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The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time
Zeropaid.com ^ | 12/04 | Staff

Posted on 02/03/2005 11:56:51 AM PST by pissant

1. Jimi Hendrix 2. Duane Allman of the Allman Brothers Band 3. B.B. King 4. Eric Clapton 5. Robert Johnson 6. Chuck Berry 7. Stevie Ray Vaughan 8. Ry Cooder 9. Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin 10. Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones

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To: pissant

What a joke of a list. Doesn't have Eric Lifeson but has Lou Reed.


101 posted on 02/03/2005 2:34:46 PM PST by dirtboy (To make a pearl, you must first irritate an oyster)
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To: ncdrumr

She's 50 now? Dang, I'm getting old.

(saw Heart on the "Bebe le Strange" tour at the PanAm Center in Las Cruces, NM...Wow! Double WOW!)


102 posted on 02/03/2005 2:36:31 PM PST by hattend (Liberals! Beware the Perfect Rovian Storm [All Hail, Chimpus Khan!])
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To: dangus
sorry, I just got all fired up and didn't read all the posts before I replied.
103 posted on 02/03/2005 4:00:22 PM PST by infidel29 (America is GREAT because she is GOOD, the moment she ceases to be GOOD, she ceases to be GREAT- B.F.)
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To: pissant

Any list that doesn't include Lindsey Buckingham is complete bunk. Anyone who's seen Fleetwood Mac live, and witnessed Lindsey sing 'Big Love' with just his guitar can attest.


104 posted on 02/03/2005 4:03:12 PM PST by rintense
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To: rintense

Forgot about him...you're absolutely right.

He plays a guitar like a banjo (three finger pick?) and is amazing.


105 posted on 02/03/2005 4:12:21 PM PST by hattend (Liberals! Beware the Perfect Rovian Storm [All Hail the Evil War Monkey King, Chimpus Khan!])
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To: hattend

And sings lead vocal while doing some of the most complex playing ever.


106 posted on 02/03/2005 4:25:05 PM PST by rintense
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To: pissant

Ron Ashton, Syd Barrett, Hendrix, James Williamson, Big Bill Broonzy, Paul Weller, Pedro Ayres Magalhães, Thurston Moore, Ry Cooder, Howlin Wolf


107 posted on 02/03/2005 5:58:38 PM PST by orangelobster
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To: infidel29

The list was such crap it was worth getting fired up about. Come on, Eddie Van Halen being listed #70. That's like saying Garciaparra is the 70th best-hitting shortstop; it's debatable if he's #1 based on what you think is important (Does Ripken's perfect-attendance ribbon mean he's greatest? Is A-Rod a has-been? Is he even counted as a SS for these purposes?). And maybe there's some roots legend you may think is great (Can you compare Nap Lajoie to Ripken, A-Rod and Nomaaaah?)

But 70?

The Michael Jordan of metal guitarists is #70?


108 posted on 02/03/2005 8:33:53 PM PST by dangus
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To: pissant
My own list

1. Stevie Ray Vaughan
2. Eddie Van Halen
3. Angus Young - AC/DC
4. Adrian Smith - Iron Maiden
5. Robin Trower
6. Eric Clapton
7. Duane Allman - Whipping Post!!!
8. Ted Nugent (Two words - Fred Bear)
9. Gary Moore (Thin Lizzy)
10. Joe Satriani

Others to consider - Ronnie Montrose, George Lynch(Dokken/Lynch Mob), Rich Robinson(Black Crowes), Neil Schon, Carlos Santana, Pat Simmons(Doobie Bros), Peter Frampton(Humble Pie), Allen Collins, Mick Ralphs(Bad Company), Ace Frehley.

109 posted on 02/03/2005 9:16:57 PM PST by Dan from Michigan (Republican Party Reptile)
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To: Dan from Michigan

Add Billy Gibbons to the list.


110 posted on 02/03/2005 9:17:18 PM PST by Dan from Michigan (Republican Party Reptile)
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To: rintense; Rex Anderson

Ping!


111 posted on 02/03/2005 9:44:10 PM PST by Senator Pardek
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To: Roccus; pissant

Yeah !

Leo Kottke, Adrian Legg, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Steve Stills, Richard Gilewitz, Chet Atkins, Roy Clark, Segovia .....!


112 posted on 02/03/2005 9:59:38 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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To: hattend

Agree...saw Heart play once at a dive called Pat's Northview Lounge in Sault St Marie Michigan right next to the canal locks while I was stationed at Kincheloe AFB .....before either of us were famous of course......:o)


113 posted on 02/03/2005 10:04:52 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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To: pissant

Roy Clark & Andres Segovia.


114 posted on 02/03/2005 11:07:38 PM PST by Mike Darancette (MESOCONS FOR RICE '08)
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To: Mike Darancette; pissant
Carlos Montoya was pretty good too. I saw both of them play, I thought they must have extra fingers...

But the Guitar is soooooo 20th Century.

When these girls start their World Tour there will be a big change in the Muzic Industry.


115 posted on 02/04/2005 3:48:31 AM PST by Syncro
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To: dangus

Point well taken! I am a bit irrational with my love for the Ramones - their first LP changed my life quite literally.


116 posted on 02/04/2005 4:42:54 AM PST by GodBlessRonaldReagan (Count Petofi will not be denied!)
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To: Syncro

Who is that in the photo with Molly Henneberg from Fox news?


117 posted on 02/04/2005 5:37:31 AM PST by pissant
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To: pissant
I told her the shades wouldn't be enough...her career change is outed!
118 posted on 02/04/2005 10:56:10 AM PST by Syncro
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To: dangus
Friends of mine would argue that Eddie Van Halen should be #1 all time based not only on his prowess, but also on his writing music and guitar innovations over the last 25 years. I'll give him his props, he's easily top 10 most lokely top 5, personally I lean towards the virtuoso. Guys like Dick Dale, Joe Satriani and especially Yngwie Malmsteen who simply kick ass at what they do.

I saw Yngwie in 1987 open up for Iron Maiden. During his solo he threw his guitar 8-10 feet into the air, put a pick between his teeth and then proceeded (after catching it) to play Eddie's 'Eruption' with his mouth. That was awesome!

On the baseball analogy, what is better, a guy who hits .350 with 50 home runs for 5 years or a guy who hits .290 with 25 HRs for 10 years? The latter would be a local hero and loveable, but the former would be way more exciting and get far more pub.

119 posted on 02/04/2005 11:15:16 AM PST by infidel29 (America is GREAT because she is GOOD, the moment she ceases to be GOOD, she ceases to be GREAT- B.F.)
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To: JennysCool

only if YOU'RE the guitar!


120 posted on 02/04/2005 7:28:04 PM PST by Zaxis (The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where Ann Coulter lives.)
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