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Merauk · 11-18-2002, 12:06 AM

Best is such a hard thing to agree so I will go with my favorite.

Martin Barre is probably the most under rated guitarist of all time. He laid down some pretty wicked tracks (Hymn 43 being my favorite). Got to give him an honorable mention and probably my 2nd or 3rd favorite depending on the mood (switching between him and Page).

Randy Rhodes is definitely my favorite though, especially if you listen to some his classical stuff. His album work with Ozzy was really not the best example of his ability (good stuff but live stuff/classical stuff best). Jimmy Page is a real close second for me though.

Hendrix and Townsend are both good but over rated in my book. George Harrison and great guitarist shouldn't be used in the same sentence. Gilmour has never been able to end a solo, great solos they go on forever and never really have a definitive ending.

If you really like guitar highly reccomend picking up some stuff by the Gypsy Kings.

11-18-2002, 12:06 AM	#42 (permalink)
Merauk Fires of Heaven Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 290 -1 Internets	Best is such a hard thing to agree so I will go with my favorite. Martin Barre is probably the most under rated guitarist of all time. He laid down some pretty wicked tracks (Hymn 43 being my favorite). Got to give him an honorable mention and probably my 2nd or 3rd favorite depending on the mood (switching between him and Page). Randy Rhodes is definitely my favorite though, especially if you listen to some his classical stuff. His album work with Ozzy was really not the best example of his ability (good stuff but live stuff/classical stuff best). Jimmy Page is a real close second for me though. Hendrix and Townsend are both good but over rated in my book. George Harrison and great guitarist shouldn't be used in the same sentence. Gilmour has never been able to end a solo, great solos they go on forever and never really have a definitive ending. If you really like guitar highly reccomend picking up some stuff by the Gypsy Kings. Last edited by Merauk : 11-18-2002 at 09:45 AM.