The Two Best Guitarists EVER!!

Two best guitar players EVER!! Finally, Larry Carlton and Robben Ford together jamming!! TONE, TASTE, and STYLE... CRAZY Stuff!! TONE, TONE, TONE!!! I know the whole best guitarists thing is a matter of opinion... but how else was i supposed to get you to watch the vid?? These guys are what you call "Musicians' Musicians." 90% of the well known, professioal guitarists will point to one of these guys as being the best there is.. Look it up there is no BS here... Also the band backing these guys up is incredibly talented.. The drummer is just wicked good!! Oh and the bass player is Larry's son... Also, I posted another vid of them jamming a more upbeat rock tune, pretty damn good song too!!
My favorite lick is at 3:17, then what he does after is amazing to. All the way up until Robben plays..
ANYWAYZ I HOPE YOU ENJOY!!!!
PEACE!!!

[@ariellyn7253]

You're funny....really. You should be in marketing professionally if you aren't already. You're effective. I'm listening to the entire video. But I still always pick the ones that are truly exceptional artistically to me at least. Actually, so far I'm liking most of what I hear.

[@nckey42]

pamela smeberg Thank You very much for the compliment, actually needed that today!

[@carmenterroba3110]

9ygc

[@leswhite3524]

That's b/c you have good taste in music.

[@matthewluhrs6365]

Will the world ever stop with the "greatest EVER" bullshit? These guys are good. Period. Greatest? Spare me.

[@leswhite3524]

@@matthewluhrs6365 Hostile and negative, but nonetheless true.

[@notenotions]

These two are killer, but Santana's quote nails it, "Remember, never compete or compare; just enjoy".

[@mikecarrigan9841]

And these two are enjoying!

[@angelicacasasayasvanversendaal]

That doesn't means that we always have to compare or compeat. Only enjoying it

[@tedschmidt3288]

Exactly...just enjoy

[@notenotions]

@@angelicacasasayasvanversendaalright! He's indicating to never compare or compete, but to always enjoy instead.

[@irasteinberg6795]

Excellent point . Just sit back, light up and enjoy!

[@PorterhouseMusic]

This is a rare, mostly unknown, EPIC performance by two GREATS! I've watched/listened to this dozens of times.

[@michaelanzelino5068]

Immense control of dynamics. Wide palette of color. Tone to die for. More expression then a human could possibly comprehend. Total understanding on how to approach rhythm and ensemble.These two top tier players, individually are highly regarded as "a musicians musician" and together they are pure dynamite.

[@marionbuchanan7037]

Stevie Ray Vaughan

[@brachashighhopeshomestead226]

They are inspiring fulfillment of performing with each other - it's synergetic because of their admiration for the other's playing along with their love for the other. It's in rarified air

[@HauteGameFR]

It's Larry Carlton (left) and Robben Ford (right), for those who want to know =)

[@gianpieropalmieri8860]

Thanks

[@irisfrazier3655]

Thank you, I would never known who either of these were

[@fellowshipofthecrown3341]

Wow five years ago here I am in May 2021 listening

[@frankyrubful]

@@fellowshipofthecrown3341 Me in June 2021

[@pattybrown112]

Thanks!

[@fatthead360]

These are definitely 2 of 1000's of the best guitar players.

[@tanapatpeemanee1230]

ha ha ha.... yeap

[@dannylujan3619]

Agreement

[@skipads5141]

Maybe.

[@peggyconner5643]

@@tanapatpeemanee1230 S

[@peternewman1179]

There is no denying what a pleasure it is to listen to Larry Carlton play. Robbed Ford is the perfect muse here. You put these two huge talents together here and the magic erupt’s.

[@brachashighhopeshomestead226]

Peter-so well put!!!!!

[@hfpinperson]

I have to say...Larry Carlton is one of the purest guitar talents there has ever been... alone or with virtually anyone he plays so effortlessly... clean... love it

[@chrismiles8822]

Love Larry's work on Joni Mitchell's HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS and COURT AND SPARK.♥️

[@debralogston4943]

Sure gives the blues a pretty sound

[@clivewells7090]

@Carlos Santana I can't believe this is you but in case he sees this - Thank You! My mate is a big fan and we listened to your CDs all day at work. One question: what do you think of Randy Hansen? I am confused! X

[@peggyconner5643]

@Frank I"ll get back to you after I listen to a coule of songs after everyone is up.Then I'll comment.

[@Omalcito]

Thanks Nicholas! outstanding !

[@lindadote]

Peter Green (in his day) was also a force to be reckoned with, an incredible blues/rock guitarist. To quote B.B.King; "He (Green) is the ONLY guitarist to give me the chills".

[@kennethedenfield6259]

RIP PETE GREEN

[@joeflynn6286]

So was George Harrison

[@dwaynecooper6735]

bu

[@okthomasacito2051]

isn't that where BB wrote... the Chill is gone. sorry, had to. absolutely awesome performance. that band is a living organism. magical playing.

[@getredytagetredy]

Then he never heard Danny Gatton.

[@josephnolan1510]

The beautiful thing about this video is that it shows that sometimes the space between the notes are as important as the notes themselves.

[@raymondchollet3199]

That actually is some awesome blues!

[@JPhilipCoombs]

Always!

[@lindacooper6927]

@@JPhilipCoombs Blues are my favorite

[@stewartmcardle8149]

I've always liked the spaces as well as the notes....👍

[@peteranderson7487]

The best is who you happen to be listening to & loving their music at any one time.

[@billkalivas9750]

Best quote of the day!

