Really, there is no such thing as a "greatest" anything. Everyone approaches guitar differently and has different styles and techniques. No two people do everything exactly the same so you really can't compare them.
As far as favorites, I could go on and on. Brent Hinds, John Baizley, Tosin Abasi, Derek Trucks, B.B. King... just to name a few.
I dont believe in "best of" discussions, there are so many guitarrists out there in a broad spectrum of styles and tastes; since i listen to metal almost from school i like more rock oriented composiotions.
Ace Frehley [KISS - rock] Akira Kajiyama [Precious - neoclassical] Alex Lifeson [Rush - progressive] Alexi Laiho [Children of Bodom - speed metal] Andy Timmons [Danger Danger - instrumental rock] Angus Young [AC/DC - hard rock] Axel Rudi Pell [Steeler - heavy metal] Billy Gibbons [ZZ Top - blues rock] Borislav Mitic [neoclassical] Blues Saraceno [hard rock] Brian May [Queen - rock] Buckethead [experimental] Carina Alfie [progressive] Chris Caffery [Savatage . Trans-Siberian Orchestra . Metallium - heavy metal] Chris Impelliteri [Impelliteri - neoclassical] Chris Steberl [Project Alcazzar . The Divide - neoclassical] Daisuke Ishiwatari ["guilty gear" - video game] David Gilmour [Pink Floyd - progressive] Dimebag Darrell [Damage Plan . Pantera . Rebel Meets Rebel - groove metal] Eric Clapton [The Yardbirds . Cream - blues] Eric Johnson [instrumental rock] Fernando Delgadillo [trova] Gary Hoey [surfer-rock] George Bellas [neoclassical] George Benson [jazz . funk rock] George Lynch [Dokken . Lynch Mob - hard rock] Greg Howe [jazz rock] Hyunsuk Lee [heavy metal] Jason Becker [Cacophony - neoclassical] Jerry Chang [neoclassical] Joe Satriani [instrumental rock] Joe Stump [Joe Stump's Reign of Terror - neoclassical] Joey Tafolla [Jag Panzer - neoclassical] John Petrucci [Dream Theater . Liquid Tension Experiment - progressive] Juan Valdivia [Heroes del Silencio - rock] Kiko Loureiro [Angra - heavy metal] Lyle Workman [fusion rock] Luca Turilli [Rhapsody - neoclassical] Marty Friedman [Cacophony . Megadeth - instrumental rock] Michael Romeo [Symphony X - progressive] Michiya Haruhata [Tube - rock] Muris Varajic [fusion] N O-Syo [heavy metal] Nebojsa Buhin [blues rock] Neil Zaza [ZAZA - instrumental rock] Nuno Bettencourt [Extreme - funk rock] Patrick Rondat [hard rock . progressive] Paul Gilbert [Racer X . Mr Big - instrumental rock] Randy Rhoads [Quiet Riot . Ozzy osbourne - hard rock] Richie Kotzen [Mr Big - hard rock . fusion] Ritchie Blackmore [Blackmore's Night . Deep Purple - hard rock . folk rock] Roland Grapow [Helloween . Masterplan - neoclassical metal] Silvio Rodriguez [trova] Slash [Guns N Roses . Velvet Revolver - hard rock] Steve Howe [Yes . Asia - blues rock] Steve Morse [Dixie Dregs . Kansas . Deep Purple - hard rock] Steve Vai [Alcatrazz . Whitesnake - instrumental rock] Stevie Ray Vaughan [blues rock] Takayoshi Ohmura [Cross Hard . Gloria - neoclassical] Tamas Szekeres [neoclassical] Timo Tolkki [Stratovarius . Revolution Renaissance - neoclassical] Toby Knapp [Darken . Waxen - progressive] Tommy Vetterli [Coroner - technical thrash] Tomoyasu Hotei [rock] Vinnie Moore [UFO - neoclassical] Walter Giardino [Rata Blanca . Walter Giardino Temple - neoclassical] Yanliang Lee [hard rock] Yngwie Malmsteen [Steeler . Alcatrazz - neoclassical] Yuji Adachi [Dead End - rock]
Really, there is no such thing as a "greatest" anything. Everyone approaches guitar differently and has different styles and techniques. No two people do everything exactly the same so you really can't compare them.
depends on what criteria your using. heres my list
this list is based upon technical skill, song writing abillity, overall influence, inovativeness.
That's your OPINION. Its all subjective. Hendrix wasn't anything special. He was a very sloppy player. I, for one, don't see what all the hoorah is about him.
That's your OPINION. Its all subjective. Hendrix wasn't anything special. He was a very sloppy player. I, for one, don't see what all the hoorah is about him.
while it may be my oppinion yes. BUT it is a higly respectable oppinion.
you have to think of the time. for you it may not seem like he was that big of a deal, but think about what he did for people back then. what he did with the guitar had never been done with before. you may not like his playing, but the reason why hes on that list is because his song writing abillity, overall influence, and inovativeness cant even be put into words it was so great. and that is fact.
if you know who the rest are then they should speak for them selves because i dont think based on MY criteria there is any guitarist up there that shouldnt be
I'm not the Hendrix fan either. I'm ignorant on playing styles and the like though, so I'm not really suited to comment on this. These 3 are my favorites, though they possibly get close to greatest.
1.- John Pettrucci 2.- Joe Satriani 3.- David Gilmour
