Chet Atkins was a certain kind of guitarist, and right at the top in that style - and showed pretty fine taste in what he put out there. There are other "certain kinds" and those who excel in those styles as well.
There are so many styles and mixes to hear - and thousands of guitar players, some of whom excel - so who would try to name the "best"? Seems not possible. It seems to boil down to favorites - rather than "best".
I tend to like the guitarists who are versatile - many styles - and technically way superior in those varied styles - and especially those who actually read.
Our elevators here play Foghat and Savoy Brown 24/7.
Some people have been known to get in and just ride for the tunes. Always got Doritos and ice cream sandwiches, what's up with that?
Dude, that rocks...
Next time I need an elevator ride I might have to go to Colorado.
Do they play "Needle and Spoon"? Some of the truest lyrics in music in that one
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Only one thing that worries my mind The stuff it kills you and it treats you unkind If you're married you can divorce your wife But when you're married to "H? then you're married for life You're married to "H? and you're married for life
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)