[@peggyconner5643]

@ PETERSON ANDERSON, TOTALLY AGREE TO THAT COMMENT.🤠🔥🤠

[@peggyconner5643]

I AGREE TO THAT 100%.🔥🥰 Paul Anderson liked your comment ever.🔥👍

[@bjornkok29]

this is so cool, big thx for sharing Nicholas,

[@nckey42]

YW.. I just had to get this out there so peeps can learn about these two.. I'm just glad it's still reaching people 8 years later

[@bjornkok29]

awesome man

[@LittleMall]

I still find myself coming back to this video over and over, i can hear all the riffs and can feel myself rocking my head in the rythm to every note. All the simplicitys of the bends and the scales rock my soul. The guitars bounce off each other with no effort. How well this whole piece is put together just makes my whole body writhe in anticipation of the next note. Nicholas C. Key, heartfelt and utmost admiration for your taste in music and any words you can say, positively one of my all time favourites!

[@brachashighhopeshomestead226]

LM- "I want what she's having....." but i hear you loud & clear....

[@nckey42]

I can die a happy man after reading this comment. But I suppose you have the same taste as I… Did not see this video getting 10 mil views when I posted it. If I remember correctly, the analytics were high on 2 or more watches/listened. Mission accomplished. Robben is at his best when The Blue Line is behind him. Larry, when he’s playing for Donald Fagen or Steely Dan. There’s just no argument against it, it even makes sense logically… Two guys got together to put together the perfect band for the perfect album. After many tryouts, seeing every session player in La, in the 70’s (All the best players were in LA, That’s where most guitar music was made and the 70’s was the hight of guitar music).. The person they picked for the perfect band was Larry Carlton. The best guitarist… The next biggest decade for guitar music is the 90’s.. Robben was the best in LA then. Put them both on stage together and Boom.. “The Two Best Guitarists Ever!!!”

[@nckey42]

And you’re right about the piece they are playing. It’s soo good. Hot damn is it soo good.

[@dcmccart25]

Killer talents. I just added two more people to my favorite guitarists list. Thanks man.

[@Whitey77318]

2 greats, 2 Gibsons, a Hammond and a Leslie....What's not to love? Spot on with the tone. Spot freakin on.

[@mikerammelt2420]

Isn't that a Les Paul Robben has.

[@charlesmyrick4551]

uh and a bass and drums. youd never guess I'm a bass player. lol

[@rainman3628]

I am thrilled that you posted this. It's awesome stuff, especially being a HUGE fan of the Allman Brothers Band. Duane is my favorite guitarist but we all have favorites. There is no, best, there are many many best guitar players and I love them all

[@peggyconner5643]

100% accurate.👍🔥

[@brachashighhopeshomestead226]

and so little time to hear it all & as many times as we want as well....!!

[@williamhughes320]

WOW 😳 as a guitarist myself I can say that is some great guitar playing! Great Job guy’s!

[@mushromed]

Last time I checked. Giving a guitar soul & life wasn't a competition, simply art mastery.

[@jonnyquest8774]

I just checked last week, and you’re right! Good statement!

[@tonypearman]

Both are excellent musicians but to claim they are the best is just wrong. Music isn't competition, it's a collaboration always

[@TheItalksense]

Well said. These best ever posts detract from the talent that we can all appreciate. Wish I could play ,???

[@Paddyandtama]

amen to that

[@Miguel...160]

Its naive ...

[@daltonclayton5135]

I guess that Jimi Hendrix is just an afterthought?

[@clivewells7090]

@@daltonclayton5135 dude, check out: The Randy Hansen Band, it's like Jimi faked his death.

[@verahes]

You right, those twoo are awesome Players. Tkx for sharing Rob!

[@NCokkie]

Great guitarists, but there is not something as 'the best...' It's no sport, it's art.

[@peggyconner5643]

@NCokkie Loved your comment you said great GUITARIST, but there is not something as the best, IT'S NO SPORT, IT'S ART 100% AGREE WITH YOUR COMMENT. THANKS.

[@peggyconner5643]

I AGREE 100%. HAVE A GREAT DAY.🔥

[@kevinkeough3434]

Great comment! People are so hung up on Best.Just enjoy the talent.

[@ling-liwaniprimo6723]

I agree just great not best coz there's different genre and line of music...but everyone is entitled to his own idea...

[@chrisarmstrong5057]

True. There are many muscians who never get their just recognition other than via their peers

[@rightnote1]

I am so in love with the dynamics that the entire band holds themselves to. It's like a classical recording in the fact that the band is SO good with their dynamics that the listener has to turn up their volume just a shade to catch all the beautiful nuances that each player brings to the table within softer sections. WOW. Such salt, such nasty, such beauty, such fluency and tastefulness. Inspiration at it's best. All I have is my humble opinion. Thank you for letting me express mine.

[@nckey42]

Well said.

[@BigSwiffty]

Not sure about EVER, but Roy Buchanan has a tear falling in heaven

[@notbraindead7298]

RB= Another great telecaster player!

[@greglarry11]

Great title for the video .... and it is a great video.

[@steelyman08]

I agree. It's hard to get views on YT, but this title did its job & ruffled a lot of feathers 😉

[@jonnyquest8774]

It's ignorant for anybody to declare any one guitarist as 'the best ever', but after seeing Tommy Emmanuel play, I left saying, "Nobody could play that better than he just did!" That's a fair and accurate statement.

[@rbagel55]

johnny quest He is definitely one of the best players alive today, one of my top choices.What he does with an accustic guitar blows me away. And I have been playing for 30+ years. He is a great person too, no swollen big head.

[@jonnyquest8774]

@@rbagel55 it’s ironic that you commented on my comment from 5 years ago. I just learned yesterday that Tommy will be coming to my town in June! Can’t wait to see him again!

