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You can't have Kirk Hammett on a list if Dave Mustaine, Adrian Smith, Dave Murray, Jeff Hanneman, Zakk Wylde, John Petrucci and Paul Gilbert aren't on it!!
Totally agree. He influenced an entire generation of guitar players and was revered by The Beatles, The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones. He is the father of modern guitar playing.
Larry Carlton, Derek Trucks, Duane Allman, Jon Gomm, Danny Gatton, Tom Morello, Gary Moore, Peter Green, Johnny Marr, Rory Gallagher, Chet Atkins, Joe Bonamassa, Alex Lifeson, Buckethead and Slash. None even get mentions??
Just a few more: Jeff Beck, Roy Buchanan, Steve Howe, Rory Gallagher, George Benson, Frank Marino, Lindsey Buckingham, Al Di Meola, Peter Frampton, Dickey Betts, Terry Kath, Alex Lifeson, John McLaughlin, Joe Walsh, Steve Hackett, Duane Allman, Adrian Belew, Pat Metheny, Martin Barre, Tom Morello, John Frusciante, Robby Krieger, Jeff Healey, Kim Mitchell, Johnny Winter, Mick Taylor, Rick Derringer, Dave Gregory, Don Felder, Jan Akkerman, Derek Trucks, Mick Ronson, Robert Cray, Carlos Alomar, George Harrison, Kim Thayil, Kurt Winter, Mick Ralphs, Justin Hayward, Walter Rossi, Joe Perry, Robin Trower, Robbie Robertson, Alvin Lee, Buddy Guy, Larry Coryell, Joe Pass, Gary Moffet, Peter White, Steve Miller, Dave Lambert, Ian Anderson, Ted Nugent.
Proof that Duane Allman, Dickey Betts, Johnny Winter, John Fogerty, Joe Walsh, Albert King, Jeff Beck, Muddy Waters, and other legends are criminally under credited and under appreciated.
It's criminal that Jeff Beck is not here. He's on a different soundwave altogether. He is completely original and actually, he is too good for your silly lists!! EDIT Thank you for the likes. I wrote this several months ago, and now very recently Jeff has passed away.😪 I find it sad that all these youtube channels ignored him in their "best guitarist" or "most influential guitarist lists" but since he has died, have suddenly remembered him, making tributes!! Boo to them making money off him!!✌
@@adrianwu6761 Yes I agree. RIP Peter Green💚 RIP Jeff Beck💜😪 Terribly sad, tragic recent news. I am still in shock. Of all the things to happen when a legendary guitarist has a new wave of touring success and Johnny Depp bringing in his fans who may not have known much about Jeff's legend status. Just so sad.
@@ohboi9578 He really should be, his playing in the Beatles was definitely (and purposefully) subdued, but he was so much better and influential than some may think.
Johnny Greenwood is amazing in his own way for adapting to the new sound Radiohead is always going for, there’s a reason Paul Thomas Anderson, a Master of his craft, always wants Greenwood for his movies
Glen Campbell, Roy Clark and Vince Gill, Joe Walsh and Don Felder. Coming up with lead guitar melodies that define/make a song is a gift and incredible talent. Angus from AC/DC, Slash, and Brian May are also perfect examples.
Conspiracy theory: They know it's a shit list, and it's made intentionally like that to increase engagement because people like me end up bitching in the comments.
@Shashwat mishra Nice guitar work indeed, but Steve Vai has greater reportair in his solo career. Songs like Tender Surrender or even The Attitude Song displays better his guitar technique.
I have seen 7 live including Hendrix in small town Lewiston Maine,and Carlos Santana in Paris France in I think 19 69.Saw BB King with my father.Rock On World...
The fact Slash, John Frusciante and Angus Young, 3 extremely influential guitarist (and two of them they used in the intro) didn’t even make the cut is an absolute outrage.
It’s very difficult to put a list like this together - you’re never going to satisfy anyone - but Glenn Campbell was a guitar genius and of course a key member of the famous Wrecking Crew.
And he could play any style, who knows what records he has played on uncredited or with another names, he could put on a Les Paul and you wouldn’t know it was him.
THANK YOU! It’s awesome that he’s finally starting to get the recognition among the public that he long deserved. Within the industry he’s been a legend for a long time.
I do agree with most of your list here but Allen collins is a must and in my opinion top 5 all day as well as tom morello and john frusciante simply for their innovative style and unforgettable riffs and licks they bring and jerry cantrell for the song writing ability
As a fan of David Gilmour, I was shocked to see him 4th on this list. But, I am very pleased to see it. He is always number one in my heart, and ears lol
this list is about who shreds the best is the best guitar player which is f*cking disgusting. Most influential players dont get their credits, seeing mark knopfler at no. 19 almost made me explode
As a PF fan since 73 , I never really appreciated how great Gilmour is...I started isolating him about 20 years ago...Staggering comes to mind...The Outro's on Dogs or Have a cigar take my breath away...I place him on a pedestal shared with Steve Howe, Alex lifeson, Zappa, Tony Iommi, Brian May, Page...
Yeah David Gilmour might not be the best shredder ever or rocker that everyone expects. But what makes him so great is his style. I don't think anyone speaks through a guitar with such emotion like David does. His bends are out of this world. He is definitely one of the best.
For me the truest mark of a great guitarist is when you can instantly identify who’s playing no matter what guitar is being used or whether it’s that person’s own music or someone else’s. By that definition, David Gilmour is right at the top of the list. While he’s known for mostly playing Strats, David could play a spoon and still sound like himself. And whether it’s Pink Floyd, his solo work or as a session musician for someone else, you know immediately that it’s David Gilmour on guitar. Perfect example, No More Lonely Nights, by Paul McCartney.
What about George Harrison he put the mark for guitarists. Also he used other types of string instruments. Nobody’s has composed music like here comes the sin or something. Tom morello where is he? I am glad you put chuck berry and Paco de Lucia of course. Where is Tom morello and Andy summers?
Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen were asked what it was like to be known as the best guitarist ever. They both said they didn’t know - go ask Roy Clark.
@@djf750 this on Google: Someone once asked Jimi Hendrix what it was like to be the best guitar player on Earth. He said, “I don’t know, ask Roy Clark.” And Douglas asked Hendrix: “What's it was like to be the best rock guitarist in the world?” Jimi then beautifully responded, “I don't know, you'll have to ask Rory Gallagher”. I got both answers - we will just have to assume they were both great but Roy Clark was not a rock guitarist - maybe that’s the difference. Of course, Jimi Hendrix was no slouch himself.
I'm very lucky to have seen Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Duane Allman, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Al Di Meola. Bass players Jaco Pastorius and Stanley Clarke. The list goes on and it's hard to pick the best but most people agree Jimi Hendrix and for me Jimmy Page is my favorite
@TradeWinds On The Bay 😂 Just 'cos YOU were too young to appreciate Hendrix's mastery doesn't negate it! That simply means you SHOULD listen to it in order to understand how ANNND why he's listed on most greatest guitarists ever lists across the board!
@TradeWinds On The Bay Too young? So what, his music still exists. In fact there is way more of his material out there now than when he was still alive. Jimi is the greatest by far. He was a genius but you have to really learn his stuff, dig a little deeper and you will be rewarded. Page is easier to get into Hendrix will never cease to amaze you. Pity so many people just don't see/hear it. You have to invest in him. I mean Gilmour is great but his magic is 70% tone. Players like Hendrix and also Knopfler are/were so much more creative and imaginative.
