TOP 20 TWO GUITAR BANDS OF ALL TIME

In this video I countdown my TOP 20 TWO GUITAR BANDS OF ALL TIME.
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[@RickBeato]

I keep seeing the Eagles and Lynyrd Skynyrd in here. They were both three guitar bands. Glenn Frey played guitar along with Don and Joe. Skynyrd had Rossington, Collins and Gaines.

[@adamroberts4276]

Oasis

[@jonm1114]

Okay, I guess you got me on a technicality. I was about to go ape sh*t because the Eagles didn't make the list, but, yeah, they were a three-guitar band. I look forward with great anticipation to your "Greatest Three Guitar Bands of All Time" video. ;-)

[@KurtGAndersen]

Suggestion for next top 10/20 list: Best 10/20 3 guitarists band…😀😎

[@hairlessx11]

...and Wishbone Ash

[@funkfan1751]

The list should be 2 or more guitarist! Or make a video a 3 guitar bands!

[@robertdtimmerman6507]

The Cars…. Ric and Elliott were dynamic and together created a sound so recognizable that you knew their music instantly.

[@ninepinknails]

Blockers

[@richardballerini1682]

@@ninepinknails So what. It is their music and they created it. If you want some free music create some yourself.

[@ChrisOBrien666]

Interesting, even though you’re 100% correct I very rarely think of them as a 2 guitar band.

[@WheatonBrad]

My list would include Jerry Garcia and Bobby Weir, who wove amazing melodies, and sang and wrote. It's also difficult to forget Johnny Winter And, with Johnny and Rick Derringer, and also Little Feat, with Lowell George and Paul Barrere.

[@joefelice5062]

Rick doesn’t seem to be a fan of Garcia & Weir, which is kind of strange. And considering he’s discussed improvisation and flow in many of his videos, I’m at a loss for why he ignores their music. Oh well.

[@vizzini589]

Good call on Little Feat

[@JayRiemenschneider]

Neither of those acts compare to Alter Bridge nor have they been on the channel😅

[@michaelperkins6747]

Most definitely would have these 2.

[@vladdrakul7851]

You're having us on right?! True the Dead have not been on Rick's show but neither has Jimi Hendrix or even, still alive, Jimmy Page. You are comparing relentlessly mediocre obscure dullard non entities to towering genre creating giants of music history! SAD! @@JayRiemenschneider

[@carolinayankee2348]

Fleetwood Mac, Danny Kirwan and Peter Green. Pioneers of the two lead guitar format.

[@kay-jf7wj]

100% agree, they should be on the list, instead of Richards and Wood!

[@MarcLiggett]

They were definitely pioneers, but actually came after Mike Bloomfield and Elvin Bishop in the Butterfield Blues Band.

[@davidchamberlain6466]

Absolutely. The first duo that came to my mind when I saw the title.

[@christiandenanteuil656]

and Jeremy Spencer!

[@tommcnally3646]

Absolutely 💯

[@polki23]

For me, Adrian Belew and Robert Fripp from the 80s lineup of King Crimson stands out. Discipline is a killer track.

[@LuckeGabriel]

One of the best coming togethers of guitarists of all time for me. So unique. Tbf, all the band at that time were just so ridiculously good. Levin and Bruford... Maybe the best altogether lineup of all time.

[@mariodriessen9740]

Absolutely!!!

[@MrMaynardWR]

Probably the most interesting duo

[@davewebb9452]

Discipline is a mind-boggling album. And the song itself--I can't remember, but I think it's 5/4 guitars over a 7/8 rhythm section--is terrifying. When I saw them live, Belew and Fripp had to pull up stools and intently watch each other's hands.

[@FafhrdGrayMouser]

@@herculesrockefeller8969 Wow mate, wasn’t expecting you to be into the Sunshine Band… 😬

[@Oldcrow77]

I can’t believe David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel weren’t on the list. So many of the big hair bands mentioned, obviously where influenced by them. Not to mention they had amps that went to 11! And I am a Subscriber

[@ranatlas]

Lol !!!!!

[@mitchweiner]

Great call! 😂

[@alexandregorodiscas5590]

Also, Just announced, Spinal Tap 2 is coming in 2024!!

[@r000tbeer]

@@alexandregorodiscas5590 Will they do it in Dubly?

[@iansteel5569]

Stonehenge!

[@ridethelightning7979]

0:35 Scorpions 0:58 Animals as Leaders 1:27 Alter Bridge 1:55 Thin Lizzy 2:19 Avenged Sevenfold 2:42 Def Leppard 3:04 Night Ranger 3:30 Soundgarden 4:13 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers 5:17 Pearl Jam 5:50 Megadeth 6:27 Iron Maiden 7:00 Metallica 7:42 Judas Priest 8:18 Guns N’ Roses 8:40 The Allman Brothers Band 9:13 The Beatles 9:33 Aerosmith 10:02 The Rolling Stones 11:21 AC/DC

[@beefcurtains3095]

Smashing pumpkins??! James Iha and Billy Corgan? Two great rhythm and lead guitarists both with distinct style.

[@mikes2270]

Absolutely!!!

[@TheOneZenMusic]

Yeah they should absolutely be here

[@pl3317]

Wishbone Ash were a major influence on Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden among many others. For me, they were the originators of the double lead guitar bands. They were also a really good live band and remain very underrated.

[@kirkschneider5296]

YES, YES and YES!!!!

[@federicobottosso7957]

Sure

[@PeteA54]

First band that came to mind for me was Wishbone Ash! IMO they were the original dual lead guitar band!

[@nevbarnes1034]

Agreed. An egregious oversight.

[@multi-purposebiped7419]

A staggering omission. Beato, man, where have you been for the last 50 years? 😆

[@prof_jesus]

That Judas Priest triple sway is such an iconic metal scene...

[@johndef5075]

They were amazing live. Some of the best concerts I've attended.

[@markbaum9615]

One gay in that sway

[@Sanctifiers]

Imagine putting all that trash above Animals as Leaders. And how is Polyphia an honorable?!

[@toddh4491]

So great to see both Priest and Maiden here!

[@ralelunar]

@@Sanctifiers Respect the classics, young'in

[@branx64siljic37]

Wishbone Ash should have been on this list (among the first five), another example of how this band is underrated. I am sure that Rick must love them, he just happened to forget them 🤣

[@crimval2706]

The Strokes with Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr, could’ve been on this list too. Definitely the definitive indie rock band with two guitarists. Both play rhythm and lead on different songs and both with great solos on different songs. Their guitars combined together make up The Strokes sound for sure, and i think its quite iconic!

