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]

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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 :)

 

[Bill]

hendrix.

end of thread.

 

[bluealf]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISkraJ7B0m4[/youtube]

 

[BoyBlue_1985]

I work with some Polish twonk who says he is better then Hendrix, it s no wonder no 1 has the time of day for him

 

[totallywired]

remember this name
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBEbYXa6Cik[/youtube]

witness true tallent

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQhECkexmSI&feature=related[/youtube]

he can do it all

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOw6gCPDEQ8&feature=related[/youtube]

Pure class. Going to see him at the Bridgewater Hall in October.

 

[deano ou812]

alot of great guitarists mentioned there,my personal favs would be randy rhoads,eddie van halen,neal schon and stevie vai...

 

[sweynforkbeard]

Personal faves include Hendrix and Page. Glad to see a mention for Stevie Ray - his brother Jimmy Vaughan is pretty good too, very different style to SRV, laid back almost understated, saw him supporting Buddy Guy up in Newcastle a few years back. Got to add Ritchie Blackmore and Tony Iommi.

 

[Banned Tosspot]

Prince whilst not the best always seems to go unnoticed.

Nuno Bettencourt ain't bad either.

 

[Damocles]

Prince whilst not the best always seems to go unnoticed.

Nuno Bettencourt ain't bad either.

Couldn't agree more, Prince was absolutely fantastic and never gets credit. There isn't a single style or technique that he didn't seem to master and the notes actually made sense and told a story.

Obligatory clip:

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

 

[-dabz-]

All down to taste.
IMO-
In no particular order..
Gary Moore
Steve Vai
Richie Blackmore
Scott Gorham
Brian Robertson
Carlos Santana
Frank Dunnery
John Mitchell (Current fave)
Eddie V H
Nuno Bettencourt
Hendrix (Bits of)
MattRach (you tube him)
Eric Mongrain (Ditto)
Jan Akkerman
Frank Zappa
John McLaughlan
Paco Di Lucia (sp)
Prince
Tony Iommi
Martin Barre
Brian May
Alex Lifeson
Steve Howe

Special mention to the guy who taught me my first riffs....
Take a bow Barry Thomas/James;O)

.....And me;O)
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[foolsgold*]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISkraJ7B0m4[/youtube]

Great song... but I'd say Santana.. or Chuck Berry