I have to agree that this list is put together to get people riled up in the comments, because every single guitarist I know (and will ever meet) would say that Mark Knopfler should be waay higher than Billy Gibbons on such a list. Billy is impressive as a strictly blues-guitarist, but Mark is much more versatile and technical
i could go on and on about how Jeff Beck should've gotten an honourable mention at the very least, the man is criminally underrated and was on another level
@@Grandizer8989 Listen to his solo albums and his albums with velvet revolver then come back to shit on him. Slash has a whole world of music out there
The reality is that any list like this will never be agreed on by everyone. Everyone has their own taste and each musician has their own style and sound, so my answer to the question is always that they are each the best at what they do. One day Blackmore could be my favourite and another day it could be Page, or Gilmore, or Clapton or whoever I'm in the mood to listen to at the time. Everyone mentioned in the video and in the comments are all phenomenal musicians and all deserve respect.
These guitarists came to mind [though I can't think who I would remove from your list to make room for them]: Jeff Beck, Steve Howe, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Robin Trower, Dick Dale, Les Paul, Buckethead, Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, Steve Hacket, Terry Kath, Stephen Stills, John Petrucci, Mikael Åkerfeldt, Jerry Garcia, Jerry Reed, Alex Lifeson, Al Di Meola, Guthrie Govan, Steven Wilson, and of course, Marty McFly
The guitar playing of Gilmore is something to watch. He plays so many notes. Pink Floyd is I think my all time favorite Band. I loved The Wall! Got my little black book with my poems in. Cheers!
Gilmore is one of the all time best, and still is great today! Unlike most, he hasn’t lost a step. Arguably better now than ever! His solo on “Comfortably Numb” is one for the ages!!👍
Tengo 61 años. Escuché en su época dorada a muchos de los mencionados aquí. Soy fan de Pink Floyd por sobre todo, por lo que mi preferencia musical está con él. En mi comentario principal dije que este ranking parece estar elaborado, más por "fama" que por aptitudes de los guitarristas. O bien porque son "rápidos para mover los deditos" Ahí está el caso de varios que están al fondo del ranking por debajo de otros que no son mejores. No era rápido, pero ¿vas a dejar afuera a lo que fue e influyó George Harrison? ¿y Gary Moore? ¿Jeff Beck? ¿Mark Knopfler? ¿Paco de Lucía SOLO mención, una locura? Acepto el lugar que le dan a Gilmour, pero es el que más me gusta.
Я тоже в шоке. Даже в конце не вспомнили о Гари Муре. И даже в комментариях о нём мало кто вспоминает. И по технике игры, и по мелодичности он безумно прекрасен!
Glen Campbell was one of the most versatile players ever. Eddie Van Halen wanted Alice Cooper to introduce him to Campbell for some pointers. Glen couldnt read music but was a true born 'play by ear' talent! He was a member of The Wrecking Crew' as well.
I'm a Chilli 🌶 Fan as much as the next guy, but John (or the band for that matter) wasn't really known for their shredding ability. No one ever looks back on the history of best guitar players and thinks Chilli Peppers. Sorry man. Seeing the band live, I know they can jam but this list was reserved more for impact on music.
@@nicholascameron6603 just because he doesnt shred doesnt mean hes not one of the best guitarists of all time, his playing style is totally different and his riffs are really fucking hard to play
@@mostafa_isk I've been lucky to see the band perform live and I get it. I know what you mean. I'm just saying that this list was created for everlasting impact on music. The guitarists who paved the way for others.
@@nicholascameron6603 John was one of the most influential guitarists of the 90s. He doesn’t have the longevity of people like Clapton but still should be at least an honourable mentions.
Jimmy Page might not be the best technically ever but he was maybe the most influential and most definitely my favorite. What he created, and the shear amount of music he created as a composer and a guitarist is to this day unmatched and may never be.
@@stanclips8227 Yep, the BEST. If not just for the sure number of great riffs. The producing of all of the great music, especially at the time was pure genius also. We were and still are lucky to be able to enjoy the mastery.
Interesting list.I'd like to throw in Rory Gallagher,John Fogerty,Nels Cline,Sonny Landreth,Walter Trout,Ry Cooder,Steve Miller,Boz Scaggs, Richard Thompson,Gary Moore,Peter Green,Derek Taylor,Bert Jansch,and John Martyn.
@@itamarbushari88 yes, i choose him also. im a big fan of the beatles and besides his amazing songwriting and spiritual wisdom with words his guitar skills are also very good. he isnt the kind of player to go in at unpredictable, wild solos like my other three picks but you all his ( genius) breaks you can hum. that just shows it.
@@tyrannosauruszeppelin2205 yep exactly, and that is also true about the Beatles and why I love, they aren't like the others, here guitarist, like crazy solos and thing, but more simple catchy beautiful melodies..
I think Paul was at least equal to George. He was the original lead guitarist, George was only there because Paul would get stage fright, and Paul would take over when George couldn’t get it, and he played one of their best solos, in Taxman.
George gets so little recognition among obviously the other members of his band but that makes him special. He'll be my favourite Beatle forever and god his songs are probably my picks
I don't know his guitar playing was nothing special but I do like his songs u are either a good songwriter or a great guitarist and in his case he was gifted with writing great songs
EVHALEN, JOE WALSH, Don Felder, RÀNDY RHODÈS, Mick Mars, The ALLMAN BROS, The CALDWELLS OF MARSHALL TUCKER, GARY ROSSINGTON, Bernie Leadon, RANDY MEISNER, Glenn Frey
Blackmores guitar solos with the mark 2 line up of Deep Purple were killer. Songs like Smoke on the water, Highway star, Speed king, Sweet child in time, Pictures of home, and his instrumentals with the band Rainbow.🎸
Blackmore IS Rainbow. Not to say Rainbow in 70's wasn't on different level from rest, with the a-list crew he had, but it was still very much his band. Light in the Black is probably my favorite of Blackmore's solos. The song is also pretty much the blueprint for power metal, over a decade before the genre came to be.
Any list like this will leave ppl out and piss off fans. But every entry here was given a thorough and thoughtful review, so it's one of the better of its kind.
May isn't just a regular guitarist, he also has a degree on Astrophysics, and yep he does have a book about that. For information, astrophysics is a field in astronomy that understands the physics behind stuff.
dave gilmour, mark knoffler, duan alman, jeff beck would be my top ones, but styles vary so much. Gilmour puts the most emotion into it, IMO. I find it hard to believe Jeff Beck is not on the list. It woudl have been better to categorize them.
@@DotoreMartinezvasconcelos Yes, and Gary too. I live in Belfast where Gary was from. When I think of Django, John Williams, Robert Johnston, Ry Cooder, Wes Montgomery, John McLaughlin, etc., etc, I think of how such lists are a bit pointless - it's not a competition....
Interesting and note worthy selection but any true guitar player worth his salt, no matter what genre must have dire straits and mark knofler in the top 5. Even just for sultans of swing alone!
WES MONTGOMERY, STEVE HOWE, ALAN HOLDSWORTH, BUDDY GUY, JOHN RENBOURN, JEFF BECK, HENRY VESTINE, EL HABICHUELA, JOHN McLAUGHLIN, DENNIS COFFEY, JERRY GARCIA, WAH WAH WATSON, JOHNNY WINTER, DICKIE BETTS, NILE RODGERS, DANNY KOOTCH.