[@brunoactis1104]

Rick might not even know about them, his content pretty much stops at the 90s and resumes at the time he started to blow up in the mid to late 10s (although almost never in a good light with the newer ones), i don't think i've ever heard him mention any artist or band from that inbetween space.

[@machupikachu1085]

top 20 best guitar bands of all time--really??

[@oggabob]

Far better than some of the repeated blues distortion on here

[@2012Darkknightrises]

I would also mention the following underrated guitarists. Tommy Shaw & James Young- Styx Michael Sweet & Oz Fox- Stryper

[@rdwells]

I was hoping someone would mention Styx. I grew up in Chicago, and saw them back when they were playing high school auditoriums, just after Styx II came out. Those were some great concerts.

[@Nimion2]

I was thinking Tommy and JY would be an obvious choice for this list, whihc is why I rarely listen to these lists.

[@radioguy3743]

Stryper has, low key, been America's best melodic/power metal band for some time. They always were (musically) more Maiden and Priest than the Sunset Strrip bands. Sweet and Fox are one of the best twin guitar duos in the business. Seamless back and forth solos that are melodic and technical.

[@blanco655]

Watched twice because I thought I missed Styx . Definitely should have been on the list.

[@damarmar1001]

@@Nimion2 They should be at number one.

[@LRBerry]

I always hope to see Status Quo on these kinds of lists, but that happens very rarely. The late Rick Parfitt was one of the greatest rhythm guitarists ever. With the brilliant Francis Rossi playing the lead guitar they are a band who don't always get the recognition they deserve.

[@mightyV444]

Yep! I too would've put 'em on the list! They'd also been pretty much the only band with two Tele players for a very long time (At least when it comes to Rock) 🙂

[@mightyV444]

@Garrick St. Martin - Wow! That's from the 60's and would've been one of their first singles, and it's a completely different style, too! Kinda psychedelic! 😀 They had appeared on *my*📡 in the late 70's, with songs like 'Whatever You Want' and 'What You're Proposing' (my SQ favourite 😀) when I was growing up in Germany, where they were *HUGE* ! Been living in NZ for the past 20 years, and I think they're not all that well-known here either!?

[@ianbetts1408]

Lou Reed and Alice Cooper when they had Dick Wagner and Steve Hunter touring with them. Incredible double lead attack.

[@dell5gibson]

The prelude to Sweet Jane on Lou Reed’s live album is a killer twin guitar anthem.

[@nelsonleduc8833]

@@dell5gibson The original Alice Cooper band with Glen Buxton and Michael Bruce was a great two-guitar band.

[@drummer471]

Yay! I was getting ready to be outraged that you hadn't mentioned A/DC. Thankyou, I totally agree. Also about Mike Campbell, I think the guitar solo on Room at the top is one of the best I've ever heard.

[@heyhuey4429]

Gary Moore was in Thin Lizzy early on. He could count as 2 guitar plyers all by himself. RIP Gary.

[@willemniehorster9836]

overrated

[@muninn9674]

Gary was so good even Ozzy wanted him, but had to find someone else when Gary wanted to do his Blues solo thing. God i love his playing, though his son Jack plays really fucking great too

[@gib59er56]

Damn!! LOL, Gary was an ass-kicker x10, but even he can`t do that.

[@fleetwoodsac]

Feel like Lizzy had great 2 guitar attacks no matter who was playing at that time period.

[@muninn9674]

@@fleetwoodsac agreed really, imean alot of the most famous ones were before Gary's time in Lizzy so that says enough on its own.

[@ian.macnicol]

My favorite is Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd of Television. What a combination they were. Marquee Moon is a flawless record and Adventure is criminally underrated.

[@Soul74]

Thank you!

[@arferbargel]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say they were at least better than Night Ranger.

[@mitchellkiven1261]

insane not to include television on this list

[@yaelhorowitz3183]

They are phenomenal!!!!!

[@CatheLeiper]

Absolutely. For such a knowledgeable, engaging channel, inexcusable that Television hasn't appeared.

[@troyjenkins578]

I would have thought Tesla would have been in there somewhere. Frank Hannon is so underrated and either version of the band with Tommy Skeoch or Dave Rude is incredible. Being from Georgia (as I am as well), Blackberry Smoke are amazing if you haven't checked them out, do so and lastly the Original line up of the Ted Nugent band with Derek St. Holmes. I suppose you could throw the original Kiss lineup in there. Ace Frehley is one of my earliest inspirations. Paul Stanley though competent, not my favorite.

[@markvickers2411]

I thought Tesla would be in the top 5

[@rockrugbyref]

Tesla opened for KISS. No Tesla before KISS.

[@tangotommi]

I watch all your vids! It’s all interesting to me. I’m 72, I play guitar and I love your ear training course, I’m playing and working in the dim and augmented chords inversions. You have made me a Much better musician. Never “quit” per se. You Know you’d always well received. Thank you So much!❤

[@trab1]

I know the Eagles are equally loved and hated, and they block, but Don Felder and Joe Walsh have provided some of the most iconic dual guitar parts in rock history.

[@NathanMN]

Maybe he's saving them for the top bands with three guitar players, though he did include the (original) Allman Brothers Band.

[@christopherjames418]

I was surprised as well that they didn't make it.

[@mljrotag6343]

I thought the same..but Glen played as well so....three guitar band?

[@mikehernandez6024]

Because when they were a two guitar band, it was Leadon and Frey.

[@garethbain9125]

Assumed they were #1 after it was Maiden...

[@tbarnes9039]

I agree with Rick’s brother. Glenn Tipton and KK Downing played together seamlessly.

[@TheCbougleux]

Totally agree. Judas Priest is the #1 two guitars band.

[@kinski-we3eu]

My absolute favourite guitar duo!

[@o_krush67]

Too well....people often don't realize there are two guys playing....

[@keithczerwiec9227]

I agree, Judas Priest should have been number 1. KK and Glenn are flawless.

[@robertskillman4489]

How could you leave out Wishbone Ash? Some of the most evocative 2 guitar work I've ever heard!

[@straycat1551]

Agree absolutly! 👍🏼

[@lukemanify]

Perfect!

[@dantaylor5077]

Steven Stills and Neil Young from Buffalo Springfield to CSNY pretty hard to beat, prolific song writers amazing musicians both play lead and cross genre's 12:08

[@veejay5730]

Springfield was a three guitar band.

[@dafusemd]

But you can name Neil Young and Crazy Horse with Neil Young himself and with changes Danny Whitten, Frank Sampedro & actually Nils Lofgren.

[@Mac-ix4qp]

Dicky Betts and Duane Allman hands down as far as their long compositions. Such complimentary tones.

[@daucoin3950]

by far should be #1. when they played it was like one guitar playing in unison with itself.

