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the edge.
the edge.
the edge.
the edge.
the edge.
the edge.
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the edge.
the edge.
the edge.

lol, couldn't resist it!!!!

paco de lucia
jimmy page
jimi hendrix
brian may
dave gilmour
eddie van halen
james dean bradfield
al di meola
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and last but not least

DAVE EVANS!!! LOL

Keith Bowers, Ben Murray, James and Stu and Luiz out of Poison Whiskey, Mick Bad Horsie, Sam and John from Phoenix, Willow and Joe Satriani, in no particular order

8-)

AYP

Dave "The Edge" Evans all the way!!!

lol my video of him last year and it aint me screamin like a girl!

Randy Rhoades, Brian Tatler and 8 others!!!

Are we basing this on technical ability and not songwriting? otherwise the Edge hasn't done bad!! :0)

I'm with Pete Presley bar Slash, Dave Evans and that other guy I've never heard of..so for them I'd insert John McLoughlin, Django Rheindhart and either Pete Metheny or whosoever was in any Beefheart lineup

nuno bettancourt, alex lifeson, randy rhodes, eddie van halen, gary moore, steve rotherey, brian may, alan murphy, steve vai, a.n. other. In no particular order, just my favourite players based on feel, technical ability, originality and versatility.

Jeff Beck - the thinking man's Hank Marvin...

Al me pal ....best guitarist I've ever seen bar thousands!
Then there's
Norman watt roy
Robben ford
James jameson (?)
Wilko johnson
Lowell george
Pat bray
Sonny landreth
Mark king, and
joe satriani
To name but 9 in no particular order just straight off the top of me noggin

Oh this is a goodie!

10: Keith Richards
9: John Squire
8: Jez Williams
7: Johnny Marr
6: Wilko Johnson
5: Peter Green
4: Jimmy Page
3: The Edge (Im not apologising for a fantastic guitar player)
2: Lyndsey Buckingham
1: David Gilmour

That's me looking at my CD collection and going...Yeah him, then him and then that bloke.

THIS IS THE LIST
1 Eddie Van(why he handed sammy hagar the guitar?)
2 Garry Moore(sadly missed)
3 Rev Billy of Gibbons.
4 Hangus.
5 Satch
6 Jimmy Page
7Hendrix(for innovation)
8 Peter Green(in his heyday)
9 Steve Vai
10 Doug Aldrich ties with Nuno

which guy you not heard of night train???

the edge was put in there just for laughs!

I'm with Willow on The Pat Bray one ;-) fookin awesome !!!

1:Nuno
2:Vai
3:EVH
4:Gilmour
5:Brian May
6:Malmsteen
7:Paul Gilbert
8:Jake E Lee
9:Brad Gillis
10:Bernie Torme

No Gary Moore?... Not everyone's fave person, and has switched styles a lot, but he's done every one amazingly...

Or we could have a local chap that Gary Moore once backed on an album - Gary Boyle. Now he can play a bit!

Surely Jeff Healey as well?? Speed, soul, style and amazing spans and bends...

Not forgetting Johnny Ramone . . . 8-0

local chaps ..... Gary Potter as well then!

David Howell Evans.....

This is always going to be too personal to be of much merit really. Also different ages will have different views.

On a different note I think The Beatles Sgt Peppper's ain't nothing too special say compared with Revolver or Abbey Road. Others would would go fooooking ape over such a stupid statement. But there ya go. It's gonna be down to personal opinion rather than any real facts.

That's why the OP said "Who are your top 10" ...... and not "Who are the best 10 guitarists in the world, living or dead"
I'm guessing

Well, that's what you get when you don't read everything. :)

I can recommend the Millenium trilogy ...... excellent read!

:0)

in no particular order (and it ain't easy confining it to ten!).........

clapton (pre 1973)
hendrix
alvin lee
gary moore
sammy hagar
peter green
ted nugent
ritchie blackmore
rory gallagher
jimmy page

one question....who's "the edge" ???????? ;-P

In no particular order it's............

