i say it's between clapton, hendrix and jimmy paige
personally i think clapton has stood the test of time and is still a legend.he has spanned a bigger variety of different styles than paige or hendrix.clapton has mastered blues rock and even pop.hendrix was a genuis but i think his untimely death only added to his greatness and he was'nt around long enough to be compared to the likes of clapton or paige. what do you think.
2006-09-24 23:24:36 · 30 answers · asked by johnboy 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
All those top guitarist from Julian Bream (Classic) to Lee Retenour(Jazz) from Steve Howe to Steve Vai, from Richie Blackmore to Jimmy Page from George Harrison to John Patrucci they all great guitarist with their own style, but no one play like Jimmy Hendrix specialy on stage, unfortunately, I never seen him alive but I saw his DVD compare to other guitarist He is the best ever, regardless how good is Eddie(Van Halen) and Carlos(Santana) He explores his guitar till end, with older technology. He is my man
2006-09-25 07:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by progfreak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you guys are forgetting some of the greatest guitar players.
B.B. King
Steve Vai
Joe Satriani (sp)
believe it ot not Prince is actually decent on the guitar
Wyclef Jean
How can you make a decision with out including them.
I agree with with Hendrix being the greatest of all time and Santana being the greatest alive. If there was an award for creativity.. I would give it to Vai.. Get and listen to G3.. You'll see what I mean.
2006-09-24 23:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by mark2891 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
David Gilmour far surpasses Clapton. Clapton still plays the same stuff he did 30 years ago. Gilmour as always progressed. As for newer talent try John Petrucci or Steven Wilson. Jimmy Page isn't to bad either.
2006-09-25 02:53:44 · answer #3 · answered by coldginuk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn, Al De Maiola and Richard Roberge.
2006-09-24 23:31:49 · answer #4 · answered by B'klyn Barracuda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Clapton
Hendrix
Steve Vai
B.B. King
Randy Rhodes
Frampton
2006-09-25 00:07:31 · answer #5 · answered by bar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carlos Santana
2006-09-25 02:30:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Micheal Angelo Batio
2006-09-24 23:48:09 · answer #7 · answered by p_s_y_c_h_o_n_e_u_r_o_t_i_c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carlos Santana
2006-09-24 23:27:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots, but Trey Anastasio and Eric Clapton are definitely near the top of the list.
~Scottie
2006-09-24 23:37:03 · answer #9 · answered by Scott T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hendrix was a Master
Clapton brilliantly versatile
But don't forget John Renbourn (Acoustic - from Pentangle)
or Tommy Emmanuel (Aussie legend!)
2006-09-24 23:36:10 · answer #10 · answered by JENNY G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