[@kevinobrien9626]

Literally trembling listening to Duane. Hair standing up.

[@tedschmidt3288]

Maybe he needs to hear “Mountain Jam” again. The Stones, Beatles whoever with 2 guitarists have not composed anything near to this masterpiece.

[@michaelhalas4287]

"Blue Sky" is awesome guitar work, what a masterpiece

[@johngoodman9380]

Hands down The Allman Brothers. Even their last years they had Derrick Trucks and Warren Haynes, not to mention Jack Pearson and others. # 5 not sure where Beato;s brain was on this one.

[@steverason2360]

Nobody ever mentions Wishbone Ash when making guitar videos. An awesome, melodic twin guitar sound..rarely wasted a note on their solos.

[@robertskillman4489]

It was awesome to see your comment right after posting mine! Someone else is listening!

[@xavierdaume2757]

Hell yes, Andy Powell and Ted Turner .Wishbone Ash has to be on the list . I was going to say Eagles also with Don Felder and Joe Walsh

[@HamboneWilliams]

Exactly what I came here to say.

[@fishcadet]

I think he was focusing on bands that people have heard of.

[@hairlessx11]

@@fishcadet You're showing your lack of musical knowledge. Wishbone Ash's 'Argus' album (1972) is regarded by many rock fans as one of the most important and influencial albums of the 70s. The fact you don't know about them is neither here nor there. No doubt you love AC/DC because they're a 'big' band, eh?

[@jasonzoellner7547]

Nice to see AC/DC getting the respect they deserve ❤🎉

[@TheWolvesCurse]

excellent list! i'd add King Diamond too. the album "Them" was amazing dual guitar work.

[@joebullington4997]

Queensryche with Chris DeGarmo and Michael Wilton definitely deserve to be mentioned.

[@vacantseaofplanets]

Do you listen to Crimson Glory too? 100% Top tier stuff

[@JonnyMac313]

Totally agree

[@danielcombs3207]

Humble Pie was a great double guitar band. Steve Marriott and the great Peter Frampton. I’m surprised Rick forgot them. He interviewed Peter a few years ago. That was a great interview by the way.

[@robertjackson5411]

I’m a big Humble Pie fan and I’m disappointed they didn’t make the honorable mention at least Performance Rockin The Filmore is by far the best live album ever made probably the best album period That’s just my opinion I’m definitely bias because there my favorite

[@user-cb4ro7yq7i]

There's a whole world out there beyond metal and grunge...and that goes for all your lists. How can Television not be on this one? Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd

[@Thadmotor1044]

I really liked San Francisco's Quicksilver Messenger Service . Happy Trails LP is great , live at the Fillmore . Ist LP with the great black cover had great song Gold and Silver that had incredible dual guitars interplay . Ken Kesey said they did not know how good they were

[@Thadmotor1044]

I see now that they are not in your genre , although fit in to top 5 genre

[@mich897]

Happy Trails is a wonderful record.

[@hammer44head]

Think Quicksilver and Moby Grape both had 3 guitar players???

[@Thadmotor1044]

QS had john cippolina , and gary duncan on guitars and the great David Frieberg on Bass . Lter he played keyboards for Jefferson Starship . @@hammer44head

[@Thadmotor1044]

Cipolina often played with the Grateful Dead

[@livioventura5061]

A band I wished Rick had mentioned even once on the channel, and especially on this list is Wishbone Ash. They were pioneers as a twin lead guitar band and they made my favourite album of all time: Argus (1974). I just think they are absolutely incredible, and Andy Powell was a genius and he played some of the best solos I've ever heard. They are very underappreciated nowadays, I don't even know I got to know them since I'm 18, I guess the miracles of spotify reccomendation. *As other have noted Argus is actually from 1972, I think I mixed it up with "There's the rub" which by the way is another wonderful album

[@jimz68]

I saw them a couple of times in the early 70's. "Handy" and "Phoenix" live were amazing! Good call, Livio!

[@ivanhenriqueroberto1970]

Totally agree

[@VikingPadre]

Oo, yeah!

[@keithrulong6172]

I love Rick's Channel but I had to stopped watching this episode, because Wishbone Ash aren't included 😕. Oh the shame! Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and others has listed them as Major Influences.

[@izzystradlin7794]

Dude, Wishbone Ash are the pioneers of twin lead guitar

[@arthurteacakes7493]

Way back in the year 1970 I was a 16 year old who just listened to an album called Wishbone Ash. This was the first album from the band Wishbone Ash. I remember thinking this album was so different and also fantastic at the time. It was mainly a guitar based band but it was two lead guitarists and they were trading guitar licks and playing fantastic harmonies. I had never heard anything like this before, the singing was good but not great but who cared with that sound. I had heard the Allman Brothers play guitar harmonies at around the same time but not like these guys. This was different. This was like progressive rock. All band members were excellent musicians. There was bass guitar being played like a lead guitar, check out the track ‘Handy’ and the drummer was also top notch. Their 2nd album ‘Pilgrimage’ in 1971 (which I purchased from the record shop as soon as it was released) continued in the same vein with dual guitar tracks in abundance. In 1972 their 3rd album was released ‘Argus’ and although not intended as a concept album side two contains 4 tracks that follow the theme of Medieval war. Three of these tracks being their best ever (imho). This band set the template for dual lead guitar bands (at least on this side of the pond) and bands such as Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden are on record saying that Wishbone Ash help shape the sound they were trying to create. It’s such as shame that this band do not get mentioned anywhere for anything but not to get mentioned for something they practically invented is criminal.

[@jayberentsen1790]

I second this opinion. I thought given the topic, Rick would have to recognize Wishbone Ash at least in the top 20 if not the top 10. But nowhere to be found? That's an oversite.

[@timspencer1]

OMG yeah - one of my favourites as a teenager (long ago now) - I listened to Argus on a loop!

[@stuartcanty4974]

Yes. They were surely worth a mention being one of the first to do twin lead with great harmonies. Plus they have had a great lineup of guitarists over the years.

[@jtdavis62]

I was expecting these guys to be in the top 3, right before XTC at #1. Oh well. No accounting for taste!

[@bunkie2100]

Along with Humble Pie, Wishbone Ash defined the two lead guitar band style. Leaving them pff this list is just plain wrong.

[@lucifercommotion]

As many others before me: Wishbone Ash is missing. Two lead guitars, and well known especially during the 70s. Really well done melodic Brit-Rock.

[@harshtanay]

Great list there Rick. I feel a few honourable mentions we could have added are - Collective Soul (more from Georgia), Pink Floyd, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds (since we mentioned Petty) and CCR. Also, assuming we left Eagles and Lynyrd Skynyrd as they played with 3 guitars mostly!