To me, Neal Schon is one of the most underestimated and underappreciated guitarists of all time. He can shred and can do acoustic. He was Santana''s protege.
Wait, George was not on the list??? It's not just about the technical wizardry but the subtle and songwriting complimentary pieces George put in The Beatles songs that help make them what they were.
Roy Buchanan - for his unmatched collection of fretboard fireworks; for his role as a pioneer, and major influencer, of blues-based lead guitar, and for the fact that he did it all using just his Telecaster plugged straight into his Fender Amp. I believe a good portion of the great guitarists that arose in the mid to late sixties, went to see Roy perform and didn't soon forget it.
Steve Vai, Allen Holdsworth, Steve Howe, Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Moore, John McLaughlin, Larry Carlton, Steve Lukather, John Petrucci, Al Dimeola, and Martin Barre right off of the top of my head should have made this list...
@@worm8886 I am saying that they can't add all those guitarists, that's what I'm saying, I'm not saying they aren't good enough, but there are many good guitarists not only 20, it's impossible to mention all of them.
For me its a three way tie between David Gilmour, Brian May & Angus Young, I play much more rhythm than lead, so leaning many songs from all three awesome bands Pink Floyd, Queen & ACDC , was mandatory !!! :))))), P.S. and Dire Straits , arrrrhhhh Blisss :)
JEFF BECK! I never expect to agree with any of these lists, but I was happy to see Ritchie Blackmore, Brian May and David Gilmour recognized. But how a list like this could completely ignore Jeff Beck is disgraceful.
@@celephais5748 you mean likes him personally ? I've never met him so I don't understand your comment. I like the way he plays and have now for many years, that's all that counts. Underdog ? WTF
I like that you had Richie Blackmore on the list. There were a few missing, like the late great Jeff Beck. Actually, the older guitarists are greater than the younger ones because they had to think up all the techniques and styles. The younger ones just copied them straight out of the book, and from a much younger age.
@@WesW3187 One thing that is different is that he is playing a baritone scale length guitar. That is quite a bit different. I think it is a 26 in scale length.
Eddie Van Halen had his own style and also designed his own guitar s and amps all the guitarist tried to copy him. Randy rhoads was another that had his own style he didn't copy Hendrix plus he was classically train ed. And he was only around for a few short years
An interviewer once asked Jimi Hendrix what it was like to be the greatest guitarist in the world. Hendrix replied that he did not know and advised the interviewer to ask Rory Gallagher, who seems to be missing from this list.
That is WRONG, what he said was that he was the best guitarist in this chair. The interview is on RUclips yet everyone seems to think he said it about this guy or that guy not true
Brian Jones died too young to show all he could do. On “Paint it Black” he commanded the sitar to his needs in that song for one. Others are David Bromberg who could make a guitar talk.
My high school guitar teacher who has a PhD jn guitar: “I can’t write like these guys but I can outplay any of them.” It’s true. The best guitar player of all time is probably some guy from Spain you have never heard of.
I disagree with the statement that there are genius unknown guitar players out there but for your guitar teacher to make the assumption that he/she can outplay ANY of the famous ones, I don't buy it. Jimmy Hendrix and the guitar were as one and great guitar players of that era and the current, look up to him. Then there is Joe Walsh. Just these two guys have reached Mastery level. For someone to outplay them is a rarity.
I’m glad you guys mentioned Robert Fripp… but it would have been cool to see Steve Howe and Michael Schenker on this list as well. Both amazing guitarist with completely different genre. 🎸
Roy Clark’s guitar skills were amazing, and his rendition of Paul McCartney’s “Yesterday” had him surpassing McCartney’s own playing and singing of that song. Most of Clark’s music was Country, but he performed amazing Rock songs as well.
Every one of these many You Tube lists are an opinion of so-m-eone, but what I love is on all of them I enjoy so many performances from so many talented musicians. I can't pick just a small group for my own favorites. If I haven't heard someone in a while, some are new to me as well, I go out and load my spotify playlist and enjoy some great music I haven't heard in a long time for the most part.
How any list of the top guitarists of all time could leave out Rory Gallagher is beyond me! Hell, Brian May, Johnny Marr and Gary Moore (another notable absentee from this list!) all mention Rory as having a huge influence on their own careers.. What's plain is that whoever put this list together, probably didn't do much research on the subject matter and likely trotted out their own favourite players without polling anybody who really knew how to offer some really talented players. I think I'll give future lists a miss.....
I’m just glad Knopfler is even on here (even tho he should be in the top 10 at least)he can play heavy and light and mix rock,blues,and country beautifully
I'm so glad you put Paco De Lucia in that list . Flamenco is the closest thing to heavy metal you can do with a nylon string guitar and the guy was a legend at it
Also a great guitarist is George Benson, loved how he played and sang his notes simultaneously so to speak. Checkout I think "On Broadway" and "Masquerade".
"Tommy Emmanuel is not the future of guitar playing because even in the future I don't think people are going to be able to play like him. The first time I saw Tommy I was stunned into silence." -Steve Vai
@@JohnORatcliffe dude which songs have you heard It happens that when we don't invest to listen songs we will say they are trash 🙄 I am not like biggest fan but ik they're great
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Jeff young. The best female guitar player is juliana wilson.
nice
Loved your picks watchmojo 🔥
Jimi Hendrix,Prince,Elvis Presley and Kurt Cobain
Kirk Hammett? Stephen Stills?? George Harrison??? Slash???? Jeff Beck????? Did you guys even do your homework on this one?!
You can't have Kirk Hammett on a list if Dave Mustaine, Adrian Smith, Dave Murray, Jeff Hanneman, Zakk Wylde, John Petrucci and Paul Gilbert aren't on it!!
@@KillerManzarek & mathias jabb, rudoft shenker, uli jon roth, michael shenker, snake skidrow, john lennon, malcom young & steve young
Jerry Garcia, Peter Frampton and Mick Ronson
tbh they never do there homework about any topic
I watched the entire video expecting to see Alexi Laiho. R.I.P. Alexi
"Honorable mention" to Chuck is an insult to Rock n Roll
Chuck was an OG in the game. Jimmie was good but overrated in this. Top ten yes! Maybe if he had more time then he may of been a GOAT.
Totally agree. He influenced an entire generation of guitar players and was revered by The Beatles, The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones. He is the father of modern guitar playing.
Watch mojo is confusing Chuck with his cousin Marvin
Totally agree. People need to watch some old time videos and see what he is doing with his hands.
@@AWMindset Chuck Berry is the king of Rock N Roll. Not Elvis the pelvis.
Larry Carlton, Derek Trucks, Duane Allman, Jon Gomm, Danny Gatton, Tom Morello, Gary Moore, Peter Green, Johnny Marr, Rory Gallagher, Chet Atkins, Joe Bonamassa, Alex Lifeson, Buckethead and Slash. None even get mentions??
James Hetfield and Kirk Hammet
Not even Angus Young
Dave mustaine
There's some pretty good competition yk
Mick Mars?
