Hendrix is #1. By far.
I have Page at #2. EVH #3.
Clapton doesn't even make my list. After Cream, he really did little to impress me. Even the greatness of Layla is due to Duane Allman and not EC.
But best guitarist is really subjective (duh). There are so many incredibly skilled guitarists out there who can shred better than Hendrix or Page, but shredding isn't what it was all about. If it was, Eddie Van Halen would be tops.
Oh, and the new VH made me go back and revisit the VH catalog with Roth. I was never a fan of EVH's style, but the guy was fucking amazing and pretty much set the bar for everything that came after him. An entire generation grew up trying to learn his tricks. And when you listen to him now, it's not just his lead playing that impresses, but his rhythm playing style that incorporates so many cool flashes. Awesome player and I'm glad they put out something new for a new generation.
Hendrix is #1. By far.
I have Page at #2. EVH #3.
Clapton doesn't even make my list. After Cream, he really did little to impress me. Even the greatness of Layla is due to Duane Allman and not EC.
But best guitarist is really subjective (duh). There are so many incredibly skilled guitarists out there who can shred better than Hendrix or Page, but shredding isn't what it was all about. If it was, Eddie Van Halen would be tops.
Oh, and the new VH made me go back and revisit the VH catalog with Roth. I was never a fan of EVH's style, but the guy was fucking amazing and pretty much set the bar for everything that came after him. An entire generation grew up trying to learn his tricks. And when you listen to him now, it's not just his lead playing that impresses, but his rhythm playing style that incorporates so many cool flashes. Awesome player and I'm glad they put out something new for a new generation.
That's is the smallest group of pupil sizes I have ever seen.
Hendrix is #1. By far.
I have Page at #2. EVH #3.
Clapton doesn't even make my list. After Cream, he really did little to impress me. Even the greatness of Layla is due to Duane Allman and not EC.
But best guitarist is really subjective (duh). There are so many incredibly skilled guitarists out there who can shred better than Hendrix or Page, but shredding isn't what it was all about. If it was, Eddie Van Halen would be tops.
Oh, and the new VH made me go back and revisit the VH catalog with Roth. I was never a fan of EVH's style, but the guy was fucking amazing and pretty much set the bar for everything that came after him. An entire generation grew up trying to learn his tricks. And when you listen to him now, it's not just his lead playing that impresses, but his rhythm playing style that incorporates so many cool flashes. Awesome player and I'm glad they put out something new for a new generation.
hendrix is #1. he played a different instrument than anyone before or after. anyone who says otherwise is not allowed to participate in the discussion.
after that the debate begins.
I have to spread rep before neg repping you again. This has to be a joke.
Of course it's a joke. I still think he is greatly under appreciated as a guitar player, but nowhere near the best in the world.
My #1 all time is SRV, but Tom Morello, Jack White and Neil Young are my living favorites.
Yup, everyone knows that Mark Tremonti is your favorite.
I love Robertson, but he's not very versatile, and he almost always played with the same tone.
Obviously Trucks is a beast, but another guy who's very technically great is Jake Cinninger from Umphrey's McGee.
Yup, everyone knows that Mark Tremonti is your favorite.
I love Robertson, but he's not very versatile, and he almost always played with the same tone.
Obviously Trucks is a beast, but another guy who's very technically great is Jake Cinninger from Umphrey's McGee.