[@rbagel55]

@@jonnyquest8774 Seems like I have seen your name from other places too. Matter of fact I know I have, just can't remember where. I usually don't remember people's names in comments,too often. Too many users out there. But I know I saw yours twice. Anyway cheers from Corpus Christi TX USA.

[@davidwalker5054]

Tommy says django is the best and untouchable i agree with him

[@YouNeedToWatchBKDK]

Phil keaggy is right in the mix of greats

[@adriankilbourne2163]

nice basslesson.. and Alvin Lee ROCKS!!!!

[@mythicalmountancentralasia6183]

There is technical proficiency and superiority and then there is playing with a passion, soul and intonation that others just can not duplicate. Guys like Hendricks, Duane Skydog, Clapton, Freddy King, SRV had that certain IT quality that others simply can not capture. Attending college in the 70's and 80's I got to hear many of the greats and few compare to Hendricks, Duane, or SRV. George Benson is also a virtuoso guitarist who goes largely under the radar. However, try listening to Julian Bream and John Williams and you will recognize brilliance. There are a few record albums that I would not like living without, Friday Night in San Francisco by the trio of Al Di Meola, Paco de Lucia, and John McLaughlin is an album all those enamored with the guitar should never be without. Live at the Filmore East by the ABB a Masterpiece.. Julian Bream and John Williams together, while a recital of classical compositions by virtuoso guitarists and not Rock or the Blues, is still simply amazing and should be in all guitar aficionados collection. Likewise Miles Davis' Kind of Blue is a must have. Duane was quoted as saying he listen to Kind of Blue 24/7 and it influenced his improvisational abilities greatly. There are/were so many great and influential guitarists. Rather than getting fixated on who was the best as that is a largely subjective argument, gravitate to who moved and inspires you the most, as that is what really matters to me at least. There is no right or wrong answer to music, if it moves you that is what counts.

[@andersholm4281]

I completely agree with you..., Mythical M.

[@alansmith7626]

Very well put! :)

[@alansmith7626]

if Anyone wants a lesson in tone, this is perfect....in all ways!

[@alansmith7626]

Larry is priceless, he not only can play Anything, he owns it when he plays it

[@dcmccart25]

Mythical Mountan Central Asian Ovcharkas Loved me some Maclaughlan back in the day.

[@christopherwilson2406]

Fykk yeah Dawg!! Killer!! Thank you so much! (Love from The Bronx!)

[@Marco33185]

"The Two Best Guitarists EVER" ... I'm sorry but it's stupid saying that ... we MUST just love alls the guitarists for the feeling they give to us ... Like the music for what it is, respects those who offer it to you and forget the classifications which are subjective!

[@SilverWalker84]

out of the two guitarists on stage they are definitely the best two lmao

[@fernandocoto7940]

The one's already gone were some of the greatest, Jimi Hendrix, Duane Allman, Paul Kossoff, Tommy Bolin, Terry Kath, Mike Bloomfield, Roy Buchanan, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Frank Zappa, Jerry García, John Cipollina, Randy California, Rory Gallagher, Ronnie Montrose, BB King, Johnny Winter, Alvin Lee, Gary Moore, Ollie Halsall, Shawn Lane, Mick Ronson, Danny Kirwan, Pete Haycock, Freddie King, Danny Gatton, Rod Price, Allan Holdsworth, John Abercrombie, Larry Coryell, Peter Green, Jorge Santana, Leslie West, Eddie Van Halen, and many more.

[@tylerfoss3346]

Fernando Coto, you forgot Terry Kath. Guitarist with Chicago. Even Jimi Hendrix thought he was better than himself. That's pretty high praise.

[@robertwilson207]

ALL THESE GUITARISTS, WHERE IS PETER FRAMPTON????

[@cheesemouse7774]

Mark Knopfler

[@cheesemouse7774]

Eric Clapton

[@cheesemouse7774]

Tommy Emmanuel

[@mobobb6808]

CERTAINLY two of my favorites. Thank you for posting this video of them working together.

[@stevemendelson9882]

Just to throw out another guitarist for contemplation -- Mike Bloomfield. I love his tone, his taste, and his elegance. In the period 1965-67 he was the guitar player par excellence, without peer, and taught extended jazz/Indian/blues james to almost everyone in the SF scene. Of course, there is not one best, I personally enjoy Mike's music the best.

[@williamhobbs7693]

Really good. My favourite Guitarists are : Rory Gallagher, Peter Green, Alvin Lee, Albert Lee, Mike Bloomfield, Jimi Hendrix, Mark Knopfler, and Mike Bloomfield, Paul kosoff, etc

[@robertwheeless4]

I'm old enough to have seen him with Paul Butterfield blues band and the Electric Flag during the formative years of the San Francisco rock/ blues scene. He had one of the most distinctive, innovative styles of playing the blues,ever. Then he discovered the killer of all things human, methamphetamine. I watched it destroy him physically and musically until it left him as nothing more than a footnote in musical history. Tragic.He could have been known as one of the all-time greats.

[@davidlechiara8077]

jimmy page

[@barrydaws4602]

My all time favourite is Johnny Winter, and always will be. But this is excellent 👍

[@truth-rewound9317]

Yes, the title to this video is absolutely ridiculous and many many different ways.

[@joecummings9662]

Johnny winter and live

[@truth-rewound9317]

@@joecummings9662 Johnny was definitely something! I don't recall him ever selling out. Appreciate your coming brother 💪

[@donluyendyk4247]

Two excellant guy's tearing . fromit up real tough. A definate favorite. My own personal favorite is GARY MOORE, still got the blues for you , and another unbelievable song, called The Loner. Check out The Messiah is Coming from a few years ago too...From Ireland who just passed away a few years ago

[@sammyweed4771]

Seen Gary Moore tear up Harpos back in the 80,s got a guitar pick somewhere, he’s a beast !!!

