Ranking the Rock Guitar gods

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Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« on: 10 Apr 2022, 06:15 pm »
   How would you rank the Rock Guitar gods. I imagine just about every professional band had a capable lead guitarists who has reached a god status. But I wanted to rank them from first to last. I'll start 'er off but I don't have time at the moment for a more comprehensive list.

1. Jimmy Page- Led Zeppelin
2. Ritchie Blackmore- Deep Purple, Rainbow
3. Iana Tommi- Black Sabbath
4. Duane Allman- Allman Bros.
5. Erik Lifeson- Rush
6. Eric Clapton- Cream
7. Marc Farner- Grand Funk
8. Billy Gibbons- ZZ Top
9. Angus Young- AC/DC
10. Troy Sanders- Thin Lizzy

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Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #1 on: 10 Apr 2022, 06:30 pm »
Sigh, another invitation to an opinion stated clearly as fact, with graphs and 8X10 Glossies with a paragraph on the back (thank you Arlo!).

OK, I'll bite:  My top three, in no particular order, are Eric Clapton, Michael Bloomfield and Roy Buchanan.  Based solely on their ability to transport me.  They also recorded the type of music I have loved since to 60's.

Dave

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Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #2 on: 10 Apr 2022, 06:56 pm »
  1.Tony Iommi-Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell
  2.Ritchie Blackmore-Deep Purple, Rainbow
  3.Jimmy Page-Led Zeppelin
  4.Edward Van Halen-Van Halen
  5.Dave Murray/Adrian Smith-Iron Maiden
  6.Glenn Tipton/K.K Downing-Judas Priest
  7.Randy Rhoads-Ozzy Osbourne
  8.Zakk Wylde-Ozzy Osbourne
  9.Dave Mustaine-Megadeth
10.Ritchie Faulkner-Judas Priest


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Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #3 on: 10 Apr 2022, 07:16 pm »
There can be only one - BB King

With only one note you instantly know it's BB and he says more with that one note than any of those other guitarists can say in a lifetime.

Mike B.

Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #4 on: 10 Apr 2022, 07:18 pm »
No love for Carlos Santana?

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Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #5 on: 10 Apr 2022, 07:20 pm »
If listing hard rock:
Jimmy Page
Jimi Hendrix
Eddie VanHalen
Brain May
Randy Rhodes
Ritchie Blackmore
Jeff Beck
John 5

Other "rock" guitarists:
Chuck Berry
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Prince
BB King
Albert King
Muddy Waters



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Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #6 on: 10 Apr 2022, 07:37 pm »
There can be only one - BB King

With only one note you instantly know it's BB and he says more with that one note than any of those other guitarists can say in a lifetime.
+1

WGH

Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #7 on: 10 Apr 2022, 07:48 pm »
There are female Gods too

Bonnie Raitt
Orianthi


Michael Jackson could get anyone to play lead guitar at his concerts and he picked Orianthi Panagaris
https://youtu.be/m3C-xpkyK_o

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Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #8 on: 10 Apr 2022, 11:37 pm »
There are female Gods too

Bonnie Raitt
Orianthi




Let's not forget about lil' hellion named Nita Strauss.She's hell of a shredder and Alice Cooper's touring guitarist.

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Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #9 on: 11 Apr 2022, 12:01 am »
Not much on teen appeal but Frank Zappa and Robert Fripp could play a little bit.

mr_bill

Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #10 on: 11 Apr 2022, 12:30 am »
I like Erik Lifeson too

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Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #11 on: 11 Apr 2022, 12:37 am »
Let's not forget:


1. Gary Moore
2. Rory Gallagher
3. Peter Green
4 Kim Simmonds
5. Joe Bonamassa
6. Alvin Lee

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Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #12 on: 11 Apr 2022, 12:50 am »
Some of my favorites:

Jimi Hendrix
Martin Barre
John McLaughlin
Al Dimeola
Buck Dharma
Neal Schon
Jimmy Herring
Mark Knopfler
Alvin Lee
SRV
Eric Clapton

I wouldn't "rank" these guitarists as each plays in a unique style but is a virtuoso.

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Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #13 on: 11 Apr 2022, 01:21 am »


Brother Duane for me!

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Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #14 on: 11 Apr 2022, 01:21 am »
Unique made me remember Jan Akkerman, he's quite the talent.

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Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #15 on: 11 Apr 2022, 11:27 am »
No love for Carlos Santana?

Santana every day for me.

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Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #16 on: 11 Apr 2022, 12:59 pm »
Not much on teen appeal but Frank Zappa and Robert Fripp could play a little bit.
:thumb: I would also add Prince

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Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #17 on: 11 Apr 2022, 01:36 pm »
And Johnny Winter.

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Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #18 on: 11 Apr 2022, 03:07 pm »
"Erik" has a new gig, Envy of None... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV-IZRh22mo

I listened to two cuts on utube and they were strong.

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Re: Ranking the Rock Guitar gods
« Reply #19 on: 11 Apr 2022, 03:14 pm »
Another good one, Mike Campbell.