[@WA67FlyingV]

Wishbone Ash definitely in the top five for twin lead guitar virtuosity. The main ingredient & mainstay being number one guitarist Andy Powell. They have continually produced exceptional original music for over 50 years. I first heard them in 1973. Someone in my barracks fell asleep with Argus on when I returned to my room late one night in Biloxi MS (USAF). Got married later that year & lived off base and caught them on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert playing Persephone - outstanding number. Saw them live in Philly at the Tower in ‘74 and the a couple of times more recently in Jim Thorpe & Bordentown NJ the Spring before Covid. They didn’t lose anything except Martin Turner’s voice.

[@ehsaannoorani]

Absolutely they pioneered the 2 guitar thing !!!

[@FafhrdGrayMouser]

Hear hear, so glad you mentioned them. Andy Powell and Ted Turner together are the prime example of twin harmonic lead guitarists. I suspect not all on here know them as their golden years were early 70s. Check Wishbone Ash out, you won’t be disappointed

[@kevinmauch5622]

I concur. Wishbone Ash should certainly be in the top five.

[@ddmoit]

Glad I'm not the only one who noticed this omission. Some of the bands on this list owe their inspiration to Wishbone Ash.

[@grahamanderson4466]

Seen them lots of times so should have been on the list but never really killed the USA. Ps Thin Lizzy should also have been higher !

[@jayssounds]

You missed a classic two lead-guitarist band, pioneers of that: Buffalo Springfield. Neil Young and Stephen Stills, very rare for the time to have two, and I think they inspired later bands to have two lead guitarists (and a 3 guitar band with Richie Furay on rhythm). They truly put the "rock" in folk-rock taking it far beyond what Roger McGuinn was doing. Even if they didn't have long solos in the songs, with both playing lead, you get a variety of styles and mix of acoustic and electric parts in every song: 3-5 lead guitar parts in each studio song that are great little contributions. That makes those songs incredible from a guitar arrangement perspective, especially given what was going on at the time when they arrived. Their guitar work together in CSNY wasn't as varied--and it's a minimal studio history, but Ohio is a great example of 2 (3 if you include Crosby) great rock guitar parts--Neil's muted and hammer-on riff through the chord shapes and Stills' solos. They worked together nicely and deserve recognition for their lead teamwork throughout their careers and as an early team.

[@jimmanire3646]

Yes. Surprised that the Spingfield isn't coming up in more comments. A great, great guitar band, and extremely influential across a range of styles.

[@evertschut]

Absolutely agree. 2 very different guitarists that could react to each other and make even long solos's interesting.

[@jeffgreenberg6536]

I'd add that the CSNY live version of Carry On has Young and Stills trading fire for most of its 14 minutes. Listening to it always makes me sad that the Springfield didn't release a live album. They must have blown people away at the time. In fact, listening to the Springfield's few studio discs is like getting a preview of pop music for the next 15 years.

[@stephenmayo9573]

100% - Go listen to Bluebird then check the year it was recorded.

[@joebloggs8636]

DEREK AND THE DOMINO'S!

[@pfaprado]

Gin Blossoms had a sweet dual guitar setup that really is their trademark. Drive By Truckers are another band that have great 2 guitar songs that interlay somehow.

[@402rich6]

The original Qüeensryche line up with Michael Wilton and Chris DeGarmo are definitely worth discussing on this topic!

[@seanherbeck9412]

Wishbone Ash, inventors of the duel lead guitar format who heavily influenced Thin Lizzy and Iron Maiden and are still touring and releasing new material 50 years later! Also, The Strokes, masters of guitar syncopation.

[@Parseenfroo]

Absolutely, Wishbone Ash should have been in the top five.

[@BB-du4lh]

Wishbone Ash was the first band that popped into my head when I read "two guitar band".

[@LesBell]

Damn straight; my first thought was Wishbone Ash, too.

[@nickc6882]

Mine too. Martin Birch produced both and I think one of the reasons he ended up working with Iron Maiden was because of his experience with Wishbone Ash.

[@GoldSaintSaga]

Yes. This list without Wishbone makes no sense. Judas, Metallica, Iron, Thin Lizzy already told the influence Wishbone had and even a honorable mention was denied.

[@sakumanteremusic]

80’s King Crimson is a pretty surprising omission. Fripp and Belew are not only virtuosos but key innovators of the instrument.

[@MEGAMIGA]

Definitely!

[@Soul74]

Glaring omission!

[@ChrisLawton66]

For sure.

[@MongerOfStrings8222]

The interplay was so unique on those albums

[@MusicGunn]

So true, I forgot about them. Perhaps not a better guitar duo ever.

[@gregoneil3523]

Status Quo, Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi. One of the biggest English bands of all time.

[@JtheNomadProductions]

Thin Lizzy should be WAAAAYYY higher on The List. My honorable mentions would be classic Alice Cooper, Lenny Kravitz band, The Darkness, Coheed & Cambria, and Brother Cane (their first album is AMAZING)

[@davideakins5561]

Queensryche had the most prolific guitar duo that came out of the 80s. Great writing and very technical dual guitar parts DeGarmo and Wilton should have been on this list

[@ErkkaKorhonenGuitar]

+1

[@scotthammond4785]

Yes honorable mention at the very least

[@pentagramrecords3834]

@@scotthammond4785 Easily on the top 5

[@darrenrogers6430]

Yeah leaving them off was a mistake

[@ahab6969]

Saw them a few times live and yes should have been in the top 10 ;)

[@coldtimbercreations4083]

I really didn't expect Queensryche to make the list, but I really hoped they'd make the honorable mentions. Chris DeGarmo and Michael Wilton are both fantastic players and writers.

[@quistunes]

Love that era of Queensryche. I was hoping for an honorable mention also. So, we're honorably mentioning them. ;-)

[@timbutler6447]

Especially in a song like The Whisper or Breaking the Silence!

[@RycheForOrder]

How does Def Leppard make the list but DeGarmo and Wilton doesn't??

[@briankijowski8474]

As a huge Rush since 1981, I was so excited about Queensrÿche! I thought they were the only band that encapsulated that essence….like heavy progressive science fiction epic rock.

[@lvvalleyrez]

So glad you mentioned Swervedriver. Phenomenal.

[@johngriggsjr.2271]

Thank you so much for having Soundgarden on this list. Most people overlook their guitar work and the stuff Kim Thayil does over some of those tunings and of course Chris Cornell playing those riffs and singing so soulfully.

[@wavelengthacoustics5455]

80's King Crimson. Fripp and Belew were incredible together. I saw them 3 times and they just blew me away.

