Top 10 guitarist
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Topic: Top 10 guitarist
Posted By: el böthy
Subject: Top 10 guitarist
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 13:40
I´m reconecting with my love for the guitar and I noticed I can´t find a top 10 guitarist topic... so, here!
------------- "You want me to play what, Robert?" 
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 14:34
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not in any particular order:
Alex Lifeson
Matt Bellamy (Muse)
Steve Howe
Steve Hackett
Mike Holmes (IQ)
Jan Akkerman
Stephen Caudel (solo artist not unlike Steve Hackett in style)
Robert Fripp
Chris Fry (Magenta)
Mike Oldfield
and one non prog:
Leslie West (Mountain)
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Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 14:53
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1. Robert Fripp 2. Johnny Marr 3. The Edge 4. Jimmy Page 5. David Gilmour |
Posted By: BaldFriede
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 15:18
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I'll throw in some odd names: Roman Bunka Ed Wynne Christian Boulé Manuel Göttsching Michael Karoli -------------  BaldJean and I; I am the one in blue. |
Posted By: ProgressiveAttic
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 15:52
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In no order: Robert Fripp Steve Howe Steve Hackett David Gilmour Jan Akkerman Andy Latimer Ritchie Blackmore Frank Zappa John McLaughlin Eric Clapton ------------- Michael's Sonic Kaleidoscope Mondays 5:00pm EST(re-runs Thursdays 3:00pm) @ Delicious Agony Progressive Rock Radio(http://www.deliciousagony.com) 
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Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 16:00
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1. Frank Zappa
2. David Gilmour
3. John McLaughlin
4. Tommy Bolin
5. Jeff Beck
6. Steve Howe
7. Allan Holdsworth
8. Steve Morse
9. Carlos Santana
10. Andy Latimer
Honorable mentions: John Etheridge, Mark Knopfler, Mel Galley, Tony Iommi, Rogers Stevens, Tom Morello, Roine Stolt and others.
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Posted By: Ronnie Pilgrim
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 16:13
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In no particular order Jimmy Page Jeff Beck Eric Clapton Steve Howe Al Di Meola Martin Barre Roy Clark Les Paul Junior Brown
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Posted By: Yessdude
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 18:47
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in no particular order since 4 place 2.- howe 3.- aldimeola/mclaughing tie 4.- gilmour 5.- hendrix 6.- duane allman 7.- stevie ray vaughan 8.- django reindhart 9.- jeff beck 10 .- andres segovia |
Posted By: Cactus Choir
Date Posted: April 15 2010 at 14:40
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Steve Howe Jan Akkerman Donald Roeser Ritchie Blackmore Tony Iommi Eric Stewart Jimi Hendrix Dave Clempson Andy Powell/Ted Turner (counting this as one!) Dave Gilmour ------------- "And now...on the drums...Mick Underwooooooooood!!!" "He's up the pub" |
Posted By: Ronnie Pilgrim
Date Posted: April 15 2010 at 15:13
Ahh yes! "Clem" Clempson of Humble Pie Smokin' fame. Good pick! Fantastic live performer too.
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Cactus Choir wrote:Posted By: Green Shield Stamp
Date Posted: April 15 2010 at 15:15
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1. Frank Zappa
2. Dave Gilmour
3. Robert Fripp
4. Andy Latimer
5. Steve Hackett
6. Martin Barre
7. Steve Rothery
8. Pye Hastings
9. Nick Barrett
10. Robin Trower
------------- Haiku Writing a poem With seventeen syllables Is very diffic.... |
Posted By: thellama73
Date Posted: April 15 2010 at 15:15
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Brain May Bill Nelson Keith Richards Buck Dharma Mark Knopfler Robert Fripp ------------- 
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Posted By: Cactus Choir
Date Posted: April 15 2010 at 15:43
Absolutely. I picked him particularly for the fantastic solo he does on Lost Angeles from Colosseum Live, one of the best I've ever heard. ------------- "And now...on the drums...Mick Underwooooooooood!!!" "He's up the pub" |
Posted By: Lizzy
Date Posted: April 17 2010 at 10:03
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1. Brian May 2. Gary Moore 3. Steve Howe 4. Ritchie Blackmore 5. Steve Morse 6. Joe Satriani 7. John Petrucci 8. David Gilmour 9. John McLaughlin 10. Jeff Beck ... and many more. ------------- Property of Queen Productions... 
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Posted By: dwill123
Date Posted: April 17 2010 at 10:26
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John McLaughlin Jan Akkerman Larry Coryell George Benson Frank Gambale Al Di Meola
Jimi Hendrix
Robert Fripp Johnny Winter Terry Kath |
Posted By: Hanke666
Date Posted: April 17 2010 at 13:52
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1. Robert Fripp 2. Andy Summers And then, in no order at all: Adrian Belew Steve Rothery Alex Lifeson David Gilmour Chris DeGarmo Allan Holdsworth Joakim Karlsson (of Black Bonzo, cause I know him a bit  )Special stick spot: Tony Levin That's since I can't come up with more guitarists  ------------- 
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Posted By: The Runaway
Date Posted: April 17 2010 at 14:09
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1. Gary Green 2. Buck Dharma ------------- http://www.formspring.me/Aragorn224" rel="nofollow - Trendsetter win! The search for nonexistent perfection. |
Posted By: jammun
Date Posted: April 17 2010 at 14:41
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Jeff Beck.
Mark Knopfler.
------------- Can you tell me where we're headin'? Lincoln County Road or Armageddon. |
Posted By: Pilkenton
Date Posted: April 17 2010 at 15:55
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Adrien Belew Eddie Van Halen I have to think of more. Ronnie P. mentioned Roy Clark. Excellent choice.