Just a few more:
Jeff Beck, Roy Buchanan, Steve Howe, Rory Gallagher, George Benson, Frank Marino, Lindsey Buckingham, Al Di Meola, Peter Frampton, Dickey Betts, Terry Kath, Alex Lifeson, John McLaughlin, Joe Walsh, Steve Hackett, Duane Allman, Adrian Belew, Pat Metheny, Martin Barre, Tom Morello, John Frusciante, Robby Krieger, Jeff Healey, Kim Mitchell, Johnny Winter, Mick Taylor, Rick Derringer, Dave Gregory, Don Felder, Jan Akkerman, Derek Trucks, Mick Ronson, Robert Cray, Carlos Alomar, George Harrison, Kim Thayil, Kurt Winter, Mick Ralphs, Justin Hayward, Walter Rossi, Joe Perry, Robin Trower, Robbie Robertson, Alvin Lee, Buddy Guy, Larry Coryell, Joe Pass, Gary Moffet, Peter White, Steve Miller, Dave Lambert, Ian Anderson, Ted Nugent.
Not to mention, believe it or not, Glen Campbell.
@@jeffmutch7640 Roy Clark too for that matter.
@@frankpentangeli7945 agreed
Jonathan Greenwood??
And John frusiente
Al Di Meola / Alex Lifeson / Albert King / Steve Vai / George Harrison / Rory Gallagher / Angus Young...all of these MUST be on the list.
idk what is their writer smoking
Vai and Satriani are the tops by far...
@@deadendkid1968 yeah satriani is underated af
@@dolev2630 If Satriani was the star of Crossroads...he would be the only person alive that didnt go to Hell...lol...
@@deadendkid1968 he would beat the battle never forget that he is the master of steve vai
Proof that Duane Allman, Dickey Betts, Johnny Winter, John Fogerty, Joe Walsh, Albert King, Jeff Beck, Muddy Waters, and other legends are criminally under credited and under appreciated.
Can’t believe Jeff Beck was not here 💔
And Frank Marino
@Col70 Thanks very much, I just feel that he is grossly underrated and should be included on any list of great guitarists.
Allman, Winter, Beck, Walsh, E. Johnson should have been on the top 20!
Who then do you bump out of there top 20?
Robin Trower and Roy Buchanan are always under scored.
It kind of sucks that Mick Mars, Slash, Angus Young, and Jeff Healey couldn't even garner an honorable mention.
Jeff deserves so much credit
right, hendrix way over rated imo
@@iResistive agreed lad
...Tom Morello
I would say Alex Lifeson from Rush is the most underrated or even Johnny Marr from The Smiths..
Would put Hendrix, Clapton, Page, Gilmour, as my top guitarists. My humble opinion
Agree
Agree
Absolutely agree 👍
Jeff beck?
Agree
It's criminal that Jeff Beck is not here. He's on a different soundwave altogether. He is completely original and actually, he is too good for your silly lists!!
EDIT Thank you for the likes. I wrote this several months ago, and now very recently Jeff has passed away.😪
I find it sad that all these youtube channels ignored him in their "best guitarist" or "most influential guitarist lists" but since he has died, have suddenly remembered him, making tributes!!
Boo to them making money off him!!✌
And no Peter Green either.
crazy no Jeff Beck.... RIP
@@adrianwu6761 Yes I agree. RIP Peter Green💚
RIP Jeff Beck💜😪 Terribly sad, tragic recent news. I am still in shock.
Of all the things to happen when a legendary guitarist has a new wave of touring success and Johnny Depp bringing in his fans who may not have known much about Jeff's legend status. Just so sad.
@@mirabellestarr7679 rip jeff beck we will all miss you
Yes. He really should be !!
Jeff Beck and George Harrison should've at least gotten an honorable mention
George shouldnt be on it
Page is VASTLY OVERRATED if you're talking about skill.
However, if you're talking about influence, then I will agree.
@Jimmy Page: Incredible, right?
@@ohboi9578 He really should be, his playing in the Beatles was definitely (and purposefully) subdued, but he was so much better and influential than some may think.
@@camerongoddard3846 yeahz of course
Missed:
John Frusciante
George Harrison
Slash
Jeff Beck
Johnny Greenwood
Kirk Hammett
Johnny Greenwood is amazing in his own way for adapting to the new sound Radiohead is always going for, there’s a reason Paul Thomas Anderson, a Master of his craft, always wants Greenwood for his movies
And angus young
Dave Mustaine too
Steve Hackett, Steve Howe...
Mick Ronson
Glen Campbell, Roy Clark and Vince Gill, Joe Walsh and Don Felder. Coming up with lead guitar melodies that define/make a song is a gift and incredible talent. Angus from AC/DC, Slash, and Brian May are also perfect examples.
Glen Campbell was an insane guitarist. I loke alex lifeson, Eric Johnson, Eric gales
CHET ATKINS TOO
To be honest, Keith Richards has the advantage over the rest of the list in that he has been playing about 300-400 years.
and is also immortal
And he looks like he started when he was already 40 years old.
Best comment or "joke" I've heard lately was that for every cigarette someone has God takes 1 day off of their life.....and gives it to Keith Richards
he has been playing guitar for the dinosaurs
Adam said to Eve....."Who's that guy?" and GOD interrupted saying.....I don't know where he came from, but Keith was here when I got here
Conspiracy Theory: We all disagree with this list.
Oh my god
That’s insane
Conspiracy theory:
They know it's a shit list, and it's made intentionally like that to increase engagement because people like me end up bitching in the comments.
@Shashwat mishra Nice guitar work indeed, but Steve Vai has greater reportair in his solo career. Songs like Tender Surrender or even The Attitude Song displays better his guitar technique.
They even said the Eruption solo was from Beat It.
He’s not dead.
As soon as I saw Santana at 20, I knew this wasn’t serious
F'ing right!
Do you want him higher or not on the list
@@clifftheplanteddvd6330 higher
@@jermis3762 lol good one
@@shernrerrsMYTUBE ?
I have seen 7 live including Hendrix in small town Lewiston Maine,and Carlos Santana in Paris France in I think 19 69.Saw BB King with my father.Rock On World...
The fact Slash, John Frusciante and Angus Young, 3 extremely influential guitarist (and two of them they used in the intro) didn’t even make the cut is an absolute outrage.
Don’t forget George Harrison!
You also can’t put slash in without putting Buckethead in.
Jk (this list isn’t about technical skill)
No
Who would u replace?
After reading your comment I have turned this off. They couldn’t even give Angus a mention? I picked up the guitar because of his influence on me!
Missed Guitarists-
Slash
Kirk Hammett
John Mayer
Angus Young
George Harrison
@@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422 So you have been chosed... dead
Dickey Betts, Duane Allman, Alvin Lee, Derek Trucks, etc. etc.
Mayer top 5 for sure.
Each of those would be top 5
The top 5
It’s very difficult to put a list like this together - you’re never going to satisfy anyone - but Glenn Campbell was a guitar genius and of course a key member of the famous Wrecking Crew.
he was also a Beach Boy!!
And he could play any style, who knows what records he has played on uncredited or with another names, he could put on a Les Paul and you wouldn’t know it was him.
THANK YOU! It’s awesome that he’s finally starting to get the recognition among the public that he long deserved. Within the industry he’s been a legend for a long time.
