Senin, 11 Februari 2013

Best Guitarists Ever

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1Jimi Hendrix
+313I'm sure that Slash would admit that he and basically every guitarist since the early seventies owes Jimi Hendrix big time.
+189Jimi started it all. There's no denying it without Jimi some of the mind blowing solos we hear today may not have come into existence
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+143Slash is great, he is possibly the best soloist ever, but he'll never be Hendrix. He is a legend R.I.P.
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2Slash
+163Slash is an awesome guitarist. He's got it all! He's dedicated and I think he's proven that he doesn't give up. All the music he plays is great, you don't get a song to witch Slash plays the guitar that sucks, he just dose what he loves.

Slash has earned his place in the top 5 and one day may even make it to number two. Let's face it Slash is a great guitarist.

I mean you don't just wake up and are good at something you have to earn it and Slash has. For this he is one of My greatest Idols.
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+80Slash is the 2nd greatest guitarist EVER, only behind Hendrix. He is without a doubt the greatest soloist of all time. His solos aren't a couple of licks put together or not just playing a scale as fast as he can, his solo's are thought out masterpieces that are incredibly amazing technically and emotionally. Listen to all his recorded songs and you'll see what I mean.
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+68I'VE NEVER HEARD A SOLO LIKE THE ONE HE PLAYED IN NOVEMBER RAIN, AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT ALL THOSE INTROS LIKE SWEET CHILD O' MINE, WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE, PARADISE CITY, CIVIL WAR, ESTRANGED, ETC.
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3Jimmy Page
+127The man is a god of the guitar! Pure genius don't have to say any more, his playing speaks for itself,
+67It's subjective as to who is the best at any art form, although there are some analysis than can help. How enduring and widely popular, how much quality content, how complex, varied and original are all factors. Page's brilliance has been obscured by the fact Zep as a band was so great. It gave him more exposure but also camouflaged him. This is true with others, of course: e,g,. Joe Walsh, Neil Young, Keith Richards. There are other reasons great guitarists don't get their due. I love guitar and for me its Page then Duane Allman. The fact Allman is so far down this list is ridiculous. Also many on this list don't really belong because so many voters are too young to know the dif.
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+18If you take a look at the comments for Synester gates, you can see all the people worry about is speed. And he isn't even that fast, Van Halen, and pretty much any good heavy metal band guitarist can play faster, longer, and cleaner than him. Now Jimmy Paige's greatness isn't fueled by speed, its fueled by emotion and innovation. Listen to the main riff in Black dog, Slash called it, "the sexiest riff off all time"
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4Eddie Van Halen
+71One of the most skilled and innovative guitarists ever. Fastest right hand in the business.
+64He doesn't play the guitar, it is part of that man's body, you can hear his emotions come through
+30Eddie innovated 2 hand tapping. He Influenced great players like Slash, Zakk Wylde and Kerry king to play. If you can make a minute and 42 minute long solo of pure shredding that is recognized everywhere there is something special about you. People that know nothing about guitar think clapton is best but people who know all about guitar can truly agree ed is the god
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5Synyster Gates
+306Synyster Gates has such blistering speed and yet you can hear every note played, he is a pro at dive bombs and sweep picking and definitely a amazing guitarist, and because of his young age by the time he is slash's age he will be the next slash
+235He is a very multitalented guitar player, almost all the techniques he mastered.
He can play well even while backing vocals.
He is very feasible juxtaposed with other guitar legends chest of Jimi Hendrix, Slash, Yngwie Malmsteen, Joe Satriani.
He is the most complete!
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+220Slash is great, but not #1. Syn has amazing speed but still plays clean and has unforgettable solos and riffs.
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6Kirk Hammett
+94Kirk is definitely top 5 guitarist. You can't get better than the interlude in master of puppets or the solo in one. He is a very technical guitarist. You can't get to much faster than 220 bpm in master of puppets or 210 in fight fire with fire.
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+683rd... Seriously... The guy who made the one solo and the fade to black solo... Part of the biggest metal band on the earth... Yeah... He deserves at least 2nd
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+66He's not the best, but man is he good. He's definitely heavy metal, and can go insane with a guitar. If you've heard him play any of his better songs, you'll know what I mean.
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7Eric Clapton
+77The great B. B. King once said you will never find a guitar genius that can hold down, note to note, to Eric Clapton. He is the "one". He doesn't care if he's in any top list of anything. He has nothing to prove. Kids love to hear a guitarist banging on his guitar, Clapton never does that, He actually knows how to play an instrument. Some oldies but goodies think he is the rebirth of Robert Johnson. You will seldom find anyone who knows who Robert Johnson is, so how can you expect teenagers and 20 something guys who want to be guitar heroes themselves, understand the history of true rock and roll? Step up and listen to the ballads and then listen to the riffs Clapton manages with out breaking a sweat and the magic that happens when he does. There is soul to this mans music. He is simply, The Best.
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+32What? He is only 20? Eric is one of the best guitar gods ever! He is a great riffs creator ("Sunshine of your love", "Layla", "Cocaine") and a huge soloist too: what about his wha-wha powerful solo on "White Room", his soft duet with Allman in "Layla", his epic section of "Tales of brave Ulysse", the memorable ending of "Let it Rain" or the emotive solo on "Why got love to be so sad? "?

He is the king of blues rock. He should be in the top 3 with Jimi and Dave (Gilmour)!
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+18He's a great blues guitarist, it's a shame he has a soft spot for ballads.
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8Tomo Milicevic
+230He can win, he can lose. He's still the best guitarist in all the world!
I can't imagine 30 Seconds to Mars without him. He is our CRAZY MOFO AND ECHELON LOVES HIM!
+195Tomo always plays with passion. He's so great in what he does. And no matter what success 30 Seconds to Mars has got, he is so down to earth. A guy we can all look up to.
+187TOMO? NUMBER SIX? REALLY PEOPLE, REALLY? HE'S GREAT! Try to listen more MARS songs!
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9Tom Kaulitz
+138For me he will always be more than just a amazing guitarist, when he plays, the music is from his heart and soul. On concerts he doesn't have to be someone that he isn't, he can be who he wants to be and that's beautiful.
Forever in my heart...
+108I like a volume of his determination, calm approach. For all this he still knows how to come off.
+94He is the best guitarist ever! I really love this guy! If you agree with me vote Tom Kaulitz!
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10Angus Young
+60Angus feels what he is playing! He has a style of good old rock n roll like other guitarists-john lennon, george harisson, hendrix, eddie van halen but angus is the best of all the best. Angus should be on 1 place
+44Angus Young isn't A guitar GOD.
He is THE guitar GOD.
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+43Unbelievably underrated. Listen to his solo on "Shake a Leg" to convince you. Plus, he could do all that while lying on the floor having spasms.
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The Contenders

