5 best guitarists

by **Liam** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 4:03 am

*Laura wrote:
Liam wrote:6.Vai

Oh,he would be no.6 for me too! Tons of innovative playing - Little Stevie is one crazy genius.

He is. Some of the shit he plays is just outlandish...but try to do it yourself....it ain't gonna happen. :lol:

by **Matthew** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 4:08 am

Michael Schenker
Neal Schon
Trevor Rabin
Richie Blackmore
Jimi Hendrix

by **Sandman67** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 5:22 am

I know a list of 5 is tough, but Im sorry you have to include Terry Kath on any top 5 list.

by **larryfromnextdoor** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:10 am

Sandman67 wrote:I know a list of 5 is tough, but Im sorry you have to include Terry Kath on any top 5 list.

wow,, i havent heard that name in 25 years!!! id really have to go back to those albums to
hear him again.. i really like that album with the chocklate bar on the front!! Kath is one of
those great guitar players that make a living but really dont get credit for his playing, yet
folks can hum his solos .. even in 2007!! .. that early Chicago stuff is hard to beat!! RIP

by **FormerJrnyFan** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:28 am

X factor wrote:Eddie
Ace
Gary Richrath
John Sykes
Randy Rhodes

Those are my favorite 5 at this moment in time...

What ever happened to Richrath anyway???

by **RedWingFan** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:42 am

FormerJrnyFan wrote:
X factor wrote:Eddie
Ace
Gary Richrath
John Sykes
Randy Rhodes

Those are my favorite 5 at this moment in time...
What ever happened to Richrath anyway???

He got whacked by Kevin Cronin which neutered REO Speedwagon. I'll never go to another REO show.

by **conversationpc** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:45 am

RaiderFan wrote:
FormerJrnyFan wrote:
X factor wrote:Eddie
Ace
Gary Richrath
John Sykes
Randy Rhodes

Those are my favorite 5 at this moment in time...
What ever happened to Richrath anyway???

He got whacked by Kevin Cronin which neutered REO Speedwagon. I'll never go to another REO show.

Dave Amato is a great player also. REO was well on the way to being neutered even with Richrath in the band. Their 80s stuff was becoming more and more pop and less rock.

by **RedWingFan** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:51 am

conversationpc wrote:
RaiderFan wrote:
FormerJrnyFan wrote:
X factor wrote:Eddie
Ace
Gary Richrath
John Sykes
Randy Rhodes

Those are my favorite 5 at this moment in time...
What ever happened to Richrath anyway???

He got whacked by Kevin Cronin which neutered REO Speedwagon. I'll never go to another REO show.

Dave Amato is a great player also. REO was well on the way to being neutered even with Richrath in the band. Their 80s stuff was becoming more and more pop and less rock.

True but Cronin finally wrestled complete control of the band from Richrath in the 80's and was completed with his firing. It's over now!

by **conversationpc** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:53 am

RaiderFan wrote:True but Cronin finally wrestled complete control of the band from Richrath in the 80's and was completed with his firing. It's over now!

From all accounts, Richrath was completely out of control with drugs or alcohol while the other guys had gotten it together. For awhle in the 90s, though, I thought they were on the verge of asking Richrath to come back to the band. Too bad that didn't happen.

by **RedWingFan** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:57 am

conversationpc wrote:
RaiderFan wrote:True but Cronin finally wrestled complete control of the band from Richrath in the 80's and was completed with his firing. It's over now!

From all accounts, Richrath was completely out of control with drugs or alcohol while the other guys had gotten it together. For awhle in the 90s, though, I thought they were on the verge of asking Richrath to come back to the band. Too bad that didn't happen.

I know, I remember reading that he was supposed to write new material with the band. That was before their BTM episode. I think Richrath's song "Tragedy" off his solo cd is better than anything on the whopping 3 cd's the band has put out w/o him. Even though the guy singing on the solo cd sucked. Great classic REO guitar sound!!!

by **FormerJrnyFan** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:57 am

RaiderFan wrote:
FormerJrnyFan wrote:
X factor wrote:Eddie
Ace
Gary Richrath
John Sykes
Randy Rhodes

Those are my favorite 5 at this moment in time...
What ever happened to Richrath anyway???

He got whacked by Kevin Cronin which neutered REO Speedwagon. I'll never go to another REO show.

Cronin is able of neutering??? :lol:

by **Natalie** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 10:03 am

FormerJrnyFan wrote:
RaiderFan wrote:
FormerJrnyFan wrote:
X factor wrote:Eddie
Ace
Gary Richrath
John Sykes
Randy Rhodes

Those are my favorite 5 at this moment in time...
What ever happened to Richrath anyway???

