Guitars

[raljr1]

I have no musical ability at all. When my son was in college, I bought him an Alvarez acoustical guitar, because I told him he would be more likely to make music for his kids with a guitar than with the tenor sax he played.

Now I saw this list of the best guitarists of all time, and thought I'd throw it out there to see what you aficionados think. Who does not belong and who's missing.

 

[gregintenn]

I don't see Tommy Emmanuel, Jerry Reed or Chet Atkins on that list anywhere.

 

[ladder13]

Move over Rover

 

[WardenRoss]

First time I heard this was on the car radio. Had to pull over in amazement.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Nd7EZ3k39s[/ame]

 

[NFrameFred]

Chuck Berry and Neil Young ? No doubt, both made their marks and had major success. Chuck was ahead of the curve in giving people something that didn't even know they wanted until they heard it . . . but great guitar players ? Not even. Rolling Stone doesn't have a lot of credibility with a lot of their "lists". Personally, I think it's a joke Neil Young is even on the list, but ranked above Les Paul, James Burton, and Carlos Santana ?!?! Commercial success doesn't make one great at anything - "best" is wildly subjective at best and such lists and articles are only designed to gin up controversy and are the equivalent of online 'clik bait' to pull in readers. I can think of quite a few that objectively would be on such a list before many of those listed based on different measures of 'best'. But it garnered attention and controversy so the article/list was a 'success'. Fluid definitons based on fickle and unqualifiable opinion and personal preferences.

 

[akoda]

Where is Prince? That man could play

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[THE PILGRIM]

Nice to see that James Burton made the list.
For years He's been a Man in the Back who makes the music better.

 

[Pisgah]

I don't see Tommy Emmanuel, Jerry Reed or Chet Atkins on that list anywhere.

Those are real Guitar Players. No criticism meant because they all have their entertaining aspects, but that other list is mostly of Guitar Performers -- and the two things are not necessarily the same.

 

[TXBryan]

Because it's Rolling Stone's list the implication must be "rock" guitarists.

Otherwise Glen Campbell and Roy Clark would "have" to be on the list. As it is Glen played plenty of R&R as a guitarist for the Beach Boys back in the day. Roy could play any style and was an under-rated virtuoso.

And I think Jeff Beck should be higher than #5. He's numero uno in my book. I also think Stevie Ray should be a little higher on the list. No idea what Neil Young is doing on the list at all - political decision.

 

[jeffrefrig]

Obviously, the crew that came up with this list never heard any Alvin Lee with Ten Years After.
Roy Clark should be on the list as well.
NFrameFred's opinion is spot on. (IMHO)

 

[glowe]

You will never find agreement on the list, except for the fact that most all lists rate Jimi as #1. Here are three more lists and the rating lists online are endless.

1. Jimi Hendrix
2. Jimmy Page
3. Eddie Van Halen
4. Slash
5. Eric Clapton
6. Stevie Ray Vaughan
7. David Gilmour
8. Angus Young

1. Jimi Hendrix
2. Jimmy Page
3. Eddie Van Halen
4. Slash
5. Eric Clapton
6. Stevie Ray Vaughan
7. David Gilmour
8. Angus Young
9. B.B. King
10. Keith Richards
11. Chuck Berry
12. Prince

1. Jimi Hendrix
2. Edward Van Halen
3. Eric Clapton
4. Paul McCartney
5. Pete Townshend
6. George Harrison
7. Angus Young
8. Jimmy Page
9. Kurt Cobain
10. David Gilmour

 

[SMSgt]

I always loved the style of George Harrison and felt he was always underrated as a guitar player and songwriter. A lot of great guitarists missing from that "Top" list.

 

[Beemerguy53]

No list of great guitarists can be complete without Leo Kottke...

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBCV3RFWCAA[/ame]

 

[Beemerguy53]

Jesse Cook...you cannot sit still during one of his concerts...

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_X0KET2gh0[/ame]

 

[Beemerguy53]

Ottmar Liebert...

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A_ZKM4boxI[/ame]

 

[petepeterson]

I think they're confusing "guitar player" with "songwriter" in some cases. Neil Young, Townshend, and Keith Richards come to mind.

Clapton may be a bit too high. SRV is easily better.
Not sure if Duane was the best player in the Allman's.

I don't have a "list" but some of the higher ups would be:

SRV
Eric Johnson
Lindsey Buckingham
Jeff "Skunk" Baxter
Brad Paisley

 

[Protocall_Design]

There's some good new talent as well.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUt4wwvOCWE&list=RDMM&start_radio=1&rv=lAbXyD3lGYI[/ame]

 

[Eltioloco]

One would think that Ry Cooder, Mike Bloomfield or David Knopfler from Dire Straits would be above Neil Young in guitar chops. But that's what makes a horse race.

 

[CH4]

Top whatever lists are definitely subjective.

Neal Young? Really
He's better than me, but far from being in the top 20...or 100.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Lately the remote - scattered music videos seem to be the rage on YouTube.
The Weight seems to have started the trend.
Not to be outdone, Dion has made some , he plays and sings with his band then the Guest musician cuts in.
Here he is with the Dancing Girl featuring Mark Knopfler.

Dion - "Dancing Girl" with Mark Knopfler - Official Music Video - YouTube