| Adolfo and the spiders from Mercury 15.01.2006 01:10 |
1. Brian May - awesome 2. Steve vai - is him for real? 3. Zakk wylde - amazing look 4. john petrucci - awesome technique 5. eddie van halen - changed the way people looked at guitars 6. joe satriani - pure feelling 7. Steve morse - great fusion 8. Paul gilbert - gilberto concerto 9. Jason becker - too good to be able to play 10. adrian smith, janick gers, dave murray - the best guitar trio out there 11. Marty friedman - listen to dragon mistress 12. allan holsworth 13. scott henderson 14. frank zappa 15. alex lifeson note that this guys do actually play, and pretty good, not like that kubain mother fucker |
| Music Man 15.01.2006 02:04 |
I'll keep my list short and meaningful. 1. Brian May - excellent, unique tone; trademark polyphonic solos; excellent ear for music - great songwriting 2. Jimmy Page - single, most dominant influence on my and several others' playing 3. Paul Gilbert - in my opinion, one of the most technically dazzling guitarists ever; despite this, he retains a perfect, melodic harmony in all his songs 4. Eric Johnson - very underrated; my favorite tone, even over Brian's; perfect technique; "Cliffs of Dover" 5. Glen Tipton/K.K. Downing - spectacular pioneers of heavy metal; highly underrated due to the fact that both guitar players fill one spot 6. Kurt Cobain - just kidding, this guy's a fucking waste |
| biggest_fan_K 15.01.2006 02:21 |
Brian May-Wow amazing Jimi Hendrix-Very nice i agree with Music Mans 6th |
| Fraz 15.01.2006 04:42 |
b.may |
| deleted user 15.01.2006 12:33 |
1. Brian May 2. Eric Clapton 3. Richie Blackmore 4. Dave Davies 5. Mark Knopfler They're my top five but I could name loads. Brian will always be my hero though. Legend! |
| Brian_Mays_Wig 15.01.2006 12:35 |
Brian May Slash Dave Gilmore Hendrix Tony Iommi |
| inthelapofthegods 15.01.2006 12:54 |
Brian May Jimi Hendrix Jimmy Page George Harrison not Kobain though. Really. |
| -luke_taylor- 28432 15.01.2006 13:01 |
Brian May Hendrix Eric Clapton Slash |
| bitesthedust 15.01.2006 13:39 |
Brian May Kirk Hammell Dave Grohl Kurt Cobain James Hetfield Justin Hawkins |
| Knute 15.01.2006 14:59 |
<font color =#CC00FF>***Marial-B*** wrote: Brian May George Harrison Jimmy Page Jimmy Hendrix Eric Clapton the gutarrist from Ten Years After (if someone helps me with this one, please... xD) Carlos SantanaAlvin Lee is the guitarist from Ten Years After. |
| .DeaconJohn. 15.01.2006 15:40 |
My favourite guitarist is Mark Knopfler. |
| -luke_taylor- 28432 15.01.2006 15:45 |
bitesthedust<br><h6>The QZ gentleman... wrote: Brian May Kirk Hammell Dave Grohl Kurt Cobain James Hetfield Justin Hawkinsthought dan hawkins was meant to be better than justin hawkins or am i wrong |
| Mr.Jingles 15.01.2006 17:01 |
1. Brian May 2. Stevie Ray Vaughan 3. Yngwie Malmsteem 4. Carlos Santana 5. Slash 6. Kirk Hammett 7. David Gilmour 8. Jimmy Page 9. Jimmi Hendrix 10. Joe Perry |
| Music Man 15.01.2006 18:03 |
bitesthedust<br><h6>The QZ gentleman... wrote: Brian May Kirk Hammell Dave Grohl Kurt Cobain James Hetfield Justin HawkinsInteresting taste. Just for my sense of wonder, are you a musician? |
| Eviltwin 15.01.2006 19:00 |
1. Brian May 2. Rick Nielsen 3. Slash :) |
| john bodega 16.01.2006 08:02 |
Steve Vai's got impressive speed on his side... but really, a very boring musician. His songs don't grab me at all - now 14 hour rehearsals just so you get every not right are fine and everything, but shouldn't he worry more about writing music that people will remember? Paul Gilbert is pretty damn amazing, it was actually his video that I learnt fretboard tapping from (though I quickly went through a big list of other guitarists who use it tastefully). Brian May. I hear all kinds of so-called guitarists say that Hendrix is crap. What a crock. I will not waste my time defending against the asshats. They clearly don't know what they're talking about. Alvin Lee - amazing high speed blues riffs, the guy's a genius. And me. No, I'm really not very good, but I have to say to anyone considering learning how to play guitar - it's very therapeutic, it makes me feel like a million dollars after I'm finished, it's well worth it. Play play play! |
