Favorite to play the guitar

[Little Big Man MT Chris]

Came across this guys videos some years back, he came up on the streets busking, has a band now , but he still enjoys going out on the streets of London and just playing on a corner somewhere , and records a video of him playing a famous song , dude blows my mind , I believe he’s one of the best guitarists on the planet today

 

[MT_Chad]

So many great guitarists out there. I agree with so many on these lists and saw a few I didn't know.
For me, there are three. Just hearing the guitar, I can tell it is them just from their style.
Zakk Wylde - my favorite by far, seen Black Label several times.
Dimebag - wish I could have seen Pantera, I would love to go to one of the reunion shows with Zakk playing for them.
Tom Morello - the man does stuff with a guitar that is unreal.

 

[HiMtnHntr]

Hard to argue with a lot of these… SRV, Jimmy Page, Hendrix, Duane Allman, Clapton, Van Halen, BB King, Derek Trucks, Dickie Betts, on and on…. My favorite is Jerry Garcia. Massive body of work and just suits my ear…

 

[mtmuley]

As a kid I remembered him from the country comedy show Hee Haw , wasn’t till a few years ago , I came to realize he’s legendary on a guitar

He was in my list. I watched Hee Haw as a kid. mtmuley

 

[DouglasR]

Neil young

 

[Dougfirtree]

I got to see Derek Trucks throw down a bit last night. He's the real deal!

 

[mtmuley]

I'll be honest when I started this thread I had no idea who some of the posted musicians are. My list has two so far. Eddie Van Halen. Stevie Ray Vaughn. No order yet. Still listening. mtmuley

 

[Elky Welky]

I'll be honest when I started this thread I had no idea who some of the posted musicians are. My list has two so far. Eddie Van Halen. Stevie Ray Vaughn. No order yet. Still listening. mtmuley

Jimi Hendrix
Jeff Beck
Eddie Van Halen
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Eric Clapton
Pete Townsend
Terry Kath
Carlos Santana
Richie Blackmore
Slash

That's my top 10. Probably in that order. Jeff Beck and Terry Kath are the ones people don't seem to know as well. The "Wired" album by Jeff Beck is incredible, and Terry Kath's (Chicago) wah wah work in 25 or 6 to 4 is exceptional. Hendrix really admired him, which is good enough for me.

 

[Deleted member 16014]

Not the most talented bassist, but decent and 100% rock star until the day he died.

 

[noharleyyet]

Not the most talented bassist, but decent and 100% rock star until the day he died.

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You won't have many conversations about journeymen rockers without a Lemmy mention.

 

[Nicoli7153]

Clapton and Knopfler edge out a long list, but not by much

No particular order of superiority;

SRV
Duane Allman
Dickey Betts
Jack Pearson
Warren Haynes
Steve Gaines (Skynard)
Tom Bukovac
Chet Atkins
Billy Strings
Danny Gatton
Rory Gallagher
Jimi
Tommy Emmanuel
Billy Gibbons
Don Felder
Gary Moore
Josh Smith
Buddy Whittington

many more...

How the heck did I leave Jimmy Page off?...and Keaggy

Used to go to open mic nights at a local bar in Traverse City and watch Billy Strings play when he was first starting, talented performer and writer. We all new he was destined for the big stage!

 

[Deleted member 16014]

You won't have many conversations about journeymen rockers without a Lemmy mention.

Pretty good Lemmy doc if you haven’t seen it. Equal parts fascinating and sad.

 

[Deleted member 18333]

Pretty good Lemmy doc if you haven’t seen it. Equal parts fascinating and sad.

When I get left in charge of music at the ice arena, The Game gets played before puck drop every time.

 

[Deleted member 16014]

When I get left in charge of music at the ice arena, The Game gets played before puck drop every time.

Lemmy would also do well on a list of bad singers that are great lead singers.

 

[bigsky2]

John Butler

 

[Ridgerunner6901]

I cant decide the order... and im sure ill change my mind in 20 minutes bit heres 10 favorites

Warren Haynes
Derek Trucks
Dickey Betts
Dimebag
Doc Watson
Tony Rice
David Gilmour
Duane Allman
Unknown Hinson
Marcus King

 

[Ridgerunner6901]

If I made a list Susan Tedeschi would be on it.

Such a tasteful player...and that voice!

 

[noharleyyet]

Jerry Douglas (dobro) and Dan Tyminski

 

[Nicoli7153]

Jimi Hendrix
Jeff Beck
Eddie Van Halen
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Eric Clapton
Pete Townsend
Terry Kath
Carlos Santana
Richie Blackmore
Slash

That's my top 10. Probably in that order. Jeff Beck and Terry Kath are the ones people don't seem to know as well. The "Wired" album by Jeff Beck is incredible, and Terry Kath's (Chicago) wah wah work in 25 or 6 to 4 is exceptional. Hendrix really admired him, which is good enough for me.

Beck's "Blow By Blow" is no slouch either.

 

[noharleyyet]

From our town and a good friend for over 40 years...Mike O'Neill. He'll be playing here Sept 9 with a group of all star musicians, including Buddy Whittington.