L8_4thesh0w Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Being the hopeless Proggie that I am, right now, I would have to say Allan Holdsworth. In fact I am currently listening to the U.K. debut album. I think the next will be Jean-Luc Ponty's 1977 classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkim Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Keith Richards, then Pete Townshend, then Jimmy Page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american cheez Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 nice one K. alright, just for you old fella... touche' i have to admit, it drives me up the wall that he's doing the Renaissance fair thing. i want to smack the back of his head and say "NO!!!! WE WANT BURN AND LAZY, AND HIWAY STAR!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Doug Yankus. Unfortunately he passed away in 1982 and there is little of his music recorded so most never heard him or his band Soup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkj Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Ronnie Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megafrog Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 George Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspiciousminds Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Theres a handful that i really like: Scotty moore Kurt cobain Jimmy page Angus/malcom Tracii guns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb1968 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I say this with some bias, as I am a huge AC/DC fan, I have to say Angus and Malcolm Young, whenever I have seen them play live, their performances have been absolutely flawless. And I know it's a matter of opinion, but to me Angus Young has to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time, how does one play those blistering solos at a lightning pace with no mistakes? Angus Young = Guitar God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb1968 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 George Harrison Agreed, The Late George Harrison (RIP) was one very underrated member of the Beatles. His solo stuff was great, and he was brilliant in The travelling Wilburys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american cheez Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 how does one play those blistering solos at a lightning pace with no mistakes? Angus Young = Guitar God. by employing repetitious practice to a level most people are unwilling to match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 like Malcolm says... (only goes for 1 minute) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Gary Moore RIP Joe Bonamassa Joe Satriani Joe Walsh Steffen Schackinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-RAM Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Boxcar Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 How about Joe Walsh? Pretty underrated I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maplehead872 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 My favorite guitarist isn't around anymore, the most versatile guitar player who ever lived. Danny Gatton Most favorite guitarist ever now is Johnny Hiland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Frank Zappa. "Watermelon in Easter Hay." Enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roach Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 To pick one as a favorite, it is without doubt, Randy Rhoads, but who has heard everyone play, really? Check out this friend of mine... He is in my top favs, along with mathias jaabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayinFL Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Without a doubt Frank Zappa. John Mclaughlin is second for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greghm88 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Interesting a couple of people named Elvis and Johnny Cash? Whilst I love both these artists, I never considered either to be good guitarists. Elvis used the guitar more as a prop than an instrument if you get what I mean?...and Johnny played so basically I never thought of him as a great player either. They were singers in my mind, not guitar players. As I said I am a fan of both, it's just they never impressed me guitar wise. For a great country player check out Joe Maphis That is because the thread is about "your favorite guitarist ever." I would say: James Hetfield He knows how to play some fast and powerful song. He can sort of sing at the same time, he looks awesome with a guitar and he seems to be a nice guy. If it was "name The best guitarist ever (According to you)" I would say: Stevie Ray Vaughan or Yngwie because I do not know enough about their skills but they look impressive. and another one for the fun "your favorite performer who knows how to play guitar" I would say: Elvis! because he is my dad and he is the f'n KING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greghm88 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Gary Moore RIP You can add his brother Roger Moore today. RiP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I think I may have mentioned this earlier on in this thread.... But I'm not sure.... Bert Weedon.... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 These last couple of weeks my 'most listened to' has been the wonderful Wilko Johnson. Considering what he's had to endure over the last few years I want to say "Long May He Play"! Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 That is because the thread is about "your favorite guitarist ever." Haha! Elvis was great as a singer and performer and I own a lot of his records, I just never considered him to be a guitarist. Just because he held a guitar and pretended to strum much of the time does not make him a guitarist. I thought it bizarre he could be anybody's favourite guitarist, but if he is that's fine. I don't get it at all, but it's fine In light of this, I have decided James Blunt is my favourite guitarist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Haha! Elvis was great as a singer and performer and I own a lot of his records, I just never considered him to be a guitarist. Just because he held a guitar and pretended to strum much of the time does not make him a guitarist. I thought it bizarre he could be anybody's favourite guitarist, but if he is that's fine. I don't get it at all, but it's fine In light of this, I have decided James Blunt is my favourite guitarist I believe the classic 'Sun' studio recordings feature the truly excellent rhythm guitar of Elvis..... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 These last couple of weeks my 'most listened to' has been the wonderful Wilko Johnson. Considering what he's had to endure over the last few years I want to say "Long May He Play"! Pip. A favourite of mine too. My old band used to play a bunch of their stuff and it was good fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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