Greatest Guitarist

[Cully]

Such a general question - greatest in what sense?

In terms of "shredding" and overall technique then Vai or Malmsteen for me.

Now your talking.....
and Tony MacAlpine, Vinnie Moore, John Petrucci.

Unfortunately people will always vote for Clapton, Hendrix, Bolan (lol) even Hank Marvin. But they are still great in their own right.....

 

[Barcon]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3gHtPLXQOI[/youtube]

Unreal, the first name that came to mind when I read this thread.
I also had the pleasure of seeing Stevie Ray Vaughan whilst leaning up against the stage at massey hall, and a 15 year old Derrick Trucks at the Gasworks. Lets throw out Pat Metheney while we're at it. There's way too many different types of players out there to pick a fav.. I personally allways liked George Thorogoods style.

 

[Lark Lane Blue]

john mclaughlin, not my favourite by any means but he has to be on the list.


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4K1VxNg9Bc[/youtube]

This clip has candidates for best guitarist and best drummer (Billy Cobham).

 

[cassyblue]

what about zappa,water melons in ester hay=quality

 

[bezer57]

only one :: walter trout yes walter trout utube him: stuning !!!!

 

[Damocles]

The only answer in this thread should be Herman Li

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP8glmigsbE[/youtube]

Playing fast != playing well.

 

[g180aj]

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYMupc564zE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYMupc564zE</a>

zakk wylde

 

[CELTICRORY]

Dimebag and Zakk Wylde are class, love Slash though

 

[Fried Onions]

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXdZ_jGUgJo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXdZ_jGUgJo</a>

This cat.

 

[CELTICRORY]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXdZ_jGUgJo

This cat.

Gotta love Bonehead :)