Would be in my opinion, Carlos Santana......guitar to him is like flesh to flesh, and don't mention Hendrix in this answer as too who the truly best is. Jeff is okay too. your thoughts ? (
Achilles Last Stand has quite a complicated riff, not many can do a Jimmi there) smile again ?
2006-10-08 08:26:00 · 12 answers · asked by Twilighttime 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
My top 5::
Eric Clapton
BB King
Jimmy Hendrix
George Harrison
Jimmy Page
They're all incredible
2006-10-08 08:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carlos Santana is the only 60s guitarist that is still making musically relevant statements in the limelight. (Thats a mouthful!) He has a very idenifiable style that is completely unique. People like Jeff Beck is around but hes obscure almost. Clapton is like an elder statesman. Page is probably resting on his laurels.
Pat Metheny doesn't really apply. He should be in a "Best" guitarist question with jazz legends like Al Dimeola and John McLaughlin, not these rock legends. Metheny is equally great as Santana though, just a different genre.
2006-10-08 15:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by Stratobratster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who is the best is a matter of perspective and personal taste. I think Santana is awesome, however, over the years I've listened to many others who are equally great-in MY opinion- but maybe not anothers'.
Tommy Shaw of Styx is a very underrated guitarist. Jeff Beck is incredible. Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Waddy Watchel, Randy Rhoads, Page, Neal Schon, Nugent, Lindsey Buckingham... the list goes on and on! Very doubtful you will find a group to agree 100%!
2006-10-08 15:38:18 · answer #3 · answered by murray g 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Been a Beck fan from Yardbird days. Hendrix changed the rules. My favorite "unknown" is Gary Lucas. But I want EVERYTHING of Danny Gatton.
2006-10-08 22:43:10 · answer #4 · answered by Chaine de lumière 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They ALL are amazing.
To compare, is to devalue their individual expression.
But I'll do it anyway! I like Page 1st,followed by Clapton,Santana,Metheny.
Pound for pound,Les Paul is the greatest guitarist still
to this day.Listen to "Bye bye Blues" and prepare to
get shivers.
2006-10-08 15:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by moebiusfox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ted Nugent
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Alex Lifeson
Eric Clapton
Santana
Just a few that I think are great.
2006-10-08 15:39:06 · answer #6 · answered by Crazy Cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely these 3 guys: HENDRIX, CLAPTON, JIMMY PAGE,
then frank zappa, santana, slash and george harrison
2006-10-12 10:08:49 · answer #7 · answered by Martin the baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, you have to add George Harrison and Brian May to that list.
2006-10-11 20:34:22 · answer #8 · answered by The_Girl_With_Kaleidoscope_Eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Segovia, or perhaps Marc Ribot
2006-10-08 15:34:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the type of music. Different musicians are excellent at different music.
2006-10-08 15:34:33 · answer #10 · answered by Howdy! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