[@ianduncan4143]

Utterly fantastic 👏👌

[@kevinbarry8397]

Gary could burn it down !

[@ArticLight14]

What a conversation these 2 had

[@benpotaka5893]

Guys like Roy Buchanan spring to mind, absolute players🎸 RIP

[@collegeparkwhiteboy]

Yes, and Shawn Lane does too

[@clu4u]

Why is Duane Allman practically forgotten? He’s not even an honorable mention on most peeps lists😿

[@elefnishikot]

REMEMBER DUANE

[@stevemendelson9882]

I loved lots of his work, I just like a slightly different kind of music, especially now that I am older. More slow blues, jazz. But his work with the Brothers was terrific.

[@Gregorypeckory]

How do you know what's "on most people's lists"?

[@drkrm]

Duane is at the top of the list of those who really know what the world’s best guitarist sounds like. There will never be anyone ever close to Duane Allman.

[@drkrm]

Duane is at the top of the list of those who really know what the world’s best guitarist sounds like. There will never be anyone ever close to Duane Allman.

[@BruceElliott]

Oh, man - great clip. I'd never seen these two together before. It kind of seems like Robben Ford brought out more blues than I'm used to from Larry Carlton, but maybe I just haven't seen enough of him. This definitely gives me something to shoot for in my own playing, though.

[@thomasbrashares2716]

I play professionally. . .I picked up my guitar and followed for about 8 or 9 bars then quietly put it down and proceeded to get absolutely blown away. That kind of stuff comes out of the place where practice, experience, chops, heart and soul all come together to prove once again that the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts. Transcendent Man! Thank you!

[@laurieharper1526]

What's great about this is that these two are really going for it. So often, you see them playing in situations where they have to be a little tasteful and understated. No restraints here. Shades of Mike Bloomfield in Robben's solo, too. Lovely stuff.

[@dingoswamphead]

Well said. What is great about this is the evident rapport and enjoyment they get from playing off each other, and how they help each other to sound better.

[@raymondchollet3199]

These two amongst many are great great blues guitarists, now go listen ti christone " Kingfish" 21 years old. Im starting to believe in reincarnation!

[@laurieharper1526]

@@raymondchollet3199 I'm well aware of Christone, thanks. He's a great player, if maybe a little too blues rock for my tastes.

[@lindadote]

Closest to MY heart will always be Rory Gallagher. I've loved guitar my entire life but no one comes close to Rory, that man was so special.

[@rdekemper]

What Albums recommended? 🎸

[@ctims4185]

@@rdekemper All his Live albums. Also listen to Livestock by Roy Buchanan. Another master that doesn't get the recognition he deserves.

[@richardschauf7373]

Rory Gallagher and SRV were awesome guitar players and singers-lots of energy. Rory belongs in the Rock @ Roll Hall of Fame. Lee Ritenior- Alvin Lee- Carlos Santan, Eric Clapton, Joe Satriani, Freddie King, Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa , Ry Cooder, ao many!

[@rbagel55]

Probably because you listened to him a lot in your youth. I grew up on Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple. Rory was more popular in Europe than he was here in the states. Anybody who can sell 30 million albums is doing something right. He is considered the first white European blues player. Later players like Stevie Ray Vaughn and Gary Moore were huge Rory fans. I understand he was well liked in the music community. Brian May of Queen and Alex Lifespan of Rush both knew Rory and spoke highly of him. Even Jimi Hendrix replied when someone asked him how it felt to be the world's best guitarist. He replied "I don't know, go ask Rory Gallagher".It was tragic how he died, basically killed by some idiot doctors. The medicine they gave him was not to be taken by people who drank alcohol often. They should have their licences taken permanently and did a few years in jail for that stunt.

[@rbagel55]

@@richardschauf7373 If you like great players like me I always listen to players I never heard of. Like have you heard ndy Timmins. Check out his "Live Resolution show hear on You Tube. I was impressed. Being a musician myself I never listen to the trendy or garbage stuff often, except when I want a laugh.

[@bkinke]

This argument can go on forever. Larry and Robben are amazing. I've been lucky enough to work with them and they can play any style of music. It's and a matter of taste. There a lot of players that can be considered the best but why do we need to do that, label them as the best. I love them all and appreciate all the music they given to us.

[@rogermckamey8299]

I have heard it said the best is someone that you might never hear about because they play for the love of playing not to garner fame or fortune

[@timcornelius1912]

Johnny Winter, Jerry Reed

[@jg6698]

@@rogermckamey8299 yes, a quote attributed to frustrated nobodies everywhere

[@rogermckamey8299]

@@jg6698 if the person is frustrated about their success then I doubt anyone other than that person would think they were the best

[@jae9545]

Nice thanks for the heads up. Very enjoyable . Good sound.

[@annunacky4463]

Carlton is one of my favs. Love the Steely Dan work he did. Robben ain’t bad either...

[@tonymario8118]

hello ! I JUST WAS LISTENING TO LES PAUL AND MARY FORD PLEASE LISTEN TO HIM PLAY NOTES FAST AND CLEAN .THESE TWO PEOPLE ARE VERY GOOD PLAYERS AND THATS AS FAR AS IT GOING TO GO .I SPEAK FROM MY ABILITY TO SIGHT READ ,PIAYED WITH BIG BANDS, AND THEN I STARTED TO PIAY SOIO GUITAR IN FINE DINING RESTURANTS, I LAYED A MELODY LINE AND CHORDS ALONG WITH A BASS NOTE, AND I WAS A STUDENT OF JOE SGRO AND DENNIS SANDOLE OF PHILADELPHIA PA .