Well, you are indeed correct about #1. Jimi was and still is the greatest lead guitarist in the world 🌎. 👏
💯 agree
SRV, EVH, Jimi, Beck, Page, Gilmour, Angus, Clapton, Satriani, Vai, Gary Moore, Malmsteen, Petrucci, Knopfler, Schon, Kotke, D Allman, Frampton, K Richards, Trower, Lifeson, May, Harrison, Rory, Healey, McLaughlin, Walsh, Carlton, DiMeola, Montgomery, Scholz, Howe, Morse, Matheny, Atkins, Clark, Benson, Johnson, The Edge, Bonamassa, Lukather, Lynch, Raitt
Zappa, zappa
I do agree with most of your list here but Allen collins is a must and in my opinion top 5 all day as well as tom morello and john frusciante simply for their innovative style and unforgettable riffs and licks they bring and jerry cantrell for the song writing ability
Rhoads
Garcia
Don't forget Jango Reinhart.
RIP Jeff Beck 💔 One of our guitar legends has exited the stage. 😭
I agree with what you said. To me, Jeff Beck is the greatest guitarist ever!!!
*excited*
Idk how Alex Lifeson didn't get on here. His amazing guitar playing backed by Neil's drums were a true force to be reckoned with.
Completely agree
I totally agree! Putting Dimebag Darryl in his place was stupid!! Let us not forget Peter Frampton!
@@davidst67 and where is Jeff Beck and Bo Diddly and maybe John Lee Hooker?.
These lists are made by people who don’t play guitar or listen to any of the people they put in here
Lifeson is criminally underrated its just he was over shadowed by Getty Lee and Neil pert. All 3 amazing top tier talents but Alex was over shadowed
You start the video showing Angus Young, but not even a honorable mention of him?!?
Yep, that was a terrible faux paux, actually a tease as to just how bad the list would be
and no Jimmy Page !
Not to mention Malcolm.
Agreed and HANDS DOWN, AC/DC wouldn't be where they are as rock icons without his riffs.
Click bate
Ritchie Blackmore, Joe Satriani,Jeff Beck,Jimi Hendrix,David Gilmore and Simon McBride
As a fan of David Gilmour, I was shocked to see him 4th on this list. But, I am very pleased to see it. He is always number one in my heart, and ears lol
this list is about who shreds the best is the best guitar player which is f*cking disgusting. Most influential players dont get their credits, seeing mark knopfler at no. 19 almost made me explode
As a PF fan since 73 , I never really appreciated how great Gilmour is...I started isolating him about 20 years ago...Staggering comes to mind...The Outro's on Dogs or Have a cigar take my breath away...I place him on a pedestal shared with Steve Howe, Alex lifeson, Zappa, Tony Iommi, Brian May, Page...
Yeah David Gilmour might not be the best shredder ever or rocker that everyone expects. But what makes him so great is his style. I don't think anyone speaks through a guitar with such emotion like David does. His bends are out of this world. He is definitely one of the best.
For me the truest mark of a great guitarist is when you can instantly identify who’s playing no matter what guitar is being used or whether it’s that person’s own music or someone else’s. By that definition, David Gilmour is right at the top of the list. While he’s known for mostly playing Strats, David could play a spoon and still sound like himself. And whether it’s Pink Floyd, his solo work or as a session musician for someone else, you know immediately that it’s David Gilmour on guitar. Perfect example, No More Lonely Nights, by Paul McCartney.
I agree. Watch Rick Beatos top 20. He's an actual musician.
It is a travesty that Jeff Beck is not on this list. All great guitar players always mention Jeff Beck as influential in their playing.
EXACTLY!
Jeff Beck was on a totally different level ABOVE everyone mentioned in this entire post. Including Clapton, Hendrix and Malmsteen (whoever he is)
What about George Harrison he put the mark for guitarists. Also he used other types of string instruments. Nobody’s has composed music like here comes the sin or something. Tom morello where is he? I am glad you put chuck berry and Paco de Lucia of course. Where is Tom morello and Andy summers?
I am glad you included Zappa, his playing style is overlooked so often.
Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen were asked what it was like to be known as the best guitarist ever. They both said they didn’t know - go ask Roy Clark.
I thought Hendrix said "go ask Rory Gallagher"
@@djf750 this on Google:
Someone once asked Jimi Hendrix what it was like to be the best guitar player on Earth. He said, “I don’t know, ask Roy Clark.”
And
Douglas asked Hendrix: “What's it was like to be the best rock guitarist in the world?” Jimi then beautifully responded, “I don't know, you'll have to ask Rory Gallagher”.
I got both answers - we will just have to assume they were both great but Roy Clark was not a rock guitarist - maybe that’s the difference. Of course, Jimi Hendrix was no slouch himself.
@@LaurieRein Thanks!
I'm very lucky to have seen Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Duane Allman, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Al Di Meola. Bass players Jaco Pastorius and Stanley Clarke. The list goes on and it's hard to pick the best but most people agree Jimi Hendrix and for me Jimmy Page is my favorite
This ^^^
Watchmojo: Do you agree with our picks??
Everyone: No
Our guitar picks
I lost mine
Jimmy Page should be number one. His talent is second to NONE.
@TradeWinds On The Bay 😂 Just 'cos YOU were too young to appreciate Hendrix's mastery doesn't negate it! That simply means you SHOULD listen to it in order to understand how ANNND why he's listed on most greatest guitarists ever lists across the board!
@TradeWinds On The Bay Too young? So what, his music still exists. In fact there is way more of his material out there now than when he was still alive. Jimi is the greatest by far. He was a genius but you have to really learn his stuff, dig a little deeper and you will be rewarded. Page is easier to get into Hendrix will never cease to amaze you. Pity so many people just don't see/hear it. You have to invest in him. I mean Gilmour is great but his magic is 70% tone. Players like Hendrix and also Knopfler are/were so much more creative and imaginative.
Jimi Hendrix was asked “What’s it like to be the greatest guitarist in the world?” to which he responded “I don’t know, ask Roy Clark.”
I think it was Rory Gallagher
It was Rory Gallagher
Chet Atkins?
It was Rory Gallagher not Roy Clark
Actually it was Phil Keagy
I have to agree that this list is put together to get people riled up in the comments, because every single guitarist I know (and will ever meet) would say that Mark Knopfler should be waay higher than Billy Gibbons on such a list. Billy is impressive as a strictly blues-guitarist, but Mark is much more versatile and technical
Damn mojo, you need to do some more research on guitarists. 🙄
Top 20 most mainstream male guitarists. The more famous the more talented the guitarist.
Frank zappa number 1 for me, however David Gilmore's solo from time gets my spine tingling every time.
i could go on and on about how Jeff Beck should've gotten an honourable mention at the very least, the man is criminally underrated and was on another level
Should have been in the top '5"
Stan Webb, Alvin Lee, Rory Gallagher, Eric Clapton, Gary Moore.. the list goes on and on.
Fast playing is impressive, but it gets old. I prefer the slow, emotionally powerful solos like David Gilmour. They just hit me
I totally agree
@@MGM1105 ditto
I agree as well. Gary Moore is another powerfully-emotive guitarist, and he knows how to mix in some fast runs as well.
Check out the album Waves by Guthrie Govan. Dead serious.
Thank you! Mindless shredding is boooooring!
Rest in Peace Eddie Van Halen
I believe that Slash should made this list for at least an honorable mention.
@@Grandizer8989 the amazing work he did for Guns N' Roses
Agree 100%
@@Grandizer8989 That doesn’t matter. And it was 3 great albums
@@Grandizer8989 Listen to his solo albums and his albums with velvet revolver then come back to shit on him. Slash has a whole world of music out there
Yea without Guns N’ Roses would never be a band
The reality is that any list like this will never be agreed on by everyone. Everyone has their own taste and each musician has their own style and sound, so my answer to the question is always that they are each the best at what they do. One day Blackmore could be my favourite and another day it could be Page, or Gilmore, or Clapton or whoever I'm in the mood to listen to at the time. Everyone mentioned in the video and in the comments are all phenomenal musicians and all deserve respect.
