Favorite Guitarists
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The Nameless
M-O-O-N - That spells Nameless
Wow, so many in the posts above me have made me think "oh yeah, him".
My favourites, I'd say a top 2 then take your pick from everyone else.
1, David Gilmour
2, Mark Knopfler
Honorable mentions for:
Les Paul
Carlos Santana
Chris Rea
Tony Iomi
Randy Rhodes
Brian May
Eric Johnson
Eric Clapton
And so on, and so on - I could write a list as long as my arm.
My favourites, I'd say a top 2 then take your pick from everyone else.
1, David Gilmour
2, Mark Knopfler
Honorable mentions for:
Les Paul
Carlos Santana
Chris Rea
Tony Iomi
Randy Rhodes
Brian May
Eric Johnson
Eric Clapton
And so on, and so on - I could write a list as long as my arm.
How'd I leave Page and Jeff Beck out?! Also, Al Carmichael, the lead guitar for the band I was involved with in high school. He's still rocking and still damn good.
So, I will tae the approach here of mentioning some guitar players maybe you've never heard of, but are amazing talents.
In the jam/jazz/chitlin circuit scene, there is a cat named Bobby Lee Rodgers that is the kind of guitarist that guitarists go see and say "Man, I hate that guy". He was the youngest jazz guitar lead instructor at the Berklee College of Music. If you know anything about the next level of guitar playing, you know what Berklee is and the level we are talking here. Another guy in that space is Jimmy Herring. He is the lead player for the band Widespread Panic. Amazing guitar players.
I saw Tommy Emmanuel mentioned and I'll add to other players in that style: Andy McKee and Don Ross. Both are mind-blowingly good.
Going more mainstream, Jeff Beck is amazing. I also love the standards: Clapton, Hendrix, Harrison, Page.
In the Jazz scene, both Bobby Lee Rodgers and Jimmy Herring are accomplished next level players. But Stanley Jordan amazes me every time I see him play. I think he may be from another planet.
In the bluegrass space, check out Larry Keel and Natural Bridge. Just amazing.
From the oddball [perspective, if you've never seen Dweezil Zappa do the "Zappa Plays Zappa" show, check it out. Dweezil is an amazing guitarist.
In the jam/jazz/chitlin circuit scene, there is a cat named Bobby Lee Rodgers that is the kind of guitarist that guitarists go see and say "Man, I hate that guy". He was the youngest jazz guitar lead instructor at the Berklee College of Music. If you know anything about the next level of guitar playing, you know what Berklee is and the level we are talking here. Another guy in that space is Jimmy Herring. He is the lead player for the band Widespread Panic. Amazing guitar players.
I saw Tommy Emmanuel mentioned and I'll add to other players in that style: Andy McKee and Don Ross. Both are mind-blowingly good.
Going more mainstream, Jeff Beck is amazing. I also love the standards: Clapton, Hendrix, Harrison, Page.
In the Jazz scene, both Bobby Lee Rodgers and Jimmy Herring are accomplished next level players. But Stanley Jordan amazes me every time I see him play. I think he may be from another planet.
In the bluegrass space, check out Larry Keel and Natural Bridge. Just amazing.
From the oddball [perspective, if you've never seen Dweezil Zappa do the "Zappa Plays Zappa" show, check it out. Dweezil is an amazing guitarist.
And how could I forget the hardest working guitar player out there: Warren Haynes. That guy will melt your face.
Yeah. I forgot Clapton. He's grand.
Oh! -How could I forget Charo and Tiny Tim???
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Andrés Segovia
Joe Satriani
Michael Hedges
...and Steve Martin. Yes, *that* Steve Martin.
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Andrés Segovia
Joe Satriani
Michael Hedges
...and Steve Martin. Yes, *that* Steve Martin.
Chuck Berry playing Johnny B. Goode always hit the spot.
Listening to Robert Johnson play the blues is always inspiring.
For more recent artists, I always enjoyed Tom Morello and his metal/funk/hip hop blend.
Listening to Robert Johnson play the blues is always inspiring.
For more recent artists, I always enjoyed Tom Morello and his metal/funk/hip hop blend.
And in case no one's mentioned it:
Robert Johnson, the grand sire of the blues.
Edit: Never mind! Lord Tyrion beat me to it by two minutes.
Robert Johnson, the grand sire of the blues.
Edit: Never mind! Lord Tyrion beat me to it by two minutes.
I forgot to list the Zappas. Dweezil and Frank. Only proof you need to their genius is to listen to Watermelon In Easter Hay.
Also forgot Vernon Reid
Also forgot Vernon Reid
George Harrison
Justin Hayward
Lindsey Buckingham
There are others who are as good technically, I'm sure, but these three play in a way that speaks to my soul.
Justin Hayward
Lindsey Buckingham
There are others who are as good technically, I'm sure, but these three play in a way that speaks to my soul.
Roy Buchanan, John McLaughlin, Clapton, Santana, Beck*, BB King, Hendrix, May, Page, and about twenty more.
* Jeff Beck's 1976 album, Wired, is a top 100 album.
* Jeff Beck's 1976 album, Wired, is a top 100 album.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Buddy Guy? Muddy Waters? - another couple of oldies but goodies if you like the blues.