[@tonymario8118]

HELLO ,I WANT TO CLAIRIFY THAT LES PAUL AND MARY ARE AMONG THE VERY BES ,BUT THE TWO BLUES PLAYERS ARE GOOD BUT LES AND MARY SENSATIONAL AND WELL SCHOOLED WITH GREAT LINES AND INNOVATED IDEAS NOT FUNDAMENTAL THREE OR FOUR CHORD,S BLUES ! WHAT I WANT TO SAY , YOU CANNOT COMPARE HANSEL AND GRETLE TO SHAKESPEAR

[@danmartinazzi]

Carlton solo is pure magic, pure talent ! What a sound!!!!!!

[@garyssimo]

And chopped liver on his right? Music is like colors...some like reds,greens,blues there is no best.

[@Agitando1967]

Music is never a competition.

[@rodneydowty662]

Looks like fun?

[@Changelingheart]

@Tino Thank you for saying this... "Never a Competition", but rather a group of musicians or one or even just two, building off each other. Heading to new places we haven't gone and maybe they haven't gone before!!. Btw, this is excellent..got so good there after 3:25. Then i needed it to keep on, .... And just keep on, Fellas. 🌿💜🌿💜🌿💜🌿💜🌿

[@Changelingheart]

@@rodneydowty662 ..sounds like fun, for real.

[@steelyman08]

I can understand entitling this upload as you have. Why not? It's brought almost ten million people in to watch some truly fantastic guitarists at work. It's tough to get views on YT unless you have an incredible number of subscribers. I really enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@nckey42]

You are welcome, friend. Cool handle. Why 08 though?

[@steelyman08]

@@nckey42 Only because the initial part was taken, so I added the year that I joined YT. I wanted Steelyman by itself, but it was being used in 2008. 🙂

[@nckey42]

@steelyman08 I see, I thought perhaps it may have been the year you were born.. in which case I would have given you bigger props.. but props to you all the same.

[@nckey42]

I used to put Steely in front of every WoW character I made.. SteelyKnives, SteelyShaman, etc.. 😂

[@steelyman08]

@@nckey42 I wish! That's about when I started listening to Steely Dan without understanding much of what I was hearing. You're obviously into some pretty fine music. Larry Carlton is one I know quite a bit about, but not Robben Ford, not so much. I've read who he's worked with, though. I shall have to explore.

[@jadipeperzak4034]

People who think that Larry is just a blues guitarist really should look him up... He plays everything... and he does it great... He was one of the most wanted sessions musicians in LA....

[@brachashighhopeshomestead226]

but his personal favorite is a relaxing night at a club playing the blues, that's why they're smiling they are giving each other the green light to play what ever you want to, i'm still here , not goin' anywhere - ok it's your serve...

[@caelroighblunt1956]

Some of the best players I've ever seen or heard aren't even famous. But among the ones who are I believe you should consider Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Rory Gallagher, Gary Moore, Jimi Hendrix, Ry Cooder, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Chet Atkins, Roy Clark, Joe Bonamassa, Duane Allman, Frank Zappa, Les Paul, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Mark Knopfler, Jon MacLaughlin, Al DiMeola, Pat Metheny, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, ... the list goes on and on. These guys are very good but in my humble opinion there are lots better...

[@caelroighblunt1956]

***** Dweezil is very good. He plays his dad's music with technical superiority and with flair.

[@caelroighblunt1956]

***** Isn't he a lute player? At least that's all I've heard him play... and he is on KZbin...

[@Bruce-1956]

I wouldn't put Joe B.on any 'best of'' list. But I would add Paul Kossoff, Jimmy McCulloch.

[@caelroighblunt1956]

Joe B Opinions vary. Thanks for yours.

[@NWFrankyjohnson]

Caelroigh Blunt Would consider Danny Gatton as well, the man is a killer, Joe Pessa, Tommy Emmanuel in a complete different style (accoustic, pure joy to watch and humbling). You probably know them though :). Pure matter of sensibility, but Rory Gallagher has this grasp over me, I just can"t get enough of him. I've learnt so much about guitar thanks to him, a very original and innovative guitarist if you know the man. Very versatile as well, though not a technical virtuoso like some of the ones you quoted. Anyway, guitar is the best :)

[@dannydoc1969]

Pat Metheny, Yngwe Malmsteen, Classical men like Segovia, Julian Bream, Carlos Montoya, Let's not forget Django, Stanley Jordan, etc. As Mr. Blunt says the list is huge. I was in the Electric Lady studios for days while Stevie Wonder recorded Talking Book, when I got tired the guy who ran the place took me to a room with hundreds of unpublished tapes of Jimi and many other great musicians, a treasure trove! I put on headphones and just was in heaven. Many studio musician/guitarists are just as good and don't get enough credit.

[@lawrencecarver3299]

Kim Simon of Savoy Brown. Robin Trower. Guitar Shorty. The list goes on STEVIE Ray Vaughan. Johnnie Winter

[@vixshavic236]

Cheers for sharing that jam bro, closing my eyes i could feel that energy pouring out of those guitars

[@nckey42]

Tis why I posted it brother, not to start an argument (because we all know "best" is a matter of opinion) but to bring these guys to people's ears

[@brachashighhopeshomestead226]

@@nckey42 Clever boy!!!

[@HauteGameFR]

3:17 OH MY GODNESS !! So well placed !

[@nckey42]

I KNOW!! My favorite lick in the vid!