| great king rat 1138 16.01.2006 09:00 |
This might get a bit varied, but what can I say? I'm a weirdo! In no particular order: Slash Brian May Eric Clapton Dave Gilmour Jimi Hendrix The Edge Steve Jones Graham Coxon Steve Cropper BB King (who I'm going to see on the 1st April!) John Lee Hooker Kirk Hammett Dave Mustaine Tony Iommi Daron Malakian (S.O.A.D) |
| Fenderek 16.01.2006 09:37 |
Petrucci is the man! Apart from him- Malakian, Iommi, Morse... Gilmour of course... Don't really like Vai, Satriani or Malmsteen- great technique but just boring- shit loads of pointless doodling... |
| Robin 16.01.2006 09:41 |
Brian May Rik Emmett.....going to see him in April. Eric Clapton George Harrison Chet Atkins |
| Drummer imense! 16.01.2006 14:35 |
I love these poll things, really interesting!! 1: Brian may 2: Dave Gilmour 3: Slash 4: Stevie ray vaughn 5: Ace Frehley |
| Eviltwin 16.01.2006 21:50 |
Drummer imense! wrote: I love these poll things, really interesting!! 1: Brian may 2: Dave Gilmour 3: Slash 4: Stevie ray vaughn 5: Ace FrehleyI thought Ace Frehley played drums? |
| Ozzy Queen 16.01.2006 22:09 |
1.brian may 2.eddie van halen 3.tony iommi 4.eric clapton 5.dave mustaine 6.chris chenney |
| The Real Wizard 16.01.2006 22:24 |
Zebonka12 wrote: I hear all kinds of so-called guitarists say that Hendrix is crap. What a crock. I will not waste my time defending against the asshats. They clearly don't know what they're talking about.While Hendrix is a pioneer of the modern electric guitar, he's definitely over-rated from a technical sense. He is by no means the greatest guitarist ever, as so many of these "lists" say. Hundreds of rock players have exceeded him in many ways since 1970, but his influence is obviously undeniable. |
| Shay 16.01.2006 23:53 |
Hard_Rocker wrote:Ace played guitar for Kiss. Peter Criss was their drummer.Drummer imense! wrote: I love these poll things, really interesting!! 1: Brian may 2: Dave Gilmour 3: Slash 4: Stevie ray vaughn 5: Ace FrehleyI thought Ace Frehley played drums? link |
| Music Man 17.01.2006 00:09 |
Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:Influence is probably one of the greatest aspects of "greatness," thus the lists.Zebonka12 wrote: I hear all kinds of so-called guitarists say that Hendrix is crap. What a crock. I will not waste my time defending against the asshats. They clearly don't know what they're talking about.While Hendrix is a pioneer of the modern electric guitar, he's definitely over-rated from a technical sense. He is by no means the greatest guitarist ever, as so many of these "lists" say. Hundreds of rock players have exceeded him in many ways since 1970, but his influence is obviously undeniable. |
| Mr.Jingles 17.01.2006 13:06 |
How come nobody has mentioned Zac Hanson. |
| Mr.Jingles 17.01.2006 13:20 |
<font color=blk>Sasha<font color=red>38 wrote: We saved him for you! ;)YAAAAAAAYY!!!MmmmmBOP!! |
| The Real Wizard 19.01.2006 22:20 |
Music Man wrote:Yes, but these lists usually tend to be about "everything". Rarely does someone make a list and have a decent criteria. When one (especially a non-musician) hears that Hendrix made #1 on a list, they assume that Hendrix is the greateat player ever, period.Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:Influence is probably one of the greatest aspects of "greatness," thus the lists.Zebonka12 wrote: I hear all kinds of so-called guitarists say that Hendrix is crap. What a crock. I will not waste my time defending against the asshats. They clearly don't know what they're talking about.While Hendrix is a pioneer of the modern electric guitar, he's definitely over-rated from a technical sense. He is by no means the greatest guitarist ever, as so many of these "lists" say. Hundreds of rock players have exceeded him in many ways since 1970, but his influence is obviously undeniable. |