He got whacked by Kevin Cronin which neutered REO Speedwagon. I'll never go to another REO show.
Cronin is able of neutering???

He's a vet on the side. :wink:

by **conversationpc** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 10:04 am

Nat~At Your Cervix wrote:
FormerJrnyFan wrote:Cronin is able of neutering???

He's a vet on the side.

Maybe he could help this dog... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kAi5a6StoY

:lol:

by **Rick** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 10:58 am

conversationpc wrote:
Nat~At Your Cervix wrote:
FormerJrnyFan wrote:Cronin is able of neutering???

He's a vet on the side.

Maybe he could help this dog... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kAi5a6StoY

by **cscott** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:19 am

Based on a combination of raw talent, uniqness, contribution to the craft, influence, and historical regard - here's my top 6 list

andre segovia
al demeola
john petrucci
rik emmitt
eddie van halen
eric clapton

by **Little Lenny** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 3:38 am

cscott wrote:andre segovia

Excellent!

by **ProgRocker53** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 3:48 am

Neal Schon
Alex Lifeson
John Petrucci
David Gilmour
Steven Wilson

by **strangegrey** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:08 am

Shit, hoss, I can't give you just 5. I've gots me a whole fucking fun bag of guitarists that give me vertical arm hair:

Eddie Van Halen
Neal Schon (pre dead 13)
Reb Beach
Doug Aldrich
Warren Demartini
Vito Bratta
John Sykes
Richie Sambora (pre Bounce)
Brad Paisley
Eric Johnson
Dan Huff
Brad Gillis
Keith Urban
John Petrucci (pre-six degrees of utter shite)
Paul Gilbert
George Lynch
Neil Zaza
Brian May
Mike Slamer
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Joe Bonnamassa
Ronnie LeTekro
Trevor Rabin
Dave Meniketti

by **Saint John** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:09 am

strangegrey wrote:Shit, hoss, I can't give you just 5. I've gots me a whole fucking fun bag of guitarists that give me vertical arm hair:

Eddie Van Halen
Neal Schon (pre dead 13)
Reb Beach
Doug Aldrich
Warren Demartini
Vito Bratta
John Sykes
Richie Sambora (pre Bounce)
Brad Paisley
Eric Johnson
Dan Huff
Brad Gillis
Keith Urban
John Petrucci (pre-six degrees of utter shite)
Paul Gilbert
George Lynch
Neil Zaza
Brian May
Mike Slamer
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Joe Bonnamassa
Ronnie LeTekro
Trevor Rabin
Dave Meniketti

Great list, but where is Randy Rhoads?

by **strangegrey** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:11 am

larryfromnextdoor wrote:
Sandman67 wrote:I know a list of 5 is tough, but Im sorry you have to include Terry Kath on any top 5 list.

wow,, i havent heard that name in 25 years!!! id really have to go back to those albums to
hear him again.. i really like that album with the chocklate bar on the front!! Kath is one of
those great guitar players that make a living but really dont get credit for his playing, yet
folks can hum his solos .. even in 2007!! .. that early Chicago stuff is hard to beat!! RIP

Jimi Hendrix was quoted as saying that Kath was the one guy that scared him....pretty serious words, considering the source.

He was a stunningly amazing guitarist...

by **strangegrey** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:39 am

Saint John wrote:Great list, but where is Randy Rhoads?

well, I dunno....Randy never did it for me...In fact, I prefer Jake and Zakk over Randy....

Not to say the guy wasn't amazing and had his followers...I just never took to his playing.

Same goes for Vai. Never took to him...cant deny his amazing ability....just never raised the hair on my arms like he did for others...

by **Journey/Survivor** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:16 am

r@y wrote:Hah....easy..!

In no particular order, MY fav 5 :

Steve Lukather
Eddie Van Halen
Neal Schon
Micheal Landau
Dan Huff

Cheers

Ray

I might have to agree with you on 3 of those?

The three being
Neal Schon
Steve Lukather
Dan Huff

It's hard to argue against any of those 3, good call!

by **Higgy** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:46 am

Here is the ACTUAL list of the 5 greatest guitarists:

1. Steve Howe
2. The Edge
3. David Gilmour
4. Mick Ronson
5. Steve Clark

This is not debatable.

Thank you.

by **strangegrey** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:56 am

Higgy wrote:This is not debatable.

Sure it is.

by **StoneCold** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:48 am

r@y wrote:Hah....easy..!

