Amazing Guitarists
A start on a list of amazing guitarists:
1. Richard Thompson(Fairport Convention)
2. Jerry Donahue(Fairport Convention)
3. Wild Willy Barrett(Barrett and Otway)
4. Jimi Hendrix(Solo Artist)
5. Tony Iommi(Black Sabbath)
6. Angus Young(AC/DC)
7. Pete Townshend(The Who)
8. Jimmy Page(Led Zeppelin)
9. Martin Barre(Jethro Tull)
10. Eric Clapton(Cream)
11. George Harrison(The Beatles)
12. Alvin Lee(Ten Years After)
13. Martin Carthy(Solo Artist)
14. Ron Wood(The Rolling Stones)
15. Nigel Tufnel(Spinal Tap)
16. Maartin Allcock(Fairport Convention)
17. PJ Wright(The Dylan Project)
18. Bert Weedon(Solo Artist)
19. Slash(Guns N Roses)
20. David Gilmour(Pink Floyd)
British writer Neil McCormick has listed what he considers the top ten guitar solos in rock history.
- 1. Moonage Daydream – Mick Ronson
- 2. Voodoo Child – Jimi Hendrix
- 3. Since I’ve Been Loving You – Jimmy Page
- 4. Shine On You Crazy Diamond – David Gilmour
- 5. Like A Hurricane – Neil Young
- 6. Hotel California – Joe Walsh and Don Felder
- 7. Purple Rain – Prince
- 8. While My Guitar Gently Weeps – Eric Clapton
- 9. Love Spreads – John Squire
- 10. Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers – Jeff Beck
A sci-fi blowout: Ronson picks the song up and sends it spinning into outer space.
Evil blues from the greatest rock guitarist ever.
Passionate, desperate lyricism.
Moving, meditational, un-showy expression of melody and tone.
Not technically adept, Young can play one note like a primal force.
Soaring, uplifting twin lead takes off into the ether.
Wild, fluid and free as his soulful vocals.
Seamlessly integrated, Clapton weeps and wails all over George Harrison’s mournful melody.
Bluesy slide work out to a funky beat gives Britpop wings.
Heartfelt emotion on a Stevie Wonder cover from the most technically dazzling guitarist since Jimi.