I've been enjoying some of the newer performers such as Derek Trucks (he's fabulous with his wife ? as the pair - Trucks and Tedeschi). I looked for a solo to focus more on just him...not my favorite performance of his, but it shows off his skill. He (and they) play with all of the big boys - Santana, BB King, Eric Clapton, Allman Brothers, etc. This was the shortest solo I could find.
i cant seem to post a link from my phone, but as far as great guitar players go, Jerry Reed was certainly one. He may not have the great guitar riffs and solos like some of the rockers listed, but he sure could pick that guitar.
I just found myself in agreement with John. Golly.
I attended a Santana concert. He played tirelessly for three hours. His audience is the most important thing in the universe when he gets up on the stage.
These discussions are always so fun, thanks for posting it.Impossible for me to pick only one.Hendrix, for pushing the envelopeClapton, for raw blues power and igniting the British scene (Cream and before)Carlos Montoya, well just look'em up.Stevie Ray, effortless fluidity.Doc Watson, flat-picker extraordinaireTony Rice, ditto. more fluid than DocI could go on, but I'll what you folks have to say.
Way-ull, THUMP me up the side of the head! How did I forget?
The Beatles! (If you think they're music is simple, just try to play it... Ye Gods and Little Fishes, their chord progressions are fantastic/fabulous, and even my friend Bob has trouble figuring them out!)
Written by George Harrison:
Come Together
Here Comes the Sun
And then, there's Elvis:
Ok, so these may not be the best examples, but I tried!
Post a link or video to your favorite.
Eric is a great guitar player. In an interview, Clapton said that SRV was the greatest guitar player ever.
I love them both.
Jerry Garcia was the best.
Have you heard the CD, ''Riding with the King''...Clapton and BB.
Oh yeah, The Allman Bros..
Gotta give Jerry his due Dean.
Carlos Santana and John Lee Hooker...So cool.
For old school guitar, I've always liked Al Di Meola when he was with "Return To Forever."
One of my favorites by him, Aeon.
Excellent.
The Master, Andres Sergovia..Asturias
Simply magical.
I've been enjoying some of the newer performers such as Derek Trucks (he's fabulous with his wife ? as the pair - Trucks and Tedeschi). I looked for a solo to focus more on just him...not my favorite performance of his, but it shows off his skill. He (and they) play with all of the big boys - Santana, BB King, Eric Clapton, Allman Brothers, etc. This was the shortest solo I could find.
Cool ...
Happy you liked!
Very Old School, but great is great.
Love it! Yes, great. Always excellent riffs.
Not bad for someone who can't spell lead ...
Eric Clapton
We can't leave Phil Keaggy out.
He's been around for a long time in Christian music, he also is missing one of his picking fingers, but you can't tell by the way he plays.
Andres Segovia. The first person to ever take the guitar seriously. Segovia said the best guitar player was Paco De Lucia.
Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins. Hard to beat.
I have been fortunate enough to see both Clapton and Knopfler in concert with Dylan. I was in the front row and deaf for a couple days.
Buddy Guy, Bluesman.
Totally agree Dean.
I love classical guitar and Andres is the master.
Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler, top of the list.
Hendrix was a great guitar player, but I never liked his music much.
Ynwie Malstreen
I just found myself in agreement with John. Golly.
I attended a Santana concert. He played tirelessly for three hours. His audience is the most important thing in the universe when he gets up on the stage.
I know it isn't a guitar, but almost a guitar. Ravi Shankar .
Pretty amazing 1st.
An almost guitar!!!! LOL, good one Grump.
Dammit jwc, you let work interferewith play time!!!!!
Can't forget the Ventures. Plus Link Wray and Duane Eddy.
Ted Nugent and Les Paul:
I always liked the Ventures. Dang. I can't remember the name of the other guitar instrumental group from the '60's. Help me out here.
Booker T and the MG's
My all time favorite guitar band.....Bad Fish and the Groupers.
He was included JR...See the video above. Plus he is a wonderful addition.
So funny to me that you both mentioned this. This song was in my head the whole way down to Owensboro yesterday.