11Joe Satriani
+54Most technically skilled guitarist ever, without a doubt.
+37very very fine skills with musical heart to connect every living soul
+35Unique sound, Heavy, Blues, rock, Instrumental. All that makes Joe the best guitarist!
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12David Gilmour
+68His creativity knows no bounds! The only guitarist I feel that can place his heart on the guitar strings and strum away his soul. Listen to his end solo of Comfortably Numb on the Pulse tour and the tingles will run up your spine!
+41Any song He touched is pure genius. Echoes, Time and all of The Wall are great. He was the Heart of Pink Floyd.
+37He drove Pink Floyd. Comfortably Numb is a great solo. Could lay down a nice riff.
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13Richie Sambora
+98What the hell? Top 16? Are you an idiot? Damn! RICHIE PLAYS WITH EMOTION DUDE! That's WHAT BEING A GUITARIST MEAN!
+87What? He should definitely be top ten! Top five even! He's absolutely amazing, plays with soul and passion. Richie for the best guitarist ever! Love him!
+69He is even better than Slash. With all due respect with other guitarists he is even with that of the led zeppelin...
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14Buckethead
+86The only guitarist who can play heavy metal about slaughterhouses and then play a soothing lullaby.
He has has more emotion than half the guitarists on this page and he wears an expressionless mask...
+65He is amazing. I have never seen such emotion from someone like him.
+62I am ashamed to see how low he is on the list, really. Very, very sad. Have any of you people even listened to his music? I've heard Slash, and while he is good, he is far from phenomenal. He doesn't really stand out besides proficiency. Buckethead, on the other hand? His songs stand out. Heck, his many fans' claims that he is the Guitar Jesus isn't that much of an exaggeration.

Also, it's quite stupid how people instantly assume he's emotionless due to his wearing a mask... Gentlemen and Ladies, please do get rid of the abundant piles of earwax in your ears... How can you not hear the emotion and beauty that overflows from his songs?
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15Brian May
+57Brain May flies a little under the radar. Everyone has heard Queen, but how many people actually pay attention to the guy that can make his guitar sound like a symphony. Next time Bohemian Rhapsody or Killer Queen pops up on the radio, actually listen to the harmonies that Brian alone can produce.
+45GREATEST GUITAR PLAYER OF ALL TIME. Next to Hendrix of course. Beautiful Guitar riffs and soloing place him at the top. He never ceases to amaze me... I listen to queen and keep finding song after song that is just unbelievable. Friends will be friends, bohemian rhapsody, hammer to fall, the invisible man, breakthru, and radio ga ga are just a few of the amazing songs queen has put together. Along with the breathtaking vocals of Freddie mercury (may he rest in peace), the bombarding drumming of Roger Taylor, and the Steady, rhythmic bass playing of John Deacon, Brian May and Queen is the #1 band in the world.
+37He's as good as Slash, Jimmy Page, Tommi Iommi, and Jimi Hendrix.
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16Dimebag Darrell
+38Why the F is DIMEBAG DARRELL IN 21! He is the best guitarist I've ever seen and heard. He's guitar skills are very good better than SYNYSTER GATES! He needs to be in the top 3!
+25DIMEBAG DARELL SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN TOP 5
, Just listen to cowboys from hell / walk /revolution is my name, it will blow your mind. If he would have been in present, could have hear more mindblowing solos.
+18Dime was and will always be number one for me as a guitarist, not even Jimmy could compare to the amount of inspiration and skill that Dime brought to the table. He was the innovater for future metal guitarists, he was absolutely brillant! His memory will live on through his family, friends and fans. And if you think that he doesn't deserve this spot, and you've never heard him shred, I strongly suggest you watch/listen to 5 minutes alone, This Love, Walk, Cemetary Gates, and all the greatest songs by Pantera. I'm sure you'll change your mind! R.I.P. dimebag Darrell
"In this river all shall fade to black" -Zakk Wylde (In this River, a tribute to Dime)
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17Steve Vai
+42You have to look on another planet for more expression, feeling an fun on an electical guitar!
+40Steve Vai, I think is one of the best guitarists in the world.
He is very unique and has his own mind for playing, he gives guitar playing whole different meaning when he plays.
+25Satriani's protege, almost as good as Satch Boogie himself.
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18Randy Rhoads
+37Just listen to and try to play some of the stuff he's done people, I mean come on! Knowing that he wasnt in the music business for that long but left as big as impression he did, just imagine how it would be now if he was still alive! No one can write or play as good as Randy.
+27Well I have been playing too many years to count and there is no doubt Randy was the best. Playing guitar was just too easy for this guy.
+26No one can play as good as this man
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19Carlos Santana
+32From Slash to Vaughn, from Hendrix to Page, from Clapton to Van Halen, from Prince to Hammet and on, no one but no one can as masterfully sing, string, stir, and sling his guitar out to an audience without vocal ability! Carlos executes his gift by the side of angels; he sings THROUGH, not ON the electric guitar, devoid of ego. Who else could immacutely adapt to concert with the finest of musicians world-wide, such as Ottomar Leibert, and innumerable musical artists to bring incandescent soul to each with impeccable perfection? Carlos unegotistically offers God-given talent as if it were for sale on the street for one who is musically promising while abandons the forced march of solitary recognition in the music world. Carlos appears to effortlessly, unfaltering, and exponentially lift the spirit of fellow musicians of promising notorious varieties. Carlos has another gift: most transparently to bring other artists to their pinnacle without over-shadowing their style. Thus, this man appears above narcississtic motive, but proves exemplary recognition as the finest, most passionate guitarist in the world.
+28Without a question, nobody plays as "smooth" as Santana!
+18This man is by far the most talented guitarist who ever lived. It is insulting to him and his millions of fans to not have him be number one. This list is not a measure of talent and skill, but just a popularity contest
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20Stevie Ray Vaughan
+63This forum is terrible. SRV, Jimmy and Clapton should all be top 5. Slash.. give me a break. Go youtube "texas flood" long version or "little wing cover" by Stevie Ray Vaughn and educate yourselves.
+51S. R. V. re-invented electric blues. He played every song from his heart and nailed every note! You will never hear the same version of a song twice from Stevie Ray. He is absolutely amazing!
+46There are hundreds of great guitar players but Stevie Ray Vauhan and Jimi Hendrix were the absolute best. It is a privilege just to listen to them play. Please people, listen to SRV on youtube. Just search srv and pick any song. You'll thank me, really.
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21hide
+100Hide can solo slash into the mud! He beats out every guitarist on this list in soul and technical ability! If the western part of the world wasn't so damn ignorant hide would be at number 1 easily. Just because he's not white doesn't mean he's not good... I am a huge Hendrix and Jimmy Page fan, but hide is flat-out better. Slash has some talent... But hide is talent. Listen to "Hi-Ho" from his solo career (or the entire "Psyence" album) listen to "X", "Kurenai" and "Endless Rain" from X Japan... And that's just for starters... Then we maybe we can talk about guitar.
+62Hide of X Japan.
Check out any of his solos.
No stomp box needed.
+61Hide is an inspiration to me. He is an amazingly talented musician! Not only was he the lead guitarist of X Japan (the greatest band ever), but his solo work was creative, versatile, and simply incredible!
Even though he is unfortunately no longer with us (;____, he has left behind an amazing legacy.
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22John Petrucci
+69There is no way Synyster Gates is better than Petrucci!
Arguments like "He plays well while singing backing vocals" and such? You guys should really listen to Dream Theater! Wonderful music composed by 5 of the most technically and creative personalities in modern music. I realize that people who listens to Dream Theater have heard the most and at last found the best DT forever!
+38There's not even competition... Best guitarist ever, apart from that a sublime songwriter, DT forever.
+36Not many people have heard of him. But he can gun with the best of them.
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23Prince
+24You have to give it to this guy. Very underrated as a guitar player, it's a shame his public image over-shadows the incredible talent this man possesses. Dig a little, check this guy's guitar playing, a little bit of Santana, a lil' bit of Hendrix, with his own stamp on it! Could play any style with anyone and still come out on top! You should also hear this guy play piano too!
+15The most underrated guitarist in our history. He is the perfect all-round player! From hardrock to pop and blues to jazz, he created his own style that is absolutely unique. Ask Clapton (one of his favourite player) ; Santana and Miles Davis. You must see him live on stage to feel his vibrations and his guitar skills. He played everything he wants to!
+12Prince's guitar playing never seems to come across that well in his production / mixing but see him play that thing live and you can sure enough tell he is it - check out the guitar solo at the 2004 Hall of Fame all star performance of While my guitar gently weeps.
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24John Frusciante
+84The best guitarist, and does not get enough recognition. He can play any style, any speed, and even can sing a little if needed. His guitar playing was the part of the artistry of the Red Hot Chili Peppers for some of their best years, and I wish him the best now even after leaving RHCP.
+72John Frusciante needs to be #1. He contributes incredible feel for music. His playing is not shredding like many others.. People think fast playing and shredding.. His playing is incredibly melodic and beautiful to the ear. He is one of the rare guitarists which improvises solos playing live.. And that improvisation is almost better than any other guitar solos. He knows to put such emotions in his guitar playing and really is the best guitar player now.. And maybe EVER!
+51John Frusciante set the guitar standard for a generation by combining both a funk and rock style. He revolutionized the way alternative music should sound and set the bar for anyone unlucky enough to come after him.
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25Tariqh Akoni
-7Tariqh is a great guitarist, he can play anything. You can see he's enjoying himself on very much when he's playing. He also inspires the rest of the band when he plays, he's the best!
-7He's a fantastic guitarist! Saw him many times during the Straight to you tour in Europe! He is such a nice and funny person and he talked with us fans after the shows! And on stage he always shows how much fun he has!
-7Tariqh is a fantastic guitarist and human being. Been following him with Josh for many years and will continue to follow for a long long time!
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26Matt Bellamy
+58There is no way to explain how awesome Matt's guitar skills are. Who could forget the New Born solo? Not to mention he composes all of his music, he has such a great influence in the world of music that he deserves a good place in this top 10.
+41well I honestly heard just a few of the guitarist with such incredible sense of musicality. I enjoy his search for new stuff/sounds to add, he is a true guitarist in every possible way, his stage performance is like he is making love to his guitar!
+37Just the best.. Human bean can't play a guitar and sing like him. Nobody else can do it. Th
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27Tom Morello
+36The DJ GUITARIST of all time!
A true form of guitar god quality, he made rap/rock a good quality sound through his variety of music influences and made him reach his distinct and over the edge guitar performances!
+18Tom Morello is the greatest guitarist ever because of one simple reason: His guitar playing is many times more creative and innovative than a lot of guitarists on this list. Sure, they may be able to play really fast solos that sound really impressive, but Tom's guitar playing (not just his solos) doesn't sound like anything I've ever heard before. This is obviously a good thing.
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+11he is the best guitarist. he deserves to be on top ten. RATM fans vote please.
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28Zakk Wylde
+19His sound is just amazing and not a lot of people sound like that and those pinch harmonics all his techniques his songs are much harder to play than Hendrix songs I should know I play guitar he's faster then Hendrix to and has feeling like Santana and slash he's simply the best eruptions pretty easy compared to bark at the moon and know one knows the solo he does live it's to damn hard to figure out
+15Zakk wylde the power complimenting ozzy and his own band black label society, his fast blues influenced metal solo's are the perfect compliment to his chugging riffs... A master of guitar
+9I agree with other comments and think that dimebag and wylde should be higher on the list than they are. I respect wylde more then any other guitarist because he also sing's well and can play the crap out of a acoustic. Wylde deserves a lot of credit playing the super fast riffs he does with using little or no hammer-ons.
"The Guitar God"
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29Dave Mustaine
+54A really Great Guitarist.
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+41More technically skilled than Hammett, but Hammett has better composition. However with all the effort put into Megadeths guitar work, Mustaine deserves to be top 10.
+21He rules but metallica songs are also good... Tornado of souls, Peace Sell all crazy songs
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30Mark Knopfler
+36Man, how many times did I get goozebumbs when listening to Dire Straits? The man does it everytime. Such distinctive rifs, unmistakable Mark Knopfler. My personal favorite: Private Investigations, which is one of the greatest songs of all time!
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+26Mark Knopfler is the Best! Lets see Jimi Hendrix do a unplugged version or work the guitar with a simple pick. That is true guitar skill for you. Mark can make make the guitar sing literally, his Sultans of Swing solo is by far the best guitar solo rendition I have ever heard.
+19Not only one of the greatest guitarists ever but also one of the greatest songwriters ever too. His solos are musically flawless and he doesn't rely on overdrive for his guitar work to stand out.

