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Posted by: Slammer Sep 30 2007, 11:46 AM

They Don't have to be your Favorite guitarists.

But the 5 that you'd say Influenced you the Most

For me. In Order.

1. Eric Clapton (He was who got me Interested in playing Elec. guitar)
2. SRV (Big Influence on my Blues-Rock playing style)
3. Hendrix (nuff said)
4. Eric Johnson (Love his Clean soloing )
5. Jimmy Page (He used to be my Second fave)

Who Influenced you the Most??

Posted by: ClifordACDC Sep 30 2007, 12:17 PM

1 randy rhoads
2 dave mustaine/ marty freidman/ chris poland, pretty much anyone from megadeth.
3 dave murray
4 angus young
5 slash

Posted by: Robin Sep 30 2007, 09:20 PM

Gunnar, my dad. He taught me about chords and other guitar related things, he showed me artists like Hendrix, Winter, SRV, Creedence, Status Quo and maaaany others.

Stevie Ray Vaughan and Johnny Winter are the foundation of my electric guitarplaying style.

Eric Clapton. The first music I got interested in outside Iron Maiden.

Bjørn Berge. I've been practicing really hard on slide and fingerpicking blues lately becuase of him.

Posted by: ZakkWylde Sep 30 2007, 09:35 PM

Zakk Wylde
Dimebag Darrel
James Hetfield/Kirk Hammet/Dave Mustaine
Slash
Tony Iommi

Posted by: Slammer Oct 1 2007, 12:15 AM

QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Sep 30 2007, 04:35 PM)

Posted by: Guitarman700 Oct 1 2007, 12:29 AM

1.Frank Zappa
2.Tony Iommi
3.Randy Rhoads
4.Dave Mustaine
5.Steve Vai

Posted by: visi0n Oct 1 2007, 12:49 AM

1.Joe Satriani
2.Steve Vai
3.Yngwie Malmsteen
4.John Petrucci
5.Andy Timmons

Steve Vai was actually the one that influenced me to play Electric Guitar, and after i saw the G3 with Satriani and Malmsteen, after that they were my guitar hero's too, and afther listening to Satriani, his guitar playing speaked more to me .. and the one that influence me the most is since then is Joe Satriani.

Posted by: FretDancer69 Oct 1 2007, 01:13 AM

Im gonna list them in chronological order, some of the listed tend to change positions sometimes, and others, like Jimmy Page dont inspire me anymore.

1. Slash
2. Jimmy Page
3. Yngwie Malmsteen
4. Kirk Hammett
5. Steve Vai

QUOTE (Slammer @ Sep 30 2007, 05:15 PM)

I would have never guessed

Posted by: Pavel Oct 1 2007, 01:54 AM

1. Steve Vai (got me into the whole instrumental music)
2. Rusty Cooley (do i rally have to explain )
3. Luca Turilli (musicality and technique combined to sound perfect)
4. my eldest brother (he's 32 and in his life he already achieved so much that i want to be as successful as he is when i am 32, although his success is not related to music)
5. people with wrong attitude who actually prove me i am doing the right thing (whatever it is)

Posted by: rokchik Oct 1 2007, 02:57 AM

These 'Are' my influcences. Some were why I started playing but they all are why I still do (no particular order BTW):

1. Muris and Gabriel ( Gabriels lessons made me want to join when I first looked at GMC. His style of play was simular to what I noticed mine becoming and since Muris has joined I've found the wonderful world of finger picking Both keep me motivated to learn and practice harder.)

2. Tom Morello ( His innovative techniques and approach to guitar intrigue me. I'm blown away everytime I hear him. He's the reason I finally picked up a guitar and started to learn.)

3. Jimmy Page ( I really enjoy the blues/rock stylings in his guitar playing. This is something I try to achieve every time I pick up my LP)

4. Slash ( basically the same reason as Mr. Page)

5. Dave Matthews (When I look at my acoustic....I hear Dave Matthews.)

Posted by: SLASH91 Oct 1 2007, 07:16 AM

In order:

1. Kirk Hammet
2. Slash
3. Dimebag Darrell
4. Marty Friedman
5. Zakk Wylde

Posted by: The Uncreator Oct 2 2007, 06:56 AM

Bands:
1. Iron Maiden
2. Iced Earth
3. Blind Guardian
4. Nightwish
5. Judas Priest

Guitarists:
1. Dave Murray
2. Steve Vai
3. Jon Schaffer
4. Mikael Akerfeldt
5. Michael and Christopher Amott

People or things I must mention because 5 is to low a number
1. Stevie Ray Vaughan
2. Darrel Lance Abbott
3. Dave Mustaine
4. James Hetfield
5. My Uncle
6. Luis Royo
7. Boris Vallejo
8. Julie Bell
9. William Tucci
10. Joseph Linsner
11. Michael Turner
12. Nobuo Uematsu
13. Hideo Kojima
14. Akira Yamaoka
15. Metal and everything music
16. Anything of Beauty