[@MrMaynardWR]

Magical

[@cartman9675]

I was lucky enough to see them in Boston on the 3 of a Perfect 2 tour. Greatest concert I ever went to.

[@mainlinefoos]

Probably left off because the better King Crimson material of their catalog does not have Belew

[@jamsanaija]

Los Lobos!!! David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas. Brilliant guitarrists. Glad these fellows got the Grammy this year!!!

[@ZigbertD]

Los Lobos are perhaps the most under-appreciated band in America.

[@TheSupy96]

David is a very underrated and phenomenal guitarist!

[@mikebender1967]

Check out their guest appearance on; "12 bar blues jam - 11/26/1989".

[@weshooker4821]

@@TheSupy96 Saw them precovid in Tucson . . . they basically just jammed. Lots of long solos and yes, they were all (three) great but David had a very unique style.

[@db321g]

Saw Los Lobos, the Bodeans with U2 in 1986 in Vancouver, BC. I thought Los Lobos was the better band.

[@jodymckane6690]

Good list and I'm a little late to chime in but I see a lot of obvious misses in the comments but the one I really have to go to bat for is Television. I've long considered Marquee Moon to be one of the greatest guitar albums of all time. It is the quintessential example of good counterpoint in guitar lines. I'm a fairly new follower and I'm becoming a big fan of yours but I don't think I've ever heard you chime in on this band or album

[@michaelphiri7692]

Surprised Wishbone Ash is not on this list! Definitely in my top 5 two-guitar bands.

[@raynewbold5574]

Steve Marriott and Peter Frampton in Humble Pie would be 1st on my list. Both singers had hits that they sang both of them are great guitar players

[@Roger-qh2zp]

They would have been in my top 5

[@ThePmfan]

Exactly. What a pair of monster talents.

[@markcalabrese6429]

Steve Marriot was the greatest performer in any rock band.

[@philippebyrnes1213]

@@markcalabrese6429 Yes absolutely. Got to see him in a dive bar in Northern Indiana in 1981 with a Reformed HP> Came on at midnight, and was unbelievably great. Sad loss. Don't smoke and if you do smoke, don't smoke in bed.

[@buribes]

That’s a great one! I didn’t even think of them, but as soon as you mentioned them I was like “how could I have missed that one.” Frampton is an amazing player!

[@riphopfer5816]

Dire Straits! Mark and David Knopfler. Their first five albums were incredible; their first three especially so.

[@wallace57]

You get my vote!

[@petercadieux783]

Mark - yes. David - no. Sort of like the Fogerty brothers in CCR: John - yes, Tom - no.

[@jackedner3158]

David left after communique and then was basically just Mark after that

[@collectivesartori]

Yes. Until it all came unstuck those brothers’ guitars were 💯 in sync. Eponymous first album is as close to a perfect rock album that exists.

[@patricksoderholm2152]

I prefer Mark Knopfler together with Eric Clapton in Dire Straits (the Nelson Mandela show 88) :D

[@pistol777]

Judas Priest #1. Alman Brothers #2 saw that Stones concert. 1981 at the Capital Centre in Largo MD. So..... since you seem to like local bands. Here's one - KIX. This was the most underrated band in the 80's. They finally made it on MTV after almost 20 years of touring making all of the delmarva locall crazy. Big hit, "Don't Close Your Eyes." 2nd "Cold Blood." This was the most amazing pop metal....if you will.. that you will ever hear. If you ever had the chance to watch them live you would "S" your pants or panties. Best show: Hammerjacks any new years night. The Bayou in Georgetown, Washington DC. Yep ton of talent from this area.

[@quamyphil]

The Grateful Dead. like em or not, they wrote some of the most enduring music of the last 50 years

[@georgejasper8794]

Not a bad list but missing Wishbone Ash is a crime! They are one of the great all time guitar bands.

[@TheCurtis28]

Heck yeah

[@jordel2010]

As glad as I was to see Iron Maiden make the top 10 on this list, most certainly bands like them owe something to what was laid down by Wishbone Ash. Agreed they should have made it into this list.

[@georgejasper8794]

@@jordel2010 Truly! Ash had elements of everything from hard rock and heavy metal to folk and a hint of country. Phoenix, Rock and Roll Widow and Hometown amply display their diversity.

[@1979bobhd]

@George Jasper • you are so right without Wishbone Ash none of these bands would exist. Ted Turner, Andy Powell those two started it all, and don't forget Laurie Wisefield he was a great replacement when Ted left the band.

[@JULIAN-bd4sv]

Rick ignores the existence of Wishbone Ash because they didn't sell enough records as the bands on his list.

[@bennetttollison6378]

The Grateful Dead could have so easily made it. Jerry and Bob has such varying and distinct styles of playing that meld so well together. Along with the large differences in their tones which fills more space sonically.

[@jamesrichardson4988]

Came here to say this

[@Bobcat3886]

Agree 100 percent

[@dumbstupid5065]

*Should have... but so many people never bothered to learn.

[@bennetttollison6378]

@@dumbstupid5065 I agree bro. Gotta get more people on the bus.

[@kidrengo]

@ RickyB. Skynyrd's absence is inexplicable. Fly on !

[@Jordan-zn1er]

Great list! Allman Brothers could be higher considering they've had at least 2 line ups with arguably the two greatest slide players ever. The original iteration of Duane Allman and Dickey Betts in the 60s and 70s and then again with Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes in the 00s and 10s

[@morgansmith2087]

My mind is absolutely boggled that Slayer wasn't in your top ten. They are one of the greatest thrash(?) bands of all time including Jeff and Kerry, arguably one of the best twin guitar attacks of all time.

[@BPanz12]

I thought the same thing immediately upon watching this. I'm glad Rick mentioned my fav Mastodon though

[@zombiemosher1139]

Absolutely, they have been massively influential especially to Death Metal. How they aren't on it & Altar Bridge are is weird to me.

[@drakontas1]

Queensryche's Chris De Garmo and Michael Wilton. Both of them great players.

[@rogerjones6033]

Is Chris related to Eddie from DeGarmo & Key? (RIP Dana)

[@christopherw6309]

Absolutely agree!

[@tvan4854]

Yep, the original line-up was the best when it comes to the band. DeGarmo and Wilton were incredible.

[@tikka243412]

100% agree! Headlines read “Mastodon beats out Queensryche on top 20 list!” Seattle riots!

[@kevincollins6383]

2 of the greats !!!!!

[@neilh4729]

Like many others have said, can't believe Wishbone Ash didn't get a mention. Saw them in the mid 80s at Edinburgh Playhouse and was blown away. Some of the most melodic rock guitar playing I've ever heard.

