shymale 10234 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 here is my top 5, in no particular order Ritchie Blackmore : ex deep purple and rainbow Steve Morse : ex Dixie dregs and currant deep purple guitarist Eddie Van Halen Billy Gibbons : ZZ Top Eric Clapton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sil**tkn***t Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Steve Howe - Yes, Asia, GTR and solo work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andee 220524 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Here are 5 more of my favourites: 1. B.B. King. 2. Buddy Guy 3. Jimi Hendrix 4. Glenn Tipton (Judas Priest) 5. Jeff Healey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PonyBoy 246 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Again, all just a matter of opinion and a list of five seems far too short in my opinion. In no particular order as each one is great in their own right and not able to compare one to another. I am thinking just their names lone will be enough for others to recognize them. If not you can always Google them to find out who they are and what band(s) they play in. Buddy Holly Jimi Hendrix Angus Young Jimmy Paige Frank Zappa Randy Rhoads Slash And I have surpassed the five mark easily and many more could be listed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbaymike 130 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 This discussion could go on for ever and while I can not disagree with any of the names I have seen so far, I would like to add a couple. Based on a pure "feeling" of the instrument David Gilmour and Stevie Ray Vaughn can make you cry........in a good way:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andee 220524 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Another 5 (yes I can keep going): 1. Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple) 2. Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) 3. Eric Clapton 4. Brian May (Queen) 5. Lionna Boyd 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surf_Nazis_Must_Die 8958 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 Dang! This is a thread that I saw earlier, and have avoided... It's tough to pick a top five and equally tough to explain/justify my choices. I guess the explanation should come first. Quite simply, RIFFS Give me riffs and I am happy. I am attracted to music that gives me a visceral, immediate reaction. I want something that gets the blood pumping, my head banging, and my face muscles contracting into a joyous cheshire perma-grin. These guitar players do that. I shall provide specific axe-amples. Opinions are fun eh? ;) 1. Dave Mustaine. He wrote Killing is my business... And business is good! You did not. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvlkw32qW8M 2. Jeff Hanneman. Angel of death. That is all http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNnaRHqtrDQ 3. Jeff Waters. Seriously, why isn't Annihilator WAY more popular??? THey also transitioned into a modern sound with rad melodies without too much pain, two links are required :p http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVl1gH4l4tM 4. Spike Cassidy. The man who reconciled punk rock and metal for me. Dang I love me some crossover! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn5Q_dLdxJE 5. Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein. Both classic Misfits and Re-incarnated, he always brought something for me to sink my teeth into! Special mention to Jason Becker. Dude hasn't let illness stop him from shredding :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PcarSub 316 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 Eric Clapton Stevie Ray Vaughn Steve Van Zant Jeff Healey Mark Knopfler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spud271 47779 Report post Posted October 11, 2013 Pete Townshend - The Who Gordie Johnson - Big Sugar Vernon Reid - Living Colour Edwyn Collins Johnny Marr - The Smiths Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monctonian007 1357 Report post Posted October 11, 2013 As a player a top five is not an easy feat as I like so many people. Having said that here is a top 5 list. 1. Slash (Ever since GNR he's topped my list and is possibly the best solo player ever) 2. Lindsay Buckingham (Great Finger Picking Guitarist) 3. Prince (Most people don't think of Prince but he is really good) 4. Buddy Guy (Blues Legend that I would love to see play live) 5. Eric Clapton (Excellent technical blues/rock style) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andee 220524 Report post Posted October 11, 2013 Five more: 1. Buddy Guy 2. Eric Clapton 3. Jack White 4. Jeff Beck 5. Slash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest N***he**Ont**y Report post Posted October 11, 2013 I say the following are the best out here. 1)Carlos Santana 2)Randy Bachman 3)Slash 4)Jimmy Page 5) BB King Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrgreen760 37785 Report post Posted October 11, 2013 Glen Campbell......prior to making it big he was a highly sought out session player. George Harrison....underrated. Chet Atkins.....hasn't been mentioned I don't think. Jonny Lang Kenny Wayne Shepherd Peace MG 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest A*ro**n Report post Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) I'll put forth my champion: Gustavo Santaollala The man has nimble fingers, won back to back "Best Soundtrack" Oscars for Brokeback Mountain and Babel and is the creator of this beautiful piece. Edited October 12, 2013 by A*ro**n Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpkin 649 Report post Posted October 12, 2013 My top 5 would be as follows in no particular order 1. Jack White 2. Jimi Hendrix 3. Eric Clapton 4. Jimmy Page 5. Eddie Van Halen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Canuck 5347 Report post Posted October 13, 2013 Five more for me: 1) David Kilminster 2) Slash 3) Zakk Wylde 4) Rudolph Schenker 5) Synyster Gates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinelli 22184 Report post Posted October 13, 2013 There's some good clips on youtube from 'This Might Get Loud". Imagine hanging out with Jimmy Page in his rec room, it's great to see his enthusiasm and knowledge of music. He's in his sixties and he's got the energy and passion of a teenager! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iauu 486 Report post Posted October 13, 2013 Pretty good list.... I'd add the following to the mix: - Duane Allman (Allman Brothers) - Nancy Wilson (Heart) - Frank Zappa (Mothers of Invention) - Angus Young (AC/DC) - Richie Blackmore (Deep Purple) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nathalie L 112512 Report post Posted October 14, 2013 I would add... Ani DiFranco Joni Mitchell Both are incredible (incredible) guitarists and were (or still are as is the case with Ani) producing/writing/performing their own music in a predominantly male environment. Total icons! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SassiesWorld 12587 Report post Posted June 2, 2014 no one seemed to mention Joe Bonamassa .... he's amazing :) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ValeriaTaiz 689 Report post Posted June 2, 2014 1. Slash He is the best of the best! 2. Eric Clapton 3. Carlos Santana 4. Prince 5. Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirkgently 1778 Report post Posted June 14, 2014 I believe all my favourites have been mentioned, but I don't think anyone mentioned Johnny Winters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daddio 2704 Report post Posted June 14, 2014 Somehow missed this thread earlier - must have been tuning my strings. A top 5 - it's always hard to say. But here goes. And I decided to do this just off the top of my head as opposed to really thinking about it, which would get me nowhere. Some of these guys have been mentioned before. Hey, it just occurred to me when I said guys, maybe we should have one for the ladies too. I'll start it and nominate Bonnie Raitt. And leave it to you to take it from there. Back to the guys - in no particular order (but not including classical guitarists - I couldn't handle the pressure of one more different genre). Some of these have been already listed. Starting with 2 jazz men. Lenny Breau Jim Hall Now a guy who changed everything for every guitarist Jimi Hendrix Cross-over guys Mark Knopfler Ry Cooder Country Blues - little known but brilliant. Had a tragic end, hanged himself in a jail cell. Roy Buchanan OK - can't resist, one more jazz guitarist Charlie Christian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midnite-Energies 110563 Report post Posted June 14, 2014 George Lynch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinelli 22184 Report post Posted June 14, 2014 3. Carlos Santana He designs purses as well! Saw a bunch at Winners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