Sometimes I feel, feel like I'm tied to the whipping post, tied to the whipping post, tied to the whipping post, sometimes I feel like I'm dying..."
Well, I have a few to add to our collection-- I don't know that these are THE greatest, but they're pretty darn good...
Joe Walsh, Rocky Mountain Way
Jimi Hendrix -- Star Spangled Banner
Keith Richards, Jumping Jack Flash, Rolling Stones:
Pete Townsend, The Who -- Pinball Wizard
Mason Williams -- Classical Gas!
You may enjoy this article from The Rolling Stones: 100 greatest guitar players!
Thanks for this FUN topic!!!
Great additions Dowser.
Mason Williams and his 12 string guitar.
Carlos Santana in my younger days listening to what is now called classic rock. But for the last 30 years, Pat Metheny and his Group set the bar.
I actually have a friend that can play it. He still can, too, even though his fingers are arthritic. Amazing, to me!!!
Bob Meacham. If you ever have a chance to hear him play, he's wonderful! He's the only person I know with perfect pitch...
Good choice pokermik.
Don't have to look Carlos up. Great Flamenco guitarist.
Joe did drugs, Nooooooo tell me it ain't true jennilee.
I'll have to check him out Dowser.
Great choice jwc.
LOL, now that's better.
egilman, and they all think Robert Johnson is the ''Master''.
Way-ull, THUMP me up the side of the head! How did I forget?
The Beatles! (If you think they're music is simple, just try to play it... Ye Gods and Little Fishes, their chord progressions are fantastic/fabulous, and even my friend Bob has trouble figuring them out!)
Written by George Harrison:
Come Together
Here Comes the Sun
And then, there's Elvis:
Ok, so these may not be the best examples, but I tried!
My favorite Eric Clapton song: Cocaine
That Pat Metheny performance ... impressive !
Too tough a question for me; there are so many wonderful players in lottsa styles.
John (Joe) Bonammassa is the one I've been listening to mostly of late.
Beautiful tranquil yet upbeat. Loved it.
I'm a big fan of both Son Seals and Albert King.
Andres Segovia. The great Spanish Classical Guitarist.
Close second, Antonio Bribiesca, the great Mexican Folkloric guitarist.
Third, also close Puerto Rican easy listening and folkloric player of the Tres, Quatro and Cinco with Los Arpegios.
Fourth and fifth, again close. Argentinian Flamenco Artist Manatas de Plata, and Spanish Flamenco guitarist Paco Pena (pronounced Painyah).
Tight pack.
(Thought I would start out the New Year with obscure yet on point and justifiable references).
Enoch.
I love Andres Segovia and Montoya the Flamenco guitarist,along with Paco Pena.
Son House on the Blues is another favorite of mine.
Two more great Bluesmen, Dean.
Sabicas and Julian Bream also loom large.
So much talent, so few Winnebagels.
Happy New Year.
E, on a quarter note riff with lox and a shmir of Mascarpone Cheese.
Ahhhh, Julian Bream, how did I forget him.
K, on four, four time with a kosher Winnebagel with lox.
Let's give the ladies their due. Bonnie Raitt with John Lee Hooker, (Blues Legend).
How can we leave out Buddy Guy...
I'm familiar with him, great guitarist.
''Trust me, I'm a Doctor''...LOL, as in Doctor NO.
Seems my pick didn't record. Los Indios Tabajara two brothers from Northern Brazil. My favorite songs Maria Elena, Always in my Heart.
Excellent retired. I have one their CD's.
Another good choice Mac.
There seems to be some good riffs in this number :
There sure are Petey. I love an Eagles, Glen Fry and Joe Walsh together.
Sweet Home Chicago :
Hope this works Roy Clark Under The Double Eagle belongs here as well.
Another good one Petey, your on a roll or riff.
Link worked great Larry, and Roy did some great work on that guitar. He's also a hell of a Banjo player.
BTW, Welcome back.
Good to be back Kavika, here's one or two just for you:
I had forgotten about Roy Clark; thanks for jogging my old brain.
Good one Larry. Dueling banjo's....Great, loved it.
Agree Royal, I posted on page 1 of the comments a video of Segovia.