[mmracer37]

Eric Johnson
Dave Murray
Adrian Smith
George Lynch
Nuno Bettencourt
Dave Mustaine
Joe Satriani
Joe Perry
Randy Rhoads
Vivian Campbell
Marc Rizzo
Even CC DeVille, though it doesn't show on Poisons stuff.


There are so many talented guitar players

[TheIglu]

YouTube - Don Ross - Acoustic Guitar - www.candyrat.com

Don Ross is a fine example of a GOOD guitar player.

I like metal as much as the next guy, but there is just so much more out there as far as guitarists go.

[Wishbone]

Satriani rock

Here is a sweet live Satch Boogie

+ YouTube Video

I can't believe no one has said Prince. His songs are a bit off, but you can't deny his ability

[Jayspeed]

You all listed a great bunch of guitar players. I for one use to be one. I started playing back when I was in 6th grade in elementary school all the way up to my mid 20's. I've played in many bands, recorded in several sudios and played on several national tours. The band name was Steadfast I toured with which was a mix of pop punk and just original. I played drums on one of the tours. We died away and was beyond our time but didn't stick with it. Got a CD recorded here in Boston at a studio named Toxic Audio which I'm sure is long gone. It was funded by a record label from Australia named One Foot Records. Anyhow, I haven't picked up the guitar in a couple years and when I do I totally suck now.. I now listen to some music I use to hate.

[vintage ex race]

lets go with Peter Frampton and his singing guitar.

[Karaya One]

'Bout time someone mentioned George Lynch and Malmsteen.

Vito Bratta is another under-rated player.

[ZX-12R]

Buckethead

I was able to see him live a few years ago and he was absolutely phenomenal.

[Tricky Mike]

Originally Posted by ZX-12R

Buckethead

I was able to see him live a few years ago and he was absolutely phenomenal.

And reeeeeeaaaaaaalllllllly creepy. The pre-show toy swap is one of the strangest exchanges I've ever seen. Buckethead rules.

[hqp921]

Kind of depends on the genre... There's a lot I like, most of whom are listed already.

I don't think anyone mentioned Joe Pass or Djando Reinhardt. But those are 'jazz guys.'

I like John Mayer, I think he's got good abilities (as a song writer, and guitarist) - especially with his trio, and his latest album, Continuum.

Eric Johnson, Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani (G3 concert...). That reminds me... any of you see the "shred" videos on YouTube (it'd be a video of someone like Vai, with some crap over dubbed over it -- sounds like your typical Saturday morning at Guitar Center.)

HP

[Currently]

Great list!
Some of mine that aren't mentioned already.

Al Dimeola and John Mclaughlin and Paco De Lucia ... check out Mediterranean Sundance
YouTube - Paco De Lucia, John Mclaughlin y Al Di Meola - Mediterranean

Robin Trower
Roy Buchanan

[Jaynnus]

Gary Hoey

[ZX-12R]

Originally Posted by Jaynnus

Gary Hoey

I still have my Gary Hoey Christmas CD in the car!

[Bhavesh]

thanks for all the suggestions guys, I got away from the guitar for awhile, but in the last could days found another cool one that gets away from the Satriani effects/electric sound and gets back to the classical guitar style...

this one's called "classical gas" by mason williams:

Mason Williams - Classical Gas (Original)

[DucDave]

Here are two more....if you have never heard of them, take a few minutes out of your life and have a listen...

Andres Segovia

+ YouTube Video

Carlos Montoya

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[SV650N]

John Petrucci (Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, and a solo project)

+ YouTube Video

Michael Romeo (Sypmhony X)

Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge)

[hqp921]

Stanley Jordan:

+ YouTube Video

(Sorry, I'm Asian and do not know how to properly use the internet.)

[seth505]

hell ya to Vai and Petrucci!

Paul Waggoner (I know everyone said too much metal, but some of them are the best in the biz really)
YouTube - Paul Waggoner - Selkies Solo

more
YouTube - PAUL WAGGONER!

sorry I could listen to them all day, they are so tight live as well

[JohnnyV]

Originally Posted by DucDave

Here are two more....if you have never heard of them, take a few minutes out of your life and have a listen...

Andres Segovia



Carlos Montoya

I played classical guitar for about 5 years... Montoya is unbelievable and Segovia is just in a league of his own. But if you're into classical, John Williams is always phenomenal to watch/listen to.

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[DucDave]

very nice!!! makes it look efortless....kind of like Rossi or Stoner.... thanks!!!

[SVRACER01]

Les Claypool
Flea
Tom Morrello
Billy Corgan
James Iha

[spydah]

Originally Posted by mikeb

Tony Iommi, his early sabbath work still holds up. there's so many excellent metal guitarist that never get credit cause there not main stream.

Nobody can play guitar with 3 fingers like Tony! Freaking amazing on the Dio stuff. Not that I like it, but its still impressive for a 3 fingered man.

[seth505]

Originally Posted by SVRACER01

Les Claypool
Flea
Tom Morrello
Billy Corgan
James Iha

yo flea plays bass, I agree with Corgan/smashing pumpkins writing sweet music though.

[spydah]

Originally Posted by SVRACER01

Les Claypool
Flea
Tom Morrello
Billy Corgan
James Iha

claypool and flee are bass players... do they even count?

[spydah]

Originally Posted by mmracer37

Even CC DeVille, though it doesn't show on Poisons stuff.

You are joking right? This guys is self-admitedly the joke of the guitar world. Any 12 year old who can play power-chords and know the pentatonic scale could do an equivelent if not better job. Probably better as they wouldn't be all boozed up while playing.

[spydah]

Nigel Tufnel - Spinal Tap



He's better cuz his amps go to 11.