Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Thursday Aug 28, 2003

Rolling Stone magazine has come out with their list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Check it out here, then return and rant away:

100 Greatest Guitarists

Punkinhead · Post by **Punkinhead** » Thursday Aug 28, 2003

They have number one right, and a few others are very deserving but, Kirk Hammet, Tom Morello, and Kim Thayil??? The fact that these people are listed and guys like Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, Zakk Wylde are all left off makes me wonder what the criteria for a "great" rolling stone guitarist is...BTW, Jerry Cantrell is more deserving than Kim Thayil if they are wanting to recognize more grunge...In my mind anyways

HurricaneBob · Post by **HurricaneBob** » Thursday Aug 28, 2003

i didnt know Joan Jett was a shredder.....

Punkinhead · Post by **Punkinhead** » Thursday Aug 28, 2003

I forgot to add, Kirk Hammet never even wrote a song for Metallica until the Black album. Hell, on the first album most of the solos he played were written by Dave Mustaine. And without Joe Satriani teaching him, Kirk Hammet wouldn't have been shit....I can't believe he's number 11....

313 · Post by **313** » Thursday Aug 28, 2003

The fact that Michael Schenker isn't even on the list immediately qualifies it as a farce, in my opinion. Kurt Cobain #12

Johnny Ramone #16

I could agree with those two only if the list was for influential guitarists, but not best guitarist. Hell even I can play any song Johnny Ramone ever did. One last comment - is #43 a typo?? I think that should be JOHN Hazel of Nitro, not Eddie of P-Funk.

songsmith · Post by **songsmith** » Thursday Aug 28, 2003

Glad to see Robert Randolph on there, go download some of his bootleg stuff, great new old way to play. Can't imagine why Randy Rhoads is so far down the list, and though I REALLY dig Derek Trucks, he shouldn't be above David Gilmour.------>JMS

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Thursday Aug 28, 2003

Punkinhead wrote:I forgot to add, Kirk Hammet never even wrote a song for Metallica until the Black album. Hell, on the first album most of the solos he played were written by Dave Mustaine. And without Joe Satriani teaching him, Kirk Hammet wouldn't have been shit....I can't believe he's number 11....

Not to mention that he rarely, if ever, plays rhythm guitar on their records. Since there are VERY few ripping metal lead players on that list, you have to think they put him at #11 mainly on the basis of Metallica's pulverizing rhythms. So it's even more of a farce. If they put Hetfield/Hammett as a team at #11, I'd buy it.

Same deal for Angus Young . . . gotta give Malcolm his due!

Given some of the other guys who made the list, it's surprising that punkers like Steve Jones, Mick Jones, and Bob Mould missed the cut. Gimme them over D. "$5 Tone" Boon any day. Or East Bay Ray from Dead Kennedys. He ruled ass.

And where the !#@& is C.C. DeVille??

313 · Post by **313** » Thursday Aug 28, 2003

As appalled as I am about the omission of Schenker, I'm equally flabbergasted that Ted Nugent isn't on there. A good case could be made for the inclusion of a couple semi-local guitarists too - Paul Gilbert and Marty Friedman.

BT · Post by BT » Thursday Aug 28, 2003

Where's John McKelvey in the list?!?!?!?

Staceman · Post by **Staceman** » Friday Aug 29, 2003

Not to mention Iommi being so far down the list...

That's just horrible.

And no Schenker...

On the other hand, what else would you expect from a mainstream music publication?

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Friday Aug 29, 2003

I'm glad to see they didn't forget one of my favorites, Mr. Frank Zappa!

facingwest · Post by **facingwest** » Friday Aug 29, 2003

I'm just wondering who's opinion it was for all the guitar players picked and how did they come up with the order? I see a lot of good players, but I also see a lot of great players, that influenced a lot of people, missing from that list. There are also players on there that I honestly don't get why they're even mentioned.

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Imgrimm01 · Post by **Imgrimm01** » Friday Aug 29, 2003

Neil Young, Kurt Cobain, KEITH RICHARDS????? These guys have NEVER done anymore than 3 Chord rock& roll which I'm not knockin BUT It hardly puts you in a catagory of ALL TIME GREAT!! And Keith near the top no less a teen student with a year or 2 under his belt can do what he does I mean come on the riff from satisfaction says it all I know 11 year olds who dont play that can pull that off, GOD MAN this stuff kills me Like the MTV video music awards last nite, What the hell was that?? Music is in a sad sad place right now my friends we need a huge wave to wash this ALL away, If it ain't rap it's rap metal how bout a break ?? Write some music some lyrics atleast TRY!! Ok I'm gunna have a stroke here I gotta go !! See Ya all on stages somewhere.

