Greatest Guitar player of all time?
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Uh..... no. It would sound like Sting doing lute and Bono singing with The Corrs.
Just my two cents from a former guitarist -
In no particular order (rock biased) Beck, Page, Clapton, and Hendrix. I always felt that all that followed flowed from here. Amazing that the first three all played in the Yardbirds at some point or other. Anyhow, these guys were my biggest influences. I'm sure that many of the guitarists I've seen listed here would probabily claim the same.
In no particular order (rock biased) Beck, Page, Clapton, and Hendrix. I always felt that all that followed flowed from here. Amazing that the first three all played in the Yardbirds at some point or other. Anyhow, these guys were my biggest influences. I'm sure that many of the guitarists I've seen listed here would probabily claim the same.
While the rock guitarists mentioned are really really good, I still have Chet Atkins and Roy Clark way high on my list, for pure guitar skill. Not taking away from the rockers, but the skills of Atkins are hard to beat.
That's probabily the most important point made in this discussion. Interesting to see how this is shaking out between different age groups. The older guys know where this started, the younger guys favor their generation. Nothing wrong with that, the newer guitarists are taking things in different directions, as they should. Just as those before them did. Great point Joe!
I think the question is the problem. Its loaded and will not yield a correct answer. It is about taste, style, generation, etc as you mentiond. It should be who is your FAVORITE guitarist. I dont even know what makes the criteria of best. As much as I can appreciate Stevie Ray, would I want to listen to him over and over. Not for me but I think most people have identified some really great guitarists of different times and styles.
My favorite guitarist is The Edge/Stuart Adamson but my recognized great is probably Stevie Ray/Eddie Van Halen. I also appreciate Robert Johnson and what he was able to do way before anyone knew what to expect out of a guitar.
Thats alright. Great topic and discussion I love most of the guitarists listed. I just love music. I just find it interesting that some folks attribute greatness with having to be the first or play faster or have more range. I think greatness can come in making a sound unique or even just darn pleasurable. Who the heck is say Monet is better then Rembrandt? If they make you feel good and you can feel the soul, its all good.
Or even Brian May of Queen. Even the simple to play stuff of Billie Joe of Green Day. I love the sound. Great rock hooks.
Rick Springfield
Now that one I know for a fact will NOT be supported by the crowd or any crowd for that matter.
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