fonz 0 #26 February 23, 2007 QuoteIf you're talking bass, Les Claypool hands down. Not that I disagree, but I'd mention John Deacon as well. Okay, he's calm and quiet, probably the poster child anti stage animal, but he's very solid, technically skilled, knowledgeable and a great composer as well. QuoteGuthrie Govan (Asia, GPS and solo work) does the business. He did a medley for Guitarist Magazine of guitarist famous for various techniques as polled by the readers. I was not aware of that. He should probably get the Virtuoso award, then. AlphonsAnd five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fonz 0 #27 February 23, 2007 QuoteSo why dont you like Slash or Brian May? Who says I don't? AlphonsAnd five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #28 February 23, 2007 #1) Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown Followed closely by: Stevie Ray Vaughan Joe Satriani Steve Vai Adrian Smith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #29 February 23, 2007 QuoteQuoteSo why dont you like Slash or Brian May? Who says I don't? Alphons Perhaps may sarcasm was too subtle for a Slash fan __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 0 #30 February 23, 2007 Guthrie's got some good live stuff on YouTube, look it up if you get a chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #31 February 23, 2007 Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hallschuch 0 #32 February 23, 2007 Al Dimeola Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willard 0 #33 February 23, 2007 SRV & Chet Atkins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #34 February 23, 2007 I'm shocked. How can this list have gone to 30+ replies with no mention of Tom Morello??? I think his technical skills are simply incredible, especially the tricks he pulls with his dual pickups.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RB_Hammer 0 #35 February 23, 2007 Joe Satriani"I'm not lost. I don't know where I'm going, but there's no sense in being late." Mathew Quigley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cocheese 0 #36 February 23, 2007 Weegegirl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #37 February 23, 2007 QuoteAl Dimeola Ahh...It's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tbrown 26 #38 February 23, 2007 Jerry Garcia. Also Hendrix, Clapton, Duane Allman, and Carlos Santana. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fonz 0 #39 February 23, 2007 Little side question: Which of the rock guitar gods mentioned so far in this thread can read/write notes? (For the smartasses: I mean sheet music, not banknotes, post-it notes or whatnot...) I know for sure that Brian May can and I think that Mark Knopfler probably can, but most probably can't. For example, last time I checked, Slash couldn't. And wasn't interested either. Sorry for the hijacking, but the thread will be released as soon as the ransom (in the form of answers) is received. AlphonsAnd five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pulse 0 #40 February 23, 2007 Richard Thompson"Any language where the unassuming word fly signifies an annoying insect, a means of travel, and a critical part of a gentleman's apparel is clearly asking to be mangled." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites willard 0 #41 February 23, 2007 QuoteLittle side question: Which of the rock guitar gods mentioned so far in this thread can read/write notes? (For the smartasses: I mean sheet music, not banknotes, post-it notes or whatnot...) I know for sure that Brian May can and I think that Mark Knopfler probably can, but most probably can't. For example, last time I checked, Slash couldn't. And wasn't interested either. Sorry for the hijacking, but the thread will be released as soon as the ransom (in the form of answers) is received. Alphons SRV couldn't read/write music. Not a note. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 34 #42 February 23, 2007 what, not even one mention of Eddie Van Halen?!? He is one of the greatest of his genre. He can do things with his guitar that nobody else can."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GARYC24 3 #43 February 23, 2007 I don't a favorite guitar player in the world so to speak, but since I play acoustic Iwant to add. James Taylor and Stephen Stills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fonz 0 #44 February 23, 2007 QuoteSRV couldn't read/write music. Not a note. Neither can anyone in Metallica or any of the GNR/VR gang. At least not the guitarists. Perhaps Axl Rose can (or could) because he was taught classical piano in his childhood (and he's still pretty good at the piano, btw), but even he is a big, big maybe. AlphonsAnd five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stratostar 5 #45 February 23, 2007 QuoteJerry Garcia. I'll second that, not only guitar, but banjo picken and steel peddle too.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gmanpilot 0 #46 February 23, 2007 My personal favs are all dead: Hendrix Stevie Ray Duane Allman They displayed massive skills during very brief careers...just imagine what they could have done. p.s. - I'm shocked nobody mentioned Jeff Beck or Tom Morello...great talents._________________________________________ -There's always free cheese in a mouse trap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fonz 0 #47 February 23, 2007 Quotewhat, not even one mention of Eddie Van Halen?!? I think the problem here is that there are just SO many good to extremely good guitarists out there in the rock scene that, although some names will come up more often than others, it's very easy to miss a particular one. Additional factor is that not everybody knows all the bands or the names of all members. AlphonsAnd five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lawrocket 3 #48 February 23, 2007 I'm gonna separate "greatest" guitarists from my "favorite" guitarists. My favorite is Jimmy Page. Not that he's the "best" ir "cleanest" or anything - the guy was just good at everything. Also on the list are Mark Knopfler (I think "Sultans of Swing" is rock guitar vituosity as it's finest) Duane Allman and Dickey Betts Billy Gibbons (great tone, never overplays) Don Felder was my favorite guitarist I ever saw live, until I saw... Steve Winwood (you guys probably think I'm bullshitting you, but Steve Winwood was absofreakinglutely amazing - it was obvious that he learned a lot from his time spent with Hendrix, Clapton and Gillmore, but has his own style while mixing all of theirs) My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fonz 0 #49 February 23, 2007 QuoteI'm shocked nobody mentioned Jeff Beck or Tom Morello...great talents. Tom Morello has been mentioned. I saw his name somewhere earlier in this thread. [edit: at least I think I did...] With regard to Jeff Beck: my bad. He was on my mind indeed but somehow I forgot to mention him. Sorry! Alphons (mea culpa)And five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fonz 0 #50 February 23, 2007 Another side note: so far nobody has mentioned any chicks. Does this mean that women can't play the guitar? Alphons (thin ice, I know... so shoot me)And five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 2 of 5 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. 