View Poll Results: Best Well-Known Living Guitarist in the Western World?
Eddie Van Halen
1
3.85%
Eric Clapton
3
11.54%
Someone else? [Please name him/her]
20
76.92%
Unanswerable question [Please say why?]
2
7.69%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll
Best Guitarist in the World: Eric or Eddie?
06-23-07, 10:21 AM
#103
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Let's see:
Eric Clapton
EVH
SRV
Slash(He's back)
Suprisingly John Mayer has some skills - check out his live stuff to really hear him.
Zakk Wylde
Mark Knopfler
Ben Harper
Jeff Healey
Jonny Lang
Kenny Wayne Sheperd
Indigenous
Jimmy Page
Joe Satriani
Eric Clapton
EVH
SRV
Slash(He's back)
Suprisingly John Mayer has some skills - check out his live stuff to really hear him.
Zakk Wylde
Mark Knopfler
Ben Harper
Jeff Healey
Jonny Lang
Kenny Wayne Sheperd
Indigenous
Jimmy Page
Joe Satriani
06-23-07, 12:59 PM
#104
"best" is difficult to answer.
Some think "best" means best technically or best able to shred.
Some think "best" means best musically
Some equate "best" with favorite
For me the best amplified guitarist is Jimmy Page by a big margin. He was techincally strong but not perfect, but he is absolutely brilliant musically, both in writing, solo imprivization, and had to my ears at least the most musical solos and lead guitar parts of any guitarist. When you listen to Page play you never really think that the part could be better, and it is always a perfect fit for the song he is playing. From an overall musical standpoint, Page until he dies is the best guitarist in the world.
If you only want best in terms of ability to play really fast mistake free, or other elements of a purely technical slant than you look at many of the otheres mentioned here.
For unamplified guitar, I think the nod has to go to Andres Segovia. Not a composer but an unbelievably great performer and the REASON primarily that guitar is played at all in the US. As George Harrison once said "he is the grandfather of us all"
In terms of Eddie Van Halen or Eric Clapton they are both very different, and in my view both very overrated. As groundbreaking as "Eruption" was, EVH has always seemed to be a little of a one trick pony, and musically he is no where near as strong as many other guitarists. Both neither of these guys would be near my top.
Some think "best" means best technically or best able to shred.
Some think "best" means best musically
Some equate "best" with favorite
For me the best amplified guitarist is Jimmy Page by a big margin. He was techincally strong but not perfect, but he is absolutely brilliant musically, both in writing, solo imprivization, and had to my ears at least the most musical solos and lead guitar parts of any guitarist. When you listen to Page play you never really think that the part could be better, and it is always a perfect fit for the song he is playing. From an overall musical standpoint, Page until he dies is the best guitarist in the world.
If you only want best in terms of ability to play really fast mistake free, or other elements of a purely technical slant than you look at many of the otheres mentioned here.
For unamplified guitar, I think the nod has to go to Andres Segovia. Not a composer but an unbelievably great performer and the REASON primarily that guitar is played at all in the US. As George Harrison once said "he is the grandfather of us all"
In terms of Eddie Van Halen or Eric Clapton they are both very different, and in my view both very overrated. As groundbreaking as "Eruption" was, EVH has always seemed to be a little of a one trick pony, and musically he is no where near as strong as many other guitarists. Both neither of these guys would be near my top.
06-28-07, 03:49 AM
#105
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Originally Posted by cungar
In addition to his stellar solo work or contributions to duos, bands (Fairport Convention, etc.), and side projects, he has always been in demand as a session musician...instantly recognizable on recordings by a wide range of artists.
Also a good soundtrack composer ("Sweet Talker", "Grizzly Man") similar to Mark Knofler. A real treat to see in concert, too.
Highly recommend his new "Sweet Warrior" CD.
Last edited by creekdipper; 06-28-07 at 04:04 AM.
06-30-07, 01:14 AM
#107
DVD Talk Legend
Good call Match. One of the most melodic rock/ pop metal players of all-time. Great tone & phrasing and his solos were always impeccably constructed. I wish he was still in 'the business'. I think he's selling computers or something these days.
