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Slammer View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 09:20 PM
Apr 27 2008, 09:20 PM	GMC:er Posts: 851 Joined: 26-April 07 From: The Sunshine State	Seeing the other thread with the Silly Rolling Stone list. I thought I'd post the List that seams to make the most sense. Now For this list you must understand That they Made a Criteria for it and that is... Criteria: Guitarists are ranked for their impact influence creativity versatility originality technical skill and lasting popularity in the genre of Rock guitar. Based on that Criteria I can Understand why Hendrix is #1 and so on. Compared to the Rolling Stone List, I believe this one makes alot more sense, now alot of you may not agree with it all, but you must remember that a list is just a list, and keep the Criteria in mind as you read. Here it is. (=R.I.P.) 1. Jimi Hendrix - Jimi Hendrix Experience 2. Eric Clapton - Yardbirds, Cream, Derek & The Dominos, Solo 3. Jimmy Page - Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin, The Firm 4. Jeff Beck - Yardbirds, Jeff Beck Group, Solo 5. Eddie Van Halen - Van Halen 6. Stevie Ray Vaughan* - Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble 7. Joe Satriani - Solo 8. Ritchie Blackmore - Deep Purple, Rainbow, Blackmores Night 9. Steve Vai - David Lee Roth, Whitesnake, Solo 10. David Gilmour - Pink Floyd, Solo 11. John Petrucci - Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment 12. Randy Rhoads* - Quiet Riot, Ozzy 13. Allan Holdsworth - Solo 14. Paul Gilbert - Mr. Big, Racer X, Solo 15. Yngwie Malmsteen - Rising Force, Solo 16. Phil Keaggy - Glass Harp, Solo 17. Jason Becker - Cacophony, David Lee Roth Band, Solo 18. John Mclaughlin- Mahavishnu Orchestra 19. Duane Allman* - Allman Brothers Band, Derek & the Dominos 20. Chuck Berry - Solo 21. Eric Johnson - Solo 22. Steve Howe - Yes, Solo 23. Neal Schon - Santana, Journey, Solo 24. Brian May - Queen 25. Gary Moore - Thin Lizzy, Colosseum II, Skid Row, Solo 26. Bo Diddley - Solo 27. Steve Morse - Deep Purple, Dixie Dregs, Steve Morse Band, Solo 28. Carlos Santana - Santana 29. Tony Iommi - Black Sabbath 30. Buckethead - Solo, Praxis, Thanatopsis, The Deli Creeps, Cornbugs, GNR, 31. Mark Knopfler - Dire Straits, Solo 32. Marty Friedman - Cacophony, Megadeth, Solo 33. Nuno Bettencourt - Extreme, Mourning Widows 34. Shawn Lane* - Black Oak Arkansas, Willy, Solo 35. Kirk Hammett - Metallica 36. Uli Jon Roth - Scorpions, Solo 37. Terry Kath* - Chicago Transit Authority 38. Alex Lifeson - Rush 39. Frank Zappa* - Mothers of Invention, Solo 40. Rory Gallagher* - Solo 41. Dimebag Darrell* - Pantera 42. Peter Green - Fleetwood Mac, Solo 43. Robin Trower - Procal Harum, Solo 44. Slash - Guns N' Roses, Slash's Snakepit, Velvet Revolver 45. Mick Taylor - John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Rolling Stones 46. Robert Fripp - King Crimson 47. Tom Morello - Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave 48. Michael Schenker - Scorpions, UFO, MSG, Contraband 49. Ry Cooder - Solo 50. Angus Young - AC/DC 51. Keith Richards - Rolling Stones, Solo 52. Michael Angelo Batio - Nitro, Solo 53. John Squire - Stone Roses 54. Pete Townshend - The Who 55. Steve Hackett - Genisis 56. Zakk Wylde - Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society 57. George Harrison* - Beatles, Traveling Wilberys, Solo 58. Alvin Lee - Ten Years After 59. Dave Davies - Kinks 60. Jerry Cantrell - Alice In Chains, Solo 61. Steve Stevens - Billy Idol 62. Johnny Winter - Solo 63. Dickie Betts - Allman Brothers Band, Dickey Betts & Great Southern 64. John Cipollina* - Quicksilver Messenger Service 65. Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band 66. Steve Cropper - Booker T. & MG's/Stax sessions 67. Adrian Belew - King Crimson 68. Joe Bonamassa - Solo 69. Steve Lukather - Toto, Solo 70. Jerry Garcia* - Grateful Dead 71. Joe Perry - Aerosmith 72. Prince - Prince & The Revolution 73. Kim Mitchell - Max Webster, Solo 74. Adrian Smith - Iron Maiden 75. Dave Murray - Iron Maiden 76. Neil Young - Buffalo Springfield, CSNY, Solo 77. Billy Gibbons - ZZ Top 78. Tony MacAlpine - Solo 79. Mike McCready - Pearl Jam 80. Adam Jones - Tool 81. Gary Hoey - Solo 82. Leslie West - Mountain, Solo 83. Peter Frampton - Humble Pie, Frampton's Camel, Solo 84. Dick Dale - Del-Tones 85. Vito Bratta - White Lion 86. Mickey "Guitar" Baker - 50's sessions/ Mickey & Sylvia 87. John Frusciante - Red Hot Chili Peppers 88. Ronnie Montrose - Montrose, Edgar Winter Group 89. Mick Ronson* - David Bowie, Solo 90. Roy Buchanan* - Solo 91. Warren Haynes - Allman Brothers Band, Gov't Mule 92. Vinnie Moore - Alice Cooper, Solo 93. Robbie Krieger - Doors, Solo 94. Chris DeGarmo - Queensryche 95. Jake E. Lee - Cutting Crew, Ozzy, Badlands, Solo 96. Glen Tipton - Judas Priest 97. Joe Walsh - James Gang, Eagles, Solo 98. K.K. Downing - Judas Priest 99. Eddie Hazel* - Funkadelic 100. Alex Skolnick - Testament You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

