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)

Posted in Guitar Players / Artists | Tagged | Leave a comment

British writer Neil McCormick has listed what he considers the top ten guitar solos in rock history.

  • 1. Moonage Daydream – Mick Ronson
  • A sci-fi blowout: Ronson picks the song up and sends it spinning into outer space.

  • 2. Voodoo Child – Jimi Hendrix
  • Evil blues from the greatest rock guitarist ever.

  • 3. Since I’ve Been Loving You – Jimmy Page
  • Passionate, desperate lyricism.

  • 4. Shine On You Crazy Diamond – David Gilmour
  • Moving, meditational, un-showy expression of melody and tone.

  • 5. Like A Hurricane – Neil Young
  • Not technically adept, Young can play one note like a primal force.

  • 6. Hotel California – Joe Walsh and Don Felder
  • Soaring, uplifting twin lead takes off into the ether.

  • 7. Purple Rain – Prince
  • Wild, fluid and free as his soulful vocals.

  • 8. While My Guitar Gently Weeps – Eric Clapton
  • Seamlessly integrated, Clapton weeps and wails all over George Harrison’s mournful melody.

  • 9. Love Spreads – John Squire
  • Bluesy slide work out to a funky beat gives Britpop wings.

  • 10. Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers – Jeff Beck
  • Heartfelt emotion on a Stevie Wonder cover from the most technically dazzling guitarist since Jimi.

Posted in Guitar Information, Guitar Players / Artists, Guitar Tips | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Who Windmill Contest Winner

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

Posted in Guitar Videos | Leave a comment