These guitarists came to mind [though I can't think who I would remove from your list to make room for them]: Jeff Beck, Steve Howe, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Robin Trower, Dick Dale, Les Paul, Buckethead, Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, Steve Hacket, Terry Kath, Stephen Stills, John Petrucci, Mikael Åkerfeldt, Jerry Garcia, Jerry Reed, Alex Lifeson, Al Di Meola, Guthrie Govan, Steven Wilson, and of course, Marty McFly
Steve Howe still blows me away.
Roy Buchanan? Elmore James? Rory Gallagher? Duane Allman? (to me, they'd replace Garcia, Satriani, Kath and Stills on your list. ymmv… ;-)
Marty McFly😀
Steve Lukather is a monster guitar player
Zakk Wylde, Chuck Shuldiner, Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa, Angus Young, Rudolf Schenker, Duane Allman, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Buddy Guy.... Roy Buchanan,
Clapton, Beck, Stevie Ray, Page, Jimi, Walsh , Allman , Van Halen ,Benson, and Carlos are some of my favorites !
The guitar playing of Gilmore is something to watch. He plays so many notes. Pink Floyd is I think my all time favorite Band. I loved The Wall! Got my little black book with my poems in. Cheers!
It's hard to beat David Gilmour. I'm a long time fan.
Gilmore is one of the all time best, and still is great today! Unlike most, he hasn’t lost a step. Arguably better now than ever! His solo on “Comfortably Numb” is one for the ages!!👍
Tengo 61 años. Escuché en su época dorada a muchos de los mencionados aquí.
Soy fan de Pink Floyd por sobre todo, por lo que mi preferencia musical está con él.
En mi comentario principal dije que este ranking parece estar elaborado, más por "fama" que por aptitudes de los guitarristas. O bien porque son "rápidos para mover los deditos"
Ahí está el caso de varios que están al fondo del ranking por debajo de otros que no son mejores. No era rápido, pero ¿vas a dejar afuera a lo que fue e influyó George Harrison?
¿y Gary Moore? ¿Jeff Beck? ¿Mark Knopfler? ¿Paco de Lucía SOLO mención, una locura?
Acepto el lugar que le dan a Gilmour, pero es el que más me gusta.
@@gregorycarlson6632 igual Vicki Peterson (la guitarrista de The Bangles) estaba buena
One of my very favorite guitarist. I just love David Gilmore! ❤️ Karen
Gary Moore is my favorite!
Я тоже в шоке. Даже в конце не вспомнили о Гари Муре. И даже в комментариях о нём мало кто вспоминает. И по технике игры, и по мелодичности он безумно прекрасен!
Glen Campbell was one of the most versatile players ever. Eddie Van Halen wanted Alice Cooper to introduce him to Campbell for some pointers. Glen couldnt read music but was a true born 'play by ear' talent! He was a member of The Wrecking Crew' as well.
Big Jim Sullivan too. The session players (Page is #2 on this list) probably are the real deal.
@@Borella309 Agree!
Wow ! Not even an honourable mention for John Frusciante 😑
I'm a Chilli 🌶 Fan as much as the next guy, but John (or the band for that matter) wasn't really known for their shredding ability. No one ever looks back on the history of best guitar players and thinks Chilli Peppers. Sorry man. Seeing the band live, I know they can jam but this list was reserved more for impact on music.
@@nicholascameron6603 just because he doesnt shred doesnt mean hes not one of the best guitarists of all time, his playing style is totally different and his riffs are really fucking hard to play
@@mostafa_isk I've been lucky to see the band perform live and I get it. I know what you mean. I'm just saying that this list was created for everlasting impact on music. The guitarists who paved the way for others.
@@nicholascameron6603 John was one of the most influential guitarists of the 90s. He doesn’t have the longevity of people like Clapton but still should be at least an honourable mentions.
@@nicholascameron6603 John shreds the fuck out of everything what
Jimmy Page might not be the best technically ever but he was maybe the most influential and most definitely my favorite. What he created, and the shear amount of music he created as a composer and a guitarist is to this day unmatched and may never be.
Not really.
Yeah I had to listen to her comments again. I was like no way she just said that.
Gilmour? Hendrix?
He wasnt the best technically for sure but the memorable and complex riffs and songs he created were the some of if not the best ever created
@@stanclips8227 Yep, the BEST. If not just for the sure number of great riffs. The producing of all of the great music, especially at the time was pure genius also. We were and still are lucky to be able to enjoy the mastery.
Interesting list.I'd like to throw in Rory Gallagher,John Fogerty,Nels Cline,Sonny Landreth,Walter Trout,Ry Cooder,Steve Miller,Boz Scaggs, Richard Thompson,Gary Moore,Peter Green,Derek Taylor,Bert Jansch,and John Martyn.
Chuck Berry, Duane Allman, Jeff Beck have to be on this list
Minimum, BECK.
nah they dont
My favorites:
David Gilmour
Jimmy Page
Dave Murray and Adrian Smith
George Harrison
Georgeee
@@itamarbushari88 yes, i choose him also. im a big fan of the beatles and besides his amazing songwriting and spiritual wisdom with words his guitar skills are also very good. he isnt the kind of player to go in at unpredictable, wild solos like my other three picks but you all his ( genius) breaks you can hum. that just shows it.
@@tyrannosauruszeppelin2205 yep exactly, and that is also true about the Beatles and why I love, they aren't like the others, here guitarist, like crazy solos and thing, but more simple catchy beautiful melodies..
@@tyrannosauruszeppelin2205 Got all the love for Dave Murray & Adrian Smith. Up The Irons!!
I think Paul was at least equal to George. He was the original lead guitarist, George was only there because Paul would get stage fright, and Paul would take over when George couldn’t get it, and he played one of their best solos, in Taxman.
Even though his techincal chops were not as flashy as most, George Harrison deserves at least an honorable mention for his musicality and influence.
Great song writer as well.
George gets so little recognition among obviously the other members of his band but that makes him special. He'll be my favourite Beatle forever and god his songs are probably my picks
I don't know his guitar playing was nothing special but I do like his songs u are either a good songwriter or a great guitarist and in his case he was gifted with writing great songs
@@bonzobonham6594 he was an amazing guitarist tho
@@PrestonDTLTI don't think so he never did anything spectacular with his Guitar but I do like his songs
EVHALEN, JOE WALSH, Don Felder, RÀNDY RHODÈS, Mick Mars, The ALLMAN BROS, The CALDWELLS OF MARSHALL TUCKER, GARY ROSSINGTON, Bernie Leadon, RANDY MEISNER, Glenn Frey
Missing from this list; Steve Howe from Yes. He was voted Best Overall Guitarist five years in a row by Guitar Player Magazine.
LOL. I worked at a trucking co. that won all sorts of awards from mags and assns. that were created by the owner.
Owned by Steve Howe
Greg Howe
@@johnhamilton7797 Didn't he pitch for the Dodgers? A lefty? Yes is what they play for insomniacs when they can't sleep
This is her list not theres you db ass
Jimmy was incredible, but Eddie is the absolute best of all time. Also, where is Angus Young on this list. Did I miss him?
