The Chameleon Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 (edited) So seeing as Guitar Hero the game is so popular now I want to pose the question who are your real guitar heroes?Guitarists that excite you when you hear them play and keep you inspired..and have blown your mind on frequent occasions.List your top ten...[color:blue]Here's mine. (in no order)1. Jerry Garcia2. Jimmy Page3. Pat Martino4. Grant Green5. Mike Bloomfield6. Lowell George7. George Benson8. Eddie Van Halen9. Trey Anistasio 10. Lenny Breau11. Jeff Beck (slipped my mind..can't have a list without him. genius.)Honorable mention: Jimmy Herring Edited November 30, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surlayon Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Echo Jerry, Mike Bloomfield and Lenny Breau!Add:1. Frank Zappa2. Neil Young3. Derek Trucks4. John Scofield5. Jorma Kaukonen6. Carlos Santana7. Duane Allman8. Pete Townshend9. Bruce Cockburn10. John RenbournThey all have the ability to send shivers down your spine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I have a hard time with a Top 10, so here's my All-Time followed by some other players that I've admired.1. Pete Townshend2. Jimi Hendrix3. Duane Allman4. Jeff Beck5. Lenny Breau6. Dickey Betts7. Jerry Garcia8. Tom Verlaine/Richard Lloyd from Televison9. Frank Zappa10. Jimmy PageI gotta add this big Honourable Mention list:Neil YoungRoy BuchananRobert JohnsonBuddy GuyWarren HaynesStevie Ray VaughanDerek TrucksJohn LennonLee Ranaldo and Thurston MooreDanny Gatton Joe StrummerEddie HazelJack WhiteTrey AnastasioBobby Stinson of The ReplacementsJeff TweedyJim JamesMattias Bärjed and Ian Person from The Soundtrack Of Our LivesB.B. KingJunior KimbroughR.L. BurnsideEddie Van HalenDave Lauzon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Sanchez Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 David GilmourSlashJeff BeckTreyDaniel LanoisBill FrisellPat MethenyTony RiceKaki KingWayne Krantzso many more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Dave Borinsif you havent heard him you should, www.myspace.com/daveborins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 David GilmourSteve RotherySteve HoweRichard ThompsonWarren HaynesMichael HamptonEddie HazelFrank ZappaRobert FrippNeil Young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Trey, Doc Watson and Leo Kottke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Pat MethenyNeil YoungTrey Anastasio (yes, i said that)Jerry GarciaFareed HaqueJohn McLaughlinDavid Gilmorei dont want to waterdown my list, so i'll stop there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwe333 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Ritchie BlackmoreAllan HoldsworthOllie HalsallPaul KossoffAndy PowellDavid TornJohn AbercrombieJeff BeckLenny BreauAdrian BelewJimi HendrixBill ConnnorsRichard Thompsonetc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwe333 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 David GilmoreGilmore (NYC improviser) or Gilmour (Pink Floyd)? Both badass...NYC Dave:http://www.davidgilmore.net/http://www.myspace.com/davidgilmoregroup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 In no particular order, heres thirteen:Duane AllmanLuther AllisonAlbert CollinsStevie Ray VaughanJimi HendrixBilly GibbonsEric ClaptonJerry GarciaBuddy GuyT-Bone WalkerFrank ZappaAlbert KingGary Moore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I forgot Tony Rice and recent fave Jeff Tweedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balogna pogna Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Frank ZappaDoc WatsonTony RiceJerry GarciaTrey AnastasioLeo KottkeEddie HazelAnd for shock value:Keller Williams (listen to a show from before he started looping and he's got a lot of talent) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Nels ClineElvis CostelloThurston MooreSlashPaul SimonSteve Malkmus / Scott KannbergCarl Broemel / Jim JamesBrian MayJohnny RamoneMick Jones / Joe StrummerDan AuerbachJack WhiteDallas and Travis GoodRick White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayr Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 (not in order)1. Robert Johnson2. Jimi Hendrix3. Carlos Santana4. Jerry Garcia5. Trey Anastasio6. Eric Clapton7. George Harrison8. John Scofield9. Wes Montgomery10. Jimmy Page11. Don Ross12. Kaki King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Mine are much the same as everyone else's but I gotta add Robbie Krieger. He doent really get that much respect, but I love the shit that he does/did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Ollie HalsallPatto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwe333 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Patto! Dude... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUITARZAN Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Bruce CockburnMartin tielliPete TownshendJerry GarciaTreyClaptonGilmourElvis Costelloroy buchananPorl Thompson (the cure)i could go on and on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Stevie Ray Vaughan!! He gets me wet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8FuL Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 LEO KOTKE, JOHN FRUSCIANTE,JIMI Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Carlos Santana, Eric clapton, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted November 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I see a few peeps have posted Elvis Costello? I respect him as a songwriter and performer but I never though of him as a proficient soloist? Am I missing something?If so can someone list a song displaying his guitar technique? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 i didn't think you were asking about soloists.i respect Costello for his phrasings, progressions, melodies, etc. there are thousands of better soloists out there but that just doesn't excite me as much as a good song played well. nobody plays like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted November 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 i didn't think you were asking about soloists.i respect Costello for his phrasings, progressions, melodies, etc. there are thousands of better soloists out there but that just doesn't excite me as much as a good song played well. nobody plays like him.OK I understand now. That is valid. In that case I would add the likes of Paul Simon to my list. His voice leading is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I vote Ani Difranco.. I know she's not really a 'rock' godess but she sure ROCKS at guitar!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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