shellshock1911 View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 09:23 PM
Apr 27 2008, 09:23 PM	GMC:er Posts: 689 Joined: 26-March 07 From: Columbus, Georgia, USA	This list may still have a few flaws, but overall is 150x better. Actually overall the list is very good, except for the top 5 really, those are almost a given, I didn't even have to guess. I think they are all overrated hugely. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by shellshock1911: Apr 27 2008, 09:24 PM --------------------

The Uncreator View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 09:24 PM
Apr 27 2008, 09:24 PM	Fire Up The Blades, Moderator Posts: 8.933 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida	lol, Once again, a terrible list Hendrix wasnt that technical, or versatile really, These lists will never satisfy me You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

JVM View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 09:32 PM
Apr 27 2008, 09:32 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 2.878 Joined: 2-June 07 From: Raleigh-Durham, NC	Still really bad. Look at the end, how is prince ahead of billy gibbons and john frusciante? Prince is a great guitar player but billy and john both have done classic stuff thats easily top 20 worthy. I don't see how vai is ahead of petrucci (or dave gilmour either). I also don't see how kirk hammet, slash and tom morello are so low. But then thats just me picking favorites You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Gibson '67 RI Flying V, Mesa Boogie F-30 112 combo, crazy pedals.

chast View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 09:33 PM
Apr 27 2008, 09:33 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 807 Joined: 20-July 07 From: Germany	QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Apr 27 2008, 10:24 PM) lol, Once again, a terrible list Hendrix wasnt that technical, or versatile really, These lists will never satisfy me That may be correct, BUT at time when Jimi Hendrix was alive he probably had the best technique. I don't like that list that much, but it is really a lot better than the Rolling Stones one. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by chast: Apr 27 2008, 09:36 PM -------------------- "They play it extremely fast, it doesn't make any sense, but it's Slayer so it makes a lot of sense" :)

Slammer View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 09:36 PM
Apr 27 2008, 09:36 PM	GMC:er Posts: 851 Joined: 26-April 07 From: The Sunshine State	btw here is the link with the top 101-200 http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_newguitar.html You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

bladzerok View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 09:38 PM
Apr 27 2008, 09:38 PM	Learning Guitar Hero Posts: 355 Joined: 25-January 08	i think this list make a lot of sense to the eye (and ears) of his creator the point is that everyone have their favorites musicians so its about impossible to create a list of the real top 100 best guitarists, only a list about our favorite 10 guitariste that THAT WE KNOW. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My gears are: guitars: -simon and patrick accoustic guitar -ovation accoustic guitar -Ibanez S320 electric guitar -Ibanez RG7321 electric guitar amp: -Peavey valveking 112 effects: -Boss SD-1 -Dunlop crybaby from hell -Boss GE-7 7-Band Equaliser -Boss NS-2 Noise Supressor