Just find any live versions of Sultans of Swing on youtube etc. And try and prove me wrong... You won't! :-D
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31Tony Iommi
+19Almost every metal-riff that you hear today has been invented by this guy. He is the best. Guitarists like Mustaine, Friedman, Frehley, Gallagher deserve to be a lot higher on this list. And what about genius Brian Robertson (best guitarist Thin Lizzy ever had! ) and John Sykes, I don't even see them here and they should have been!
+16He really should be # 3... I mean come on, don't be so ignorant because of the style of music he plays.. Just listen to "War Pigs" and "Iron Man" and you will agree with me. Keep on rocking!
+14Iommi has inspired every single rockNroll guitarists, and deserves the first place no doubt
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32Neal Schon
+6Why the frick is Neal Schon only #57?! CLUELESS! Do I dare even ask what number Tom Scholz is?
+5Neal combines beautiful melodic lines that compliment Journey's songs, but can add blistering fast connections to his memorable solo hooks. Amazingly full sound and clean precise attacks... Great musician/writer.
+3Neal Schon will eventually be considered the most under-rated guitarist of all time. In 1971, at the age of 16, on his very first recording (Santana-3), he SOLIDIFIED his own unique style, which included frenetic time signatures, alternating with masterfully sustained notes that maintain an incredibly clean, crisp and delicate tone, which set the standard for many future shredders to come. As great as Joe Satriani is, why is he credited with inventing "melodic shredding" in 1985, when Schon was at it 14 YEARS EARLIER? The guitar interplay on Santana-3, between Carlos and Neal is mind boggling, like a volcano that is ready to explode! And this is in 1971-when guitarists had to rely on their fingers-instead of effects. A world class master!
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33B. B. King
+11Just one of many great blues guitarists not likely to make this list.
+8IF THE KING OF BLUES IS 93 SO WHERE WOULD YOU PUT THE OTHERS BLUES BROTHERS
+8B b King is the greatest player that ever pick up a guitar in my opinon
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34Yngwie J. Malmsteen
+28He is the strong root of neo-classical if anybody follow his theory and practical as well he can be a legend so he he legend of legends (only the shredders can judge him) normal musician and public can't understand his glory
+20Just epic
He is one of the greatest guitarist on earth. No way someone of this earth could do what he does
With that passion. Sure he isn't a Kirk Hammet or a slash but he is his own unique guitarist like a snow flake
+18Influenced a whole generation of axe players to research neo-classical playing techniques. Mr appegio.
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35George Harrison
+37The most, the best, the amazing... That can I say.. The beatles had one great guitarist of all time... Vote for george
+25He's really talented but always quiet, he has never wanted to be a superstar with scandals, he just wanted to play the guitar and sing. I think it's why he's underestimated.
+18He's hella tight! He was one the first to ever play the sitar in pop culture music. He made history!
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36Jeff Beck
+25Jeff Beck listed at #74 on this list shows just how little most music fans know about the history of electric guitar. As one reviewer stated earlier, Page, Clapton, Brian May, David Gilmore, and Slash have all stated that Jeff Beck is the best guitarist on the planet. You can add Joe Perry and Steve Lukather to that list. He plays with a fire that nobody else can match and his technique is stunning, the equal of anybody on this list. Many of this generations greatest jazz musicians have recorded with Jeff, including Stanley Clarke, Jan Hammer, John McLaughlin, and Lenny White. He's toured with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Carlos Santana, BB King, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Steve Lukather, and Kenny Wayne Shepard. In 1966, when Chas Chandler was trying to convince Jimi Hendrix to move to England, Hendrix agreed but only if Chandler promised to introduce him to Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton. If you don't know who Jeff Beck is, pick up a copy of Blow by Blow or Wired and give it a listen.
+10Greatest multi-dimensional guitar player ever! Jeff's career spans decades of innovation, from the Yardbirds, The Jeff Beck Group, Beck, Bogert, & Appice to numerous incarnations making innovative instrumental music, to his recent work with Imelda May.