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Posted By: XTChuck
Date Posted: April 17 2010 at 17:25
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Frank Zappa
Steve Howe
David Gilmour
Andrew Latimer
Martin Barre
Tony Iommi
Jimi Hendrix
Jeff Beck
Buck Dharma
Alex Lifeson
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Posted By: yanch
Date Posted: April 17 2010 at 18:06
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Steve Hackett Steve Morse Martin Barre Frank Zappa Steve Howe David Gilmour Allan Holdsworth Robert Fripp Alex Lifeson Larry Carlton |
Posted By: himtroy
Date Posted: April 17 2010 at 22:31
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In no order Steve Hillage Robert Fripp Phil Miller Frank Zappa Fred Firth Mike Bloomfield Trey Anastasio John Mclaughlin Syd Barrett
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Posted By: TheLastBaron
Date Posted: April 18 2010 at 01:46
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in no particular order. Brian May Paul Gilbert Buckethead Robert Fripp David Gilmour Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham , and Scott Gorham with Gary Moore ( working together as a great dou inThin Lizzy) Marty Friedman Chris Poland ah what the hell, I'm gonna go past ten, Krik Hammet Dave Mustaine Devin Towsend Matthew Bellamy Roine Stolt John Petruccia Adrian Smith Dave Murray Travis Larson Joe Satriani Steve Vai Pete Townsend Omar Rodriguez Lopez Steven Howe Brent Hinds and Bill Killenier Steve Hackett Paul Waggoner Tony Iommo Vivian Campell ( only with Dio though, great stuff in that band) Nuno Bettencourt Thats all i can think of for now. ------------- " Men are not prisoners of fate, but prisoners of their own minds." - FDR |
Posted By: TheLastBaron
Date Posted: April 18 2010 at 01:47
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Oh sh*t i forgot Alex Lifeson? Claudio Sanchez and Travis Stever. Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Gerorge Harrison, and Jeff Beck. ------------- " Men are not prisoners of fate, but prisoners of their own minds." - FDR |
Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: April 18 2010 at 07:06
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John Petrucci
Michael Romeo
Chris Caffery
Johann Reinholdz
Criss Oliva
Brendt Allman &Gary Wehrkamp
Jim Matheos
Alex Lifeson
Rich Ward
Not really sure about the last one, but couldn't think of anyone and really like Wards style.
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Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: April 18 2010 at 07:23
 Okay, quickly now:
Steve Hackett
Steve Howe
Steve Morse
Robert Fripp
Adrian Belew
Tom Verlaine
Phil Manzanera
Frank Zappa
Al DiMeola
Jeff Beck
 Plus, I have to include (ten is so arbitrary):
Martin Barre
John McLaughlin
Pat Metheny
Richie Blackmore
Mick Ronson
Gary Green
Bruce Cockburn (especially on acoustic)
Also of note are the glorious, singing dual leads of Thin Lizzy and Wishbone Ash!  ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Posted By: LOUDTRAX
Date Posted: April 19 2010 at 13:47
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David Gilmour John Petrucci Jimmy Page Al DiMeola Chris Oliva Non Prog: Joe Satriani Pat Methany Eddie Van Halen ------------- www.Loudtrax.com |
Posted By: el böthy
Date Posted: April 19 2010 at 21:44
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Ok, the missing 6 to 10... in no order Ritchie Blackmore Al di Meola Frederick Thordendal Andy Latimer David Gilmour ------------- "You want me to play what, Robert?"
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Posted By: EatThatPhonebook
Date Posted: April 20 2010 at 01:51
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No Particular order: Jimi Hendrix Eric Clapton Jimmy Page Robert Fripp Steve Howe Frank Zappa Duane Allman Adam Jones Alex Lifeson David Gilmour Honorable mention for John Cipollina, one of the most underrated guitarists of all time!!
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Posted By: himtroy
Date Posted: April 20 2010 at 12:22
| I agree. Cipollina dominates in Quicksilver Messenger Service. I used to be really into them |
Posted By: el böthy
Date Posted: April 20 2010 at 21:09
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No love for Thordendal? Am I the only one who likes his riffing and crazy jazzy solos?
------------- "You want me to play what, Robert?"
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Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: April 20 2010 at 21:16
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Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: April 20 2010 at 21:20
Only Prog Rock
Whatever genre
Iván ------------- 
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Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: April 21 2010 at 08:23
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1. Gary Green 2. Steve Howe (both Yes and Asia) 3. Steve Wilson 4. Mikael Åkerfeldt 5. David Gilmore 6. Andy Latimer 7. Roger Hodgson (underrated as aucustic guitar and solo guitarist) 8. Steve Hackett 9. Pat Metheny 10. Martin Barre |
Posted By: sydbarrett2010
Date Posted: August 09 2010 at 05:08
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david gilmour jimmy hendrix john petrucci steven wilson tony iommi jimmy page robert frip kirk hammet steve vai joe satriani |
Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: August 13 2010 at 21:14
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John Petrucci Mikael Akerfeldt Steve Howe Michael Romeo Robert Fripp Steve Hackett Paul Gilbert Alex Lifeson Joey Eppard David Gilmour ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: dtd350
Date Posted: August 16 2010 at 17:38
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This is pretty much impossible:
Zakk Wylde - maybe my favorite but it is so hard to pinpoint one
Stevie Ray Vaughn
John Petrucci
Joe Walsh
Jeff Loomis
Colin Marston
Alex Lifeson
BB King
David Gilmour
Joe Satriani
Steve Vai
Tony Iommi
Eric Clapton ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/dtd350 |
Posted By: Rolf Bos
Date Posted: August 22 2010 at 15:01
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Steve Howe Jimi Hendrix Jimmy Page Jan Akkerman Steve Morse Chuck Shuldiner Trevor Rabin Steve Rothery Ritchie Blackmore Rick Emmett |