JVM View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 09:46 PM
Apr 27 2008, 09:46 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 2.878 Joined: 2-June 07 From: Raleigh-Durham, NC	I think a list should be done alphabetically and split into sections like so: Top 10 Top 11-25 Top 26-50 Top 51-100 This way we establish four ranks of amazing guitar players. To be in the top ten you have to score highly on all or most criteria (averaged) and then the other three ranks slightly loosen the average required for each drop. The criteria would be something like: Technical ability (with consideration to their time period, for example, clapton would score highly in technique because in his day he was perhaps the fastest guitar player around) Popularity (generally meaning records sold, again with respect to time period whereas earlier artists may have sold very highly for their day but that number may not be so high compared to today with all of our marketing and such) Influence/Originality (sort of like popularity, but mostly meaning guys who popularize certain things, like eddie popularizing tapping, or Iommi popularizing the beginnings of metal.. so basically influence/popularity within the guitar community where popularity would be in general) And the list would have to be remade every decade or so to account for new people on the scene, or extra stuff older people have put out that could change their position on the list. All three of the above criteria are based in fact. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by JVM: Apr 27 2008, 09:48 PM -------------------- Gear: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Gibson '67 RI Flying V, Mesa Boogie F-30 112 combo, crazy pedals.

Slammer View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 10:05 PM
Apr 27 2008, 10:05 PM	GMC:er Posts: 851 Joined: 26-April 07 From: The Sunshine State	QUOTE (shellshock1911 @ Apr 27 2008, 04:23 PM) Actually overall the list is very good, except for the top 5 really, those are almost a given, I didn't even have to guess. I think they are all overrated hugely. I Figured you'd say something like that. Can't say I agree, but nothing wrong with that. GMC would be boring if everyone only liked certain guitarists, or everyone thought one player was the "Best". The fact guys is like this list, Everything is very Subjective. There will Never be a list that everyone will agree with, but the reason I think this list is good is because it actually makes sense, as far as having players like Vai or Satch, Gilbert, etc. Actually in it compared to the RS list which didn't even Mention them. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Unleash-The-Shre... Unleash-The-Shred View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 10:10 PM
Apr 27 2008, 10:10 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.397 Joined: 12-August 07 From: Pittsfield, Massachusetts	I've made posts linked to this site before. There are many other lists there if you go to digitaldreamdoor.com You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

RIP Dime View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 10:31 PM
Apr 27 2008, 10:31 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.063 Joined: 2-October 06 From: Hawaii	Why? Why do people have such a need for these lists, no one list can be correct, that list is the opinion of it's creator, nothing more. There will never be a list that will satisfy everyone, but I guess it's good for people who want to find new music. I used to lurk the DDD forums and post occasionally years ago, dunno if it's changed, but wow, that place was full of music snobs. Everyone thought their tastes were superior, and almost all of them had no respect for others opinions. Really makes you appreciate GMC. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by RIP Dime: Apr 27 2008, 10:32 PM --------------------

Gus View Member Profile	Apr 27 2008, 11:53 PM
Apr 27 2008, 11:53 PM	GMC:er Posts: 999 Joined: 21-January 08 From: Brazil/Denmark	Two things out of discussion: 1) This makes way more sense than the Rolling stone one 2) This is not perfect But really, one thing that should be avoided in those lists is exactly what people want to see: the ranking Remove the ranking... Than this list pretty much makes sense. Everyone can name his own 1st, 2nd and 3rd preferred guitarist. But do you really think about why you would rank someone in 30th or 70th??? Does it really make a difference to you? By the way, the 44th is my 2nd preferred. So forget about ranks after all. Just make a list in alphabetical order of great guitarists, with information about why they were great... That would be the best list of great guitarist ever created... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Gus: Apr 27 2008, 11:54 PM -------------------- my "Thank you GMC!" video If you like it please vote in the competition ;-) Gus Stairway to Guitar Heaven - my practice agenda Check out my lesson here Phrygian Dominant Solo lesson Gear : Ibanez RGT320q (I just love the neck-thru sustain), Washburn EA-20SDL (acoustic 6 string), Standard strat (Mexico), POD X3 Live Some of my Guitar heroes: Jimmy Page, Slash, Kirk Hammett, Augusto Licks, Joe Satriani, Gus G, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler...

