top ten guitarists in history

Here in Ka-boing, we have a guitarist named Dan Leap! No joke! Last I heard, he was running for some political office. Me, I'm running for the nearest pond! Ribbit-t-t (SPLASH)

I would suggest that if anyone wants to find the greatest guitarist of them all, try looking at the YouTube videos of Sungha Jung. I didn't think anyone would ever surpass Chet Atkins, Fernando Sor, Carlos Montoya, et al, but this kid from Korea is definitely the best ever! I say this because not only do I play, but because I listen to ALL styles of music, not just one or two and say it is everything. There is more to music than just Rock, Jazz, Country, Blues and Folk. Try some Raga, Ska,Polka, Salsa, Horta, etc.,THEN tell us you "listen to it all". Then,let's all leave opinion aside and deal in facts only.

Way too many to name off the top of my head but a few of my favourites include.....
Tom Morello- RATM & Audioslave... Can recognize his playing straight up, brilliant!
Daniel Jones- silverchair...he's so underrated for his amazing guitar playing
Carlos Santana- Santana... I LOVE Spanish guitars!
All the guitar players from-The Eagles.. Amazing!
Ben Bruce-Asking Alexandria ...ok so he's not the best guitar player but he's HOT AS when he plays

I know not many people have heard of him - but to add an historical perspective - I would have added Robert Johnson. In addition, my 'favorite' list would include BB King, Joe Satriani, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughn...

Adrian Belew, anyone? How about Bert Jensch and Martin Simpson on the old acoustic? Just a thought!

I would add the late great legend Stevie Ray Vaughn and Tony Iommi

Les Paul His name is on the guitar of most rock guitarists. That says something!!

Frank Zappa, yep Im there with you on that one! Dont think the Catholic Girls would agree, but hey.....Shut Up And Play Yer Guitar!!!

I would add Mark Knoffler to my list though.

Glad to see Gary Moore on your list ...but no Rory Gallagher?.

No Jeff Beck ???

Out of all these great guitarist you forgot the most legendary guitar player ever in history.........


Allen Collins.


Cheers!

MC

Bullshit.
Ever heard of Andre Segovia, Wes Montgomery or George Benson ...?
Even talking about rock guitarists .... well, I guess you dont play an instrument ...

1.Dave Meniketti
2.Ronnie Montrose
3.Ritchie Blackmore
4.Dan Huff
5.Frankie Sullivan
6.Neil Shon
7.Tom Scholz
8.Axel Rudi pell
9.Alex Lifeson
10.Robin Trower

There are way to many to count. Here are a few of my favsorites in no particular order.

I think you forgot David Gilmour friend.

ARE YOU f*ckING STUPID EDDIE VAN HALEN IS FOREVER TIMES INFINITY AND UNTIL ETERNITY THE GOD AND FATHER OF ANY GUITARIST IN MODERN TIMES REMEMBER THAT BADGE-MAN WORKING FOR THE MAN YOU DONT KNOW SHIT ABOUT THE GUITAR,,,,,, STICK TO PUTERS AND MOMMIES MOTHER'S DAY GIFT U ARE NOT A 5 FINGER STRINGER AND NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ONE WOULD EVER PUT AN ELECTRIC DRILL TO THE STRINGS OF A GUITAR AND PLAY VIOLIN WHAT MODERN GUITARIST HAS A PRO-VIOLINIST FOR A FATHER NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GUITARIST THATS WHO JACKASS DONT ASK STUPID QUESTIONS THEN BE SURPRISED BY THE REALIST #@$$%#$e^$&% ANSWER YOULL EVER GET EDDIE VAN HALEN IS THE GOD OF GUITARS ALL GUITARIST BOW AT EDDIE'S FEET TRYING TO COPY HIS SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

id defo have john fruciente of chilli peppers in top ten.brilliant and santana defo should be there

PETER GREEN

What about Bert Weedon

David Gilmour, Santana,Eric Clapton,Tom Johnson,Slash,Angus Young, Jimmy Hendrix.