Eddie is awesome but definitely not the best
@@KodyWayne9210 I disagree. Eddie is the best without a doubt.
Eddie VH= 🐐
Angus was No. 20... the First one mentioned.....
@@rchoquette2975 Thanks. I'll have to watch it again!
Blackmores guitar solos with the mark 2 line up of Deep Purple were killer. Songs like Smoke on the water, Highway star, Speed king, Sweet child in time, Pictures of home, and his instrumentals with the band Rainbow.🎸
Blackmore IS Rainbow. Not to say Rainbow in 70's wasn't on different level from rest, with the a-list crew he had, but it was still very much his band.
Light in the Black is probably my favorite of Blackmore's solos. The song is also pretty much the blueprint for power metal, over a decade before the genre came to be.
@@jhutt8002 I stand corrected, J Hutt!
Knocking at Your Back Door, one of the BEST SOLOS EVER (and there's 2 of them!)
Also Burn; I have to play that every so often...
@@patricklogan7238 Your right Patrick! Great guitar solo, that's for sure.🎸
Any list like this will leave ppl out and piss off fans. But every entry here was given a thorough and thoughtful review, so it's one of the better of its kind.
Buddy Guy deserves a mention here. He was a major influence for many of the guitarists on this list.
Yes, yes yes
Absolutely!
Right? Buddy, Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughn...
Buddy Guy sucks
Yes
May isn't just a regular guitarist, he also has a degree on Astrophysics, and yep he does have a book about that. For information, astrophysics is a field in astronomy that understands the physics behind stuff.
And especially the physics of girl's behinds...😁
dave gilmour, mark knoffler, duan alman, jeff beck would be my top ones, but styles vary so much. Gilmour puts the most emotion into it, IMO. I find it hard to believe Jeff Beck is not on the list. It woudl have been better to categorize them.
Yes, where’s Jeff Beck?
Agree with You . Allman, Knopfler, Beck 28:00 Gilmour and Gary Moore
@@DotoreMartinezvasconcelos Yes, and Gary too. I live in Belfast where Gary was from. When I think of Django, John Williams, Robert Johnston, Ry Cooder, Wes Montgomery, John McLaughlin, etc., etc, I think of how such lists are a bit pointless - it's not a competition....
I agree with your top 5
Interesting and note worthy selection but any true guitar player worth his salt, no matter what genre must have dire straits and mark knofler in the top 5. Even just for sultans of swing alone!
WES MONTGOMERY, STEVE HOWE, ALAN HOLDSWORTH, BUDDY GUY, JOHN RENBOURN, JEFF BECK, HENRY VESTINE, EL HABICHUELA, JOHN McLAUGHLIN, DENNIS COFFEY, JERRY GARCIA, WAH WAH WATSON, JOHNNY WINTER, DICKIE BETTS, NILE RODGERS, DANNY KOOTCH.
To me, Neal Schon is one of the most underestimated and underappreciated guitarists of all time. He can shred and can do acoustic. He was Santana''s protege.
Nah he’s probably too 40
So is Ricky medlocke of Blackfoot and now skinner band.....!!!!!
He also played with Eric Clapton in Cream. I emphatically agree!
Listen to him on stage w satch and tell me he’s top 40 again…
One of the greatest, by far. In one of the greatest Rock Bands of all times. Thanks Christine
Glen Campbell and Roy Clark, they could play anything. Glen was a studio musician and he did play every thing.
You are correct sir.
Glen Campbell can shred 12 strings .
Thank you. I’m 62. I saw them both. Probably best I ever seen. Not to mention Roy could play anything with strings.
This is proof that George Harrison is criminally underrated
Ikr, who's more influential than George Harrison
Wait, George was not on the list??? It's not just about the technical wizardry but the subtle and songwriting complimentary pieces George put in The Beatles songs that help make them what they were.
Harrison is Top 20 guitarists ever? He wasn't even the best guitarist in the Beatles
Same for Brian May and Prince! Totally underrated!
I was wondering where all the Beatles were
Gary Moore ???? Kirk Hammit ??? Adrian Smith ??? Dave Murray ??? are LEGENDS !!!!
Where was Angus young?
You can't have a top 20 without Angus Young.
Incredibly overrated guitarist to be honest, wouldn't make my top 50 guitarists.. wouldn't make top 20 in a proper list.
Lol what a joke
Angus is one of my mom's favorite guitarists next to Gary Moore, she always loves to watch AC/DC concerts just because of Angus
@@mohamedsoliman3484 This is the only opinion that's wrong
If you put Angus Young on the list, you must have Kurt Cobain too. Both are influential but not great musicians
Roy Buchanan - for his unmatched collection of fretboard fireworks; for his role as a pioneer, and major influencer, of blues-based lead guitar, and for the fact that he did it all using just his Telecaster plugged straight into his Fender Amp. I believe a good portion of the great guitarists that arose in the mid to late sixties, went to see Roy perform and didn't soon forget it.
Roy was my favorite and got to see him at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh PA...WOW what a guitarist
Terry Kath from Chicago! Even Jimmy Hendrix said he was the best he had ever seen, had the fastest fingers with out missing a note.
@@bfoleyHeroin fueled slop
It was heroin fueled slop
Steve Vai, Allen Holdsworth, Steve Howe, Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Moore, John McLaughlin, Larry Carlton, Steve Lukather, John Petrucci, Al Dimeola, and Martin Barre right off of the top of my head should have made this list...
John Petrucci as well
Ichika Nito kekw
You guys have to understand this is a top 20 not a top 100.
@@mateuscamargo3202 are you saying mojo's Top 20 is accurate?
@@worm8886 I am saying that they can't add all those guitarists, that's what I'm saying, I'm not saying they aren't good enough, but there are many good guitarists not only 20, it's impossible to mention all of them.
Gary Moore
David Gilmour has the most exquisite timing in rock and I learned all his solos, if I was to have a guitar hero then he’s it.
You are soo right
If he really was so good like Govan, Satriani, Vai, YM, just to name some, you wouldn't' ve been able to learn any of their solos.
he is not on this list? then im not watching )))
Him and gary moore for me. Makes me wish I had the patience to learn the guitar
For me its a three way tie between David Gilmour, Brian May & Angus Young, I play much more rhythm than lead, so leaning many songs from all three awesome bands Pink Floyd, Queen & ACDC , was mandatory !!! :))))), P.S. and Dire Straits , arrrrhhhh Blisss :)
JEFF BECK! I never expect to agree with any of these lists, but I was happy to see Ritchie Blackmore, Brian May and David Gilmour recognized. But how a list like this could completely ignore Jeff Beck is disgraceful.
Amen, it is beyond comprehension
@@celephais5748 you mean likes him personally ? I've never met him so I don't understand your comment. I like the way he plays and have now for many years, that's all that counts. Underdog ? WTF
Totally
I agree with you. Jeff Beck is a guitar legend!
I like that you had Richie Blackmore on the list. There were a few missing, like the late great Jeff Beck. Actually, the older guitarists are greater than the younger ones because they had to think up all the techniques and styles. The younger ones just copied them straight out of the book, and from a much younger age.
Buckethead also does that and he is young look him up
@@marnickfox9891 What does Buckethead do? And yes, I remember when Buckethead came on the scene. I don’t need to look him up.