Listen to Beck's recording of the Stevie Wonder song "Cause We've Ended As Lovers" to get an idea of what he's all about. Beck's voice comes through his six-string in an unmatched way.
+9In a society where people worship speed, brilliant guitarists like Jeff Beck are usually forgotten. Most "modern" people have probably never heard of the name Jeff Beck, but most guitarists will tell you he's one of the best. Having experimented in most genres of music, Beck has laid down the foundations of modern music, along with other greats like Hendrix, Page, and Clapton, all of whom praise him for his genius.
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37Eric Johnson
+16What makes Eric Johnson amazing is not simply his mechanical mastery of guitar techniques, but also his amazing sense of control over his instrument. He's obviously trained such that an array of amazing guitar skills are at his fingertips, but what sets him aside from other guitarists it that he knows how and when to use them. He doesn't just throw in a bunch of rad riffs and cool tricks--he uses his techniques and control in an amazingly precise and mindful manner to create experiences rather than songs.
+10Cliffs of Dover is one of the most amazing guitar moments in history. It's an amazing technical and groove experience. A 10. He deserves to be on this list for sure, maybe higher.
+7Eric Johnson is precise, clean, creative, talented and fast. Never heard anyone better. My guess is that he could play anyone else's stuff but almost nobody could play his.
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38Marty Friedman
+22FOR GOD SAKE, anyone who has heard the frigging amazing solos of this man on rust in peace know he has to be in the top 5 of this list easily, I haven't heard better solo's yet.
+15the most amazing guitarist ever and the most underrated, along with Jason Becker. They must have been the best guitar duo that stepped the earth.
+12He should deserve a top 10 placing. He's got speed, theory, emotion... And he's multi-genred. He makes some custom scales sometimes.
Well he's better than slash
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39Ritchie Blackmore
+37Best guitarist ever! How is he not in the top 10?
The guitar solos in songs such as Highway Star are amazing!
+23Genius. Listen to Catch the Rainbow live in Munich. Feeling feeding technique. Number one guitarist. Surpass Hendrix and Page easily. Just listen to all of his work. There'll never be anyone like him, as there are no more Bach, Mozart or Beethoven. Before him guitar was just blues and country rock. After him guitar is music for itself.
+20Ritchie was an early stand out guitarist for me in the emerging Deep Purple days, has continued to dazzle through the permutations of Rainbow and shown many other aspects of his skills with Blackmore's Night who deserve far more media attention than they have so far had. With the fluidity and emotion he packs into his work I would rate him with Jimmy Page and Hendrix.
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40Chuck Berry
+24Are you people retarted? Without Chuck Berry, no one on this list would be famous
+11Guitar playing rock legend
+9Chuck Berry is a legend an one othe most influent guitars all over the world
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41Matthias Jabs
+10Jabs is very melodic and clear guitaris. He knows how to rock n roll, how to mix blues-rock and heavy metal together.
+7Yeah matthias jabs have the style of unique, and he's got the best and fastest rifs on guitar.
he is also got the moves as a lead guitar of SCORPIONS.
+7Matthias Jabs has a special solo style that whose no body has anything that could be just like it.
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42Duane Allman
+10This is bull jimmy page could not lay a finger on Duane Allman, Jimi Hendrix is the only one who even comes close mainly because he could sing, not because of his skills on guitar.
DUANE ALLMAN IS #1
+5Any guitar player worth their weight could tell you that duane is the best slide player in the electric era. And he didn't need a slide. The man's fingers could make the guitar scream with such intensity it cuts through you like a hot knife through butter!
+4ok, again its jimi duane... sort out the rest if you want to cause thats what they are the rest.
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43Pete Townshend
+16Pete Townshend, Keith Richards, Joe Perry, Frank Zappa, BB King, Jeff Beck, and Peter Frampton, are all listed lower than the rhythm guitarist for stupid, whiny, emo, lame Avenged Sevenfold, people these days just don't know good music. This list is meaningless.
Stangbass16
+3Power, feeling/ emotion, and innovation are what Pete is all about. Brilliant jumping between rhythm and lead. LAL, Young Vic, Quadrophenia, and Odds and Sods show him at his best.
+3Come on guys, if you didn't vote for Pete Townshend you need to go listen to some more of the Who.
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44Paul Gilbert
+14The almighty guitar GOD! no one can compare to his capabilities such as, "synyster gates" or slash.
PG has such a distinguishable sound and image. PAUL GILBERT ALL THE WAY!
+9How is it paul gilbert is 60th, yet he's twice as good as buckethead and taught him everything he knows? No one can play that fast without sacrificing the quality
+9Holy cow Slash is number 1? Perhaps they mean a different " guitar" when they say guitarist! Paul Gilberto all the way!
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45Uruha
+52Uruha'a skill was great the best visual kei guitarist I think. Now it's just time for him to be the best guitarist ever!
+42When he plays, you can't see his fingers anymore, they're too fast. He' a genius!
+40Uruha was great, he play melody with emotion, touch listener emotion with his melody.. Great!
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46Billie Joe Armstrong
+35What the hell? He may not be fast or play anything exciting or long... But heck, he has passion, his solo's sound nice (if not fast) and his voice, tre's drums, and mike's bass goes very well with it.
+24Not just his guitar playing abilities but also his vocals are amazing and BEST.
Listen good riddance to know more
Billie joe deserves at least top 10 for sure
+19He is so amazing I love listening to his beautiful voice and majestic guitar playing BJA forever!
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47Keith Richards
+13We are talking about rock and roll, right? How anyone can be listed higher than Keef is mind blowing. It all starts with a riff and the king of riffs is Keith Richards!
+11You want to rock, listen to keith!
+10Keith is the Range Rover of guitarists. Not too flashy in his playing, but dependable and value to last the ages. Sophistication in a drugged out way.
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48Rory Gallagher
+26Rory never sold out, never released a single and would not worry about being placed at no.62 in this list. His concert's sold out, his fans never forgot him, and I've noticed a steady interest in his music because of Youtube and other online free music. In time when most of those above are found out and loose their popularity it will be Rory that will be talked about and admired by the new Guitarists in the generations to come.
+12Listen to the live rendition of "Walk On Hot Coals" from Rory's "Irish Tour" and you know why the Irish prodigy is considered one of the greatest guitarists to ever grace the face of the earth.