Fsgdjv View Member Profile	Apr 28 2008, 06:15 PM
Apr 28 2008, 06:15 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.255 Joined: 12-April 07	Well list's are awesome. Bitching about them isn't. (Bitching about people bitching about lists is really awesome though.) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Practice Agenda

Enucleation View Member Profile	Apr 28 2008, 07:45 PM
Apr 28 2008, 07:45 PM	GMC:er Posts: 564 Joined: 12-March 08 From: Alabama...:(	I didnt really read it, more like scrolled through it and saw a couple of names and stuff but dude... Paul Gilbert should be over Van Halen, I think. But we can go back and forth all day I guess. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear ::Guitars:: ESP LTD AX-50 (Temporarily 'out of service') ESP LTD KH-202 Jackson King V Ibanez Xiphos (Main) ::Amp:: Line 6 Spider Valve ::Misc:: Pod Studio UX2/Pod Farm Ibanez Weeping Demon Wah Ernie Ball Strings (11-48 for Standard D) (9-42 for Standard) Any pick that works for me ::Wanted:: B.C. Rich Stealth Xiphos 7 String Too much....

Nemanja Filipovi... Nemanja Filipovic View Member Profile	Apr 28 2008, 08:02 PM
Apr 28 2008, 08:02 PM	Singing Instructor Posts: 3.391 Joined: 23-January 08	I think that there is not possibility that two people in the world agree in the top 100 list,even to 10.Witch is normal thing,couse,we all are individuals with different taste,and some thing we like others do not. so,IMO making a "top list" in art category is very hard,art should be a bout what you like amd what awake emotions in you. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my video lessons and instructor board! Participate im my new Crazy Blues Collaboration

Danilo Capezzuto View Member Profile	Apr 29 2008, 01:28 AM
Apr 29 2008, 01:28 AM	Instructor Posts: 1.829 Joined: 16-February 08 From: Italy	QUOTE (Nemanja Filipovic @ Apr 28 2008, 09:02 PM) I think that there is not possibility that two people in the world agree in the top 100 list,even to 10.Witch is normal thing,couse,we all are individuals with different taste,and some thing we like others do not. so,IMO making a "top list" in art category is very hard,art should be a bout what you like amd what awake emotions in you. You are right Nemanja, words of wisdom! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my video lessons!

Marcus Siepen View Member Profile	Apr 29 2008, 08:49 PM
Apr 29 2008, 08:49 PM	Instructor (Blind Guardian) Posts: 3.433 Joined: 5-March 08 From: Germany	I think all lists like this are useless, but this one is much better in my opinion that this one from the Rolling Stone... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: various Gibson Les Pauls / Gibson J 45 Amps: Mesa Boogie Tripple Rectifier / Triaxis / 2:90 Poweramp / Rectocabs Effects: Rocktron Intellifex / Rocktron Xpression Homepage: www.marcussiepen.com www.blind-guardian.com Check out my video lessons!

Pablo Vazquez View Member Profile	Apr 29 2008, 08:51 PM
Apr 29 2008, 08:51 PM	Instructor Posts: 1.873 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Argentina	QUOTE (Marcus Siepen @ Apr 29 2008, 04:49 PM) I think all lists like this are useless, but this one is much better in my opinion that this one from the Rolling Stone... +1 You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my video lessons!

VinceG View Member Profile	Apr 30 2008, 01:42 AM
Apr 30 2008, 01:42 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.891 Joined: 7-December 06	My question is, is the title of a "great guitarist" are only seen as the once solo's or does leads or something. I've never really see anyone make a list that has a rhythm based player in any great guitarist list. Most of the people that are crowned as a great guitar player usually plays leads and solos. I guess theres no love for rhythm anymore. I'll choose being rhythm over lead any time of the day btw . You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- METAL SUCKS My Last.fm account. View it for all the terrible music I play on a daily basis

Guitarman700 View Member Profile	Apr 30 2008, 01:44 AM
Apr 30 2008, 01:44 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.462 Joined: 20-April 07 From: Traverse City, Michigan, USA	QUOTE (VinceG @ Apr 29 2008, 08:42 PM) My question is, is the title of a "great guitarist" are only seen as the once solo's or does leads or something. I've never really see anyone make a list that has a rhythm based player in any great guitarist list. Most of the people that are crowned as a great guitar player usually plays leads and solos. I guess theres no love for rhythm anymore. I'll choose being rhythm over lead any time of the day btw . Amen to that. a band can survive without a soloist, but not without rhythm. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Guitarman700: Apr 30 2008, 10:46 AM -------------------- My Gear: Guitars: Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS Jackson Dinky Custom Washburn WG-587 7-String LTD EX-50 Kramer Focus 6000 Amps: Peavey Vypyr 30 Marshall MG10KK Kerry King 10 Watt

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