200 greatest guitarists in rock

[crazyhorsegirl]

I don't really agree with your list my top 10 would be.
Jimi Hendrix
Zakk Wylde
Randy Rhodes
Eddie Vanhalen
Gary Moore
Jake lee
Dimebag
Tony Iommi
Angus Young
Malcolm Young

[GW 16]

Paul Waggoner?

[Nfga Sggc]

Any more recommendations?

[JordanChandlerindependent]

Great, but wasn't this thread greatest ROCK guitarists?
If you like virtuosity then thats fine but it's not really that important in a medium thats primarily based on writing simple catchy memorable songs (Or at least much simpler than classical music) instead of having songs filled with long virtuoso performances & solos. I'm not saying you can't have them but I would imagine for most rock fans that isn't what they want from rock music. Some might , and the artists you posted cover that demand. But lets be honest we're not going to be getting another Beatles or another Clash from these neo classical fret wankers.


Personally I think they're as bad as each other but that's just my interpretation so I won't argue with you here.


I don't take offence to technical skill. I take offence to EXCESSIVE technical skill at the expense of things like songwriting. I'd much rather hear a competent guitarist play a well written song than a virtuoso play an awful one.

[Trank]

John Frusciante is much better than 98. He has one of the best tones of any guitarist out there, he has the technical ability, and the creativity.

[lori k]

I really like most of the top 100, but we are both partial to 60's and 70's rock so that figures I guess.

[Mannat Bhatia]

I dig Young, but had it not been for his ability as a songwriter I don't think he'd ever have gotten anywhere as a guitar player.

[radex]

Why not share a little bit about your personal favorites along the way.
I would be interested to hear what someone who can evaluate 200 plus guitar players has to say about personal favs.

[aLwAyS_mE!]

Metal isn't the only rock genre in existance ya know.

[Charlotte =]]

Hey- i thought that was cool you had Jack White on your list :]