Posted by: Hemlok Oct 2 2007, 07:15 AM

1. GMC
2. Jimi Hendrix
3. Jeff Lang
4. Joe Satriani
5. Bob Dylan

Posted by: lefty01 Oct 2 2007, 07:29 AM

1. Ace Frehley
2. Slash
3. Joe Satriani
4. Dave Mustaine
5. Muris

Posted by: Slammer Oct 2 2007, 08:02 AM

LOL btw

I put top 5 Because I figured that if I put just "Who were your Influences" either ppl would make Crazy long Lists... Or no one would respond at all

But, based on The Uncreator's past lists.... 5 would never be enough

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Oct 2 2007, 08:39 AM

1.Iron Maiden (Harris, Murray, Smith, Gers, Dickinson and Nicko)
2.Steve Vai
3.Hans Zimmer
4.John Petrucci (and DT)
5.Kiko Loureiro

Posted by: Eat-Sleep-andJam Oct 2 2007, 08:56 AM

1. Signor Paul Gilberto
2. Signor Steve Vai
3. Signor Andy Timmons
4. Signor Michael Angelo Batio
5. Signor Malmsteen

All of which inspired me deeply


Recent Influences

1. Jason Becker
2.Marty Friedman
3. the guys from Trivium



- John

Posted by: The Uncreator Oct 3 2007, 08:56 AM

QUOTE (Slammer @ Oct 2 2007, 03:02 AM)

LOL btw

I put top 5 Because I figured that if I put just "Who were your Influences" either ppl would make Crazy long Lists... Or no one would respond at all

But, based on The Uncreator's past lists.... 5 would never be enough

Posted by: Schizo0166 Oct 3 2007, 09:07 AM

1. Kerry King
2. Jeff Hanneman
3. Tonni Iommi
4. Angus Young
5. Fast Eddie Clark (MotorHead)

Slayer is by far my all time favorite band and prolly always will be....

Posted by: Soul_Decision Oct 3 2007, 09:14 AM

Opeth
Killswitch Engage
Trivium
Dream Theater
Michael Angelo Batio

Posted by: Slammer Oct 3 2007, 11:12 AM

QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Oct 3 2007, 03:56 AM)

200 i think is the lowest i could go

Posted by: dogman Oct 4 2007, 10:44 PM

Hmm,

I would say in no particular order as anyone who plays is a inspiration and there are soooo many great players out there.


1. Randy Rhoads

2. Ritchie Blackmore

3. Alex Lifeson

4. Jabbs & Schenker from the Scorpions

5. Angus Young

Posted by: Smikey2006 Oct 4 2007, 10:56 PM

- Steve Vai
- Michael Romeo (symphony x)
-Ian VanOosterought ( a buddy of mine who is soo good at the guitar i look up to him and try to figure out how he got there)
- Joe Satriani
-Mikael Akerfelt

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Oct 19 2007, 10:22 PM

John Petrucci
Yngwie Malmsteen
Randy Rhoads
Steve Vai
Kirk Hammet

Posted by: superize Oct 20 2007, 03:44 AM

Nightwish
Blind Guardian
Alexi Lahio
Stratovarius
Stefan Elmgren(Hammerfall)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 20 2007, 04:22 AM

If we are talking only about guitar players that inspired me and made me love the guitar:

1. Slash
2. Steve Vai
3. Jimi Hendrix
4. John Petrucci
5. Zakk Wylde/Dave Navarro/Ritchie Kotzen/ .. too difficult to choose one.


gabriel.-

Posted by: Basic Assumption Oct 26 2007, 02:08 AM

Thanks to:

1. Slash to force me to play and send me to the Jungle
2. Mike McCready and Stone Gossard to teach me simplicity
3. John Frusciante with his Nianda LaDes to make me wear T-Shirts
4. Frank Zappa to make me love Young Pumpkins
5. and John Abercrombie to turn completely insane

and, as #0 I'd put Mr. Hendrix. He is the fire itself...

Posted by: AudunESP Oct 26 2007, 02:29 AM

1. kirk hammet
2. john petrucci
3.Matthew K. Heafy / Corey Beauleu
4.synyster gates (i know the man isnt that great but his style of soloing have inspired me alot)
5...each of you who teach me to play here at GMC

Posted by: PolackHax0r Oct 26 2007, 02:30 AM

I think I really only have three really.

EVH
Slash
and my dad. ( When I was much younger he usta play all the time. Not in a band or anything he just did it on the side. And I usta site and listen and watch him. It still motivates me to play to this day. Ahhh, good memories! )

-Justin

Posted by: Vinicitur Oct 26 2007, 02:34 AM

1. Randy Rhoads

2. Dave Murray / Adrian Smith

3. Quorthon (Bathory: Twilight of the gods, Hammerheart)
I just love the guitar parts on these albums. Simple but such an epic feel!

4. John Christ (Danzig)

5. Vivian Campbell (Dio) / Yngwie Malmsteen (Can't decide which)

Posted by: Cuchulain Oct 26 2007, 02:57 AM

1) John Petrucci

2) Matthew Bellamy

3) Pavel Denisjuk, as his useful excercises were what got me here (and that got me more into the next two guitarists!)

