sphinxsix Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I think everyone will agree that the guitar is an essential rock music instrument. The history of rock and the guitar - its sound, technique, musical harmonic and rhythmic complexity etc. are so closely interconnected that I think it's difficult to think about the one without the other. Name up to 5 (ok, max. 10 if it's not enough) guitar players who in your opinion are the most historically important figures of all time. Let's take into account the rock/blues/jazz-rock world 'cause 'pure-mainstream' jazz or classical guitar playing are IMO another story. I will be tempted (if this thread is succesful enough) to count the votes (1st place - 10 points, 2nd - 9, etc) in a couple of weeks or months time to announce officially who's the most important guitarist of all time according to CA community. And what players' names follow The King. This is what's it all about My candidates: 1. Jimi Hendrix 2. Robert Johnson 3. Jimmy Page 4. Stevie Ray Vaughan 5. Steve Vai A honorable mention - Lightnin' Hopkins - IMO the most underrated bluesman of all time and a fantastic classic blues guitar player. Link to comment
ShawnC Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 1. Jimi Hendrix 2. Eric Clapton 3. Stevie Ray Vaughan 4. John Petrucci (Dream Theater) 5. Eddie Van Halen - Typical, but he did take it to another level (He's still constantly copied) Computer setup - Roon/Qobuz - PS Audio P5 Regenerator - HIFI Rose 250A Streamer - Emotiva XPA-2 Harbeth P3ESR XD - Rel R-528 Sub Comfy Chair - Schitt Jotunheim - Meze Audio Empyrean w/Mitch Barnett's Accurate Sound FilterSet Link to comment
89reksal Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 1. Jimi Hendrix 2. Les Paul 3. Jeff Beck 4. Johnny Winter 5. Django Reinhardt 6. Jimmy Page 7. Tom Verlaine 8. Alvin Lee 9. Link Wray 10. Robert Johnson Link to comment
jcbenten Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Robert Johnson Jimi Hendrix Jimmy Page David Gilmour The Edge Sent from my XT1585 using Computer Audiophile mobile app QNAP TS453Pro w/QLMS->Netgear Switch->Netgear RAX43 Router->Ethernet (50 ft)->Netgear switch->SBTouch ->SABAJ A10d->Linn Majik-IL (preamp)->Linn 2250->Linn Keilidh; Control Points: iPeng (iPad Air & iPhone); Also: Rega P3-24 w/ DV 10x5; OPPO 103; PC Playback: Foobar2000 & JRiver; Portable: iPhone 12 ProMax & Radio Paradise or NAS streaming; Sony NWZ ZX2 w/ PHA-3; SMSL IQ, Fiio Q5, iFi Nano iDSD BL; Garage: Edifier S1000DB Active Speakers Link to comment
cmarin Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 1. Jimi Hendrix 2. Jimi Hendrix 3. Jimi Hendrix 4. Jeff Beck 5. Eric Clapton 6. Keith Richards 7. Jimmy Page 8. Carlos Santana 9. Stevie Ray Vaughan 10. Robert Johnson Sent from my iPhone using Computer Audiophile Link to comment
mav52 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 1. Hendrix 2. Beck 3. Clapton 4. Gilmore 5. Steve Vai 6. Page 7. Stevie Ray Vaughn 8. Richie Blackmore 9. BB King 10. Brain May The Truth Is Out There Link to comment
wwaldmanfan Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 1. Hendrix 2. Beck 3. Clapton 4. Gilmore 5. Steve Vai 6. Page 7. Stevie Ray Vaughn 8. Richie Blackmore 9. BB King 10. Brain May No such thing as "greatest". Only favorites, except for Brain May. He's the smartest. Link to comment
Gonzbull Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 1. Jimi Hendrix 2. Robert Johnson 3. Jimmy Page 4. Jeff Beck 5. George Harrison Link to comment
mav52 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 except for Brain May. He's the smartest. I'll give ya that a PhD in astrophysics is impressive. The Truth Is Out There Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 A Survey of Radial Velocities in the Zodiacal Dust Cloud sounds more like a Pink Floyd song... Link to comment
cbee Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 All tied in first place:- Jimi Hendrix Eric Clapton Jeff Beck Jerry Garcia Roy Buchanan BB King Richard Thompson Peter Green Bo Diddley Glenn Phillips ( that’s Glenn with double n ) Link to comment
sphinxsix Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 1. Jimi Hendrix2. Jimi Hendrix 3. Jimi Hendrix I like the idea but I'm afraid this won't count as 27 points for Hendrix.. Just 10. @Ralf11 Sorry, no classical guitarists. Look up! @cbee Ok, but in such case everybody gets let's say 5 points. Link to comment
blownsi Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I don't think I can rank them but I enjoy Clapton, SRV, Hendrix, and lots of the real shredders like Randy Rhoades & Dimebag. There are also some guitarists who have a style that I just enjoy whether or not they rank as the greatest. I would put Buddy Holly, Tom Morello, Cat Stevens and Jim Croce in this category. Link to comment
jabbr Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I'd put Buddy Guy on the list. His recordings are Ok but if you've ever seen him live -- particularly back in the day... Sent from my iPhone using Computer Audiophile Solstice380 1 Custom room treatments for headphone users. Link to comment
beetlemania Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 My top 10, alphabetically: Duane Allman Chet Atkins Jeff Beck Peter Green George Harrison Jimi Hendrix BB King Mark Knopfler Les Paul Carlos Santana Honorable mention to my favorite singer-songwriter, Bruce Cockburn, who is also an amazing guitarist. rayooo 1 Roon ROCK (Roon 1.7; NUC7i3) > Ayre QB-9 Twenty > Ayre AX-5 Twenty > Thiel CS2.4SE (crossovers rebuilt with Clarity CSA and Multicap RTX caps, Mills MRA-12 resistors; ERSE and Jantzen coils; Cardas binding posts and hookup wire); Cardas and OEM power cables, interconnects, and speaker cables Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Hendrix didn't just play the guitar, he composed on the guitar. Hendrix didn't just compose on the guitar, he redefined the guitar. all the above are xlnt, but who else can meet the 2 criteria just above? Phonautograph 1 Link to comment
Jud Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Hendrix didn't just play the guitar, he composed on the guitar. Hendrix didn't just compose on the guitar, he redefined the guitar. all the above are xlnt, but who else can meet the 2 criteria just above? Of the above, Robert Johnson. Folks should also have a look at the late, great Michael Hedges. One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
Jud Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Honorable mention to my favorite singer-songwriter, Bruce Cockburn, who is also an amazing guitarist. He is, isn't he? One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
Jud Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I'll toss in a couple of others I haven't seen above (sorry if I missed them): John McLaughlin Keith Richards Pete Townshend (turn the intro to Pinball Wizard way, way up and tell me he's not) One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Robert Johnson isn't really a rock guitarist, as per the rules, tho they weren't in the title so maybe they aren't enforceable rules... Link to comment
JazzDoc Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Only one vote required ... Jimi Hendrix Link to comment
Jud Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Robert Johnson isn't really a rock guitarist, as per the rules, tho they weren't in the title so maybe they aren't enforceable rules... I wasn't the first to mention him. You said "All of the above are excellent, but who else can meet the 2 criteria...?" I was just answering your question. One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
Jud Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 By the way - don't know if it's still there, but when I went to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame they had an exhibit of clothing worn in live performance, and they had one of Hendrix's outfits. The guy had a waist like Audrey Hepburn. I wonder if he ever ate. One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
Emcee Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Jimi Hendrix J.J. Cale Jeff Beck is OK but he mostly makes cool sounds rather than play actual music. Link to comment
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