In no particular order, MY fav 5 :

Steve Lukather
Eddie Van Halen
Neal Schon
Micheal Landau
Dan Huff

Cheers

Ray

Good list, a lot of people forget abou Dan Huff

Ok, my list (plus 2)

SRV (can you tell)
Neal Schon
Dan Huff
Al Di Meola
Alex Lifeson
plus:
Brian May
Bruce Watson

by **conversationpc** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 10:42 am

I may have replied earlier but who cares...

Neal Schon
Al Pitrelli
Yngwie Malmsteen
Eddie Van Halen
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Brian May
Joe Satriani
Steve Vai
Keith Scott
Tom Scholz
Angus Young
John Norum
George Lynch
Nuno Bettencourt
Steve Hackett
Steve Howe
Phil Keaggy
Rex Carroll
Dennis Cameron
James Hetfield
Dave Mustaine
Paul Gilbert
Marty Friedman
Jason Becker
Christopher Parkening
Andres Segovia
Al DiMeola
Kerry Livgren
Glenn Tipton
Adrian Smith
Dave Murray
Billy Gibbons
Gary Richrath
Bob Hartman
Chris DeGarmo
Michael Wilton

by **Moon Beam** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 10:44 am

strangegrey wrote:Shit, hoss, I can't give you just 5. I've gots me a whole fucking fun bag of guitarists that give me vertical arm hair:

Eddie Van Halen
Neal Schon (pre dead 13)
Reb Beach
Doug Aldrich
Warren Demartini
Vito Bratta
John Sykes
Richie Sambora (pre Bounce)
Brad Paisley
Eric Johnson
Dan Huff
Brad Gillis
Keith Urban
John Petrucci (pre-six degrees of utter shite)
Paul Gilbert
George Lynch
Neil Zaza
Brian May
Mike Slamer
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Joe Bonnamassa
Ronnie LeTekro
Trevor Rabin
Dave Meniketti

Love your attitude here Sir!

by **Moon Beam** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 10:45 am

conversationpc wrote:I may have replied earlier but who cares...

Neal Schon
Al Pitrelli
Yngwie Malmsteen
Eddie Van Halen
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Brian May
Joe Satriani
Steve Vai
Keith Scott
Tom Scholz
Angus Young
John Norum
George Lynch
Nuno Bettencourt
Steve Hackett
Steve Howe
Phil Keaggy
Rex Carroll
Dennis Cameron
James Hetfield
Dave Mustaine
Paul Gilbert
Marty Friedman
Jason Becker
Christopher Parkening
Andres Segovia
Al DiMeola
Kerry Livgren
Glenn Tipton
Adrian Smith
Dave Murray
Billy Gibbons
Gary Richrath
Bob Hartman
Chris DeGarmo
Michael Wilton

Shit, you too Dave.......slay me some stringers boys!
You got geetar fever huh? :lol:

by **conversationpc** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:05 am

Moon Beam wrote:
conversationpc wrote:I may have replied earlier but who cares...

Neal Schon
Al Pitrelli
Yngwie Malmsteen
Eddie Van Halen
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Brian May
Joe Satriani
Steve Vai
Keith Scott
Tom Scholz
Angus Young
John Norum
George Lynch
Nuno Bettencourt
Steve Hackett
Steve Howe
Phil Keaggy
Rex Carroll
Dennis Cameron
James Hetfield
Dave Mustaine
Paul Gilbert
Marty Friedman
Jason Becker
Christopher Parkening
Andres Segovia
Al DiMeola
Kerry Livgren
Glenn Tipton
Adrian Smith
Dave Murray
Billy Gibbons
Gary Richrath
Bob Hartman
Chris DeGarmo
Michael Wilton

Shit, you too Dave.......slay me some stringers boys!
You got geetar fever huh?

I forgot some... :lol:

Vito Bratta
Buddy Guy
B.B. King
Freddie King
Johnny Copeland
Albert Collins
Django Reinhardt
Joe Stump
Eric Clapton
Jeff Beck
Jimmy Page
Michael Angelo Batio
Wes Montgomery
Pat Metheny
Danny Gatton
Duane Allman
Robert Fripp
Steve Morse (how could I have forgotten this one...)
Eric Johnson (see above comment)
Randy Rhoads
David Gilmour
Larry Carlton
Peter Green
Frank Zappa
Robert Cray
Carlos Santana
Richie Blackmore (oy!)
Jimi Hendrix
Mark Knopfler
Dickey Betts
Tommy Shaw
Uli Jon Roth
Michael Schenker
Alex Lifeson

Website · by **FishinMagician** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:28 am

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Trower...

MR

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