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Have delved into a number of Robin Trower's more recent works, and even though he's slowed down a little, he's still inventive as heck, comes up with some beautiful tones, and remains a certifiable master of the Strat
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Omar Rodriguez-Lopez. Not only brilliant guitarist, but also awesome composer and arranger.
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Originally posted by ExittheLemming ExittheLemming wrote:

John McGeogh (Magazine, Siouxsie & the Banshees, PIL)



You are neglecting his amazing period with "The Armoury Show" (1983 -1986)

One fantastic album "Waiting For The Floods" was released in 1985....John McGeogh's guitar is a standout on every track and especially on the title track.

Here is the album in it's entirety....take time to listen, and if you like it, order the CD and play it a thousand times like I have done over the past 30 years. It is still one of my all time favourite albums.
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David Gilmour.
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Lifeson is one of my favorites too. 

I'd put him above Howe.

I'm not sure why - but i guess it's because his playing is so genuine. It doesn't come off like he's trying to sound intricate or unique. Though he certainly has both characteristics.

"Limelight" is still one of my favorite guitar solos. It has such an overwhelmingly elastic feeling to it. Really great sound.  


I have a similar case to yours Richard. Out of all the progressive rock bands and whatnot that i've listened to, the guitarist that made me want to play guitar was Johnny Marr. The Smith have become one of my top 5 bands, but for some reason Marr's charming licks just wanted me to pick up a guitar to learn them. 
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does the second warning involve implements of mass destruction?  Because I'm starting to worry....Shocked
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Alex Lifeson
 
why? because Rush are the only guitar lead band that I would have in my top five bands as my taste is usually towards symph ,neo or crossover. I was also very impressed with Alex when I saw Rush live. Of course there are many more impressive guitarists out there that I like but I won't name them as the OP might hunt me down!
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Jeff Beck. (over Jan Akkerman, John McLaughlin and Reine Fiske)
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Originally posted by Kati Kati wrote:

Jeff Beck for me. He makes every note count and plays the memorable tunes. JEFF BECK LIVE Cause We've Ended As Lovers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC02wGj5gPw Hug
 
I'm a fan of his also....his early work is killer. I'm a little disappointed in his song selections over the years on his last 4 or 5 albums....but he is always great on guitar.
Love his Live At Ronnie Scott's set from a few years ago.
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Originally posted by Kati Kati wrote:


Jeff Beck for me. He makes every note count and plays the memorable tunes. JEFF BECK LIVE Cause We've Ended As Lovers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC02wGj5gPw Hug

Totally agree with my lady fantasy on this one
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In case you are not convinced more Mike Bloomfield
 
That's a great album...........my friend Bill is a huge fan of his work and is always talking him up and thanks to him I have most of his work.
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Originally posted by Smurph Smurph wrote:

I don't have a favorite guitarist because all the ones I like are not for their guitar-work but for their compositional abilities.
The bigs have to have both of that. Beer
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Frank Zappa 
New album!
http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385
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Jeff Beck for me. He makes every note count and plays the memorable tunes. JEFF BECK LIVE Cause We've Ended As Lovers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC02wGj5gPw Hug
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Wish I could be original here but have to go with Robert Fripp
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