Jim in Pa Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 (edited) I seem to recall Steve Howe being voted "best all around guitarist 6 years straight back in the 70's. But I cant say he's my all time favorite. as I like many different guitarist, along with styles, and ect. A subject such as this is just a matter of personal preference. Its not a subject that will produce a deffinitive answer. Most of the guitarists mentioned I have heard, but I cant put any one in front of the other as they'r styles ect differ alot. In expl: Rod Richards, (original guitarist for Rare Earth) maybe no ones favorite. But an insperation to me. He among many others. Just alittle food for thought! Jim PS: If anyone has an interest in Rare Earth, I have a link to a forum where most of the band members (past and present) hang out, and like to converse with anyone.. But no BS. be cool. They'r great guys who take the time to answer questions and offer lost recordings of live shows. Edited March 17, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Pa Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Ok I decided to take Luckies advice and just post the link.......... http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=12419&p=1 Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 1. Jimi Hendrix (the reason it seems cliche is because it's true) 2. Ed Hazel (Funkadelic) 3. Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) 4. Jack White (White Stripes) 5. Kevin Shields (My Bloody Valentine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Ottmar Liebert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I should specify that my list is strictly rock guitarists on purpose. It's too difficult to compare a rock guitarist to a classical or jazz guitarist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Schisselfunk ( Shish ) Grudenheim . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazooka Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 He only scored number 32 on Rolling Stone's list five years ago, but I always want to put in a good word for one of my favorites, the late John Cipollina. Check out his incomparable sound on Quicksilver's version of Who Do You Love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Rush: Alex Lifeson Journey: Neal Schon Roxy Music: Phil Manzanera Japan: Robert Dean A Flock Of Seagulls: Paul Reynolds Vini Reilly (The Durutti Column) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Buddy Guy James Burton Robert Cray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epiphany Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Prince is a pretty awesome guitarist. Please refrain from throwing e-tomatoes at me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Schisselfunk ( Shish ) Grudenheim . Oh, yes... how could I forget about him? I have 14 of his albums and saw him live 10 times or so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 e-tomatoes you can throw them at me though , I didn't know Prince played guitar (but then again I realise I don't know anything about Prince, except from some songs..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 I read somewhere that Eric Clapton spoke pretty highly of Prince... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 *note to myself: add prince to my artists-I-need-to-investigate-List. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Get Purple Rain by Prince...that's probably some of his best work. The guitar solo on "Let's Go Crazy" is pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Prince actually plays more than 30 instruments....yes, Viannie, including the guitar. I'm not a huge fan of his music, but I very much respect the dude(?)'s musical abilities. And I really like several of his tunes. :guitar: :guitar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 I'm not a real big Prince fan, but I agree with Sammy, he is very talented...I like the song Manic Monday..which he wrote... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 I hate that song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Get Purple Rain by Prince...that's probably some of his best work. The guitar solo on "Let's Go Crazy" is pretty cool. those two songs you mentioned + Kiss and 1999 are the one I know, they are pretty cool indeed Prince actually plays more than 30 instruments....yes, Viannie, including the guitar. *note, can I still request a name change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 *note, can I still request a name change only Mods (and the Admin) can change the name, so you better approach one directly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanAm Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 In no particular order: Mark Knopfler (absolutely gorgeous tone) Sonny Landreth (an amazing electric slide guitarist) Alvin Lee (any doubters merely have to watch his Woodstock performance) Stevie Ray Vaughan Jeff Beck Eric Johnston Johnny Winter (never really given his due. A co-holder, along with SRV, of the title of greatest Texas guitarist) He is still a formidable talent even though he has been hobbled by arthritis. Eric Clapton Carlos Santana Rory Gallagher. (another greatly underrated guitarist. He was often pissed when he played, which makes his virtuosity even more amazing. He always made it seem so effortless.) Johnny Hiland (a fantastic guitarist that virtually nobody has heard of) Mercury Blues - Johnny Hiland Eric Clapton Carlos Santana Peter Green Albert Lee (Clapton tried for years to get this guy into his band) Vince Gill (a truly gifted guitarist, one of many in country music) Lenny Breau Roy Clark Richard Thompson Jeff Healey While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Jeff Healey Rayzor was absolutely right about this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epiphany Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 The first concert that I went to was Prince's in Chicago with my parents when I was a sophomore in high school. That's when I started to like him. He was making his guitar (more or less) talk! It was so cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 I don't believe there really is a "best", but here are two awesome guitarists wailing... Chuck Berry and Keith Richards "Oh Carol!" Really really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clara Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 I'm not a musician so I don't know if he's technically the best, but for overall effect and pure rock 'n roll strut, the great Jimmy Page. Have you seen him lately? He's the coolest 65 year old on the planet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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