A people's guitarist, modest, truthful, down-to-earth, never compromising his vision, never selling out. Probably too shy for his own good, definitively too good for this world.
+9Rory played with every fibre of his being and was up there in the world's top 3 or 4 guitarists all his career and still is. The music was his priority - he could have sold out on his raw gut music and become a commercial rock star but he was a true human as well as a true musician.
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49Alex Lifeson
+17Come on people. Alex Lifeson is amazing! He plays for Rush so he plays very hard music and very long music. He is in his late 50s and he is still playing amazing. Slash could never play half as good as Alex Lifeson. I bet Slash couldn't even play a Rush song. Go Rush! 1974-2112
+11It is amazing to me how the truly talented guitarists like John Petrucci, Tom Morello & Joe Satriani are down at the last half of the list while the showoffs like Eddie Van Halen are at the top. People obviously have no clue what a great guitarist is. And come on, Nancy Wilson better than Alex Lifeson? Give me a break!
moparchris
+10He's a very underared guitarist and he's brilliant how can he be lower than Herman li I mean he may be an ok guitarist but dragonforce are a joke
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50Tommy Joe Ratliff
+98Tommy Ratliff specializes in the bluesy funk guitar sound, but he's able to play a variety of music types. As Adam Lambert said about his bassist/guitarist Tommy Ratliff "he plays so tastefully and as an ensemble. " Tommy's fun to watch and spectators can tell that he loves what he does!
+77Anyone with as much talent as this man should be much higher on the list. He's self taught and absolutely amazing to watch and listen to!
+76Great, talented, mesmerizing guitarist. Unforgettable if you heard him even once. Such a strong charisma
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51Alexi Wildchild Laiho
+19Alexi is such a great guitarist, when he plays, we are afraid when his guitar is gonna burst in flames. And remember, he plays insanely hard solos and sings at the same time...
+18Alexi Laiho is a guitar genius and he's very young too. If you think otherwise, go to see Children Of Bodom live. It's incredible!
+12he is the guitar god! he is one of the best sweep pickers in this world... he uses melody with techniques! he is the best guitariist in the metal world!
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52Robert Johnson
+3Time has its' way of warping things. Robert Johnson not being in the top 100 is insane, but over time things will change. In 50 years, 98% of the top 150 guitarists on this list will not even be known, but Robert Johnson will. Think about it.
+2WITHOUT THIS MAN THEYRE MIGHT NOT BE MANY OF THE BLUES GUITARISTS. YOU PEOPLE ARE NUTS
+1His guitar work is second to none, I'm an experienced guitarist and I've never heard any music as unique and stuctured. Many times critics will not take in to account that he plays an obscure genre
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53Herman Li
+45The fastest guitarist I've seen in my life!
+19Herman Li is the best guitarist in the world his hands is so fast in the song heroes of our time yeah
+7How the hell is this not in the top 5!? this is like the best guitarist EVER! Herman li can play any solo made by jimi hendrix, Kirk Hammet, Slash, Jimmy Page, Synyster Gates, but NONE of them can play the solos he has in Through The Fire and Flames, Valley of the Damned, Black Wintre Night, Black Fire, Heart of a Dragon, The Last Journey Home, My Spirit will go on, or Evening Star, NONE of them! this is by far the craziest, awesomest, fastes guitarist ever!
Rock!!
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54Jack White
+6best guitarist only topped by jimmy page and jimi hendrix, is just amazing.
+4Awesome guitarrist, garage rock true star!, his music is simply and incredible.
+4Jack White is such a gifted musician and songwriter. If you don't think he should be in the top ten, you're the reason why rock is dying. Definitely the greatest musician of the 21st century.
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55Aoi
+44AOI is THE BEST GUITARIST ALL OVER THE WORLD from THE BEST BAND ALL OVER THE WORLD. He's better than anyone. He can't be beaten. He's AOI.
+32He is a guitarist from The GazettE, second best only to Uruha
+21Aoi from the GazettE, you are amazing guitarist! He composed beautiful music in uncertain sense and shiroki yuutsu. He also nice and cheerful person.
Go for AOI SUPERSTAR!
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56Kitamura Ken
+18His guitar really amazing...

he can make a really beautiful melody...

I love all of his song... He is the best composer & Guitarist ever...
+11OAA, his guitar is incridible amazing! his melody is so awesome! GO KEN!
+9Ken is The Best Guitarrist In The World, and composer, is a lovely person
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57Daron Malakian
+17He's not only one of the best guitarists of this new millennium. But also a first class composer...
+13He rules...S.O.A.D Rules. He doesn't get credit for anything but he is a great guitarist! Definitely in the top ten instead of prince..
+12Him @ 30-38 and matthew bellamy @ 18? Yes this is a dream I should probably forget about it... ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Matthew bellamy doesn't know how to play guitars he just uses the "effect" thing LISTEN TO DARON AMIGOS
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58Frank Iero
+26Great Talent Playing with my Chem is his great feat off of the guitar he is named is he who must get attention and that is Robin Hood
+24Frank Iero! He is an amazing and talented guitarist! He deserves to be the Number 1! He totally plays with his whole heart!
+23He plays some of the most amazing songs ever. He has always deserved to be with My Chemical Romance. Imagine this band without him
he plays some of the most amazing solos
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59Kurt Cobain
+17He surely deserves top 5... Seriously... I think only slash and jimi Hendrix are better than him in this list... Just listen to smells like teen spirit, rape me, you know you're right... And you'll realize this...!
+13Kurts had one of the most powerfulest voices in rock history not to mention 1 of the best albums (NEVERMIND)
+11What he lacked in talent, he made up for in heart.
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60Miyavi
+47I'm certain the only reason he isn't in at least the top five, if not number one on this list is because he isn't as exposed to Americans as Slash or Jimmy Hindrix, cause Miyavi rivals both of them. Hands down my favorite guitarist ever, and he has the charisma and personality to match his musician skills as well! An all around freaking brilliant performer!
+31Miyavi can rock like no other. He is the reason I'm playing guitar right now, love playing his riffs. Rock on Man!
+28Miyavi is the best guitarist ever, I haven't seen anyone who can play guitar like him, Miyavi is totally crazy when he is playing guitar he can also playing his magic box I don't know how to call it laugh out loud, Miyavi rocks!
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61Jerry Cantrell
+9This list reflects the thoughts of most of the people and teenagers out there... And this is sad. Is that possible? Syn Gates better than the god of grunge guitar? The absolute riff maker? Cantrell has changed the 90's, Syn just sweeped some harmonic minor...
+8No artist has been through pain like Jerry. If layne could have stayed clean, Alice in chains would have been the greatest band of the 90's. They have such a wide style from all out metal to make you cry country tunes.
+5Jerry Cantrell! Enough said! Innovative ^^ original. He has written so many amazing songs ^^ keeps cranking them out.
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62James Hetfield
+6Never seen such a heck of a combination in a singer/guitar player. He's great especially in rhythm parts while he sings. RESPECT this guy!
+1He should be between the 50. Listen to Master of Puppets, the solo in Nothing Else Matters, That Was Just Your Life, Battery, One, Fight Fire With Fire.
And he plays while he's singing!
There are people that only know slash and tell he is the best guitarist of the world, he isn't, he is good but metal guitarist are better, slash have good bents and everything but James hetfield y am guitarist and I really know who are the best band in the world and is not in this world : Kurt cobain, the rev, jimmy Hendrix, mich Thompson and Freddy mercury
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63Zacky Vengeance
+24Zacky is cleary one of the best, self-taught left handed guitarists out there.
+20It doesn't take a comment to say how perfect this guy is!
+18Zacky is like, the best lefty guitarist out in the modern metal scene right now. Rock on baby rock on!
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64Mark Tremonti
+28Mark, when combined with Myles, is the definition of Rock and Roll. No one who has heard Blackbird can deny that.