Zakk Wylde
Slash
Hendrix
Richie Sambora
Dave Meniketi
Stevie Ray Vaughn
John Norum
Kee Marcello
Eddie Van Halen
Justin Hawkins

Its always going to be a matter of opinion but in no particular order , these are the Guitarists that make me want to pick up my guitar and why,

Gary Moore , his range of styles, his agression, and his phrasing and awesome tone. sadly missed

Yngwie Malmsteen, gets a lot of stick , but awesome technique supreme accuracy and open opened the flood gates to Shred in the 80s

Paul Gilbert, ,fantastic picking technique , great riffer and awesome sense of humor that comes across in his playing

SRV, great feel, fantastic tone, great tunes not much more you can say Brilliant

Duane Allman, Skydog was a master Bluesman, one of the greatest slide players ever, died far too young

Hendrix , non derivative style, some beautiful tunes like little wing, some killers like Voodoo chile

Randy Rhoads , superb phrasing, and a great tune writer as well as one of the first players to make theory "cool" RIP

EVH, Tone, originality, fantastic technique great tunes.

Michael Schenker , fantastic melodic technique, brilliant songwriter, tormented genius , mega tone.

Jason Becker, had he not got sick there would have been no limit to this guys playing ability., he would have changed the face of rock guitar simple as.

A whole host have already been mentioned ...so heres one or two more....

Leslie West ... Staggering!
Eric Johnson..
Warren Demartini - Ratt
Rik Emmett - Triumph

Dunno the guys name but he is the guitarist in Blues Traveller.... frighteningly good!



And I have to say that given this man has made a career outta being a guitarist makes him nothing less than a magician ..... step forward Mick Mars!!

1. David Gilmour
2. Jimi Hendrix
3. Eric Clapton
4. Jimmy Page
5. Eddie Hazel
6. Tony Iommi
7. Keith Richards
8. Josh Homme
9. Slash
10. Robert Johnson - coz he deserves to be in there somewhere

My top 10 in my humble opinion. I was toying with putting myself in there but if I'm honest I'm more like number 11 or 12! ;)

Nigel Tufnel

1. Steve Vai
2. Django Reinhardt
3. Joe Satriani
4. John Petrucci
5. Nicolo Paganini (Yes, he was a guitarist as well as a violinist)
6. Jimi Hendrix (Sorry, can't have a guitar list without him in it)
7. Dimebag Darrell (R.I.P 1966 - 2004)
8. Gary Moore (R.I.P 1952 - 2011)
9. Kaki King
10. Jimmy Page

Just my personal opinions hare, but there you have it.

Hmmm... Tough one...

Here are some of mine, in no particular order:
(some for tone and feeling, some for technical ability, and some just cos they rock hard!)

Brian May
Jeff Loomis
Slash
Mark Knopfler
Dimebag Darrel
Zakk Wylde

I'll have a think about the rest... I'll get Ste to list his too. Can we do a Top 10 Favourite Vocalist blog as well? :)


Gem

1.Ulrich Jon Roth
2.Randy Rhoads
3.Jimi Hendrix
4.Gary Moore
5.Rory Gallagher
6.Stevie Ray Vaughan
7.Ritchie Blackmore
8.Viv Campbell
9.Jimmy Page
10.Eddie Van Halen

Do I win anything for getting them right?
Graham(rocker)Lee

alvin lee
gary moore
peter green
ritchie blackmore
luke fitzharris
David Gilmour
Jimi Hendrix
Eric Clapton
Jimmy Page
Steve Hackett,

Rick.

it's all a bit too subjective for me. what do you class as great. technique ? ability to write the pieces, ability to create the riffs ? ability to create the perfect appropriate harmonies for the song ? the ability to leave space when it is required ?

