Personal top 10 guitarists; no judging or criteria

[dronfield]

In no particular order;

Eric Clapton
Jeff Beck
David Gilmour
Mark Knopfler
Carlos Santana
Albert Lee
Hank Marvin
Ry Cooder
Brian May
Robert Cray

Could also have included; Jimi Hendrix, Gary Moore, Jimmy Page, Joanne Shaw-Taylor, Mike Oldfield, Angus Young, BB King, Albert Collins etc etc

 

[Grizzly]

Dimebag Darrell
Kirk Hammett
Brent Hinds
John Dyer Baizeley
Tony Iommi
Carlos Santana
Jeff Hannemann
Miami Steve
Neil Young
Jimi Hendrix

 

[Piece]

For my tastes...

Steve Vai
Joe Satriani
Tony Macalpine
Vinnie Moore
Alex Skolnick
Eddie van Halen
Paul Gilbert
Jeff Hanneman
Ritchie Blackmore
Randy Rhodes

 

[SocketRocket]

Chet Atkins
Mark Knoffler
John William's
Tommy Emmanuel
Eric Clapton
Hank Marvin
Ted Turner
Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins.

 

[Foxholer]

I need (at least) a dozen to cover the several different styles/reasons to include them

Chet Atkins
Tommy Emmanuel
Carlos Santana
Jimmy Page
Mark Knopfler
Chuck Berry
BB King
Jimi Hendrix
Dave Gilmour
Eric Clapton
John Lee Hooker
Hank Marvin

 

[Leftie]

My problem is how can you compare Segovia with Pass with Reinhardt with Atkins with King with Knopfler with Marvin (?) etc ....

 

[SocketRocket]

My problem is how can you compare Segovia with Pass with Reinhardt with Atkins with King with Knopfler with Marvin (?) etc ....

Only by your personal preference in gutair style.

 

[cliveb]

Only 10? Doesn't give us much room.
Given that Hendrix plus the Holy Trinity (Clapton, Beck, Page) are taken as read, that only leaves us with 6.
The task is impossible.

 

[Foxholer]

Only by your personal preference in (guitar) style.

Why I needed more than 10 - for the several styles I enjoy!
Marvin wasn't/isn't a truly great quitarist, but what he has done as a reference for other guitarists is phenomenal - Knopfler's inspiration; Emmanuel certainly acknowledges him as such too!

 

[Slime]

Rory Gallagher
Joe Bonamassa
Eric Clapton
Gary Moore
Buddy Guy
B.B.King
Gary Richrath
Rik Emmett
Dickie Betts
Duane Allman

............. and many more.

 

[KenL]

Mike Oldfield - God
David Gilmour
Dave Kilminster (plays live with Roger Waters)
Hugh Cornwell (from my fave band The Stranglers)
Baz Warne (current Stranglers guitarist)
John McGeogh (RIP Magazine guitarist)
East Bay Ray (Dead Kennedys)
Bob Mothersbaugh (Devo)
Brian May (extra kudos because he loves animals)
Mark Knofler

 

[SatchFan]

In no particular order;

Eric Clapton
Jeff Beck
David Gilmour
Mark Knopfler
Carlos Santana
Albert Lee
Hank Marvin
Ry Cooder
Brian May
Robert Cray

Could also have included; Jimi Hendrix, Gary Moore, Jimmy Page, Joanne Shaw-Taylor, Mike Oldfield, Angus Young, BB King, Albert Collins etc etc

Good call on Mike Oldfield. So much more than just Tubular Bells.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

My problem is how can you compare Segovia with Pass with Reinhardt with Atkins with King with Knopfler with Marvin (?) etc ....

By choosing the ones you enjoy most.

Jimmy Page may not be technically as good as someone else but he’s the guitarist from my favourite band and therefore is one one of my favourite musicians.

 

[Beezerk]

Dimebag Darrell
Kirk Hammett
Brent Hinds
John Dyer Baizeley
Tony Iommi
Carlos Santana
Jeff Hannemann
Miami Steve
Neil Young
Jimi Hendrix

Some list that mate

 

[KenL]

Good call on Mike Oldfield. So much more than just Tubular Bells.

He is a total genius. To any fans of his from the past, check out Return to Ommadawn released a few years ago.
Only saw him twice. Edinburgh Playhouse in 1982 and Edinburgh Castle in early 90s for premier of Tubular Bells II.

 

[SatchFan]

He is a total genius. To any fans of his from the past, check out Return to Ommadawn released a few years ago.
Only saw him twice. Edinburgh Playhouse in 1982 and Edinburgh Castle in early 90s for premier of Tubular Bells II.

Agreed. Despite my love of technical wizards such as Vai and Satriani it was Mike Oldfield who inspired me to take up guitar back in the early 80's. Actually saw him live at Portsmouth Guildhall many years ago. His encore - Portsmouth. Brought the house down.

 

[SocketRocket]

Why I needed more than 10 - for the several styles I enjoy!
Marvin wasn't/isn't a truly great quitarist, but what he has done as a reference for other guitarists is phenomenal - Knopfler's inspiration; Emmanuel certainly acknowledges him as such too!

I like Marvin, simplistic in style but he was a sensation during his era. My favourite duo album was Atkins and Knoffler with their 'neck and neck' Loved it.

 

[dronfield]

He is a total genius. To any fans of his from the past, check out Return to Ommadawn released a few years ago.
Only saw him twice. Edinburgh Playhouse in 1982 and Edinburgh Castle in early 90s for premier of Tubular Bells II.

By coincidence i was reading his website a couple of weeks ago - he seems to have gone through some tough times of late, but hopefully now in a better state. The album you quote gets rave reviews on Amazon, so think i wil order it.

 

[Blue in Munich]

I like Marvin, simplistic in style but he was a sensation during his era. My favourite duo album was Atkins and Knoffler with their 'neck and neck' Loved it.

It's a corker. Chester & Lester is good as well if you can get a copy.

 

[dronfield]

I like Marvin, simplistic in style but he was a sensation during his era. My favourite duo album was Atkins and Knoffler with their 'neck and neck' Loved it.

Good call re Neck and Neck. Clapton has made a couple of good duo albums with BB King and JJ Cale - both worth a listen.