- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Best guitarist in the world
Posted on 11/19/23 at 7:03 pm to Big Chipper
Posted on 11/19/23 at 7:03 pm to Big Chipper
These threads always end up being stupid arguments, and show who hasn't listened to any guitar based music from the last 20 years
I'll always say there is no "best" guitarist - the best one is whoever satisfies what you're looking for musically at that time
You can break it down musically or technically, answers all over the place
Guthrie Govan is about an objective of an answer there is, though
Tosin Abasi right up there too but his stuff isn't as easily digestible as Guthrie's
I'll always say there is no "best" guitarist - the best one is whoever satisfies what you're looking for musically at that time
You can break it down musically or technically, answers all over the place
Guthrie Govan is about an objective of an answer there is, though
Tosin Abasi right up there too but his stuff isn't as easily digestible as Guthrie's
2
Posted on 11/19/23 at 7:18 pm to hogcard1964
quote:Clapton himself has said he wasn't even the best guitarist in his band (Beck)
Technically it's probably Clapton.
Posted on 11/19/23 at 9:02 pm to rexorotten
Ry Cooder. But there is no one single greatest of all time.
Posted on 11/20/23 at 9:37 am to metallica81788
quote:
These threads always end up being stupid arguments,
Hasn’t seemed to yet
quote:
Guthrie Govan is about an objective of an answer there is, though
And has been mentioned. I don’t disagree with your point, just saying today I are the conversation to where you are afraid it may go.
The question itself was not very focused- best to ever play? Best playing right now? Most influential?
It’s very true that the “correct” answer is inherently too subjective to actually be correct. But, relative popularity has to be factored into the equation.
Most people would pick someone out of the late 60s/early 70s era. And all those guys were in awe of Jimi. He’s never been my personal favorite but there is no doubt that his techniques have become part of the standard rock guitar vocabulary to this day. His most popular songs don’t really demonstrate his full playing ability. Would have been interesting if he ever had the opportunity to be a guitar player instead of a front man.
I tend to lean his way in these types of conversations, but as you say, the answer is usually to satisfy one’s own musical taste.
Posted on 11/20/23 at 10:07 am to rexorotten
Jeff Beck, John McLaughlin, Al DiMeola
Posted on 11/20/23 at 12:35 pm to rexorotten
Christian Martin
Being that he invented the guitar, he was probably a virtuoso.
Being that he invented the guitar, he was probably a virtuoso.
Posted on 11/20/23 at 2:44 pm to rexorotten
Mark Knopfler, Terry Kath, and Tommy Bolin have to be high up the list.
This post was edited on 11/20/23 at 2:46 pm
Posted on 11/20/23 at 5:11 pm to Edwardo
"Jeff Beck, John McLaughlin, Al DiMeola"
... thanks for mentioning McLaughlin, as I was about to post this. He is unsurpassed as a technical guitarist and does not like the limelight.
... thanks for mentioning McLaughlin, as I was about to post this. He is unsurpassed as a technical guitarist and does not like the limelight.
Posted on 11/20/23 at 5:53 pm to Ace Midnight
There can never be a “best guitarist”. There are many different styles and influencers that evolve every decade.
Posted on 11/20/23 at 10:26 pm to rexorotten
All the guys mentioned are/were fantastic. I can find something I like from each of them.
My vote would be for Lukather.
I’ve always been impressed by the way he could do sessions for Michael Jackson one day and The Tubes the next. Go from Boz Scaggs to Lionel Richie or Don Henley and be able to play what those artists and producers were looking for.
My vote would be for Lukather.
I’ve always been impressed by the way he could do sessions for Michael Jackson one day and The Tubes the next. Go from Boz Scaggs to Lionel Richie or Don Henley and be able to play what those artists and producers were looking for.
Posted on 11/20/23 at 10:48 pm to rexorotten
Nobody said "Tony Rice" yet?
Posted on 11/21/23 at 8:31 am to rexorotten
I have no musical training so I have no idea who is the best technically. But just my two favorites are David Gilmore and Don Felder. Of course Pink Floyd and The Eagles are my two favorite bands all time.
Posted on 11/21/23 at 9:36 am to Lige
Steve Howe/Trevor Rabin of YES and Ty Tabor of King’s X are very gifted players as is Doyle Dykes…
Posted on 11/21/23 at 1:40 pm to metallica81788
quote:
These threads always end up being stupid arguments, and show who hasn't listened to any guitar based music from the last 20 years
I'll always say there is no "best" guitarist - the best one is whoever satisfies what you're looking for musically at that time
You can break it down musically or technically, answers all over the place
Guthrie Govan is about an objective of an answer there is, though
Tosin Abasi right up there too but his stuff isn't as easily digestible as Guthrie's
I couldn't agree more. My personal answer will always be Buckethead due to his wide range of styles, technical skill, and ability to put out music at an unbelievable pace. If you only know Buckethead for his shred playing, listen to songs like "Sail on Soothsayer", "Earth Heals Herself", and "Dawn at the Deuce" for just a small taste of what he's capable of.
This post was edited on 11/21/23 at 1:43 pm
Posted on 11/21/23 at 2:04 pm to Kafka
I could understand that thought process. Although both are phenomenal.
Posted on 11/21/23 at 2:42 pm to Big Chipper
quote:
It’s probably Guthrie Govan. Not even kidding.
He's not as famous, but he's has an unparalleled combination of technical proficiency and artistic tact. Most guitarists lose tact as they get more technical.
Posted on 11/21/23 at 4:37 pm to I_miss_lsufreak
Prince
Posted on 11/21/23 at 6:41 pm to rexorotten
quote:
Jimi Hendrix is the best guitarist of all time.
Roy Clark was faster and vastly superior. Buckethead is like Rainman with the guitar.
But, this is such a subjective argument. There is no best, and no way to determine who was best. Probably dozens amongst genres that are all equal.
This post was edited on 11/21/23 at 6:48 pm
Posted on 11/22/23 at 7:00 pm to rexorotten
Stevie Gaines joins to the conversation. Possibly the best guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Possibly.
Page 2 of 4
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News