Top 10 Guitarists of All Time (REDUX)

[@noahlasher9724]

R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen, your legacy won’t be forgotten.

[@smadworld8515]

Ok

[@atomicplayz4746]

So sad that he’s gone😔

[@roguebotanist]

True but its sad he played for a crappy power pop band.

[@noahlasher9724]

@@roguebotanist 😂

[@elainemclaughlin9417]

@@roguebotanist I never knew he said that, but sadly that was true. What a shame. I was never a fan of van Halen, but loved Eddie. R.i.p. you won't be forgotten!

[@trollanddrump5326]

Jimmy Page is such a huge in influence in guitar stores worldwide.

[@gorazdcernec6033]

Bullshit

[@johnyohann6946]

I think because of Jimmy's so-called references to the Devil, in the music, he's saying that if you believe in one extreme, literal interpretation of Heaven, then you need to account for the opposite on the circle. Not believe in it, necessarily. They're not saying they believe or support the Devil. Or that they, themselves, believe in Heaven or Hell in the literal sense. But many do.

[@Kramer63]

Trolland Drump I definitely agree with you that page was awesome. I always wonder if Eddie Van Halen ever got to meet him I would love to have them to play together The biggest insult Jimi Hendrix what a damn joke. Give an electric guitar to any toddler that’s three years old could do a far better job Birthdays with this political correctness. White guys can’t play basketball. And black guys can’t play guitar My fantasy would to be have Jimmy page Eddie Van Halen pat Benatar and Martina McBride all do a show

[@1969mikemac]

Jimmy should be number #1...

[@kingzriot976]

@Normalne Konto watch his dazed and confused live performance

[@victorarredondo304]

R.I.P Eddie Van Halen. Very unfortunate that 7 out of the 10 guitarists in this list passed away.

[@former_dmcrt8614]

Where's Don Felder or Joe Walsh?

[@Miist3rDuce1]

@@former_dmcrt8614 there not dead so don't be colorblind

[@youreverydaysaltyiowastate5602]

“Well, I’ve been afraid of changing, Cause I’ve built my life around you. But time makes you bolder, Even children get older, I’m getting older too”. - Stevie Nicks

[@milkmedia1657]

Ikr

[@youreverydaysaltyiowastate5602]

“Many believe people die and watch mournful obituaries. Well, they’re not dead. They are alive in a different form staring at you from the many windows of your life” - Zak Bagans

[@nigelthomas589]

Page and Hendrix are always at the pinnacle of rock due to their incredible vision and influence...Versatility is the key beyond shredding!

[@jimkostan9932]

Sorry but: Shredding to me isn't musical. People have been 'Shredding" for over 50 years.but the term "Shredding " was born recently, in the last 10years or so. I'd much rather play & listen to 1 or 2 Soulful musical notes, than someone just a super fast player playing scales without a tempo, grooves or any musical constructed rhythms/ beats...shredding isn't music...to me as a player of 55 years.

[@cadepeacock9979]

@@jimkostan9932 neither of them “shredded” it’s literally just a word to describe you absolutely rocking on a guitar. It didn’t mean what you think it does until the the death metal bands decided to claim it because they have zero talent

[@1glassMilk]

Hendrix changed the game. Page followed.

[@attilathehun0]

@nigelthethomas589 Jimmy Page really was not a very good live guitarist. Some of the songs on Led Zeppelin studio albums are magical. Eddie Van Halen had a bigger influence than Hendrix and Page both playing style and industry standards guitars, amps, pickups and pedals. Hendrix Band of Gypsies is a terrible album. Some of the songs Jimmy Hendrix 3 studio excluding Smash Hits are pretty fucking good, but his career doing his own thing was pretty short.

[@geoffreybreasley9845]

Disagree, Best Guitarist of all time Glenn Campbell 💯 🤙

[@woutercarree7224]

Mark Knopfler? Brian may? Richie blackmore? Slash? George Harrison?

[@blackmore6179]

I agree

[@isaacalfaro1098]

Slash? 😂

[@yussxf3946]

they are iconic

[@jasonnguyen8669]

Wouter Carree Not brian may

[@vaden706]

Herman li?

[@eddiehaugh8760]

Just stop arguing people, there are too many great guitarists to put them on a small list

[@stevehope6283]

How about all genres of guitar 🎸? I'm not a big country fan but I have heard some of the GOAT guitarist influenced by Chet Atkins and Roy Clark. If you haven't heard these guys. Check em out. Roy Clark's performance on the TV show "The odd couple". Check out a documentary on Chet. That cat plays the bass notes on the 4th,5th and 6th strings, the melody on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th and lead 1st, 2nd and 3rd simultaneously. His use of hammer ons', pull offs, vibrato, and fingering on the neck with both hands were not know to most at that time and his accuracy is unparalleled. Something to do while on lockdown thanks to covid 19. We need to come together as a people regardless of our political beliefs. Whether you may or may not like that orange headed clown in the White House. I sure wouldn't want to be in his shows or ANY other Presidents shoes through this pandemic. Just as we as a country were enjoying the lowest unemployment rates in many years, the increased income for poc in businesses, highest earnings ever, prison reform, trade deals that DIDN'T start a trade war as the MSM predicted etc. The saddest part is while the onslaught by the left on Trump to get him out of office wasted multimillions of tax payer money. He's not presidential nor an articulate spokesman but he's a business man. Living in a free market economy, that's Exactly what we need. Maybe just maybe this insidious virus will have some lasting effect on us as a people in a positive way. 🙏✌️💜😀 Hope and music!