My favourite quote from youtube:
"The music industry gets owned whenever Myles opens his mouth. "
Same goes for both Mark's and Myles' guitar playing.
+24He's a living legend. It's just that he's underrated and he deserves a lot more. For me he's the best guitarist the world.
+20Mark has unique music up his sleeve. He fuses dark and heavy riffs with blurry solos, and yet has also played subtle classical and soft stuff. Plus his guitar tunings are off the charts!
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65The Edge
+8What?
The Edge is the greatest guitarist ever! Did you listen "One" live in Chicago? His solo was much better than slash!
Come on, rate The Edge!
+7Its not the speed at which you play the guitar that wins the crowd but its the quality of sound that wins the crowd! Listen to the riffs played by him and you will agree with me.
+6Even his mother calls him "THE EDGE"!
Just listen to the guitar riffs on "Until the End of the World" by U2 and you will believe too!
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66Brad Delson
+26Brad's an amazing guitarist but most of the people haven't noticed his guitar skills because no one can hear anything over chester's screams.

The Best Band in this f.. King world with every man best at their own skills.
+13Brad is the best. Period.
Linkin Park is the best band ever. Period.
How can Brad be so far below I. E Tom Kaulitz? I mean, It's Brad VS Tom, Brad is definitely the best out of them two.

Brad deserves a better placing, because he is a great guitarist. And as the die hard Linkin Park fan I am, I think it's well unfair that he's so low on the list.

Instead of giving him a solo in every song, the band plays together, which results in a truly awesome music experience. And when he does get a solo it's just... Unbelievable. He is one of the greatest artists of our time, and he deserves to be at the top!

Sincerely, one hella big Linkin Park fan
+10Sweet intro for A Place For My Head! Delson Rocks the house!
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67Jason Becker
+10Not only are his skills godlike, his music is great too! Unlike EVERY OTHER Shredder out there (Except Marty Friedman, who is another one of my favorites)! If he didn't have ALS, he would rule the world... Listen to his solo album 'Perpetual Burn' if you don't believe me, or if you're too lazy, search "Jason Becker serrana" on YouTube...
+6Can't believe he hit 85, This guy should be in the top 10! Even with his disability he was awesome.. He still composes and if he didn't get hit this ALS he would be #1 today. God only knows what else he would have accomplished...
+5Awesome! All I can say is search this guy on YouTube. Listen to him with your eyes closed then experience watching him. It is crazy, he is truly amazing his technique is one very few can mimic. So Jason should be in the top ten. Listen to Perpetual Burn. Higher or just Google him and listen to his music. You will not be disappointed
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68Adrian Smith
+16all iron maiden fans ll be disappointed to see this guy below top 50
hanger
+13Every song by iron maiden has a solo and if you haven't heard a song by iron maiden, try it.
aaron1234
+4Amazing solos and musicianship. I do not understand why he, Michael Shenker, Glen Tipton, and K.K. downing are not much higher on the list.
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69Chuck Norris (Session Blues Guitarist)
How come chuck norris isn't first?
-4His Pinched Harmonics make dormant volcano's come alive.

70Dave Murray
+4WTF Price, Synster Gates Are You Kidding Me, This Dave Murray Damn It He Influenced Most Hard Rock Guitarists Of Are Time, And His Guitar Solos Hallowed be thy name, run to the hills number of the beast legendary songs, I Just Don´t Get It Why Dave Is Underrated, Way Better Than Slash. I Don´t Get It, Why
copkiller
+2I don't understand why all guitarists of Iron Maiden are so low on this list!Thez are all much better than the most of this list and songs of Iron Maiden have always rocked...but surveys and lists like this will never be objective because they are all based on subjective opinions of the readers...probably the only truth is that the best guitarist ever is Jimi Hendrix...
+1We are talking 15 studio albums, every track on which contains multiple fantastic guiar work and solos. It is astonishing that the Maiden guitarists are not very high up the lsit, especially given their popularity over almost 4 decades.
Some of the guitarisats voted for in this list can't even play without fx. Yngwie Malmsteen ffs, doesn't know his arse from his elbow.
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71Steve Lukather
+11He's the best!
That's all...
I'll never heard what a great sense of melody
So, he wrote beautiful songs with toto
+4Not many guitarists can play both fast and soulful at the same time. Steve Lukather is a true marksman in the guitar business!
+4Respect to this guy. He is the reason many guitarists even start to play guitar.
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72Glenn Tipton
+8WHAT I can't believe that Glenn number 50 he is so under rated the way he plays solos is amazing my favorite guitarist ( 2nd place is Jimi Page)
macrox16
+5I love glenns guitar playing. He is the reason why I started to play guitar. His solos are very intenive and melodic and his guitar playing and kk s of course are unbelievable. In my opinion judas priest is the greatest metal band of all time.
+5The Glen (and KK too) are a few of the most underrated guitarists in history as they both have mastered the fretboard and blaze up and down it like Metal Gods, thus solidifying that oh-so sinister authentic sound that is Judas Priest
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73Steve Hackett
Highly underrated. This guy was the pinacle progressive rock guitarist. Recommend people listen carefully to early genesis records
A true jack-of-all-trades.Could go from tapping runs(1971,who else did this is 71!)to Segovia style classical to frantic squeals and squonks(pun intended)in the space of eight minutes.Highly underrated because band he was in didn,t get big in America until after he left.And when Hackett left, Genesis was never the same band.
salmacis81
He played a Hokada guitar/synthesizer...unbelievable ghostly sounds...especially hits hard in concert !!