For me the great innovators have to be Chuck Berry
Les Paul
Clapton
Knopfler
Brian May
Reinhardt
JONNY MARR (so underrated )
Andy Summers
McCartney (if we include bass guitar)
Me (when I play air guitar) LOL

my biggest influences

brian may
steve vai
joe satriani
paul gilbert
hank marvin
scott gorham/brian robertson
richie sambora
jimi hendrix
eddie van halen
randy rhoads

and honourable mentions to steve cropper and lindsay buckingham

but just to mention someone who gets a lot of mentions in polls but never enough

Jeff Beck

@Viking - and a very small number afterwards.... How many lists before we got to Clapton! I mean...

Many good names above - though I'd throw in Earl Slick, Chuck Berry, Link Wray, Mick Jones, Mick Ronson. - err hang on, is Townsend listed? - Bo, Robert Fripp, err and lots of others. Number 1? For me it'd have to be someone who combined many styles into one that in itself is unique (and underrated - though not here judging by the nominations) Wilko

# Posted by Rob Redfern (Black Rose) - 06/04/2011, 19:32 (GMT)

but just to mention someone who gets a lot of mentions in polls but never enough

Jeff Beck


Ahem!


# Posted by Drum Bloke™ - that bloke that... - 06/04/2011, 15:01 (GMT)

Jeff Beck - the thinking man's Hank Marvin...

ZAPPA!


Dweez and Francesco....

Black Rose - like the Gorham/Robertson addition. Neither are 'the best ever', but probably the best ever team! Like yer thinking!!

there should be more than us two mentioning the man :0)

gorham especially always has a superb note choice and NEVER overplays
Rob

Clapton doent seem to have moved on since the Beano album (which was brilliant) , he was overshadowed by Hendrix, Layla was all Duane Allman, toasted by Jeff Beck at the secret policemans ball, now seems content to noodle away on his Strat to Stadiums , respect for his charity work though, Im sure he has loads left in the tank but he doesnt seem that bothered wish hed just rip up a bit !!

@grooverman i guess thats taste for you :-) seriously, you made me think. Wonder whether Hendrix would have become a strat doodler had he lived. After all 27's no age really.

Robbie Kreiger?

@grooverman Clapton doent seem to have moved on since the Beano album (which was brilliant) , he was overshadowed by Hendrix,


It's all subjective. However, Clapton's understanding of space and minimal guitar playing when required shows progress for me. He's a thinker and understands how to address a song. Now don't all jump on me but I just don't get a lot of Hendrix's guitar playing. I'm sure his technique and innovation are second to none but just doesn't do it for me. Just my opinion really.

its not really a critique of clapton its just hard to see the same player now as the player that did all that bluesbreakers and cool cream stuff, I think Hendrix would have just retired somewhere after the 60s ended , would have been nice to see him at Live aid
Robbie Kreiger fantastic player as was Robbie Robertson from the band,

What!!!!
No ladies???

May I suggest the lovely Lori Linsruth

my main reason for my Hendrix cheerleading is the fact his style is non derivative, rather a Polarization of a lot of techniques that people were already doing, overdrive, feedback fast playing, light gauge strings, the showmanship, the constant need to experiment in the studio with techniques and the Roger meyer effects. and his playing technique, along with people like Les Paul, Wes montgomery and even Chet Atkins were way beyond what most pleyers around at the time could achieve

Slash
Zakk Wylde
Rory Gallagher
Joe Bonamassa
Doug Aldrich
John Petrucci
Randy Rhoads
Steve Vai
Jimi Hendrix
Eddie Van Halen

I think it's fairly clear why I use Les Pauls and Marshalls!

1. Hendrix
2. Reinhardt
3. Les Paul
4. SRV
5. Beck
6. Martin Taylor
7. Benson
8. Johnny Marr (good shout Stevo!!)
9. Angus
10. local players - Mike Walker and Adrian Ingram - WORLD CLASS!!

Hendrix
Pete Anderson
Albert Lee
Mark Knopfler
Robert Johnson
Brian Setzer
Hank Marvin
Duane Eddy
Chet Atkins
Eddie Perez

@Ramones1234 - we could have a local chap that Gary Moore once backed on an album - Gary Boyle. Now he can play a bit!