4) Steve Lukather

5) Dave Mustaine

Posted by: tonymiro Oct 26 2007, 05:52 AM

No particular order:

Allan Holdsworth

Pat Metheny

Jeff Beck

Joe Pass

Mike Stern

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: Bondy Oct 26 2007, 05:59 AM

Hers Mine in no order
1/Angus Young
2/Dan Hawkins
3/Slash
4/Jimi hendrix
5/Brian May

Posted by: Understudy Oct 26 2007, 06:08 AM

In no order,

Jimi Hendrix
Joe Satriani
Tony Iommi
SRV
Ted Nugent

Posted by: Kosei Kubota Oct 26 2007, 01:46 PM

Classical version:

Andres Segovia: Old giant figure of Classical Guitar
Manuel Barrueco: Probably, my favorite living Classical Guitarist
William Kanengiser: Great influence on my technique
Scott Tennant: Another influence on my technique
Aaron Shearer: One of the most influencial Classical Guitar teacher in the US.

Posted by: Layzer Oct 26 2007, 02:00 PM

1. Tim Mahoney (311)
2. John Frusciante (RHCP)
3. Gabriel Leopardi (GMC)
4. Jack Johnson\Dave Matthews (Acoustic beginner stuff)
5. Friend from home who helped me get started

Posted by: Spiderusalem Oct 26 2007, 02:26 PM

1. Tony Iommi - He lost two of his finger tips on his fretting hand the day before he was suppose to quit his job to tour with Black Sabbath. The doctors all said he would never play guitar again. He went on to INVENT HEAVY METAL. It was his idea to "write scary music". Anyone who's ever loved Metal owes this man a debt of gratitude, and yet he's rarely mentioned in lists like this.

The rest is in no particular order:

Iron Maiden - Their songs conjure up strength and courage in me where there was none. Theres a word for that, its called Magic.

Eric Clapton - Dont need to explain

Kurt Cobain - for his melodic haikus

Jimi Hendrix - see Eric Clapton

QUOTE (rokchik @ Sep 30 2007, 06:57 PM)

1. Muris and Gabriel ( Gabriels lessons made me want to join when I first looked at GMC. His style of play was simular to what I noticed mine becoming and since Muris has joined I've found the wonderful world of finger picking Both keep me motivated to learn and practice harder.)

Posted by: Maximus Oct 26 2007, 02:28 PM

George Lynch
Nuno Bettencourt
Traci Guns
Billy Duffy
Mick Mars

Posted by: mattacuk Oct 26 2007, 04:22 PM

In no particular Order :-

1. Kristofer Dahl - This guy without a doubt is my first and biggest influence, i listened to everything he had to teach when i first picked up guitar and its still paying off today. (lucky too that as a then new player i had no bad habits to start with )

2. Paul Gilbert, because he is an entire package when it comes to music, and he just makes me want to be as good as i can be. Not just a shredder, he has perfect rythm, timeing and musicality.

3. Buckethead, for the shame reasons really, this guy is music! From the cleanest fastest most face frying shred runs, to his beautiful melodic acoustic playing. Generally leaves my jaw on the floor

4. The Edge, Ok so he may not be the most technical guy in the world, but im a proud fan! This guy is very talented in my eyes, not about ego, he sets the mood for each song perfectly.

5. Muris, Gabriel and Pavel

Posted by: Smells Oct 26 2007, 08:44 PM

1. Paul Samson - first album, first songs atempted to learn on the guitar
2.Viv Campbell - from the Dio days
3.Glen Tipton - Judas Priest
4. Joe satriani
5. Steve Vai

Many others too but prob my top 5.

Posted by: muris Oct 26 2007, 11:25 PM

5 is really not enough but here's my shot.

1.Mark Knopfler
2.David Gilmour
3.Steve Lukather
4.Django Reinthard
5.Full army of shredders out there

Posted by: Fsgdjv Oct 28 2007, 04:53 AM

I'll try to make a top 5, but it'll be hard to know wich ones to chose!

1. Mikael Åkerfeldt (this is the only one that I'm 100% sure is in the right place in this list )
2. Slash
3. Varg Vikernes (made me want to play the guitar, together with Åkerfeldt, Tom Morello and Peter Lindgren)
4. Peter Lindgren
5. Tom Morello

I realise it's stupid to have both Åkerfeldt and Lingren there, but I don't care!

Posted by: julz_122 Oct 30 2007, 12:15 AM

My top 5:
1.Jimmi Hendrix (the reason why i play guiar)
2.Eric Clapton
3.Eric Johnson
4.John Frusciante
5.Slash

and also everyone from GMC, its amazing and the amount of progress its made with all the new instructors and how the whole site has developed

Posted by: Ben N Oct 30 2007, 12:24 AM

1. david gilmor
2. jimmy hendrix
3. slash
4. stevie ray
5. mark knofler
6. joe satriani
7. kirk hamet

there is a lot more!! it's impossible to name only 5