| teleman 20.01.2006 00:26 |
Jeff Beck(one of the first to push the envelope in rock guitar), Blackmore, Brian May, George Harrison(underrated textbook on tasteful playing), Eric Johnson, Mark Knopfler(understated playing) |
| willem-jan 8923 20.01.2006 03:18 |
Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:I consider this to be a great list:Music Man wrote:Yes, but these lists usually tend to be about "everything". Rarely does someone make a list and have a decent criteria. When one (especially a non-musician) hears that Hendrix made #1 on a list, they assume that Hendrix is the greateat player ever, period.Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:Influence is probably one of the greatest aspects of "greatness," thus the lists.Zebonka12 wrote: I hear all kinds of so-called guitarists say that Hendrix is crap. What a crock. I will not waste my time defending against the asshats. They clearly don't know what they're talking about.While Hendrix is a pioneer of the modern electric guitar, he's definitely over-rated from a technical sense. He is by no means the greatest guitarist ever, as so many of these "lists" say. Hundreds of rock players have exceeded him in many ways since 1970, but his influence is obviously undeniable. link Criteria: - Guitarists are ranked for their impact, influence, creativity, versatility, originality, technical skill and lasting popularity in the genre of Rock guitar. I'm not a fan of Hendrix either, but he's still on top of this list as well. And this list is not based on popularity! |
| Great King Sam 20.01.2006 06:33 |
Obviously Brian May, I like Hendrix and Slash too. But people like Matt Bellamy are absolute class, and Justin and Dan Hawkins aren't too bad either. As much as I like Zeppelin, I'm not a huge fan of Page, but he's alright - I often find I don't think he plays for the song enough and it gets a bit old (but thats my opinion). I notice some people have said Dave Grohl and Kurt Cobain. For two people who aren't known to be the most technical guitarists, they both write very good tunes with great melodies. After seeing the Foo's live recently, I have every confidence now in Dave Grohl as a guitar player. He's improved so much. EDIT: I forgot about Tom Morello, Wes Borland, Jack White and Josh Homme. Whoops. |
| Iam the one 20.01.2006 10:22 |
were to start.. well this a personal list so dont flame me. 1.Brian May-Since he is the one. 2.Tony Iommi- What a riffmeichster! 3.Dimbag Darrel- A great guy with lots of powerfull riffs and solo's 5.Jimmy Page- what a creative guitarist! 6.Mikael Åkerfeldt-Swedish guitarist! what more to say,check him out in Opeth! 7.Billy Corgan-great sound,good at taking the attention away with his guitar playing. 8.James Hetfield- of chourse he's the man of riffing and great melodies in his playing.better than kirk though! 9.Rhandy Rhodes-What can isay? not much.What a musican and he'was a great guitarist. 10.Slash-Weird he didnt make it higher up on my list.But anyway,his great tone is blessing for both Guns N Roses and he's new band Velvet Revolver. |
| Maruga 20.01.2006 11:32 |
1. Brian May. 2. Eric Clapton. 3. David Gilmour. 4. Jimmy Page. 5. Ritchie Blackmore. 6. Eduardo "Gato" Alquinta. 7. Carlos Santana. 8. Jimi Hendrix. 9. Tommy Iommi. 10. Robert Johnson. 11. B. B. King. |
| The Real Wizard 20.01.2006 13:45 |
