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Favourite Guitarists

This discussion was inspired by the recent article about our 3 favourite female singers.

Because it was impossible for me to pick just three female vocalists ( I love women singers), I will not put a limit as to how many you wish to vote for. I limited myself to a dozen. However, if you list more that 50 I will seriously question your decision making skills.

In no particular order, except for Rory at number one.

1. Rory Gallagher

2. Peter Green

3. Roy Buchanan

4. Joe Bonamassa

5. David Gimour

6. Slash

7. Johnny Winter

8. Duane Allman

9. Stevie Ray Vaughn

10. Mark Knopfler

11. Glen Campbell

12. Guthrie Govan

 

128x128tony1954
dz13
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Jimi Hendrix

Elliot Easton

Richard Lloyd

Steve Bartek

Robert Quine

Neil Clark

Andy Gill

Mary Timony

Molly Tuttle

Kristin Hersh

David Gilmour

Todd Rundgren

John McLaughlin

Allan Holdsworth

Joey Santiago

Annie Clark

David Bryne

Mick Ronson

Curt Kirkwood

Joff Oddie

Courtney Barnett

Jonny Greenwood

Ry Cooder

Johnny Marr

Prince

Tons of great guitarists. I generally like those who sort of invent or refine their own style. 

 

brian8383
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Though I might not consider either of then in the absolute "greatest" level, they are up there. I love watching these guys play. Sonny Landreth and Lindsey Buckingham.

 

Oh, and Joe Walsh is certainly at the top of my list. Surprised he hasn't been mentioned more. 

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clearthinker
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ZAPPA for God's sake.  Mentioned only twice above with a few guys who can hardly play three chords.

And Richard Thompson can outplay a lot of the above.

Who the hell is Derek Trucks?  Does he play guitar in his cab?

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jerryg123
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Ry Cooder.

Prince.

 

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jerryg123
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Ed King.

Jack White

Walter Trout.

 

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