charlie brown Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Jeff Beck, IS techically proficient, at what he does. Is the the MOST technically proficient guitarist alive (today)??? As I have not see all guitars alive, I can't answer that. To agree on any ONE guitarist, is.. IMHO, an impossible endeavor. Too much diversity, in personal tastes, styles, etc. Beck's great, no doubt! But, there is a plethora, of excellent guitarists, out there. And...I'm quite sure, a lot of them, we'll never know, or hear about. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I don't think anybody has mentioned Buddy Guy. He's not the greatest player in the world but the dude can jam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Though I am mostly into the BLUES it was odd for me to even see someone say I never heard of BONAMASSA, or the other BLUESMEN that were mentioned, HECK it was THOSE guys that help evolve BLUES into ROCK N ROLL!!! St James That would have been me, then! Yup. I admit it. Right up until the very moment I heard of him I had never heard of him. Odd, huh? I also admit I was playing the blues (albeit badly) before Joe Bonamassa, sorry, BONAMASSA was even born. I guess I must have been listening to a whole different bunch of guys "that help evolve BLUES into ROCK N ROLL". Ah well. My loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 to me this is technicly perfect, love or loathe him you can't deny the mans musical ability http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg3xYMpkCUc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantha Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I'm not sure why we all have to agree. I can't even pick a favorite to be honest. There's lots of good players out there. I respect many of them for different reasons. How about Jeff Healey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Or Ry Cooder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I'm not sure why we all have to agree. I can't even pick a favorite to be honest. There's lots of good players out there. I respect many of them for different reasons. How about Jeff Healey? mr healey? now were talking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flem snopes Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Almost forgot: Put Duane Allman on that list... Amen to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Tony Iommi - The most underated guitar player in history. Derek Trucks - I can't even explain what it is about him, he's great beyond words B.B. King - The KING of the blues, no player I know can say so much with one note. Duane Allman - See Derek Trucks, I think Derek could be Duane reincarnated. PS How do we not know what rock is about, please explain Someone's never heard of Jim McCarty... Iommi's fantastic, but he has an indelible and prominent mark in heavy metal history, and after all, he's mentioned rather frequently in metal fandom... So far, I haven't seen... -Alex Lifeson -Arlen Roth -Hubert Sumlin -Charlie Christian -Jimmy McCarty -Paul Gilbert -Marty Friedman -Herb Ellis -Tal Farlow -Kim Thayil -Ralph Macchio ( ) -Chris Poland -Keb' Mo' -"Fast" Eddie Clark -Robert Nighthawk -Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown BUT...I'm not sure how many of you know of how many of them. I do like most of the guys on the master list, but my favorites out of them so far are Brian May, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Duane Allman, Ritchie Blackmore, Rory Gallagher, Albert and Freddie King, Buddy Guy and Chet Atkins. Atkins, though, is the one I think of most prominently in terms of technique, taste, versatility and creativity--and such a shame it is that he's no longer with us, but he has left humanity with the great gift of some of the most incredible guitar music ever recorded. Oh also, I like Jimmy Page, and his sloppiness doesn't bother me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluzhammer Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 ESSSSSSTEEEEBANNNNNN !!!!!!!!!!!!:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I know quite few folk who regard Chet Atkins as just about the most complete guitarist ever AS WELL as being an absolute Gentleman of the very highest order. It's nice to think that 'Chester and Lester' may be collaborating on a new album even as I type this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobB Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Phil Keaggy : album "Premium Jams" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Les Paul: Already on the list, but I had to scroll down a lot until I found he was added. Can't believe it took so long on a Gibson Forum. Alex Lifeson: One of the most under-rated guitarists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Les Paul: Already on the list, but I had to scroll down a lot until I found he was added. Can't believe it took so long on a Gibson Forum. Alex Lifeson: One of the most under-rated guitarists. i think that les paul is more remembered for "creating" the model rather than being a great player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoro Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Clapton still shows it, just more in blues then rock anymore. Go to one of his concerts and then say he doesnt show it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoro Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Tony Iommi - The most underated guitar player in history. Derek Trucks - I can't even explain what it is about him, he's great beyond words B.B. King - The KING of the blues, no player I know can say so much with one note. Duane Allman - See Derek Trucks, I think Derek could be Duane reincarnated. PS How do we not know what rock is about, please explain Id say that Buddy Guy is just as good as BB King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Im going with the man behind the band of my avatar. But none of you know him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I know quite few folk who regard Chet Atkins as just about the most complete guitarist ever AS WELL as being an absolute Gentleman of the very highest order. steve vai and brian may also fall into that catagory...i know...iv'e met them both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockabillyHell Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Has anyone mentioned Joe Maphis Jimmy Bryant Elmore James Deke Dickerson Joan Jett Brian Setzer Or Luther Perkins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 So I guess the ultimate answer is "no", yes? hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Id say that Buddy Guy is just as good as BB King. I'd say otherwise, but all of this is subjective, I don't think anybody can agree on ANY guitarist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 OK, enough is enough! i am going to end it right now!!!!! GARY MOORE is the greatest guitar player to walk the planet...END OF THREAD! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0nKJFVVoYM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinner 13 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Let's nip this in bud straight away. Asking two guitar players to agree on any best/worst scenario, is like trying to get two people to agree on "God". Not going to happen, except for nickleback. but they don't count. P.S. Page was a thief, and a plagiarist IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Soooooo....Nickelback = God? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 So the answer to this question is: We all agree Nickelback sucks donkey balls NEXT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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