[@ApothecaryTerry]

Came to the comments to find and upvote this inevitable comment. Also, the Yardbirds. Considering a bunch of the bands on this list don't have 2 leads, Dire Straits should surely be in there too. Edit: Oh and Status Quo...

[@colinmassey527]

Delighted to see Alter Bridge get some love - very underrated and having seen them live on 5 occasions, i can testify on the sheer talent of both Myles and Mark 🤘

[@Bluesmeanie]

For me, three glaring ommissions - the Grateful Dead, various incarnations of Frank Zappa & the Mothers, and King Crimson.

[@wegner.raphael]

Surely Television has to be on here as well. Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd's guitar parts are so different but fit together so perfectly.

[@chrismedrano468]

another great double guitar band

[@blamejez]

Indeed. Perhaps too esoteric. BTW Richard Lloyd has a great guitar education channel

[@grahamtrudinger7690]

You completely missed out Wishbone Ash, who pioneered the whole idea of twin lead in the early 70s. Kudos to Andy Powell and Ted Turner..

[@BEGINNERSGUIDETOCOMPUTERS]

Absolutely!

[@hertfordable]

Argus amazing album, I was in St Albans when Andy Powell got up on stage and jammed with Curved Air and Dutch band Trace.

[@bh-zj4yt]

This was a huge miss for me

[@grahamtrudinger7690]

@@hertfordable Tony you're a very lucky man to have been there for that. Never saw Wishbone Ash live myself, as during that era all my disposable income went on concerts to Yes, Floyd and Genesis! A close male relative of mine saw Ash at Reading. I hated him for that 😉

[@hertfordable]

@@grahamtrudinger7690 I saw Ash on multiple occasions but still prefer the original lineup, I miss those days seeing bands like UFO, Nazareth and Budgie at small venues like the Roundhouse in Chalk farm. I live in Florida now and still get to see the occasional band, but the venues are bigger and I’m older. 😂

[@toppynessdeyn3817]

I will go with my personal favorite dual guitarists Andy Powell - Ted Turner (Wishbone Ash) Scott Gorham - Brian Robertson (Thin Lizzy) Pat Travers - Pat Thrall (Pat Travers Band) Joe Perry - Brad Whitford (Aerosmith) Tom Scholz - Barry Goudreau (Boston) Mick Box - Ken Hensley (Uriah Heep) Brian Jones - Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones) Steve Marriott - Peter Frampton (Humble Pie) Peter Green - Danny Kirwan (Fleetwood Mac) Elvin Bishop - Mike Bloomfield (The Paul Butterfield Blues Band)

[@rayburke5557]

Allman Brothers ended up in Georgia because their record producer was headquartered there, but started their music in Daytona Beach, Florida

[@liamnaughton9505]

The first band I thought of which actually used duel guitar more than any other was Wishbone Ash, with their superb harmonies.

[@skypuppy7724]

Yeah , Rick blew that one - for sure a top ten candidate

[@paulhunter6652]

F.U.B.B.

[@liamnaughton9505]

@@paulhunter6652 Absolutely, what a fabulous song.

[@danieltrickey9285]

Thank you, thank you, and thank you. Nobody talks about them.

[@johnwaga3702]

I love Wishbone Ash. They should certainly be in the top 10 and their Argus album is one of my top 5 of all time. I saw them twice in the late 70s.

[@nicklemere8524]

First two that come to mind that weren't on the list are Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Greatful Dead. Jerry and Bob are amazing together and both incredibly versatile and fluent in various genres. So glad Mastodon made the list. One of my favorites. Oh... and no Slayer..?

[@regpatton7068]

I THINK Skynyrd is a 3-guitar band, not 2.

[@yonibarak]

I immediately assumed those two and the eagles would all be on the list as soon as I saw the title, before anyone that was actually on the list came to mind

[@okayestguitar66]

Nahh, can't include Skynyrd, they had three guitarists, this list was only for two-guitar bands! LOL

[@ethanreed8400]

Skynyrd technically had only 2 guitarists for Gimme Back My Bullets

[@Roger-qh2zp]

yeah,those 2 bands should have bumped Metallica and PearlJam, easily.

[@0isez]

These bands were known for duo and trio guitar pyrotechnics. You went to hear them for the intricate play between the guitars.The HellCasters (Will Ray, John Jorgenson and Jerry Donahue). The Outlaws (Hugh Thomason, Billy Jones, Henry Paul). Atlanta Rhythm Section (Barry Bailey and J.R. Cobb). I would say that you didn't go to see the Heart Breakers or the Beatles for twin guitar magic but saw these fine bands for other reasons.

[@duaneperkins8329]

Thank you for having Scorpions on your list (little too low, but I will take it). One of the top three bands that should be in the hall and isn't.

[@dankewillcommen]

I would have thrown in early Fleetwood Mac. At one point they had three lead guitarists, but the main interaction was between Peter Green and Danny Kirwan. Jeremy Spencer had his own Elmore James thing going on.

[@stephenbell9257]

The last incarnation of the original Fleetwood Mac would have qualified as a 2 guitar band as Jeremy Spencer didn't appear on the last album that Peter Green played on - Then Play On

[@telebender]

This, right here!!! Too bad the 1st few incarnations of the Mac don't seem to get the love they deserve.

[@stevehoran5595]

I posted pretty much the same thing. Peter Green deservedly gets a lot of respect while Kirwan is sadly underrated. They both had incredible feel and every note mattered. ...and they played with a lot of fire!

[@andybugden2654]

I was surprised that Thin Lizzy, were not in the top 5, along perhaps with Wishbone Ash, as creating the blueprint for nearly all the twin guitar metal bands that came in the decades after them. Also one of Lizzy's guitarists was Gary Moore, that in itself must elevate them!

[@ursafan40]

If you can have Thin Lizzy you need Wishbone Ash from that era.

[@lourenzi8820]

Absolutely!!

[@b.t.c6419]

I said pretty much the same thing. And that was BEFORE reading your comment. WA invented this sh!t!

[@crimsonkate8241]

Just here to show my support for the Wishbone cause lol. 'Argus' was the defining twin guitar album & the two that preceded it are absolute bangers as well!

[@ava-dakedavara7574]

At first I'm from germany, so sorry for my english. There are some bands I've missed in this ranking. Like Wishbone Ash - as told by some other people here - or Kiss (the original Line-Up). But I am sure that it is very difficult to create such a list by so many good bands all over the world.

[@tonystephens6858]

Perry and Whitford always complimented each other on vinyl and live. Interesting that Stanley and Frehley of KISS were left off the list.

