Greatest Guitarist of All Time?

[Joeiss]

all around

[Professor S]

I voted Jimmy Page, but more for his performance on the BBC Sessions CD, which is mind numbingly superb. I think Hendrix gets too much attention and often gets votes just because thats what people think they should say.

Hendrix is amazing, but Jimmy Page was so good people thought he made a deal with the devil to get his talent.

The best right now? The lead guitarist from Slayer. I just started getting into them and the sheer speed and technical prowess of his work will make you're jaw drop. Artistically he's not that great, but for technical ability he is hands down the best.

[jeepnut]

Originally Posted by The Strangler

The best right now? The lead guitarist from Slayer. I just started getting into them and the sheer speed and technical prowess of his work will make you're jaw drop. Artistically he's not that great, but for technical ability he is hands down the best.

That there be a man by the name of Kerry King.

[Joeiss]

Just download "Heartbreaker" from the "How the West Was Won" Cds.... Holy moly, Page truly outdoes himself there.

[Perfect Stu]

I've listened really closely to a few LZ songs lately, and Page seemed to be the better guitarist and Hendrix more the guitar freak

[Stonecutter]

Other:

Eric Johnson.

Joe Satriani works too, as does Steve Vai.

[Stonecutter]

Jesus Christ, this is two years old!

[manasecret]

Is this an old thread?

Anyway, my vote is Stevie Ray Vaughan. Just imagine what he'd be doing if he still lived. Though, I do love Page, and if I didn't love blues so much and have a soft spot for the Texan guitarist, I'd nod to Page.

[Canyarion]

I would like to nominate: Santana.

Also, I like Paul Simon but I don't rhink he's a real guitar player.

[mickydaniels]

Originally Posted by Joeiss

Just download "Heartbreaker" from the "How the West Was Won" Cds.... Holy moly, Page truly outdoes himself there.

The bow solo on "Dazed and Confused" is even better, IMO.