[@nckey42]

I can watch/listen to that over and over again, never gets old, never ceases to amaze me

[@HauteGameFR]

+Nicholas C. Key I learned it ^^'

[@HauteGameFR]

+Nicholas C. Key he got a kind of Fuzz, and maybe a additionnal Tube Screamer, thats why it has this sound =D

[@HauteGameFR]

***** I know

[@paulsimmons1901]

Gotta say, Carlton is high on the list. . . listen to his work with Steely Dan. STUNNING

[@Stewart1953]

all of his work is

[@broncobrian2620]

I've read probably 500 comments on this thread of everyone's favorite guitar players. Why does Alvin Lee never make the list? It's all opinion but for me he's close to the top. Rolling Stone's annual top 100 never includes him either. Drives me crazy lol.

[@transwizard2]

broncobrian first off its albert lee on alvin, very good guitarist but don't put him with others in the above list

[@broncobrian2620]

jim no brother Alvin Lee of Ten Years After

[@jeffleabu163]

broncobrian Me too! What about Rory Gallagher???

[@broncobrian2620]

Jeff Leabu Love ,Gallagher but he is recognized for his talent. Number 57 on Rolling Stone top 100 this year. Alvin Lee, no mention.

[@Gsnap]

These 2 incredible musicians are good, real good. But they don't do to me what Stevie Ray or Peter Green could do..... to me 😊

[@mywolf52]

I am glad you uploaded this and described as you did. I knew it was your opinion. Refreshing to know there are others with an appreciation of guitarists that bhave skills beyond most. this is the music that touches me and sends my soul where I can leave my cares and worries for a short time. Used to go to a lot of public concerts in the end of the '60s through the '90s. big areanas with the people give the music life

[@dalegraham4058]

Some people who appreciate good music can admit personal taste includes understanding the better and best may be an acquired taste yet unknown. If you know what I mean! Carlton and Ford are like sitting in restaurant, placing yourself in the hands of the chef and staff and asking them to amaze you! If you know what I mean...

[@nckey42]

Yes!

[@jaimemorenobonadona]

Absolutely Dale ,and some times ,taste and aromas just blow your mind straight away ,other times you will have to give the same menu a few more tries before you acquire a taste , food ,music ,love ,life is always like that , either you'll be : stricken by the sound ... or you may have to give it a few more tries, or else you will simply not like it ,but when you have a good grasp of life and grow some understanding ..even if your personal taste does not particularly strikes ... you will still be able to appreciate people skills ,talent and finally ... dedication . cheers

[@jonathanzucker6767]

No

[@martinrussell6368]

The whole "best guitarist" thing will go on and on, and everyone will have their favourites. However, it's hard to believe how long it took for Rory Gallagher, Jeff Beck and Gary Moore to be mentioned in the discussion. Many, including Hendrix (it is said) would give the title of best to Gallagher. But hey folks, just enjoy whoever you enjoy, that's the important bit.

[@barramundi4604]

The Americans don't like to talk about Gallagher and Moore. They're unmentionable for one reason - They're better than the others. Gallagher was better than Jimi and Gary Moore is country miles better than SRV.

[@billsaul7313]

I saw Rory twice back in the day in So Cal and I always thought he was the best not only electric but acoustic too

[@maximuskhan2100]

Or Kath or Buchanan, there are many. It is all subjective, my personal pick is SRV. Really tho there are probably 100 or more guitarist that are or have been just as good as the usual suspects.

[@faggotsmoker9588]

@@barramundi4604 Are you Irish or something? It sounds like you're butthurt at Americans over nothing, than Americans being conscious about non-Americans playing better than them.

[@faggotsmoker9588]

@@barramundi4604 People like Page and Clapton are not even Americans yet they're every American's GOAT. They probably just haven't heard of them. lol

[@donr8838]

My guitars are going in the fireplace tomorrow

[@albertarguelles3262]

Thanks awesome video, Great sound and performance..

[@rutiger6901]

There is no such thing as best guitarist ever. There's kids all over the world who can play AT LEAST as well as the most seasoned guitarists known to us.

[@erikmikado6103]

So???

[@peggyconner5643]

@Rutiger, I take this moment to apologize to any one I have been rude to, Santana said never compare or compete just enjoy.💛 DON'T LISTEN TO ONES YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT. IT'S THAT DAMN EASY.

[@peggyconner5643]

@@erikmikado6103 Santana says it best never compare or compete, just enjoy.💛

[@peggyconner5643]

@Tim Giangiobbe Santana says to NEVER compete or compare only.enjoy.💛

[@peggyconner5643]

@Tim Giangiobbe Santana said NEVER compare or compete just enjoy.💛

[@stepitup5409]

Robben is one of the most talented guitar players Ive ever heard. Tasteful.

[@michaelmaples7109]

The thing I was most impressed with, in regard to Robbed Ford, was how he could play something that sounded like it made absolutely no sense until he played the next phrase. It's like he fell down the stairs, but landed on his feet.

[@martynwinters9691]

Two very good guitarists who I enjoyed listening to. They're probably not the best, but that doesn't really matter, what does is they have given a measure of enjoyment to many people, me included. Enjoy.

[@markcartel4518]

***** even without looking at the video i can feel the beefy tones

[@bobcardenaz9034]

+Martyn Winters well said

[@jimmiemclovin]

+Martyn Winters Oh no no no, Nicholas said they're the best.

[@jloveyork]

Dam you Nicholas! Such Tone! Such Taste, Such Style. That was AWESOME!!!

[@myk6694]

Rory Gallagher, in Ireland he was totally ignored until his death, when the likes of Eric Clapton & Slash went to the bother of turning up at his funeral, then we suddenly knew what we had lost.

[@rjh1226]

I saw Rory and he wasn’t ignored He passed before the entire World got to know him like my friends and I did

[@bruffie]

He wasn't ignored. I has all the taste albums and his solo stuff while he was still performing. I definitely wasn't alone in appreciating him.

