Who is the greatest electric guitarist ever?
Grand Devonia
11-04-2007, 21:36
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Hydesland
11-04-2007, 21:41
Jimmy Hendrix definately wasn't the best guitarist ever. But he is my favourite.
Vandal-Unknown
11-04-2007, 21:41
The two Jimmys. Paige and Hendrix.
Imperial isa
11-04-2007, 21:44
Jimmy Hendrix definately wasn't the best guitarist ever. But he is my favourite.
his the only left hand guitarist i know of
Morganatron
11-04-2007, 21:50
Of those listed, Clapton is my favorite. Otherwise, I'd have to say Alex Lifeson. :p
his the only left hand guitarist i know of
Cobain was left-handed, I think.
IL Ruffino
11-04-2007, 21:54
One would have to like the sound of an electric guitar to like an electric guitarist.
Hunter S Thompsonia
11-04-2007, 21:59
Where the hell is David Gilmour?
Curious Inquiry
11-04-2007, 22:05
Dunno who the guy from Muse is, but Edward (http://www.usrarecoins.net/images/EddieVanHalen8x10.jpg) belongs on the list.
I would also say Vernon Reid (http://www.myspace.com/vernonreid) of Living Colour deserves consideration.
Kinda Sensible people
11-04-2007, 22:13
I would assume that D. Boone of The Minutemen would be greater in size than all of the other ones. That makes him greatest.
Besides which, he wasn't playing Classic Rock or pretentious Progressive nonsense.
Pure Metal
11-04-2007, 22:15
hendrix FTW for his awesome sound and innovation
but there are plenty of other greats. how could the poll not include satch? :confused:
Compulsive Depression
11-04-2007, 22:22
Oi! *Prods the OP with a whammy bar*
Where's Brian May (== God) or Jeff Beck, hmm?
Turquoise Days
11-04-2007, 22:26
What the hell is The Edge doing there?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u6Eeb0YrKY
These sorts of things are as always impossible to say - all of them are exceptional guitarists. Its just opinion, I guess. Also: Satch is awesome.
Steve Vai's up there as a pure guitarist... on the list I'd probably rate it as a tie between Clapton and Jimi...
Hunter S Thompsonia
11-04-2007, 22:39
What the hell is The Edge doing there?
QFT
Ginnoria
11-04-2007, 22:42
Excuse me? David Gilmour, Pink Floyd? This poll sucks.
Excuse me? David Gilmour, Pink Floyd? This poll sucks.
Agreed. He would have got my vote if he was in there. Anyway, I voted Jimi Hendrix.
Dododecapod
11-04-2007, 23:08
None of the above.
Brian May of Queen.
Of the ones listed, I have to go with Ritchie.
But Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Tony Iommi, David Gilmour, and Yngwie Malmsteen probably need to be mentioned. And then there's the great guitar duos like Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing, or Dave Murray and Adrian Smith.
EAST BAY RAY!!!
Okay, probably not. But still...