Sanctify · Post by **Sanctify** » Friday Aug 29, 2003

that list is retarded... not only are randy rhoads and tony iommi in the freaking 80's... but they are right next to each other?!?!??! and there is no way cobain is above them... I didn't notice... but did they say how the list was created?

how the hell is jack white even on that list?!?!??! yeah he can play guitar... but you need to pay your dues before you should be allowed on a list with greats like hendrix and page....

yeah those video music awards were retarded too... Linkin Park and metallica shouldn't even be in the same category... I like both bands.. but come on... who makes up these categorys and assigns artists to them?!?!??!?!??!?!

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mad hatter · Post by **mad hatter** » Friday Aug 29, 2003

I'll be the first to admit that metallica has lost all luster since justice, but just listen to master of puppets, or ride the lightning, hell listen to any one of their first four albums. That's why Kirk Hammet is at number 11. He's a great guitarist and he definately ranks up there.

mad hatter · Post by **mad hatter** » Friday Aug 29, 2003

By the way, Where's Al DiMeola, Pat Methany, John McLaughlin, or John Scofield. They are some great jazz guitarist that are probably among the ten best guitarists in the world.
I love nirvana, Kurt Cobain was a good song writer, but, by no means, does he rank in the top twenty, hell if that's the case, I should be on the list.

facingwest · Post by **facingwest** » Friday Aug 29, 2003

HAHA. That's funny. An entire forum of guitar players influenced by so many different musicians think that list of Best Guitarists are a joke. Hmmm...Why don't we take a pole and find out what Rockpage's votes are for the top 100? Everyone participating pick 10 of your choice, then we vote who they are. Just an idea to pass around.

PXP · Post by **PXP** » Friday Aug 29, 2003

ok.........i had to get in on this one. can someone please tell me how makes any sense:

# is 12 Kurt Cobain of Nirvana and # 70 is Eddie Van Halen????? how in the world can cobain be a better guitar player than eddie? it's a bit confusing.........please.....help me......to...understand

i'm a fan....not a player.

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Saturday Aug 30, 2003

Nigel Tufnel smokes them all.

witchhunt · Post by **witchhunt** » Saturday Aug 30, 2003

Speaking of...has anyone ever seen a sequel to SPINAL TAP?

HurricaneBob · Post by **HurricaneBob** » Saturday Aug 30, 2003

Yep Witch...your last tour

LOL

witchhunt · Post by **witchhunt** » Saturday Aug 30, 2003

I've got Gene Simmons syndrome. There is no LAST tour. It'll go on forever, and ever, and ever..................

witchhunt · Post by **witchhunt** » Saturday Aug 30, 2003

Anyway, back to the list. It's just about what I'd expect from Rolling Stone. The big surprises are Zappa. 3 cheers. And Glen Buxton. They should have paired him with Michael Bruce, though. These guys are where the term "ahead of their time" came from. I can't believe Alex Lifeson and Alex Skolnik didn't make the list. What about Yngwie Malmsteen? Sure, he sold out early but his debut album should have been enough to put him on the list. David Chastain? Better than most of those guys on his worst day. Also, Brian May, David Gilmour, and Adam Jones should have been a lot closer to the top.

facingwest · Post by **facingwest** » Sunday Aug 31, 2003

Again, I think everyone can say that Rolling Stone really doesn't have a clue to what a good guitar player is, basing this from the forum here. I'm just curious to find out more about all the players mentioned because I'd like to look into them. What style do these players play and what would be their highlight to listen to? I think with a forum like this, we all can learn something and have our styles expanded by others here. Also, I'd like to know if there are any "jam nights" in the area? I've heard soooo much about a lot of the local players here and would love to have the opportunity to sit down and jam with anyone interested.

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Zerohdefects · Post by **Zerohdefects** » Monday Sep 08, 2003

What a joke that list was...omfg Jason becker? Steve Vai? Satch? EVH? Mustaine? Freidman?

I guess its just house hold names.

Wtf. . .white stripes guy is on there, I cant believe this crap.

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