Originally Posted By Autopia Deb >>>23. Neal Schon - Santana, Journey, Solo<<< Also of Hagar, Schon, Aronson and Shrieve (HSAS). They recorded a GREAT guitar album, had it on vinle back in the day.
Originally Posted By Big Thunder cool topic! I agree with some, and will add mine in a sec. I agree that typical compiled "greatest guitarists" or "Greatest bands ever" type lists are rarely accurate, primarily because they are based on popularity, and not always talent. But popularity is also a testament to one's talent, so I dont discount it. One I usually tend to disagree with is Tommy Iommi. As I listened to Sabbath a lot as a teen and liked them, I never viewed Tommy's guitar as "virtuoso" type work, yeah the riffs were cool and tight, but I knew many young teenagers who cut their teeth learning guitar copying easy Black Sabbath riffs. But that's just my opinion, many disagree with me so what do I know? Also, "best" and "favorite" lists are very difficult for me. I like a range of things for a variety of reasons. It's usually easier for me to sub categorize topics, like top five best blues guitarists, top five rock guitarists of the 70's, etc. However, this one subject IS easy for me... Top *ROCK* guitar god for me has always been and will always be... #1, Jimi Hendrix
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmmm, here is my list: 1. Jimmi Hendrix 2. Steve Vai 3. Joe Satriani 4. Eddie Van Halen 5. Slash/Carlos Santana
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Both excellent guitarists, but I do not feel they have quite the same level of versatility. I do love old Slow Hand, but he has some issues with playing some of the more difficult classical or heavy licks.
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden <<I never viewed Tommy's guitar as "virtuoso" type work, yeah the riffs were cool and tight, but I knew many young teenagers who cut their teeth learning guitar copying easy Black Sabbath riffs. But that's just my opinion, many disagree with me so what do I know?>> Well, I'll respectfully disagree. I wouldn't consider Iommi a virtuoso. But I wouldn't discount him just because the riffs are simple and easy to learn. The sound, tone, and feeling Iommi created from those riffs are what set them apart. Sometimes a well-placed power chord that cracks your ribs is better than a thousand notes in a minute. Also, a guy like Angus Young, can say more in three notes than some players in 300. I think for me the song is also important. There are a lot of virtuosos that can play fast and exhibit technical wizadry (Malmsteen etc.) but I never felt they offered much else beyond look at me tear this solo apart. Randy Rhoads was a virtuoso who helped write great songs.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Iommi also is missing finger tips and has a prostesis. Given this issue, I also think there is some awe there!
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Jimmi Hendrix is among the best wow factor for a couple reasons but technically it has to be #1.) Eddie Van Halen in my book.