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Kris 0 #34 February 23, 2007 I'm shocked. How can this list have gone to 30+ replies with no mention of Tom Morello??? I think his technical skills are simply incredible, especially the tricks he pulls with his dual pickups.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RB_Hammer 0 #35 February 23, 2007 Joe Satriani"I'm not lost. I don't know where I'm going, but there's no sense in being late." Mathew Quigley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #37 February 23, 2007 QuoteAl Dimeola Ahh...It's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #38 February 23, 2007 Jerry Garcia. Also Hendrix, Clapton, Duane Allman, and Carlos Santana. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fonz 0 #39 February 23, 2007 Little side question: Which of the rock guitar gods mentioned so far in this thread can read/write notes? (For the smartasses: I mean sheet music, not banknotes, post-it notes or whatnot...) I know for sure that Brian May can and I think that Mark Knopfler probably can, but most probably can't. For example, last time I checked, Slash couldn't. And wasn't interested either. Sorry for the hijacking, but the thread will be released as soon as the ransom (in the form of answers) is received. AlphonsAnd five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pulse 0 #40 February 23, 2007 Richard Thompson"Any language where the unassuming word fly signifies an annoying insect, a means of travel, and a critical part of a gentleman's apparel is clearly asking to be mangled." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willard 0 #41 February 23, 2007 QuoteLittle side question: Which of the rock guitar gods mentioned so far in this thread can read/write notes? (For the smartasses: I mean sheet music, not banknotes, post-it notes or whatnot...) I know for sure that Brian May can and I think that Mark Knopfler probably can, but most probably can't. For example, last time I checked, Slash couldn't. And wasn't interested either. Sorry for the hijacking, but the thread will be released as soon as the ransom (in the form of answers) is received. Alphons SRV couldn't read/write music. Not a note. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #42 February 23, 2007 what, not even one mention of Eddie Van Halen?!? He is one of the greatest of his genre. He can do things with his guitar that nobody else can."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #43 February 23, 2007 I don't a favorite guitar player in the world so to speak, but since I play acoustic Iwant to add. James Taylor and Stephen Stills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fonz 0 #44 February 23, 2007 QuoteSRV couldn't read/write music. Not a note. Neither can anyone in Metallica or any of the GNR/VR gang. At least not the guitarists. Perhaps Axl Rose can (or could) because he was taught classical piano in his childhood (and he's still pretty good at the piano, btw), but even he is a big, big maybe. AlphonsAnd five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #45 February 23, 2007 QuoteJerry Garcia. I'll second that, not only guitar, but banjo picken and steel peddle too.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmanpilot 0 #46 February 23, 2007 My personal favs are all dead: Hendrix Stevie Ray Duane Allman They displayed massive skills during very brief careers...just imagine what they could have done. p.s. - I'm shocked nobody mentioned Jeff Beck or Tom Morello...great talents._________________________________________ -There's always free cheese in a mouse trap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fonz 0 #47 February 23, 2007 Quotewhat, not even one mention of Eddie Van Halen?!? I think the problem here is that there are just SO many good to extremely good guitarists out there in the rock scene that, although some names will come up more often than others, it's very easy to miss a particular one. Additional factor is that not everybody knows all the bands or the names of all members. AlphonsAnd five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #48 February 23, 2007 I'm gonna separate "greatest" guitarists from my "favorite" guitarists. My favorite is Jimmy Page. Not that he's the "best" ir "cleanest" or anything - the guy was just good at everything. Also on the list are Mark Knopfler (I think "Sultans of Swing" is rock guitar vituosity as it's finest) Duane Allman and Dickey Betts Billy Gibbons (great tone, never overplays) Don Felder was my favorite guitarist I ever saw live, until I saw... Steve Winwood (you guys probably think I'm bullshitting you, but Steve Winwood was absofreakinglutely amazing - it was obvious that he learned a lot from his time spent with Hendrix, Clapton and Gillmore, but has his own style while mixing all of theirs) My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fonz 0 #49 February 23, 2007 QuoteI'm shocked nobody mentioned Jeff Beck or Tom Morello...great talents. Tom Morello has been mentioned. I saw his name somewhere earlier in this thread. [edit: at least I think I did...] With regard to Jeff Beck: my bad. He was on my mind indeed but somehow I forgot to mention him. Sorry! Alphons (mea culpa)And five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fonz 0 #50 February 23, 2007 Another side note: so far nobody has mentioned any chicks. Does this mean that women can't play the guitar? Alphons (thin ice, I know... so shoot me)And five hundred entirely naked women dropped out of the sky on parachutes. -- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
