10. Lindsay Buckingham (Tasteful and simple)
9. Alex Lifeson (Electronic affects expert)
8. Pete Townsend (Power-chord master)
7. Keith Richards (Overall style and ability to play all styles)
6. Jeff Beck (Jazzy precision)
5. Brian May (Extremely melodic)
4. Slash
(Genuine enthusiasm)
3. Eric Clapton (Slow hand and can say more with one note than most guitarists can
say in a verse)
2. Jimmy Page (Great riff master)
Each of the players on our best guitarists list is an expert
in their own style of music.
We included them because many musicians borrowed playing styles of
others and adapted them to create new styles of play; they serve as an inspiration to fellow musicians. Lindsay Buckingham
made the list at number ten (10) because of his tasteful yet simple style. We chose Alex Lifeson to be number nine
(9) because he’s an expert at electronic effects like no one else on our
list. Pete Townsend comes in at
eight (8) as the power chord master.
This style of play is probably what makes The Who such a great “guys”
band.
Some guitarists seem to
have the ability to play all styles of
music. The best at this is
Keith Richards coming in at number seven (7). Jazzy precision is how we would describe the play of Jeff
Beck making him our number six (6) pick.
Brian May’s extremely melodic play was more than just note playing. His counter melodies to Freddie Mercury’s
melodic genius created a partnership like no other placing him at five (5) on
our list. Genuine enthusiasm garnered Slash the number four (4) spot on our
top 10.
Eric Clapton holds the
number three (3) spot because of his ability to say more with one note than
many guitarists can cay in an entire verse. Jimmy Page, although not precise, is the greatest riff
master and brought lead guitar showmanship to a new level putting him at number
two (2) on our list. Finally, The Dreamer’s Brigade chose David Gilmour as the best guitarist because his style
is ethereal and eclectic. His
playing takes you places outside of the
song structure.
There are a lot of
guitarists that were left off this list as experts in their own sound. We give honorable mention to Joe Satrioni, Buddy Guy, BB King, Eddie Van
Halen, Ingve Melonstein and Joe Perry to name a few.
Do you have a favorite guitar virtuoso? Why would you choose him or her?
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