Top Guitarists

[Rigormortis]

Who do you think are the top 10 rockin guitarists (electric) alive today.

For a start, my top 10 are as follows, in some sort of order.
1. Joe Satriani (Solo)
2. Jimmy Page (Led Zepellin)
3. Kirk Hammet (Metallica)
4. Steve Vai (Solo)
5. Slash (G N R)
6. Brian May (Queen)
7. Dimebag Darrel (Pantera)
8. Yngwie Malmsteen (Solo (I think))
9. Eric Clapton (Solo)
10. Kim Thayil (SoundGarden)

[Kirobaito]

Alive today?

1. Carlos Santana
2. Jimmy Page
3. Eric Clapton

I don't really include anyone else, because no one else really compares.

[jrgen]

I'm to lazy to make a list.
Kirk Hammet is my favourite anyways.
Not technically, but his solos are genious.
And I think it's more important how the stuff you play sound then how hard it is to play.
It's after all coming up with stuff that's the tricky part.

[Rigormortis]

To King Bahamut
you obviously haven't heard the likes of Joe Satriani.
Download some of his songs such as Satch Boogie, Big Bab Moon, or The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing.

Also the idea of this thread is to submit 10 guitarists, or if you don't know that many who are any good then at least 5. I mean come on you've gor to have a wider taste than 3 guitarists.

[Kirobaito]

Fine.
4. Kirk Hammet
5. Charlie Daniels

[metCloud]

Who do you think are the top 10 rockin guitarists (electric) alive today.

For a start, my top 10 are as follows, in some sort of order.
1. Joe Satriani (Solo)
2. Jimmy Page (Led Zepellin)
3. Kirk Hammet (Metallica)
4. Steve Vai (Solo)
5. Slash (G N R)
6. Brian May (Queen)
7. Dimebag Darrel (Pantera)
8. Yngwie Malmsteen (Solo (I think))
9. Eric Clapton (Solo)
10. Kim Thayil (SoundGarden)

That list is good. My fav. is Kirk Hammett, but not the best of course.

I would add John Petrucci, Eddie Van Halen, Zack Wylde(sp), Angus Young and Tom Morello. No particular order though because they are all good.

[Chzn8r]

But his solos are genious.
And I think it's more important how the stuff you play sound then how hard it is to play.
It's after all coming up with stuff that's the tricky part.

When was the last time Kirk wrote a good solo? All the great ones from the 80s were written by Hetfield... and since Kirk doesn't even solo now... why do you bother praising him for his solos?

Kirk is just a washed up, sloppy player who uses to much wah-pedal.

[Del Murder]

What about Van Halen?

Hendrix beats them all though.

[The Captain]

Agreed, Hendrix was the greatest.

I'd go with Clapton myself, he's been playing forever and only gets better with each show. I've seen him live at least 20 times and each show is wonderful and unique in its own way. Besides, they don't call him "God" for nothing.

Another good choice is Trey Anastasio. I'm not a big Phish fan, but he's very good.

Take care all.

[Mr. Graves]

Dr. Chud of the Misfits
Johnny Marr of the Smiths
J. Page
Slash

If bassists count, Flea.

[metCloud]

Agreed, Hendrix was the greatest.

I'd go with Clapton myself, he's been playing forever and only gets better with each show. I've seen him live at least 20 times and each show is wonderful and unique in its own way. Besides, they don't call him "God" for nothing.

Another good choice is Trey Anastasio. I'm not a big Phish fan, but he's very good.

Take care all.

I caught a Clapton concert once and I must say he is amazing. I dont listen to him alot but when I do it inspires me to learn different material.

[jrgen]

When was the last time Kirk wrote a good solo? All the great ones from the 80s were written by Hetfield... and since Kirk doesn't even solo now... why do you bother praising him for his solos?

Kirk is just a washed up, sloppy player who uses to much wah-pedal.

Hetfield huh?
I always assumed it was Kirk who made them as he played them.
Then James Hetfield is the genious.

[muchacho]

he solos a little bit, but not as muuch as he used to. the big solos are done by kirk(like one and fade to black)

anyway my fav. is
hendrix, page, krik, clapton, eddie van halen, randy roades, angus young, zack wylde. no order

[metCloud]

Hetfields solos are more simplistic than Kirks. ie. The first solo in Master of Puppets is done by Hetfield and its sounds so good even though its just a simple penatonic scale with a few bends. The second solo is Kirks and its full of fast Hammer ons and pull-offs, Legeto and unisone bends(sp). Hetfield wrote some badass solos but when you say Kirk is washed up...uhhhh... well, the last record didnt have them but go see him live and you would be amazed. That is how I determine good guitarist, live material is there true test. If I had the right equipment and lots of time, I could make a recorded track of Flight of the Bumblebee (Yngwie) and just do part by part and piece it together. What I like is the fact these guitarist can do these things no sweat on stage perfectly. Kirk uses alot of Wah but he does know how to use it good... Like I said earlier, not the best but my favorite.

[fire_of_avalon]

he solos a little bit, but not as muuch as he used to. the big solos are done by kirk(like one and fade to black)

anyway my fav. is
hendrix, page, krik, clapton, eddie van halen, randy roades , angus young, zack wylde. no order

Thank you, you are my new hero

And for the rest:

Jimmy Hendrix
Eric Clapton
Angus Young (if only for his energy)
Tom Morello
Allen Collins
No others, really. And No order.