Saw him in '78 with U.F.O. Back then he was always refered to as "Fuckin' Schenker, Man"

Well, Yngwie has a very unique and identical sound that's uniquely his, but whether you find it pleasant or not is another question :D

Randy Rhodes and Rocky George are in the same boat :D - throw Eric Johnson's in there too for 'too much of every effect too often but in a tasteful way' as well.

My favourite few guitarists of the 'hard rock' hair band era:

1) Rik Emmett (Triumph)
2) Steve Vai (for his David Lee Roth and early solo stuff)
3) Larry Mitchell (ya had to see this guy to believe him - nuts)
4) Yngwie Malmsteen (played exactly the same way on every song, but man was it impressive)
5) Marty Friedman (solely for his stuff with Jason Becker and Cacophony, in Megadeth he gained technique and restraint)
6) Richie Blackmore, the father of shred rhythm and leads

I know you mean Tony Iommi - he is an awesome left-handed guitarist. In his case he only lost the tips of two fingers, and then had plastic tips installed as replacements. Not taking anything away from his accomplishments, but just pointing out a few details.

Tony developed some awesome licks with Black Sabbath. Oddly enough he lists as one of his inspirations Django Reinhardt, a famous jazz guitarist who died in the early 50's, who also lost two fingers in an accident, and whom also developed his own unique style of guitar playing.

When tendons in my (right) picking hand were severed when I was a teenager, I also learned to play with just three fingers (my thumb, index and middle fingers) after hearing about how Django overcame his adversity. I didn't learn about Tony Iommi having been similarly hurt and influenced until years later.

I'm not even putting myself anywhere near the class of guitarist as Tony Iommi or Django Reinhardt, I am merely pointing out how people can overcome some of life's misfortunes and still follow their dreams.

One of my main inspirations on guitar was actually Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac), since he mostly finger picks everything (to the point that his fingers often bleed while he is playing), and he also does not read music.

I've been playing guitar probably since before most of you were born, and I continue to play every single day (I practice while taking time out to watch the news each day, lol).

Music is one of the highest art forms and brings me pleasure every day. To me it is never about who is better, but about the beautiful diversity in styles and form.

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My favorite guitarists changes all the time, however these people I consider quite good, and worthy of being on the list of best ever (in no particular order):

Robert Johnson (inspiration to Hendrix and a score of others)
Jimi Hendrix
Jimmy Page
Dave Navarro
Joe Satriani
Jeff Beck
Duane Allman
Eric Clapton
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Tony Iommi
Eddie Van Halen
Carlos Santana
Joe Walsh
Robert Fripp
Frank Zappa
John McLaughlin
Andres Segovia
Carlos Montoya
BB King
Les Paul
Chet Atkins
Django Reinhardt
Pete Townsend
Neil Young
Jerry Garcia
Kurt Cobain
Andy Summers
Kim Thayil
Kirk Hammett
Steve Howe
Jorma Kaukonen
Mick Ronsen
Marc Bolen
The Edge
Ry Cooder
George Thoroughgood
Rory Gallagher
Wes Montgomery
Stanley Jordan
Larry Coryell
George Benson
Larry Carlton
Steve Morse
Yngwie Malmsteen
David Gilmour
Steve Howe
Robert Cray
Johnny Winter
Rick Derringer
Todd Rundgren
John Williams
Julian Bream
Kaki King
Robin Trower
Steve Vai
Randy Rhoads
Mark Knopfler
George Harrison
John Petrucci
Uli Roth
Michael Schenker
Alvin Lee
Adrian Belew
Leslie West
Billy Gibbons
Ronnie Montrose
T-Bone Walker
Charlie Hunter
Pat Metheny
Lindsey Buckingham
Jerry Cantrell
Billy Corgan
Brian May
Alex Lifeson
Angus Young
Ted Nugent

I'm sure there are many that I missed...

But hey...it's only rock n' roll (but I like it),

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Joe Satriani Is the guitar GOD :winkwink:

i missed out on seeing him live last year, fucking sucks

You missed Slash. :winkwink:

My brother is on tour with Ted Nugent this summer as drum tech. Looking forward to seeing him when they come to the PNW in August. :)

I was never overly impressed with Slash's work with G 'n R - Axl was always too whiney for my liking (although I love "Welcome to the Jungle" and a few other songs), however with Velvet Revolver he seems to be able to showcase his licks better.

The PNW has some great venues...I've been to a few shows at the Gorge. I also saw a great BB King show on the waterfront with Mt. Ranier looking beautiful in the distance during sunset (a nice clear day).

Lots of great club shows downstairs at the Crocodile Cafe during visits to Seattle back in the grunge days too...

I also recall a show with Winton Marsellies at the Key arena.

Not to show my age, but since I was born in Seattle, my very first live concert (before I was 10) was The Righteous Brothers, with Sergio Mendes and the Brazil '66 as the opening act at Seattle Coliseum as it was then called.

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Can anybody recommend some songs from Jeff Beck that showcase his style? His name always crops up in guitar conversations but I've never heard anything of his (that I'm aware of).

50 great guitar moments...

Check out Jeff Beck's "Blow By Blow". The song "Diamond Dust" is incredible. I saw a show with Jeff Beck opening for John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra (who was touring in support of their "Visions of the Emerald Beyond" album), and it was pure guitar magic - especially when both Beck and McLaughlin were on stage at the end jamming.

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SRV
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BBK
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EVH


Great List ADGWD :thumbsup

Sorry guys there are alot of good guitarist out there but there are very few that can play on the level of Stevie Ray Vaughn, that mans guitar playing brings tears to my eyes.

But dont forget the old old school, BB King is a True Guitar God and then New(er) School, Gotta give props to Kenny Wayne Shepard ive seen him and few times and he is amazing.

Yngwie Who?

Yngwie Fucking Malmsteen thats who!!! any of you old school Yngwie fans might remember that, shit i still have that shirt.

"Dont waste your breath to save your face" on this board. :thumbsup Imitated by none, he is the legend.

Hahaha Adrian Belew. He needed the money OH!

There are certain style/tones that I can just instantly spot who is playing. Eddie, Angus, Chuck Berry, Jerry, and Thorogood come to mind.

Eh don?t you mean Yngwie Fucking Blackmore wannabe?

that's a nice list :)

say what you will. he's still damn good. Unlike what many people say, he is not arrogant. Sure, he knows he's good but he never claimed to be the greatest.

I have that shirt.

Stevie Ray Vauhn :thumbsup :winkwink:

Can't forget BB King :thumbsup

I knew the answer but don't remember what the group sounds like or any songs :(

Well I guess we can tell who drank the kool aid at the dead show now can't we? :winkwink: :winkwink:

Where shall I start.


Let me preface this by saying this is in direct response to your question, and not a matter of my personal taste or favorites

Hmmm.

Edge-U2
EVH- The Brown Sound is very distinct
Tim Reynolds
Santana
Stanley Jordan
David Gilmour

and countless others. In fact most of the people listed above could play ANYTHING written by anyone else and you could still tell who was playing.

Did someone say Van Halen???

If that is eddie.......where are the 5150's ??????

You guys listed alot of great players but nobody mentioned Nuno Bettencourt?

My Favorite of all time. I play an N4 as a matter of fact.


shame on me :(