[@riskydigitsta1794]

Big Country should’ve been on here if not an honourable mention. Great video as always

[@riphopfer5816]

Blue Öyster Cult had 5 guitarists… But, seriously, Buck Dharma and Allen Lanier (or Eric Bloom) played brilliantly together. Now, since Allen’s passing, they’ve brought in Richie Castellano to cover keys (upon which he’s not quite as inventive as was Allen), but who absolutely SHREDS on second guitar. These days, when you see Blue Öyster Cult (my favourite band since i was 12 [I’m 40, now]), you’re treated to some of the most far-out guitar-duelling of all time, as-as much as I’ll ALWAYS love Allen-Richie can play in the same haunting modes as Buck Dharma, and nearly as fast. (Truthfully, Richie is probably just as fast as Buck at this juncture-especially considering he’s willing to sweep pick and tap, whereas that’s just not Buck’s bag-but Buck has been the master of blazing fast, melodic, lead heavy/acid rock guitar with a jazz influence since 1972, so he will forever be the honourary best (at least in BÖC!).

[@justincase2600]

ha ha, top bands with 5 guitarists is for another video 😆

[@riphopfer5816]

@@justincase2600 Yeah, you’re right. This is like mentioning Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young under a vid about vocal duos.

[@snjstr]

Saw them about three weeks ago in Plymoth Mass. and it's amazing how good Buck, and Eric for his part, still is. Buck and Richie's dual in Then Came the Last Days of May was incredible.

[@kealsta]

The 5 guitars were 4 guitars and a bass. It was a crowd pleaser to finish a song waaaaaaaay back when. Eric is a utility piece player doing the deepening 'chugchug' part on Burning for You; a mini lead trade off with Buck and Allen on The Red and The Black; more chugchug and feedback note on Reaper, etc Allen can hold his own.

[@michaelgreen7442]

@@kealsta Saw them three times in England in the 70s....truly amazing band.

[@edwardwally]

Billy Corgan and James Iha of Smashing Pumpkins. Those two emulating all the parts on those albums live. Man hard to beat. Billy may dominate the lead playing but Iha can definitely shred when he has to. Plus their live sound is huge!

[@kevinturner1943]

I agree! James usually has the lead on the closing on the songs while Billy plays the solos. Plus their styles are very distinct.

[@Jeff-wj4wy]

gish is phenomenol record

[@joshjosh320]

100%. I cannot believe the omission of Smashing Pumpkins on a list like this one. One of the most iconic Strat/Les Paul pairings of the last 30 years. For shame, Rick!!! Well, maybe just an oversight. But jeeeez. Pick any couple songs, it hardly matters. It's their whole songbook.

[@aymericmarchand3472]

Came here to say exactly that, I'm pretty sure it's an oversight. The Black Crowes were cool and had their sound, but the variety of tones, sounds and riffs are on a whole other level to me. Iconic blends of fuzz, phasers, from the strums of Disarm to the insane solos of Quiet, an incredible range of tones and sounds!

[@ushbag]

They have three guitar players now :)

[@NelsonMontana1234]

It'll come down to whose music you like. But I do think that no band utilized two guitars more cleverly than Iron Maiden. Beyond the harmony playing, they always soloed in different keys in the same song, avoiding redundancy. And they each had their own unique style. They also used voicing that allowed the bass to stand out. On top of that, they blended tones beautifully. Then they ruined it by adding a third guitar.

[@BenAckermanAU]

Skid Row! Dave and Scotti are amazing together.

[@grahamsmith6550]

Wishbone Ash? So many wonderful melodic twin guitar harmonies. Andy & Ted, Andy & Laurie, Andy & Ben.

[@fxgiant]

Agree, grew up with them, great band. Seen Martin Turners band recently(seen them a few times) great show, prefer them to the Andy Powel line up.

[@michaelmcclary5061]

Blue Oyster Cult is an incredible two guitar band. I've never seen you mention them. They really paved the road to Heavy Metal. Granted the name Heavy Metal came from a lyric by Steppenwolf (Heavy Metal Thunder) but BOC took it further. They also used the term in a few songs. Bikers love their music as they play Born to be Wild and some other Steppenwolf tunes. Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser (lead guitar, vocals), Eric Bloom (lead vocals, "stun guitar") are the two guitarists in that group. And those two are still doing tours. Roeser is an incredible guitarist. One of the best in my opinion. Watch him play lead on "Veteran of the Psychic Wars" live on KZbin. Excellent! The original band was excellent but even the lineup they have today is excellent also. I've seen the original and their newest lineup a few times. Excellent live, and that's where it matters. That's definitely a two guitar band you should have listed. What's more, you should do a spotlight video on those guys. Very important in the grand scheme of Heavy Metal music. They defined the Genre in my opinion. Not just my opinion. Metallica loved them also and have recorded two of their songs. You seem to be caught up in a great amount of 90s groups. There are some great groups like BOC that were very important in the history of Rock. Should give them another listen.

[@ththejackjumper]

Rick recently did an interview with Buck Dharma

[@brucemorris3830]

I think this comment proves that BOC has the absolute most fanatical fan base of any band currently working 😂 (I’m just a casual fan of them, only seen em 5 times)

[@MickLoud999]

@@ththejackjumper Buck is Jimmy Page's fave guitarist. You can't argue with that kind of endorsement. He is similar to Alex Lifeson as some of their sounds, chords and solo constructions are entirely unique to them.

[@ththejackjumper]

@@MickLoud999 He's my favorite also.

[@m.iramiles9310]

Saw them twice in the '70s and what a great live show they put on. At the end of the encore *every* guy in the band strapped on a guitar and came to the front of the stage to play.

[@adrianmcgrath1984]

The Eagles, Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, Lynnrd Skynnrd, and Van Halen are among the people who gave credited Wishbone Ash as being an inspiration. Listen to the album 'Argus'.

[@letstalk3265]

Aussie perspctive : Jim Moginie and Martin Rotsey - Midnight Oil; Harry Vanda and George Young (Malcolm and Angus's older brother of Flash & The Pan fame too) - The Easybeats; Deniz Tek and Chris Masuak - Radio Birdman and finally the Brewster Brothers - The Angels.

[@bobemmerling6145]

My vote is for Kansas. You can pair the "second" guitarist Rich Williams with Kerry Livgren, Zak Rizvi and the great Steve Morse and any of the pairings would make my top 5 list for creativity and just raw guitar chops!

[@TheCarpetbagger1]

Absolutely!

[@ericcire7709]

Great point! And we know Rick respects Kansas

[@shrek_428]

I'm surprised that Styx didn't get mentioned, Tommy Shaw and James Young were both great guitar players

[@jamesnowc9932]

Styx doesn’t get mentioned in any of his videos.

[@thestadiumshoppeonrazorbac7150]

@@jamesnowc9932 STYX OR PAT TRAVERS. Bias?