[@frankyrubful]

Rory was a great blues guitarist! I don’t think he was ignored at all. I was lucky enough to see him twice, in London Earls Court & Bologna Blues Festival in Italy, had a Taste album when was a teenager & many of his solo albums later on. One of the very best!

[@barrystewart319]

It IS subjective. It's art! having said that, there is a difference between being technically good or artistically good. Steve Via could play circles around Clapton but artistically? There are many many great guitarists, I personally like lot's of them but Zappa is right up there. He is technically awesome but just once in a while he was artistic as well and even emotional which is not his thing usually. Google "Watermelon on the Easter Hay". In any case this is a great cut and very bluesy which I love. Thanks for sharing.

[@mobiditch6848]

Searching the link now. Thanks

[@timothygreer1996]

Watermelon on Easter hay is 1 of my favorite blue's but there so much to choose from. Tin pan alley by Stevie ray another Mr. Clapton had dreamed I saw st. Augustine, stones in my pathway, it's art not a race.

[@williamhopkins9124]

Mm ml n m

[@axandio]

Calling any guitarist "BEST" is of course only opinion.... but I concede these two fellas are MASTERS.

[@nckey42]

Agreed

[@enricoalba3207]

MASTERS OF THE MASTERS

[@davidmorris8053]

Clean, Crisp and SWEET! they really love playing and like each other.

[@billcollagan107]

I agree these guys ARE great in the same way that Ronnie Earl and or Joe Bonamassa are .. but Not in the same way that SRV Hendrix or Clapton are

[@christiemoore3419]

+bill collagan Yup i was going to no SRV and Hendrix was

[@johnmayercoverbrasil]

Eric Clapton is better than Robben Ford???please tell me you're joking dude

[@nckey42]

+Vitor Balbino Piccoli Rocha I do t think he is.. Some will never understand

[@johnmayercoverbrasil]

Robben Ford may not have countributed the same way Clapton did in musical history but if we're talking here about musical knowledge and guitar playing,Eric Clapton is like a 10 years old kid compared to Robben Ford lol 

[@billcollagan107]

ohh snap! Maybe like a 16 yr. old?

[@markf6242]

Thats weird it says two best guitarists ever but I see no Jimi Hendrix or Duane Allman, most be a typo.

[@joenoe6405]

+Tony McCallister These 2 here suck the best or are the best at sucking at this particular skill.

[@Mopartoolman]

I've been a fan of Larry C. for a long time, but I have to agree with you on this one!! I saw Duane just before he died, (yeah, I'm that old, but I still rock out!) and he was amazing!!!! I have to wonder what music would be like today if he (and Jimi) had not died so early .......

[@bakuslash52]

+Joe Noe I hope you are not a guitar player yourself. And if you are I'd suggest you learn to respect the ones who came before you. These two are legends... What are you??

[@tihomir7]

+David W first, legends are those who are not alive. second, you can say they are good very good or excellent, but how can you say they are the best ever. what arguments are to proove that...

[@knowsmebyname]

I clicked expecting to see John Frusciante.

[@lucky56ification]

I love to see the best lists everyone tacks on. none of them even mention Rory Gallagher Mark Knopfler Tommy Emmanuel etcetera etcetera expand your knowledge and learn a lot more It is only opinion but the list is a lot bigger than what you see and read. LIsten a lot more then form an opinion

[@lesliecouch4955]

lucky56ification exactly

[@awadaawada6738]

lucky56ification they do mention rory actually, but they don't mention jerry reed or larry or other greats

[@rumabama]

WOW! I love it! I listened to this several times. I don't often put these two on the top but now I can understand why others do. Wow! I loved it!

[@stevemendelson9882]

The older I get the more I value taste and restraint.

[@N8_Presents]

I also

[@debralogston4943]

Agreed

[@kevinbarry8397]

As B.B. told Gary Moore once. "Play every other note"

[@dukingtheraven]

Kevin Barry that is a great statement. And I think that is a problem with so many guitars starting in the 1980s, or maybe in the 70s,. The first guitarist that I remember who played way too many notes, though he was skillful, was Alvin Lee of 10 Years After. My favorite guitarist is Michael Bloomfield and while sometimes he played a lot of notes there was also a lot of notes that he didn't play that made some of his work extremely tasteful. Martin Heidegger was one of the biggest philosophers of the 20th century and he contended that the silence between the sounds of anything are what yields the most meaning. I love that BB quote.

[@debralogston4943]

@Carlos Santana till the day I die.

[@JoeGancher]

Saw this before. While you are at it, call up Joni Mitchel's Amelia and listen to that awesome pedal steel guitar that isn't. It's Carlton on his 335.

[@thomasgodehus1269]

Not bad at all, indeed. As the high Priest of Bop, piano player Thelonious Monk once told 'BILLBOARD' editors, when he (with Charles Mingus) was named 'Jazzman of the Year' in 1965:" I've got to eat and sleep. I don't have the time to care about everything that is said. I must care about where I'm going. I don't care, where others are going. Now, let's stop talking and start playin'"

[@deanbenton7712]

I'm 65, grew up listening to what became the voices I loved. Guitar, banjo, blues harp and drums, they taught me much.

[@brachashighhopeshomestead226]

sympatico, Dean.......so much.....

[@scottgiuffre5024]

Before Robin started playing I thought it might have been John McLaughlin but then he smiled. John McLaughlin never smiles

[@bmsnider1]

Love the debate about the "best". I have seen many but the two that stand out, that make a guitar talk in many languages are Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. there are others that can pick faster, create imaginative riffs, technically superior, but for making a guitar talk there are none better than Jimi and Stevie. If I had to pick one, it would give the edge to Stevie.

[@lars4738]

I can't decide between these dudes: Eric Clapton(65-68), Duane Allman, Mike Bloomfield or Peter Green. I know im alone, but i wouldn't even put Hendrix in top 10!