@@WesW3187 One thing that is different is that he is playing a baritone scale length guitar. That is quite a bit different. I think it is a 26 in scale length.
Eddie Van Halen had his own style and also designed his own guitar s and amps all the guitarist tried to copy him. Randy rhoads was another that had his own style he didn't copy Hendrix plus he was classically train ed. And he was only around for a few short years
Glenn Campbell shits on all of them Glenn Campbell 💯 🤙 Guitar GOD
I may be biased (I am) but for me the top 5 greatest of all time are 5. Slash 4. BB king 3. Brian May 2. Johnny Marr 1. Jimi Hendrix obviously
And Knopfler
An interviewer once asked Jimi Hendrix what it was like to be the greatest guitarist in the world. Hendrix replied that he did not know and advised the interviewer to ask Rory Gallagher, who seems to be missing from this list.
His favorite guitarist wad the guitarist from zz top
That's not what he said. He told the interviewer to go ask Terry Kath from the band Chicago.
Bruce Thrasher, Jimi said Terry Kath was the best guitarist in the universe.
That is WRONG, what he said was that he was the best guitarist in this chair. The interview is on RUclips yet everyone seems to think he said it about this guy or that guy not true
Check out Jimi Hendrix 9 favourite guitar players.
Any list with Keith Richard and NOT Jeff Beck is a jacked up list
You gotta get Jimi Hendrix at number 1 so somebody has to go!
Brian Jones died too young to show all he could do. On “Paint it Black” he commanded the sitar to his needs in that song for one.
Others are David Bromberg who could make a guitar talk.
I agree!!!
Keith Richards is a poop
According to this list, it is Keith RichardS... enough said... @dangerzone012 totally agree but have to add Mr. Gary Moore to those missing.
Sultans of swing always gives me goosebumps even if i have listened to it more than 4000 times…
I love playing it ! , never get sick of it, no matter how many times !!!! :))))))
Was there any doubt who was going to be number 1?
My high school guitar teacher who has a PhD jn guitar: “I can’t write like these guys but I can outplay any of them.” It’s true. The best guitar player of all time is probably some guy from Spain you have never heard of.
I disagree with the statement that there are genius unknown guitar players out there but for your guitar teacher to make the assumption that he/she can outplay ANY of the famous ones, I don't buy it. Jimmy Hendrix and the guitar were as one and great guitar players of that era and the current, look up to him. Then there is Joe Walsh. Just these two guys have reached Mastery level. For someone to outplay them is a rarity.
@@ivanvalente4752 three words-Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Just wondering... playing a guitar & actually making a song are two different animals.
Mr Stevie Ray vaughn? Out play him?I don't think that some random guy from Spain can out pay Stevie ray Vaughan,
@@MrJett1971 3 more words... Not Even Close!
Gary Moore..Michael shenker Ronnie montrose Rory G .so many great great..guitar player's to many for 20 ..Happy New year 🍺🎵🎶🎸🎸🎸
Mark knopfler deserves to be way higher on this list.
Exactly
How the fuck are Keith Richards, Clapton, or SRV above Knopfler, Dimebag, or BB king at all?
@@Giratina1999 beacuse they're better than them
@@Miist3rDuce1 not keith richards...
@@Giratina1999 don't underestimate Clapton. But I agree about the others.
After the first 3 i understood this was a popularity contest. Tons of metal and blues guys would top this list
I’m glad you guys mentioned Robert Fripp… but it would have been cool to see Steve Howe and Michael Schenker on this list as well. Both amazing guitarist with completely different genre. 🎸
Glad to see Stevie Ray Vaughan mentioned 👏
Why does Roy Clarke get overlooked? Oh wait - He played country music on the fiddle, the banjo, and the guitar. Absolutely amazing.
Yes!
I agree. Chet Aikins should also be on this list.
Thanks. I will look him up. No one beats a good fiddler, Russian or southern.
He should absolutely be up high on this list!
Roy Clark’s guitar skills were amazing, and his rendition of Paul McCartney’s “Yesterday” had him surpassing McCartney’s own playing and singing of that song. Most of Clark’s music was Country, but he performed amazing Rock songs as well.
Every one of these many You Tube lists are an opinion of so-m-eone, but what I love is on all of them I enjoy so many performances from so many talented musicians. I can't pick just a small group for my own favorites. If I haven't heard someone in a while, some are new to me as well, I go out and load my spotify playlist and enjoy some great music I haven't heard in a long time for the most part.
How any list of the top guitarists of all time could leave out Rory Gallagher is beyond me! Hell, Brian May, Johnny Marr and Gary Moore (another notable absentee from this list!) all mention Rory as having a huge influence on their own careers.. What's plain is that whoever put this list together, probably didn't do much research on the subject matter and likely trotted out their own favourite players without polling anybody who really knew how to offer some really talented players. I think I'll give future lists a miss.....
David Gilmour, John Mayer, Carlos Santana, Jeff Healey, John Martyn, Jimmy Hendrix.. I could go on.
Gilmour, Santana and Jimi were all on this list. And if you think John Mayer deserves a spot😬
@@karstenpuder3605 I love Gilmour, I think he's the best out of all of them, just my opinion LOL
@@karstenpuder3605 John Mayer is an amazing guitarist. Shame on you for not taking him serious...
@@rikcuijpers5206 I know he’s amazing. I just don’t think he’s at the same caliber as all the other guitarists on this list.
I’m just glad Knopfler is even on here (even tho he should be in the top 10 at least)he can play heavy and light and mix rock,blues,and country beautifully
I can’t even fathom one of the bests Guitarist without Angus Young on the top 20 of your list. 🎸
I'm so glad you put Paco De Lucia in that list . Flamenco is the closest thing to heavy metal you can do with a nylon string guitar and the guy was a legend at it
Also a great guitarist is George Benson, loved how he played and sang his notes simultaneously so to speak. Checkout I think "On Broadway" and "Masquerade".
"Tommy Emmanuel is not the future of guitar playing because even in the future I don't think people are going to be able to play like him. The first time I saw Tommy I was stunned into silence."
-Steve Vai
Your choices are
Upside down!
Tommy Emanuel is downright insane at the guitar
Very good pick of heroes! Surely everyone will miss someone, but you people know your stuff.
I nominate Roy Clark…he was not only C&W, the man could play anything
GLENN CAMBLE WÀS A GOOD SUPPLEMENT TO ROY
@@eddiemorin1902 Campbell. He was good, I agree.
Roy was actually a classical guitarist. he started off playing classical guitar and flamenco.
Alex Lifeson of Rush is arguably one of the better guitar players in rock and should have at least received an honorable mention.
This is true.
Carlos and George Harrison were fabulous. George made the Beatles songs better and brought them to life.
Harrison is the most untalented person ever
Haven’t watched this yet. My top five (in no particular order): Mark Knopfler, David Gilmore, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Bonamassa, Brian May
I think George Harrison (Beatles) also need some appretiacion, he's pretty good I'd say🎸
Thanks for clarifying, wasn’t sure which George Harrison you were talking about
@@Jomster yep, maybe George Harrison Ford , yknow
Beatles are trash
@@JohnORatcliffe dude which songs have you heard
It happens that when we don't invest to listen songs we will say they are trash 🙄
I am not like biggest fan but ik they're great
Yeah I argue
how about Gary Moore, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Adrian VandenBergh, Jeff Beck, etc?
Personally I would have included John Frusciante, George Harrison and Kirk Hammet