And BIG BIG BIG props to the guy who posted Blixa Bargeld earlier in the thread. Glad some music nerds are coming out to help stop this ridiculous talk of fucking Yngwie and Steve Vai.
It was me fool :P same that mentioned most of those you mention, like Franck Black, Santiago, Kevin Shields and such
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I've been playing guitar for ever and I love most of the players mentioned here. Pete Townshend is the reason I play so I definately like old school rock.
That said the guitar players of today have insane technique that the previous generation would have sold their souls for.
I cast my vote for BUCKETHEAD, He is the most original and inovative guitarist of this generation.
You had Jimi H: Paradigm shifter When he played all the other guitarists went, WTF?
You had Eddie VH: Paradigm shifter When he played all the other guitarists went, WTF?
Then there were a buch of fast guys like Yngwie and Satch, they were great but they did not create a paradigm.
Now there is BUCKETHEAD: Guitarists are saying WTF? again he is a Paradigm shifter.
One less god!!!
I contend that we are both an atheist. I just belive in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.
I've been playing guitar for ever and I love most of the players mentioned here. Pete Townshend is the reason I play so I definately like old school rock.
That said the guitar players of today have insane technique that the previous generation would have sold their souls for.
I cast my vote for BUCKETHEAD, He is the most original and inovative guitarist of this generation.
You had Jimi H: Paradigm shifter When he played all the other guitarists went, WTF?
You had Eddie VH: Paradigm shifter When he played all the other guitarists went, WTF?
Then there were a buch of fast guys like Yngwie and Satch, they were great but they did not create a paradigm.
Now there is BUCKETHEAD: Guitarists are saying WTF? again he is a Paradigm shifter.
One less god!!!
I contend that we are both an atheist. I just belive in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.
One less god!!!
I contend that we are both an atheist. I just belive in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.
Fuck technique, rock and roll is about fucking SOUL
Chuck Berry, Angus Young, and Pete Townshend come to mind but I can think of many more.
Can't agree more, i know Buckethead is great but there are tons like him.
What about David Gilmour?, I think no one mentioned him. He doesn't have the best technique I know, but his solos definitely shake your soul, and that's what counts at the end of the day, right? Same reason why I don't like Yngwie.
I missed this for some reason and I could go off on a tangent about a hundred guitarists. But there is one guitar player that is my favorite musician of all time. Ritchie Blackmore is incredible but Steve Harris as a bass guitar player to me is the best rock guitarist of all time. Because bass guitar is still guitar
Understand the business before you open your mouth.
I'm surprised as to how many Rhoads fans there are in here. The guy was only 25 or so when he died, but yes, he did kickstart a lot of styles / copycats.
Btw, Clapton: 0 votes.... that may be indicative of the amount of traffic your page is getting (lol), or it may mean that although I said he deserves to be included in the list (which he does) I voted for someone else, probably... and try to follow along here son.... because I think someone else is better.
Also btw, the term you're using on that page, "Stunt" guitarist.... that can be confusing to some. Stunt? Isn't there a difference between a stunt guitarist and the best rock guitarist of all time? I went on the premise of your thread title, but for "stunt" guitarist I imagine a guy who not only can play insanely but moves around the stage like a wildman. If that's the case Eddie Van Halen wins hands down I would think, followed by Pete Townsend.
If you're going to run any list like this and ask for people's opinions you'd be far better off keeping an open mind and let the people decide who should be on the list, instead of arguing and tainting the mix with your personal bias. Just a suggestion friend, no need to get panties twisted over it.
I'm surprised as to how many Rhoads fans there are in here. The guy was only 25 or so when he died, but yes, he did kickstart a lot of styles / copycats.
Yeah it's kinda surprising, but not totally. He came along at the right time and was just that good. He was young but had already been teaching at age 16, so plenty refined by the time he joined Ozzy.
Lmfao @ buckethead DAMNMAN. I think it's Satriani in a wig and a bucket on his head. He certainly plays to the beat of his own drum.
Nahhh... they sound so different if it was him it would be an amazing stunt. To be able to change one's sound/style that completely is next to impossible.
yes i know hes not the greatist ....... but i have always enjoyed listening to angus young ..... especially the songs you dont hear much , i just enjoy the rock/blues combo
hey as long as you enjoy it ........ isn''t it the best ?????
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