[@codemonger54]

+animefan 69 I appreciate your dilemma and if it's of any help, I'd have to go with Green, but I'm a sucker for the underdog.

[@ctims4185]

Buchanan could make his guitar talk. He could make it cry a lot, too.

[@alanhawley8900]

i'm not a musician, and i agree, these blokes are shit hot, so are so many others, too many to mention. i saw rory gallagher many years ago and was suitably impressed. thankyou for this, very enjoyable

[@debramiller4098]

OMGODDESS! Epic in one of the finest moments I’ve ever had the pleasure to listen to!

[@dimethaltryptamine1]

Only one name do I still hear after giving this a good listen, when talking greatest Guitarist's, the name is JIMI HENDRIX

[@Craigs69427]

There is no such category as "the best ever" in any art. Anybody with an ounce of intelligence knows this. That said, these guys rock with the best of 'em and no one can take that away from them. I'll bet if you asked them about their favorite guitarists, you'd be surprised? Great musicians are the most humble ones.

[@Bubdiddly]

I wish that last bit was entirely true but there’s some real pompous geniuses out there

[@anthonyporcarellosr3627]

Good, Hell yes....Best EVER.....I don't think so!! but they are good!!

[@baumimarawala1852]

Yes marvelous musicians Thanks for making my day. This is Baumi from Mumbai age 72 and rocking with the blues.

[@bernarddemonceaux9000]

Namaskaram Bro ! Remembers from the Swatt Valley ….

[@eric1966tomson]

I find it terribly arrogant (and pathetic) to state "the two best guitarists EVER" (and to threaten people who think differently to remove their posts). Can you compare blues players, rock players, classical players, folk players, and flamenco players? Can you compare Robert Johnson, Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, B.B. King, Mark Knopfler, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Duane Allman, Jimmy Page, Peter Green, Yngwie Malmsteen, Tommy Emmanuel, Paco de Lucia, Al di Meola, Andres Segovia, Narciso Yepes, Django Reinhardt,... I can't, though I am a professional musician. So could you please humbly rename your post "my 2 favorite guitar players"? By the way, I respect your 2 favorite guitar players. But please... honestly... seriously...

[@brian6078]

put all the names you just mentioned and put them all into a competition with 10 judges.Who do you think is going to win?My moneys on Jimi Hendrix.

[@yannscuiller3436]

I'm aggreed with you, music is music, not sport ...

[@dlococo6124]

You're right Mr Tomson, I found this terribly pathetic. This guy thinks like the world is only what his acknowledge. He (and they don't) doesn't know nothing about Segovia, Narciso Yepes, Fernando Sor, Tarrega, etc. and more recently Mr John Williams (he's still alive). They talk about guitarists but no one mentions a name mentioned on top. That's why I linked a post for them. Open your minds guyz. Common'

[@_Common_Logic_]

Brian Mullan Er...Depends on the "judges". That's the whole point of this (or any of these) arguments being a waste of time with no real answer. There was a time that my kid thought I was the "best guitar player in the world" as I could (reasonably) cover a few SRV tunes. It's All subjective. Jimmi MIGHT win, but I still vote me...SOMEONE has to.:)

[@pot10]

Marc Colle omg i forgot about john williams. he's absolutely unbelievable

[@feelgood2454]

The combination of Duane Allman and Richard Bets would be my pick... especially when Clapton has said that he wasn't worthy to carry Duane's guitar case.

[@tedschmidt3288]

Thank you for bringing up Duane and Dickey.

[@jamiejones6659]

Damn right

[@benpotaka5893]

Even Roy Buchanan 🎸

[@geomilo1]

These guys are great but this ain’t even the same league as Duane

[@gpk9993]

dont worry pal..robben and larry together...seperately....who cares right?....excellent 6 string mastery by both gentlemen

[@jaimemoreno179]

Excellent!!!

[@Tonyconner74]

Exactly!.....

[@Nugliscious]

Fantastic. One of many greats out there. Thank you. Ear candy indeed!!!

[@sjim8384]

These two the best guitarists ever, whatever you have been smoking must be some real good shit. Lol 😂

[@Io-Io-Io]

Pu! Give me Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner instead anyday. :) Just listen to the Rock'n'Roll Animal Album where they played with Lou Reed, particularly the intro to Sweet Jane

[@MarshaKay7532]

This jam is HOT!

[@leahdaugherty4376]

Beauti-full job!! Thank you for sharing your gifts!!!!

[@leswhite3524]

When you can talk to one another onstage, THAT'S a good sound tech.

[@wazooavenue]

Best? Worst? who is to judge and why? Get over it. I think they're great but wtf do I know.

[@jadipeperzak4034]

You are in the right to think they’re great sir... They killed it.. Larry especially.. But Robben killed it too

[@danocable]

Wow nobody mentioned Roy Buchanan,James Burton Wayne Perkins.

[@TheEzeEd]

Daniel Oconnell You have now, good job.

[@charlesmassoud6971]

not going to compared to any other guitar there good players not in love with tone there are using good blues jam keep up the good work peace

[@danocable]

Great comment

[@danocable]

TheEzeEd thanks please ad some Eze

[@royrogers1113]

I have known about Larry for sometime. Thank you for the video was not aware of Mr Ford. Thanks again.

[@barbaralechler5413]

In my dreams I play like this unbelievable fantastic super Duper there’s nothing better than good music except for Jehovah

[@stevephillips8192]

I like the way you think. Continue in the Way, my Sister

[@fmc6338]

reminds me of Stevie Ray Vaughn

[@amenmimou6191]

+frank doster lol

[@martinmoffitt4702]

Saw Robben Ford last night in Pawling New York amazing show!