YES!!! He's playing in Darwen tomorrow night! See my earlier blog! When Gary Moore played at KGH in the 80's, Gary Boyle was a guest and went to see him after the show. Gary Moore was almost in awe of him and they chatted for ages following the gig. Gary Boyle started his career backing Dusty Springfield and has play with an amazing list of people including Bert Jansch (another amazing guitarist who nearly made my top 10). He also knew Jimi Hendrix! Pretty impressive stuff but he doesn't talk (or brag) about it - like a true proffessional and decent bloke.

@ Daz, it took me a LONG time to get my head around Hendrix. I'm still not a fan as such but I can't say enough about his unique style and the rhythm chops he had were simply incredible.

1. Hendrix
2. Reinhardt
3. Les Paul
4.Zak Wylde
5. Eric Clapton
6.EVH
7,Gary Moore (see my vidz)
8.Rory G (see my vidz)

9.John Sykes
10. SRV

Err why cant i have more ? lol got loads more to !

strange, no-one has mentioned...Prince! Think about it!

I agree Alec , but you have only 10 and he was apprx 17

not seen Joe Perry - been knocking 'em out for a while now, must be half decent!!!v Lennon? Harrison?

Richard Thompson is another and Stanley Jordan - both are too good!

@Cottonhouse Shakers
Gary Moore at King George's - was that the 'Live in '85' Tour? If so I was there - but not 'hob knobbing'!!!
I recall being told when I was a kid that Gary B knocked around with Hendrix too, and recall thinking how could it be - but it was!

Very annoyed I cannot make Darwen tonight to listen to GB, anyone who can SHOULD! and I need to make it next time!

Hmmm! Mine are probably a bit random (barring number 1) but it's more to do with the music I like than anything, I'm not a big fan of shredders, blues or the crazy stuff. They're not really in any order, they're just the ten guitarists I really enjoy. Here goes:

1. Dave Gilmour (huge inspiration on me, unbelievable tone and expression)

2. Johnny Marr (what makes the Smiths better than Morrissey's solo stuff)

3. Richie Blackmore (one of the reasons I got into guitar as a kid)

4. Vini Reilly (three decades of ambient, beautiful music)

5. Adrian Belew (made the Talking Heads even better, truly innovative user of effects technology)

6. Reg Smithies (under-acknowledged guitar genius in the Chameleons, pioneered the two melodies approach to having two guitarists in a band, produced stunningly great riffs)

7. Roger McGuinn (king of the 12 string)

8. Adrian Borland (the genius behind The Sound - best new wave guitarist there was)

9. Phil Manzanera (redefined pop/avant garde with his mates in Roxy Music)

10. Johnny Greenwood (on his day incredible, defines the sound of Radiohead as much as Thom Yorke's voice - playing on OK Computer is astoundingly great)

Steve Lukather
Paul Gilbert
Ritchie Blackmore
Angus Young
EVH
Steve Vai
Nuno
Matt Bellamy
Mark Tremonti
Slash

Steve Lukather
Paul Gilbert
Ritchie Blackmore
Angus Young
EVH
Steve Vai
Nuno
Matt Bellamy
Mark Tremonti
Slash

Nearly forgot Jan Akkerman!
...I think there's more than 10 been suggested though...
Has anyone mentioned the fella that plays with the Irish bloke doing fancy dress as a fly - Bonio, I think he is??

@ Dakota

At the end of that Prince video...where does his guitar go?? He throws it up....but it doesnt seem to come down....bloody good trick!!!

Thomas McRocklin.
Completely original. Very tasteful. Now fulfilling his massive early promise...

If you're being serious Alec (and I think you are but I can never quite tell!), Prince is a great shout. He is a phenomenal player and rarely gets the credit he deserves. I've never seen that clip you posted - wonderful stuff.

Far too many clips of his to choose from but I love this one. If I remember correctly he opened the 2006 Brits with this (or certainly played it early on in the night) and blew everyone else away. If you can't be arsed watching the full 12 minute medley (and everyone should certainly try to find the time to), he shifts gear at 2:45, again at 5:10 (into Purple Rain) and finally at 9:18 when ending with the amazing Let's Go Crazy.

