Clapton
    -Jimi Hendrix
    -David Gilmour
    -Slash
    -Jerry Cantrell
    -John Frusciante
    -Eddie Van Halen
    -Jimmy Page
    -Keith Richards
    -Mike Mcready
    -SRV
  • stupidcorporatewhore
    stupidcorporatewhore Posts: 761
    PRINCE

    funny, he's often left off these lists. probabably because he's awesome in just about every factor that defines musical talent that people often overlook his guitar chops.

    sometimes I wish I was Jack White.
  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    I think Jack White is a beast for modern players as well.

    Prince, holy shit. The 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' he did with Tom Petty and co. was one of the best solos I've ever heard, period.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • reversedarwinism
    reversedarwinism Posts: 1,151
    in terms of talent... there's no limit. Steve Via, Kirk Hammett, Malsteem, whoever is amazing; but in terms of the music created, the two Jimmys, Hendrix #1 and Page #2, are on top.
    bombs, dropping down, please forgive our hometown
  • Anon
    Anon Posts: 11,175
    petrocs wrote:
    Living, Dead, Retired..whatever..who do you think is the BEST at his / her craft?
    he had a pet monkey called Charlie Chan.....
    and we excused him, while he kissed the sky.....

    ....Jimi Hendrix
  • South of Seattle
    South of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    Jimi Hendrix
    NERDS!
  • Fender_Man
    Fender_Man Posts: 408
    Uli Roth, Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore, Gary Moore, Billy Gibbons, all worth an honorable mention.
    This fella is not too shabby, nice melodic style.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ct7qKCK8UM
  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    born2runqt wrote:
    The Edge?
    No
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • Staffan
    Staffan Posts: 606
    Frank Zappa
    Martin Barre
    Johnny Winter

    all great players with a unique style, but the best....I dunno

    Peace
    Everyday................is Pearl Jam Day.

    Except Sundays, that's Ed day.

    The mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work unless it's open. FZ

  • Yellow Ledbelly
    Yellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    Living: Clapton
    Dead: SRV
    All I have to do is revel in the everyday....then do it again tomorrow

    They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
  • petrocs
    petrocs Posts: 4,342
    I dont know why but Eric Clapton has bored me for more years than I can say..and to all the Jack White nominations...I agree he is a modern wonder..reminds me of Keith Richards
    Shows:
    9/24/96 MD. 9/28/96 Randalls. 8/28-29/98 Camden. 9/8/98 NJ. 9/18/98 MD. 9/1-2/00 Camden. 9/4/00 MD. 4/28/03 Philly. 7/5-6/03 Camden. 9/30/05 AC.
    10/3/05 Philly. 5/27-28/06 Camden. 6/23/06 Pitt. 6/19-20/08 Camden. 6/24/08 MSG. 8/7/08 EV Newark, NJ. 6/11-12/09 EV Philly, PA. 10/27-28-30-31/09 Philly, PA., 5/15/10 Hartford,5/17/10 Boston, 5/18/10 Newark, 5/20-21/10 MSG
  • Yellow Ledbelly
    Yellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    ^^ You make a valid point in that Clapton has been fairly boring for some years now, but I am of the opinion that he is still absolutely capable of turning out blistering solos...he just chooses not to
    All I have to do is revel in the everyday....then do it again tomorrow

    They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
  • petrocs
    petrocs Posts: 4,342
    Yellow Ledbelly wrote:
    ^^ You make a valid point in that Clapton has been fairly boring for some years now, but I am of the opinion that he is still absolutely capable of turning out blistering solos...he just chooses not to


    we hope...I hope he hasnt forgotten :)
    Shows:
    9/24/96 MD. 9/28/96 Randalls. 8/28-29/98 Camden. 9/8/98 NJ. 9/18/98 MD. 9/1-2/00 Camden. 9/4/00 MD. 4/28/03 Philly. 7/5-6/03 Camden. 9/30/05 AC.
    10/3/05 Philly. 5/27-28/06 Camden. 6/23/06 Pitt. 6/19-20/08 Camden. 6/24/08 MSG. 8/7/08 EV Newark, NJ. 6/11-12/09 EV Philly, PA. 10/27-28-30-31/09 Philly, PA., 5/15/10 Hartford,5/17/10 Boston, 5/18/10 Newark, 5/20-21/10 MSG
  • FinsburyParkCarrots
    FinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    elmer wrote:
    Acoustic : Bert Jansch

    Ah, well, it's time to add someone else to that list ... ;)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSZBt4VTcUA
  • hoopinman
    hoopinman Posts: 294
    heres a tibit of info for all you folks who think Jimi is the man


    Jimi Hendrix said Billy Gibbons was the best guitarist he had ever seen.
  • born2runqt
    born2runqt Posts: 109
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    No

    OK - just threw it out there...
    ...tramps like us...

    I miss you Daddy.....10/12/07
  • musicismylife78
    musicismylife78 Posts: 6,116
    with all due respect to the OP, this isnt a discussion. Its Jimi. End of story. period. Its Jimi, then everyone else.
  • FinsburyParkCarrots
    FinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    hoopinman wrote:
    heres a tibit of info for all you folks who think Jimi is the man


    Jimi Hendrix said Billy Gibbons was the best guitarist he had ever seen.


    He liked Terry from Chicago, too.
  • Anon
    Anon Posts: 11,175
    hoopinman wrote:
    heres a tibit of info for all you folks who think Jimi is the man


    Jimi Hendrix said Billy Gibbons was the best guitarist he had ever seen.
    And a tibit of info back for you ;)
    I can remember reading where Jimi named Billy as his favorite blues player.

    Favorite does not = best.
  • BinFrog
    BinFrog MA Posts: 7,314
    radiohead33 wrote:
    with all due respect to the OP, this isnt a discussion. Its Jimi. End of story. period. Its Jimi, then everyone else.


    It's entirely a discussion. Jimi is important in rock history, but saying he is objectively the best is just not possible.

    Most influential in rock? Maybe.

    Most creative? You could make a case.

    Best? In terms of style, if that's your deal, you could also make a case.

    Technically? Not even remotely close.
    Bright eyed kid: "Wow Typo Man, you're the best!"
    Typo Man: "Thanks kidz, but remembir, stay in skool!"

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