Best Guitar players

[jonvi]

Whatta you smokin', man? Page ripped off Hendrix, A LOT???? There might be similarities to the rhythm between the 2 songs but that can said for just about any songs out there.

The last thing Page did was rip off Jimi (or anyone else for that matter) a lot.

There's always something about one song that can be compared to another when it comes to music and sounding similar.

What you're calling ripped off, both those guys said they studied and learned from each other. Which isn't uncommon with musicians.

 

[SaintGibbs]

funny, I do not get so much as a sniff of others styles when I listen to Page

Led Zep I was chock full of songs lifted from the blues masters, many weren't even given credit originally for the songs they wrote.

He's still a badass.

 

[Jims_Doors]

funny, I do not get so much as a sniff of others styles when I listen to Page

I agree.

I'd like to hear "all these guys" that Page ripped off.

 

[SaintGibbs]

I think Page is more guilty of stealing 'songs' more than anybody's technique or style.

 

[Jims_Doors]

What you're calling ripped off, both those guys said they studied and learned from each other. Which isn't uncommon with musicians.

I'm not saying he ripped off anyone. That's what another poster said that I quoted.

 

[WhiteMamba]

Now go and ask all five mentioned who is the GOAT, and they will all say Hendrix.'


How can anyone pick SRV over Hendrix? I refer you to the above Bill Burr video...that's like flying a plane, and comparing yourself to the Wright Brothers..lol

They will also give a nod to LeadBelly

 

[BOSSMANPC]

Don't even get started on bassists, Jack Bruce, Felix Pappalardi, Greg Lake (who also played lead guitar sometimes)...

Chris Squire, Stanley Clarke, .....................

Where does John Entwistle come in on your list? Seems like people love him or hate him.

 

[WhiteMamba]

Yes. Given the thousands of great guitarists -- any narrow list almost ridiculous. I mean there are so many styles and genres of music over many generations.

Also, who's to say that the famous were ever really the best. The best were likely some crazy unknown geniuses we've never heard...

Just like Ronnie Van Zant said about Curtis Lowe. Now if that blues singer from the south said Curtis Lowe "Was the finest picker to ever play the Blues" this statement above is further justified.

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[MrMoJoRisin63]

I've been playing guitar for 30 years, and none of the players on that list are in my top ten.

IMHO, Django Reinhardt, Les Paul, Charlie Christian, Joe Pass, John McClaughlin, Al Dimeola, Tommy Emmanuel, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Roy Clark, Jeff Beck, Shawn Lane, and Paul Gilbert are technically more proficient, and considerably more prolific in talent than any of the folks on that list.

In reality, there is no finish line, no speed limit or other quantitative measure that can honestly discern just who is better when it comes to guitar playing. Just like surfing, the guy having the most fun is the best

Al Dimeola is in a class to himself. That is a guitar plating SOB. Not sure how Missed him I guess I was thinking mostly rock genre.

 

[MrMoJoRisin63]

Don't even get started on bassists, Jack Bruce, Felix Pappalardi, Greg Lake (who also played lead guitar sometimes)...

Jaco Pastorious is my favorite bass player.

 

[jonvi]

I'm not saying he ripped off anyone. That's what another poster said that I quoted.

JD...my bad.

 

[packerzrule]

Led Zep I was chock full of songs lifted from the blues masters, many weren't even given credit originally for the songs they wrote.

He's still a badass.

most of the British Invasion hits were from the original Blues Masters ( Rollling Stones, Kinks, etc). They added a style all of their own however.

Where does John Entwistle come in on your list? Seems like people love him or hate him.

I will include him and Mike Rutherford on the list

 

[KansasSooner]

Jaco Pastorious is my favorite bass player.

I don't even know if I really have a favorite, I did like Greg Lake with King Crimson and ELP though.

 

[threedog79]

write in: Adam Jones















personal bias

 

[threedog79]

second write in: Warren Haynes

 

[SaintGibbs]

Jaco Pastorious is my favorite bass player.

Jaco was the man.

James Jamerson was also an amazing bassist. The Motown Sound was founded on his playing.

Les Claypool(Primus), Tony Levin(King Crimson, Peter Gabriel), and Victor Wooten are my personal faves on bass.

 

[SaintGibbs]

most of the British Invasion hits were from the original Blues Masters ( Rollling Stones, Kinks, etc). They added a style all of their own however.

No argument here. To an extent, we're all stealing from our influences...some to a more recognizable degree than others. If it's good, it's good and there's no denying it.

 

[Smirishth]

write in: Adam Jones



personal bias

I second that!

 

[geneh_33]

Tobad Randy Rhodes died so young. He could rock! And he may have been able to bypass at least some of the people on this list if he had lived longer.

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

1a Stevie Ray Vaughn
1b Jeff Beck


Then everyone else.

I can see an argument made for top 10 in these Guitarists. Keith Richards, Pete Townsend, Duane Allman, David Gilmore, Neil Young, Les Paul (duh), Brian May, John Frusciante

abs imo Slash and Angus shouldnt be here. More like around 50ish

yup