And just to finish the post on a shallow note (which isn't in my nature but what the hell), he'll have earned extra bloke points by probably smashing in the back doors of all 3 of those foxy backing dancers (plus Sheila E too at a guess)... :-)

Prince is actually a fantastic shout, the man is a genius! Should really be in my top 10 actually - might swap him for Johnny Greenwood (sorry Johnny)!

I'm always half serious :D No, I've got all his albums (erm, didnt actually buy em all) and out of all (or certainly most) of the guitarists mentioned on here, him n hendrix are the two who stand out because they fit their solo's to the meaning of the song.Stuff by Gallagher, SRV, etc etc are ok, but solo's are interchangable...you could take a solo from Bullfrog Blues and stick it into Messing with the Kid for example...just guitar twiddling really, whereas Prince, Hendrix, Brian May? actually get to the root of the song and their solos arent interchangable...if ya see what I'm getting at.

No, I've been a Prince fan since I got the 12" of 'I wanna be your lover'...and he can play a wide variety of styles....top musician all round, songwriter, showman, producer..got it all...knocks spots off half the generally accepted top 10...shame he isnt more appreciated over here

PS Still wanna know where that tele finished up...cos it sure didnt come down!

My favourite top ten guitarists are -

1. Chet Atkins
2. Brent Mason
3. Phil Keaggy
4. Brian Setzer
5. Big Jim Sullivan
6. Larry Carlton
7. Albert Lee
8. Johnny Hiland
9. Popa Chubby
10. Nuno Bettencourt

Johnny Hiland - watch this guy he's amzing

That Phil Keaggy aint bad is he?? Must admit I wouldnt go and watch that kinda stuff but amazing non the less. PS Is that an oversize Les Paul or is he just really small??

Just read his bio...does finger picking too...and has half a finger missing on his right hand!!

In no order.

Lyndsey Buckingham
Billy Gibbons
Don Felder
Angus
Alex Skolnick
Chuck Schuldiner
Jon Mayer
John Sykes

Cant think of anyone else

'Alec , Oh reet now i know where yer comin from m8 , but heard this live twice and he does play the lead and excellently at thet to

@Ramones 1234 - Yes it was the 85 tour, I was there too. Moore wore that big black trench coat for the entire gig, he must have shed a stone in weight.

And yes Gary Boyle did know Hendrix.

Yeh we went to King georges hall that nigh I remeber driving up a one way street the wrong way to get to the king Georges hall, "One way one way!!!!! - "Im only going one way !!"

and we went the apollo the following night when Phil came on at the end , I remember it was filmed but ive never seen any footage my mate got chucked out for storming onto the stage to give Phil a hug

cant believe it took 70 posts for don felder to get a mention ......after finally going to see the eagles , however perfect they were , i did feel a bit short changed coz felder was no longer there. but the glaring omission from this list, and probably the absolutely outstanding guitar player of our time....if this is him taking the piss then how good is he serious ?

oh.......and he is just as good on electric too......

This is one of my favourite player no ones ever heard of Greg Koch hes the Fender demo guy in the states and he releases the occasional CD on Vais favoured nations Label,he is so good he will blow your mind, and he just treats every gig as a laugh very entertaining there loads of stuff on you tube and he has done some brilliant tuitional stuff, I just wish hed get the credit he deserves , hes one of those guys if you try and copy you end up with you head in your hands give him a watch simply stunning

Demoing an amp very funny guy and some stunning throwaway licks

In no particular order :)
1. Tom Morello
2. Erik Mongrain
3. Joe Bonamassa
4. Matt Bellamy
5. Paul Gilbert
6. John Martyn
7. Eric Clapton
8. Carlos Santana
9. John Petrucci
10. Herman Li

Love the Greg Kock stuff. He did a demo of the Fender VG Strat for a Guitarist DVD a couple of years back which was also excellent.

Tommy Emmanuel is also very impressive. He was on at Bolton Albert Halls a year or two ago and I didn't bother going - that now looks like a mistake of epic proportions...