I would have to add Stevie Ray Vaughn and of course, the best.. Carlos Santanna

I don't understand why Chuck Berry wouldn't have at
least made an honourable mention in there somewhere.
Just thinkin out loud.

Yeah and I would have to add Alvin Lee.

Would replace Gary Moore with Mark Knopfler.

No Jack White ?

Steve Earle,Tommy Emmanuel and Van Halan, what a mix. Add Hendrix, BB King to any list as well. And probably a much under rated player was George Harrison. His late Beatles and post Beatles showed that he had a talent. But these are only the more popular guitarists. Queen could deliver the sweetest tunes coming off electric guitars. But I seem to remember something about an Hawaiian dude who could make his instrument sing, forgotten his name because it was something like 40 years ago.

But there are many many more non-pop guitarists out there who can perform solo. Even Neil Diamond can give soul to his instrument.

Who makes any top 10 list depends largely on your taste in music and whether you talk about amplified and much altered electric guitars or those who can really play the instrument without the who-ha attached. Tommy Emmanuel is very talented in both, although not on my favourite lists to listen to for an hour or 2. Give me George Harrison or Steve Earle for variety. And probably a little known Russian guy (forget his name now. )who played at the Sydney Musicians Club often on a Friday night in the late 70's

Thought Brian May of Queen fame might have been worth a mention. Or Rory Gallagher. Just a thought.........

eric clapton rory gallagher

Gango Rinheart,,,Listen and I think you,ll agreee he was the best.....

I pretty much agree with you, but there is one person here I do not think was listed and I do not know his name. He played for Grand Funk Railroad. He was a bass player for that band. In my opinnion he was the best bass player there ever was. He hand a sound all of his own.


Alan

Nash drift Hendrix theres way too many

the best 3 guitarists in the world, al dimeola, paco de lucia, and john mgauglin.

what about Kurt Cobain and Kirk Hammett? and Slash of course

Well done, somebody added SRV, a genius. What about Robbie Robertson and Rick Denko of The Band.

...thats a fine list, not a one there that is not worthy of note...since great musicians are so abundant, may i offer up 10 guitarists who do it for me....

in no special order...

robert fripp / king crimson...
john petrucci / dream theater...
preston reid / solo artist...
tommy emmanuel / solo artist...
steve vai / ex zappa and now vai...
randy collins / found on you tube...
todd rundgren / utopia and solo...
al di miola / return to forever / solo...
roine stolt / the flower kings / transatlantic...
paco de lucia / solo artist...

what about a bassist top ten?....

all the best...Lard....

no Hendrix ?

Ok here is mine:

1- Jimy Hendrix
2- Keith Richards
3- BB King
4- Matthew Bellamy!!!
4- Joe satriani
5- Steve Vai
6- Paco de Lucia
7- Eddie Van Hallen
8- Slash
9- Jimmy Page
10- Me!!!

As you were....

Hey! you left out my son! He's not famous, but one 'smokin' guitarist! I used to have to keep a fire-extinguisher handy before he left home.
Also, what about Frank Marino? He still plays gigs, as my X is his lighting tech & tours with him. Even tho I'm a chick, I've played guitar for 43 years, so I ken a wee about guitarists.
But, I agree that guitarist preference is subjective & you stated nae criteria for our choices.

My original post does state that it is just my opinion as you say everyone has personal preferences regarding genre of music and technique etc.Yes I have heard plenty of Jeff Beck as some of my fellow musos are fans of his,I just dont enjoy his playing as much as others.There are many other fine guitarists who I do enjoy,including Warren Curriculo(of Frank Zappa fame),Tommy and Phil Emmanuel,BB King,Steve Stevens,Stevie Ray Vaughan,Hendrix,Eddie Van Halen,however it is just a top 10 list and those listed are my favourites.

And let's not also forget to mention *Alvin Lee*.

In my most humble opinion, of course.

However...We must all remember that taste is an individual thing. So therefore, what one person likes is a personal choice based on his/her criteria and preferences.

Music, especially so!

As a rule, we should prefix our "Top Ten" with MY.