74Ray Toro
+17Ray Toro. He's the best guitarist on this planet. No one can beat him and that's the truth. Everyone of you know it. So keep voting.
+17he's simply the best, puts so much heart and soul and he is an amazing person to, an guitarist everyone should look up to!
+17dude have any of you heard him play? he is a guitar god! and did you see the new SING IT FOR JAPAN video? he has a huge heart also!
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75Pauli Rantasalmi
+1He is an excellent artist! I love him, and I know that he can play every song! Obviously Pauli must be in the number one, no 44 place! But I hope all his fans vote for him! Also when he plays in live the guitar is like magic!
+1GUITAR GOD! Pauli has a lot of talent
Needs to be in top 10
N�ncy
Hei! Here is a very fanatic of The Rasmus and I say Pauli is the best guitarist in the world! His guitarsolos are so magical and cool! I don't know a guitarist who is better then him.
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76Albert King
I concur with the previous comments, and If you really appreciate rock/blues guitar look into it's history. Maybe it's only other guitarists who really appreciate him. Long live this King
It's sinful and blasphemous that Albert King did not make the top 100. But like Robert Johnson's ranking, time will adjust all things. In 50 years, 98% of the people in the top 150 won't be known.
that this man isnt even in your top 100 is a joke

77Guthrie Govan
+1This is one of the best guitarists of modern times. With a great idea of musicality and phrasing, I can't believe that he's not down the top 5, or at least top 20. A fantastic guitarist indeed, check him out as soon as possible!
+1He can play Vai, Satriani, Hendrix, Slash, anyone you can name better than they themselves can.
+1Watch him play. Hear him play. I've found no one better.
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78Steve Howe
+13Steve Howe is a lot more technically skilled and versitile than Joe Satriani
+10That Steve Howe is this far down on this list just proves that this is just a popularity contest, not a true judge of talent.
+9Should be top ten, by far one of the most skilled, creative, original, and important guitarists in rock history.
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79Gary Moore
+12Gary moore is a great guitar player, he is the one who made me play guitar thanks to him I play guitar, I have seen all his work and his interview and if you see it all trust me you'll be amazed how good he actully is the nummber one in my book is "the messiah will come again by gary moore" "the prophet" and "the loner" instrumental song's but in same time powerful please try it very few can play his stuff you think slash can? slash don't do real solo's it all sounds same fast and a lot at same time. PS: slash has not impressed me since I was young, till.. I saw gary moore
+5His tone and sense of melody cannot be surpassed in my opinion. He's also one of the best technicians around, with a fantastic balls to the wall picking technique. Just amazing. The best ever.
+4This guy was superb. Obviously underrated, he should be far higher up this list. One of the all time greats, he could really make you feel emotions from his sounds. Must share within the top five on this list!
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80Buddy Guy
+1Buddy Guy is my favorit of all of them. The man is just AWSOME. I myself play guitar I concider myself as a blues guitarist. I wish I could play as good as him. But I'm working on it. Buddy plays his fenders real well I own 2 fenders a tel and a strat my dream is to have my strat signed by him.
+1First off Buddy Guy has inspired many of the greats such as SRV, he is also better than joe perry who is on the first list and bb king. bb king is more of a singer. I would have him at around number 5
Saw him live in '97 incredible show. A legend of guitar. Should be top ten
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81Paco de Lucia
+5Perfect technique, full of passion; many others can play as fast as he does but the pack is not full but Paco's is.
Nothing more to say.
+3He is the only guitarist on this list that is in Henderx's leage. I'm sorry but, thoes 2 are above all others.
+3The best in spanish and flamenco music

just look for it in youtube

its the best one we ever had in Spain
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82Tosin Abasi
Seriously, all the talk of innovation, technique, etc in defense of old musicians who laid the foundation but can not touch what Tosin does. He plays 8 stings for goodness sakes! Everyone else on this list would have a hard time mastering 7 with the exception of Vai.
Tosin Abasi is possibly one of the greatest guitarists alive right now. Definitely brings all of Animals As Leaders together. Although all of his songs are instrumentals the notes speak for itself. He may be Meshuggah inspired (don't get me wrong, Meshuggah is great) but he definitely has his own flavor.
Are you kidding? 431? This man is a musical genius. Animals As Leaders, and TRAM... Mick Jagger isn't even a guitarist and he Is higher up on this list. Slash is mediocre, but with Tosin Abasi at 431 he has no place even on it.

83Greg Howe
one of the best rock-fusion guitarrist in the world...he made the last album with victor wooten (bassist), and dennis chambers (drummer)...

84D.J. Ashba
+8He is very attentive and humble. A real magician. Besides he cares about teaching to his fans how to play the guitar. Best guitarist ever!
+8He is amazing and should win out of everyone of these people.. He is very talented and cares for his fans!
+6DJ Ashba is an amazing guitarist he has that much talent coming out of his fingers. DJ Ashba you are a Beautiful man, I'm so glad I got to see you in person. I hope you win
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85Ace Frehley
+7If someone is judging based on methodology and technique, then, Ace Frehley deserves to be here. However, if you're basing this on heart, soul, influential qualities, and most importantly, inspiration, then, Ace is down here WAY TOO FAR. Ace gave birth to a series of guitarist, and he inspired so many individuals to pick up a guitar that it is impossible to place him here without a major argument. Ace has his own style, and that style fit KISS so perfectly that their current guitarist must mimic him to be accepted. That's a compliment. Bruck Kulick is a better technical guitarist, but Ace Frehley is a better guitarist to hear in any format. It's just that simple.
+6Can't believe a legend is at 74? Should be in top 10 at least, Can't understand why guitarist like kurt, kirk, the (so called) edge are place higher, I only accept dave mustaine, brain may, steve vai, santana, slash in the above mentioned list, who I think should be placed higher then ace but no other one!
+3the guys schmuck... but seriously I agree with every1 eles, I mean Ace gave birth to many guitarist.. did you guys know that "SLASH" was aces protege, slash bow down to your master!... long live the man who came from space or in Lex Luthors words the "the traveller", honestly I think jerell sent ace to rock'n'roll all night and party everyday! in the words of paul stanley: "people we have been given a gift, we have been given a role, and that roles name is... ROOCCK"NN"ROLL>... forever live ace of space the the greated rock guitarist ever sent down to us from space!
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86Peter Frampton
+6'Do you feel like I do'. I rest my case. Find the Midnight Special version on youtube and it will blow your pants off...
+4duh.. inventor of the talking guitar!!
+3Hey, the Rolling Stones sought him out as a possible replacement for Mick Taylor (who should also be on this list). The Rolling Stones just don't grab "anybody. " Frampton can play. Too bad his time in the spotlight was brief.
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87John Lowery aka John-5
+3ya...he was solo too!!!
+21 of the worlds best guitarists. Listen to his solos and he's played with so many great bands, marilyn manson, david lee roth, rob zombie...
+1John 5 is the fastest guitarist I ever heard, so he must be in TOP 10! He s the GOD!
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88Nancy Wilson
+2Just listen to the guitar in "Crazy on you" Heart is one of the consistently best bands. IDGAF if they're women. They are better than 99% of the male bands, and deserve it. Look how much Alice in Chains and Soundgarden respect them. And that's not to shabby coming from the greatest underrated band AIC and also SG!
This person has driven a major rock band through incredible highs for 35 plus years. The last Heart album debuted at #10 on Billboard (2010 release). She is known to spend her days in the studio assisting the process along and remaining accountable for all the elements recorded and mixed. Seeing her play live on both acoustic and electric... Priceless. Her technical skills allow her to position her sound out front and not hide in the Marshall stacks and heavy distortion, delay, etc.
Nancy is the best guitarist I have ever seen or heard regardless of style or gender. She puts everyone else in this list to shame, and she never gets the recognition she deserves. Whether she is playing in her semi-classical style or gettin' down and rocking' out in concert, her performance is ALWAYS dazzling and flawless. If the top ten list were compared to the knights at the round table, Nancy would be Sir Lancelot. Get real and give this great guitarist the recognition she deserves.
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89Allan Holdsworth
+3I cannot believe that No one has mentioned this man. He is and Has been one of the best and most innovative Musicians on earth. Pick up I.O.U. and give it a Listen. This record is a quarter century old and is STILL ahead of it's time. HellaGood stuff.
+1lol 153 my ass. number 1 all the way... I can not believe he is this far down the list. I guess if you don't know music it makes sense.
+1I have been blessed to see a true MASTER of his instrument. You will never see any tribute band or have any one cover his songs(good luck). I would put him against anyone, his dedication to the instrument is second to none! This is coming from a drummer, no less...
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90Dan Donegan
+6Come on, people! This is Dan Donegan we are talking about here! The lead guitarist of the greatest band of all time: DISTURBED! Danny "Orchestra" is NUMBER ONE!
+6Listen to any of his solos! He can shred with the best of them as seen in "the night, " and "Stricken. " But he can also be smoother and more elegant with his riffs like in "Another way to die. " He may not get the popularity because he is in a heavy metal band but he's riffs are clear and powerful!

