I have long been a Jerry Garcia fan. If you watch closely, he was not noodling but rather playing very complex stuff. Regardless of who you may think is the best, there are a few times when you may see someone play so well you realize you are in the presence of a channeling and that is pretty special. Did anyone mention John Mayer?
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
I never felt Hendrix was that good. Don't understand the folowing. Always seemed sloppy to me.
I think much of the mystique about Hendricks is a direct result of his early death. Had he lived, it would be different.
(sarcasm font) He's pretty "sloppy" here. (sarcasm font off)
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
I never felt Hendrix was that good. Don't understand the folowing. Always seemed sloppy to me.
I think much of the mystique about Hendricks is a direct result of his early death. Had he lived, it would be different.
(sarcasm font) He's pretty "sloppy" here. (sarcasm font off)
LOL ..... I didn't say he wasn't good. He's very good, but his early passing didn't hurt his notoriety either.
Someone once said
"I wanna live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory"..
It wasn't Jimi, but it's kind of fitting.
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
Not sure, but I don't think I have seen Frank's name mentioned:
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
Ya'll knew this thread was coming. I can't narrow it down to any one guitarist. Not in any order Stevie Ray Vaughn Paul Gilbert Michael Angelo Bateo Zakk Wylde Brian Carroll (Buckethead) Steve Vai Joe Satriani Jimi Hendrix Billy Gibbons Eddie Vanhalen and a lot more I probably can't think of right now.
I’ll add Duane Allman to that list as a 5 star candidate and honorable mention to Alvin Lee.
Of Those still alive: 1. Joe Bonamassa 2. Clapton 3. Kenny Wayne Shepherd 4. Billy Gibbons 5. Robert Cray 6.Angus Young 7. Eric Johnson Honorable Mention: Jimmy Vaughan. As he taught SRV how to play.
Of those that are gone:
1.SRV. Hands down. He had no equal. 2. B.B. King 3. Duane Allmand 4. Toy Caldwell. Original lead guitarist for Marshall Tucker Band. 5. Jimi Hendrix 6. Tie between Albert Collins & Steve Gaines of Lynyrd Skynyrd fame. 7. Honorable Mention: Robert Johnson, Leadbelly, & Howling Wolf. They more or less invented the Blues.
Those of you that mentioned Kieth Richards have evidently never played a guitar. Biggest hack that ever lived. 😬
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