teleman wrote: Jeff Beck(one of the first to push the envelope in rock guitar)You're absolutely right, and he gets so little of the credit that Hendrix has taken from him. Haha, I love Hendrix, but it seems I'm on an anti-Hendrix rant in this thread! willem-jan wrote: I consider this to be a great list: link Criteria: - Guitarists are ranked for their impact, influence, creativity, versatility, originality, technical skill and lasting popularity in the genre of Rock guitar. I'm not a fan of Hendrix either, but he's still on top of this list as well. And this list is not based on popularity!I've been to that website sooooooo many times! You can spend a day researching the top ten musicians in any category on wikipedia. Of all the lists I've seen, the digitaldreamdoor guy is the best one. He's very well-informed, to say the least! |
| Micrówave 20.01.2006 13:57 |
No love for these guys? Larry Carlton Michael Hedges Lee Ritenour Colin Hay Steve Lukather Neal Schon Prince Elvis (even though he couldn't play too good!) Costello (this Elvis can) well at least no one put Dimebag Darrel, or whatever, in there. |
| Freya is quietly judging you. 20.01.2006 14:37 |
Mr.Jingles wrote: How come nobody has mentioned Zac Hanson.Didn't Zac Hanson play the drums? |
| Music Man 20.01.2006 15:10 |
willem-jan wrote:I have always held that this is the definitive "Greatest Guitarist" list, the best ever made. It lacks here and there, but when you compare it to all the other crap out there, it makes this one look like gold. Many of the other lists range from slightly off to dead off, but at least they got the "Greatest Male Vocalist" list right.Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:I consider this to be a great list: link Criteria: - Guitarists are ranked for their impact, influence, creativity, versatility, originality, technical skill and lasting popularity in the genre of Rock guitar. I'm not a fan of Hendrix either, but he's still on top of this list as well. And this list is not based on popularity!Music Man wrote:Yes, but these lists usually tend to be about "everything". Rarely does someone make a list and have a decent criteria. When one (especially a non-musician) hears that Hendrix made #1 on a list, they assume that Hendrix is the greateat player ever, period.Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:Influence is probably one of the greatest aspects of "greatness," thus the lists.Zebonka12 wrote: I hear all kinds of so-called guitarists say that Hendrix is crap. What a crock. I will not waste my time defending against the asshats. They clearly don't know what they're talking about.While Hendrix is a pioneer of the modern electric guitar, he's definitely over-rated from a technical sense. He is by no means the greatest guitarist ever, as so many of these "lists" say. Hundreds of rock players have exceeded him in many ways since 1970, but his influence is obviously undeniable. I do hope that someday they make a technical proficiency list, as many people are always arguing it, but nobody has ever taken the time to compile all the ideas presented over the years. |
| Rik&Roll 21.01.2006 02:48 |
1. Ritchie Blackmore. A moody bastard, and you can hear that in every single tone. That´s unique! Nobody talks with the strat like he does, and his skills are amazing too... 2. Jimi Hendrix. Took the guitar where it´s never been before 3. Brian May. Redefined the sound of guitar 4-... SRV, Beck, Jan Akkerman, Paige, Vai, Rhoads, Schon, Schenker and several other brilliant guitarists that won´t come to mind right now |
| Monte: Liquorice Years 21.01.2006 04:04 |
not in any order: Brian May Slash Mick Mars Tracci Guns John Frus.... (guy from rhcp... not Navarro) Jimi Hendrix ANGUS FUCKING YOUNG!! WOOO! (legend!) and a few others *Edit. Forget tom morello. and how come no one else mentions Angus Young? you're all on drugs... |
