Best guitarist ever? - Page 2

Samus Aran · 11-16-2002, 01:12 PM

I think you have to break this down into 3 categories: Rhythm, Lead, and both.

Rhythm:

Dave Matthews
Lennon
James Hetfield
Stone Gossard
Billy Gorgan
Paul Simon

Lead:

George Harrison (Beatle Period)
David Gilmour (He can be put in both as well)
Mike McGready
There are a lot

Both:

GILMOUR
Hendrix
Page
Santana
Tom Morello
Trey Anastasio
Clapton

gn0me · 11-16-2002, 01:31 PM

Dunno, this is such a hard question to answer definitively. Depends a lot on if you're asking about playstyles, speed, technique, influence, etc.

I'll throw Carlos Santana out there since no one has mentioned him yet.

Samus Aran · 11-16-2002, 01:47 PM

Quote:

I'll throw Carlos Santana out there since no one has mentioned him yet.

Read up.

Thorpe · 11-16-2002, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Best songwriting:

Hetfield
mustaine
Petrucci

imho

George Harrison!

gn0me · 11-16-2002, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fungul

Read up.

Missed it, good list btw.

Hikaru · 11-16-2002, 03:08 PM

although I love classic rock, I never really got into the beatles. call me crazy, but they just never did much for me. I recognize and respect the fact that they are extremely talented and important figures in modern music, but that doesnt mean I have to like it very much.

Ceefo · 11-16-2002, 07:51 PM

Finally.. a worth topic of discussion..

It's very difficult to choose who is the best at an art form since opinions vary so widely..

Guitars that changed the world:

Hendrix
Iommi
Rhodes
Van Halen
Malmsteen
SRV

Hendrix brought new sounds never heard before and technicality nobody dreamed of.. Hendrix is probably the single most influencial musician ever.

Personal faves:

John Petrucci
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Eric Johnson
Buckethead
Tom Morello
Dimebag

Eomer · 11-16-2002, 10:03 PM

Buckethead sold out hardcore though :/

Physics Theory · 11-16-2002, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fungul
I think you have to break this down into 3 categories: Rhythm, Lead, and both.

Rhythm:

Dave Matthews
Lennon
James Hetfield
Stone Gossard
Billy Gorgan
Paul Simon

Lead:

George Harrison (Beatle Period)
David Gilmour (He can be put in both as well)
Mike McGready
There are a lot

Both:

GILMOUR
Hendrix
Page
Santana
Tom Morello
Trey Anastasio
Clapton

Yeah Fungul, this is a great list, I'd like to add James Taylor. though he isn't technically a guitar wizard, his music and playing style is instantly recognizable as his alone. This is something that I personally think is the mark of a true master.

The Lord Satan · 11-16-2002, 10:49 PM

Add Jeff Beck. Saw him + Santana live, and i'll tell ya, Beck is God.

Ceefo · 11-17-2002, 02:29 AM

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Originally posted by Eomer
Buckethead sold out hardcore though :/

Yes he did.. and I can't for the life of me understand why. It must have been a HUGE check. Doesn't take away from his scary musical abilities though.

Samus Aran · 11-17-2002, 02:30 AM

I can't believe I left this guy out:

John Frusciante

Amazing work. What have we learned from all these amazing guitarists? Thx Drugs.

DefensivePractice · 11-17-2002, 03:35 AM

I like Chet Atkins. Something about the style, kinda just relaxes ya.

I guess we're talking about metal/rock here... but well...

Daahoud · 11-17-2002, 04:46 AM

All the guitarists mentioned previously are/were amazing. I can't really pick a single favorite, but given the nature of the thread, I feel obligated to mention Robert Johnson.

Dvin · 11-17-2002, 09:58 AM

I gotta agree with Hikaru.

John Petrucci is my favorite, the skill factor he employs in his music is unbelievable. And he plays any other guitarist's stuff with ease. Seeing him and Satch in concert live was unbelievable.

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gn0me so much h8 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland, Ore. Posts: 1,038 -7 Internets	Dunno, this is such a hard question to answer definitively. Depends a lot on if you're asking about playstyles, speed, technique, influence, etc. I'll throw Carlos Santana out there since no one has mentioned him yet. __________________ The Gnome of Own

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Ceefo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Somewherevilletown, USA Posts: 132 -3 Internets	Finally.. a worth topic of discussion.. It's very difficult to choose who is the best at an art form since opinions vary so widely.. Guitars that changed the world: Hendrix Iommi Rhodes Van Halen Malmsteen SRV Hendrix brought new sounds never heard before and technicality nobody dreamed of.. Hendrix is probably the single most influencial musician ever. Personal faves: John Petrucci Kenny Wayne Shepherd Eric Johnson Buckethead Tom Morello Dimebag __________________ Ceefo

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The Lord Satan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nobody cares. Posts: 28 -1 Internets	Add Jeff Beck. Saw him + Santana live, and i'll tell ya, Beck is God. __________________ -The Lord Satan

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DefensivePractice Eat it... every day. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 48 -1 Internets	I like Chet Atkins. Something about the style, kinda just relaxes ya. I guess we're talking about metal/rock here... but well... __________________ "God 's in His Heaven, All's right in the world" -- Robert Browning

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11-16-2002, 01:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
Samus Aran Sons of the Storm Heal Bitch Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 771 +2 Internets	I think you have to break this down into 3 categories: Rhythm, Lead, and both. Rhythm: Dave Matthews Lennon James Hetfield Stone Gossard Billy Gorgan Paul Simon Lead: George Harrison (Beatle Period) David Gilmour (He can be put in both as well) Mike McGready There are a lot Both: GILMOUR Hendrix Page Santana Tom Morello Trey Anastasio Clapton

11-16-2002, 03:08 PM	#21 (permalink)
Hikaru I love pajama pants Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 288 +0 Internets	although I love classic rock, I never really got into the beatles. call me crazy, but they just never did much for me. I recognize and respect the fact that they are extremely talented and important figures in modern music, but that doesnt mean I have to like it very much.

11-16-2002, 10:03 PM	#23 (permalink)
Eomer You mean I can change this? Neat! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,193 +38 Internets	Buckethead sold out hardcore though :/

11-17-2002, 02:30 AM	#27 (permalink)
Samus Aran Sons of the Storm Heal Bitch Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 771 +2 Internets	I can't believe I left this guy out: John Frusciante Amazing work. What have we learned from all these amazing guitarists? Thx Drugs.

11-17-2002, 04:46 AM	#29 (permalink)
Daahoud Fires of Heaven Officer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10 -1 Internets	All the guitarists mentioned previously are/were amazing. I can't really pick a single favorite, but given the nature of the thread, I feel obligated to mention Robert Johnson.

11-17-2002, 09:58 AM	#30 (permalink)
Dvin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2 -1 Internets	I gotta agree with Hikaru. John Petrucci is my favorite, the skill factor he employs in his music is unbelievable. And he plays any other guitarist's stuff with ease. Seeing him and Satch in concert live was unbelievable.