Lots of great guitarists mentioned already with whom I agree. Here are a few of my fav's not already listed in no particular order: Frank Zappa Robert Fripp Adrian Belew Roy Buchanan Robert Quine Richard Lloyd Neil Young Ron Wood
Little quibble--Blues guitarists had been experimenting with feedback and even Chuck Berry had played with it. Lennon was, however, the first to popularize the sound on "I Feel Fine."
Exactly, Lennon was not the first. Some of my faves that have not been mentioned (but you know I have to name Jimi as the best ever) Micheal Schenker (download "Armed and Ready" and you will want to hear more from this guy.) Pete Townshend -(didn't see him listed) Carlos Santana- (didn't see him listed either) Alvin Lee- Ten Years After (if you've ever seen video of his perfomance at Woodstock you know what I'm talking about) Mike Bloomfield- (blues guitarist who played on Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisted")
Good call on Alvin Lee and Mike Bloomfield, Bob*. I was going to mention Zappa, but Rashmon beat me to it. Frank was unbelievable live. There are some great people mentioned here, and if they played from '67 on through the '70's, I probably saw them, but Jimi would top my list. Many of these people were so much better in person, where they could play extended solos that never show up on their albums.
Seems like we do this ever so often, so I'm repeating myself. In no particular order: Jimi Page Clapton Carlos Santana SRV Michael Bloomfield Peter Green Kim Simmons On a tangent, has anyone else watched the Cream special on the Trio channel? The part on Ginger Baker is incredible. He can't be human, can he?
Since someone threw in a bassist I must say Les Claypool. One of the best bassist ever if not the best.
Good call on Peter Green. I forgot about him. I bought the VHS of that Cream video about 5 years ago. Ginger is an incredible drummer. I love the interview with Clapton where he talks about playing aggressive and he mentions "smashing up guitars." The interviewer then asks Clapton "Can you show us an example of it?" and Clapton looks almost stunned and asks "What, you want me to smash up my guitar?" and the guy says "No, just show us how you play aggressively."
Rolling Stone is about to proclaim Jimi number one.......and Duane Allman as number two in all time best guitarists. http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tm...=762&e=1&u=/nm/20030825/en_nm/music_guitar_dc
Best currently out there is easily Dan Jacobs of Atreyu. They have the most original and best music of any group I have ever heard. THe music is just amazing, plain and simple. THe sig. is from an Atreyu song.
I don't know about the <i>best</i>, but here are some that I like: Alex Lifeson Eric Johnson Steve Howe Steve Morse Edge Larry Carlton
Dick Dale, king of the surf guitar. George Harrison Steve Cropper, Stax house band Robbie Robertson, The Band Jimi Hendrix, God Pete Townshend Steve Jones, The Sex Pistols, best riffs ever Richard Thompson Robert Fripp The Edge Graham Coxon, Blur Jack White, The White Stripes Kevin Shields, My Bloody Valentine and Primal Scream Angus Young Roger Mcguinn, the Byrds
The above guitarists are all mediocre at best! Sorry but I knew I would have to say something as soon as I saw the King of The Surf Guitar...
Even though a lot of those guys are incredible guitartists, all that fancy guitar doodling doesn't really do much for me. However, I'd say my favorite is probably Joe Perry. I think his solos are more melodic and his guitar hooks are catchier than the others. Actually, I migh put Slash on the same level. Steven Malkmus has become a pretty incredible guitarist, too. Whoops, I have to add Kim Thayil from Soundgarden. That guy rocked!
