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Don't mean to be a copycat of the drum thread...

but, who is/was the greatest ever? I mean, hands down, Hendrix, but other people's opinions differ. How would you rank the top 10?

Mine would go:
1. Jimi Hendrix
2. Eric Clapton
3. BB King
4. Jimmy Page
5. Carlos Santana
6. Duane Allman
7. Jeff Beck
8. Chuck Berry
9. Eddie Van Halen
10. Keith Richards

Didn't we have one of these a few days ago?

Atahualpa Yupanqui ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atahualpa_Yupanqui)
Paco de Lucia ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paco_de_Luc%C3%ADa)
Silvio Rodriguez ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silvio_Rodriguez)
Jorge Cafrune (http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_Cafrune)
Victor Jara (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%ADctor_Jara)
Freddy Torealba
Horacio Durán
Quelentaro (http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quelentaro) (both brothers)
Violeta Parra (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violeta_Parra)
Angel Parra (http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81ngel_Parra)

Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and John McLaughlin spring to mind. As does Dave Gilmour.

Didn't we have one of these a few days ago?
I don't think so...

You put an Allman on your list? Heathen. :D

can't resist these threads.


10. Carlos Santana (Santana)
9. Angus Young (AC/DC)
8. Robby Krieger (The Doors)
7. Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath)
6. Jimi Hendrix (Solo)
5. Kirk Hammett (Metallica)
4. Jeff Beck (Solo)
3. Eric Clapton (Cream)
2. Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple)
1. David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)

yeah, Hendrix is only six. Go ahead, attack all you want. I don't care. I think he's overrated. An innovator, no doubt, but still overrated.

I don't think so...

Was thinking of this one.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=492584&highlight=guitarist

yeah I started that last thread. But that was different than this one. So, let it continue.

yeah I started that last thread. But that was different than this one. So, let it continue.

No, I agree with you. The one I linked to was different. I was pointing out that it was my bad. Should have been clearer.

No, I agree with you. The one I linked to was different. I was pointing out that it was my bad. Should have been clearer.

a'ight, that's cool

All my favorites are missing.

There's Roy Buchanan, Chet Atkins, Tony Rice, Stevie Ray Vaughan ... Never mind.

All my favorites are missing.

There's Roy Buchanan, Chet Atkins, Tony Rice, Stevie Ray Vaughan ... Never mind.

Ooh, Stevie Ray Vaughan. I knew I'd forgotten somone. Looks like there's something I can agree with you on after all!

:D

I don't think There's such a thing as "the best" musician; when it comes to guitar players my preference goes to Steve Vai, he's an awesome player, a superb musician and a great entertainer.

Ooh, Stevie Ray Vaughan. I knew I'd forgotten somone. Looks like there's something I can agree with you on after all!

:D
Okay, if you like SRV, how can you not like Roy Buchanan -- except for not having heard of him, I suppose. Treat yourself.

Hmmm


Joe Satriani for purety

Carlos Santana for longevity and still getting better

Hendrix for fame and shooting starosity

Robert Johnson for originality

Richie Blackmore for being himself

Joe Santerre for all things bass

David Gilmour just cuz

Alvin Lee for being alvin lee

Frank Marino

Stevie Rae Vaughn

Maybe Django Reinhardt should be up there too...

Okay, if you like SRV, how can you not like Roy Buchanan -- except for not having heard of him, I suppose. Treat yourself.

Nope, I hadn't heard of him, but I'm listening to him now and liking it. Thanks for the heads up.

:D

I have to throw John Squires name into the mix.

Wes Montgomery, John McLaughlin, and Pat Metheny for a three way tie.

David Gilmour
Jimmy Page
Eddie Van Halen
Martin Barre
Jimi Hendrix
Brian May

That's all I can think of for now.