You cannot mistake them! The fact the 4 note billy joe Armstrong is ahead of him is... Disturbing
+4Dan should be so much higher than he is. He's one of the best and most imitated guitarists of our time. How often do people these days imitate other bands? How recognizable are their riff and chord structures? Dan should be at LEAST in the top 20.
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91Hizaki
+41Hizaki's not only really talented, but how many times have you seen a man play such solos in a Rococo-esque dress and not mess up? His riffs are melodic, soothing, yet have so much power and feel to it.

Go to Youtube and search for History of the Other Side, Ascendead Master and Desert Apple, just to name a few.
+23This guy is insane good creating fantastic original melodies and his technical ability is great.
+8I love guitar & I respect many on these pages but I must vote for the one that changed me. I will never be the same after hearing him play. No one else has ever done this to me before so the honor goes to Hizaki. There are many talented guitarists here with many different styles but it all seems like child's play after you hear Hizaki. He can do it all if he really wanted to I am positive that this is true.
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92Chet Atkins
+2Chet has to be the greatest, or at the lest one of the greatest, as Chet actually plays the guitar. He doesn�t make it howl, and he doesn�t make it scream. He actually PLAYS it, and it makes a tune. Imagine that, he can make it play a song with melody. Yep, I�m old, and as such appreciate a real guitarist
Chet appealed to diverse groups of music lovers. He was at home and admired it the country/western world. I saw him at the Kennedy Center and the place was packed with people from all walks of life. There was no "gimmickry" just great music from all the categories. He was well received and appreciated no matter what crowd he was entertaining. JR
Legend! Have a listen to the man and then judge him surely a top 10 if not higher. Also a great teacher. He could really make you "feel the emotion"
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93Michael Paget
+2Michael Paget has very very nice skill. He can play guitar rapidly. He also can play guitar harmonic melody.
You can listen his skill on solo from the song "waking The Demon".
+1Oh Man, he plays his flying-v like animal. He does super fast solos, the heart of metal. If I could, I should have kept him at 1st place!
+1this guy is a beast he should be in the top ten listen to tears don't fall around 3:47 into the song.
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94Michael Angelo
+18If he's not on position one everyone of you knows nothing!
+12Michael Angelo not in the top 10 what!. God must forsake this world after all. Because of this generation choosing the best guitarist base on charisma
+11He's the fastest guitarist that I currently know of (and I know plenty of fast guitarists), as well as being fluent in multiple picking techniques and being an amazing teacher. Watch a live recording and say that he's not within the top ten.
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95Frank Zappa
+9I agree on raising frank to much higher level. One of the best instrumental songs is off of ABSOLUTELY FREE called Invocation And Ritual Dance Of The Young Pumpkin. With brilliance when the beatles were doing three baby chords. It came out on 6/26/1967.
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+6Imaginary guitar solos exist only in the imagination of the imaginer!

Zappa for the win!
+3I think there's no other guitarist who can even touch zappa in "real time composing". That alone made him unique. On top of that, he didn't sound like a computer.
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96Johnny Ramone
This list is bogus. Kirk hammett, billie joel armstrong. They were all influenced by the legend Johnny Ramone. He had a revolutionary buzzsaw sound. My favorite guitarist of all time.
Easily one of the most influental guitarists ever! Johnny Ramone invented punk guitar, he should be in the top 10! Listen to the first Ramones album and you know what I mean

97Les Paul
+7How is Les Paul so low on the list, he's LES PAUL creator of one of the best guitars on earth
+4Where all those before mentioned artists are truly great... Les Paul has to be No1. Not only did he invent all the techniques and sounds he and his wife Mary set the presidence of all future lead guitarist's to the present day!
+4If influential was a category this genius would be No. 1. Has had an impact on at least 99% of anyone playing an electric guitar if they know it or not...check out this guy's story.
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98Karl Logan

99Teru, Versailles
+36Teru is not one of the best guitarist on the Earth, he IS the best guitarist! He plays with emotion, and when you listen a music he has composed, you understand his feelings and what is the message he want to pass. When I'm listening to "For You", I'm almost crying and when it's "Flowery", a lot of energy flow in my veins!
Teru is my favourite guitarist for all of that and also because he plays very fast and he's very cool, nice and listening to the public. Thank you Teru!
+34Teru has an amazing and unique sweep picking technique and can play extremely fast.
He improved a lot during the last years.
I my opinion he's the best guitarist in the world!
+30Teru is amazing, he plays with emotion. His technique is wonderful.
He is a great person too and his songs are sweet and powerful...
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100Matt Heafy
It's amazing that a player of this caliber is so low on the list when Kurt Cobain and others are so high. And Slash #1? Be serious people. He's not nearly the best guitarist in the world.
Matt deserves to be much higher (not top 10, but not 166) this whole list is completely biased! I'm sorry but the lead singer of Green Day plays chords and simple solos that's it and Kurt Cobain?! I give him props and all but this is best guitarists, everything he plays is very simple, within a week you could learn to play smells like teen spirit whether you have played guitar for long or just started.
i actually rly like matt heafy and ive not been playin guitar that long but i think the trivium solos are rly cool and hard.

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