[@joebarr725]

Styx stynx.

[@johnberry8180]

I have to agree.

[@hyutyub]

The early years with Kureleski was also intense twin attacks

[@funnyeveryday-vn3nq]

I would add Stephen Stills and Neil Young with CSNY and Buffalo Springfield.

[@The_Original_Truebrit]

I would put Iron Maiden at number one because in the band they are of equal importance, and also you need two guitarists in this band as they harmonise so often.

[@roberthatlem4645]

Actually they are 3 guitars in that band 😉😉

[@The_Original_Truebrit]

@@roberthatlem4645 Not in the classic line up. It was always a 2 guitar band and only became three not out of want or necessity but to accommodate the return of Adrian Smith.

[@GoblinGuy333]

VERY surprised that King Crimson from the early 80's wasn't on this list. Robert Fripp has a very unique style as does Adrian Belew. They were vastly different from each other but complimented each other in amazing ways. Supremely talented to boot.............

[@janeustergerlingkunstmache4407]

Absolutely. for me its the beste Crimson-Phase.

[@gregjones861]

Yeah this is the band I expected to be at number one! I should have known when I saw the Stones....

[@LudwigJager7]

for some reason we never have KC here at his channel, don't know why

[@jimc4839]

Yes.

[@gregamann2327]

Crim (specifically Fripp) are notorious blockers. Agree they belong on this list.

[@tapere7277]

How on earth could you leave out Wishbone Ash? One of the pioneers of the twin lead bands. Argus is one of the best 70's albums. I'm gobsmacked.

[@lukemanify]

I think he did not listen to the brit bands so much those days. Pilgrimage!

[@rikurodriguesneto6043]

​@@lukemanifyi think u mean sacrilege?

[@miketonner3094]

also Gobsmacked!

[@miketonner3094]

​@lukemanify He listens to his friends and former guests mostly, going by this list.

[@chriscoughlin9289]

WTF, right? Serves to undercut almost ANYTHING the guy might've included elsewhere. Even if the live version of 'Throw Down The Sword' was the only thing you knew. And it only gets more embarrassing for Rick. No Green /Kirwan? Joe Perry and Brad Whitford themselves would be among the FIRST to smack Rick upside the head for that omission - Aerosmith (and the J Geils Band) have never made any secret of the shattering impact that the Mac's legendary gigs at the Boston Tea Party had on them. 'Stop Messin' Round' has been a staple of Aerosmith gigs for 50 years, FFS! No Verlaine/Lloyd? The guys who LITERALLY built the mid 70's CBGB scene? No Lowell George/Paul Barrere? No Richard Thompson/Simon Nicol? This is a list compiled by a middle schooler.

[@mymusicmixminute]

As mentioned below, Television deserves to be near the top of any list of 2 guitar bands-like The Velvet Underground and The Sex Pistols (yes, I know, not a 2 guitar band), the amount of inspiration they provided to fellow aspiring musicians can not be denied. I am one of those- thank you Tom and Richard.

[@MultiMarcd]

Really love your channel. Styx, Dire Straits, Alice Cooper. But hey, your list is great.

[@claimguy]

Original Heart - Roger Fisher and Howard Leese. Magic Man is a masterpiece of dual guitar work.

[@nelsonleduc8833]

Amen!! Actually triple guitar work with Nancy's little riff in there.

[@martinmay8919]

one of the first twin lead guitar bands were Wishbone Ash. Andy Powell was one of the first to use and make famous the flying V. The other guitar player was Ted Turner, later replaced by Laurie Wisefield. They were massive in the seventies, twin duelling guitars and melodic guitar riffs. Check out their album Argus which was voted album of the year in 1972 (I think!)

[@spaceranger3728]

I played that album until it was wiped clean. Now I have it on CD.

[@WELLBRAN]

Never got a mention...or Johnny Winter...And...Winter/ Derringer....oh well...it's just heavy metal noise that gets the nod

[@teerexness]

Totally agree, Wishbone Ash should have been on this list.

[@madhouze1]

Wishbone Ash should have been on the list. They were one of the very first bands to feature twin lead guitars. Steve Harris cites Argus as a big influence for Maiden's twin lead arrangements on such songs as The Trooper. I agree, Argus is one of the all-time great guitar albums. The list overall would have made more sense if it did not include bands like AD/DC with designated rhythm and lead guitarists and only included those where both guitarists had equal roles such as Maiden and Wishbone Ash.

[@gacjan]

Yes Wishbone Ash Is definitely missing one

[@AuchNein]

Glad to see Priest in your top 20 for once. Downing and Tipton are solid. I think Halford should be in your top 20 vocalists as well. Priest was one of my favorite metal bands growing up. Had a friend that was a Maiden fan and we used to argue forever about Priest vs Maiden.

[@lukemanify]

Same thing here. Defenders of the faith, we are. Priest vs Maiden, the evergoing battle! Glenn wins.

[@greg-warsaw4708]

I was 100 per cent certain Wishbone Ash and Eagles will be on the list; I though maybe Kansas as well. When only 3 were left and I was sure about the Stones and AC/DC, I still thought Wishbone got so high. They were so influential; so many quoted their twin lead as inspiration. So, surprise: not even as honourable mentions? Plus, I counted on Status Quo and Styx. I'm not a fan of Status Quo, but their long decades of stalwart playing and the level of popularity should definitely get them here.

[@theoldunsshot1005]

Another vote for Wishbone Ash! So many bands inspired by their harmonising leads. And what about the original Fleetwood Mac, or were they disqualified for having three great guitarists?

[@diamonddog0016]

Wishbone Ash was a pioneer of twin harmony guitar leads. Shame they don’t get any recognition even in retrospect.

[@slowmarchingband1]

They're still touring, and sounding great

[@Sanctifiers]

Imagine putting all that trash above Animals as Leaders. And how is Polyphia an honorable?! And AC/DC #1?! They're one of the worst bands of all time.

[@RexJupiter]

Number one on my list.

[@michaelclark3261]

Definitely worth a look

[@scottmcgregor4829]

Absolutely outside of The Allman Brothers and the Grateful Dead, Wishbone Ash are pioneers of guitar teams and never get the respect that they have deserved forever. Even though they are not a band, Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner made average bands amazing

[@charlespalermo6476]

I have to mention and champion the band Trouble. Rick Wartell and Bruce Franklin are definitely a tremendous guitar duo🎸😎🤘

[@camburnside9505]

Love ya segments rick 😂 yeah acadaca the beauty/mastery is in the simplicity and mastering in the pocket four on the floor rhythm playing. Malcolm is the most unassuming master of moving peoples bodies in time yeeeeeeah I could waffle on for hours about acdc .😅