[@knawl]

Yeah it's ridiculous

[@I_like_turtles_67]

The fact Jeff Beck didn't make the list along with Prince... Not even getting a shout out. Shows how poorly this top 10 list was put together.

[@kentclark6420]

But it's all about the fun of comparing them.

[@bizzaro8178]

They put Stevie Ray Vaughan in 8th Place and BB King at 7 Stevie Ray Vaughan is second Kurt Cobain I don't know why they didn't put Kurt Cobain on the list and BB King 4th Place

[@WatchMojo]

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[@sjimvds6505]

My favourite guitarist is Jeff Loomis.

[@Kyestreamasalot]

I'm SUPRISED slash is not there in the video

[@SumoPow]

Can someone give me a list of the songs used in the honorable mentions quite curious lol I know black sabbath and AC DC but what were the rest?

[@chrisallen3083]

any top 10 guitarists list without steve vai on number 1 is wrong

[@quentinntg]

I think Tom Morello should have his name on this list. He was really inovating with RATM.

[@christopherone1]

Ah, Jimmy Page wasn't co-founder of Led Zeppelin...he was the founder, he started the band, it was HIS vision and he's top guitarist for me...simply the most authentic, beautiful creative guitarist to watch live. wrote some of the most iconic riffs, music in history. NO ONE comes close for me.

[@Alvis44]

Execpt the child rape and also not to mention how many songs he ripped. Many jazz guitarist that did what he did way before him

[@goripak]

Jeff Beck is better.

[@georgejoseph7519]

I agree

[@hankhill3417]

They stole most of their songs from blues singers

[@lewisdodds8971]

Jimmy the 🐐

[@jlr83169]

RIP Eddie Van Halen Gone but will never be forgotten 😞

[@nitpicker9406]

Top 10 guitarists for people who don't know that much about guitar.

[@weasel3k771]

Betty Pendegrast No, what he meant is the people watching this list dont know about guitar, not that the people ON the list dont know about guitar

[@KingOfBboys]

RickJamesBitch8 You don't know either.

[@KingOfBboys]

RickJamesBitch8 There is no best guitarist since people will always choose the genre they prefer, which will most likely be Rock since is the most famous, but if you follow the logic of this list then Rock is the epitome of guitar virtuosity, which it's clearly not.

[@KingOfBboys]

RickJamesBitch8 Ever heard of Paco de Lucía, Andrés Segovia, Sabicas, John McLaughlin, Django Reinhardt, Roy Clark, Wes Montgomery? www. youtube. com/watch?v=9UYjc75ZV6E

[@gibsonmarshall791]

Hidious Vanity 'Tips Fedora'

[@tyrannosauruszeppelin2205]

David Gilmour will, in my opinion, always be the most soulful, moving and magical of them all!

[@shrishikesh2292]

That's a fact

[@terrymckenna3382]

His solos against his writing were demonic...just brilliant

[@danielledumont5492]

I think that he is, like Pink Floyd, kind of their own genre..

[@bluehvn]

He's my favorite too.

[@idobenarie7534]

Faxxxx

[@carlvanraalte8705]

When Eric Clapton was asked in an interview, what's it's like to be the greatest guitarist, he politely answered, I don't know, why don't you ask Prince.

[@OM10PYE]

When Fred Durst was asked how it felt to be the best guitarist in the world, he said: "I don't know, why don't you ask Soulja Boy Tell'Em".

[@YYZed12]

@@OM10PYE LOL

[@Cultofpersonality09129]

BS!

[@LisaAnnalise]

Jimi Hendrix for sure! Lefty.. I am as well and we still live in a Right handed 🌍 so Left handed ppl not all.. have to turn things upside down or sideways lol😂 just saying geez I think by now all the technology someone would have invented some left handed things and such.. WTH 😮

[@LisaAnnalise]

Yet I'm still GOOD with my left hand as I write straight up as a lot of left hand 👏 have to move their paper sideways I never did but in school a teacher came by my desk and moved my paper as such.. what the hell.. I moved it right back straight up and told so teacher please don't assume I need their help with being left handed as I didn't need my paperwork moved sideways.. shittttt 😂

[@Craigdub45]

Top 10 players 1. Blu ray 2. Vhs 3. Dvd 4. Cassette 5. CD

[@LazyLizzy706]

Best comment ever, hands down.

[@aihpos2]

Rory Gallagher -- just ask any of his fellow guitarists. The general consensus among those in the know is that Rory was numero uno ! Jan Akkerman of Focus was also pretty handy. Albert King has to be in everybody's top ten list. Alvin Lee ( Ten Years After )RIP -- He can't be ignored in any self respecting list .

[@beardowned1]

6. 8 track

[@stephanegrandel5392]

Laserdisc ?

[@emmalynwestrick9953]

Oh my god😂

[@3vimages471]

The Yardbirds gave us Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page ……. unbelievable.

[@markandersen793]

Ozzy Osbourne gave us Randy Roads, Jake E Lee and Zak Wylde. Alcatrazz gave us Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai. Another cool fact: Page, Clapton and Beck lived a mile apart growing up, there must be something in the water.

[@kennynordieker5653]

There's not a top 10. There are too many gods!!!

[@PetePapadakos]

Yes - absolutely! Too many to compress into any kind of list.

[@billpower4885]

Peter Tork-no respect

[@utkarshdixit6656]

ANGUS YOUNG

[@orangegobblin5683]

well said!

[@anthonyhughie8572]

agree totally-both famous and club guitarists

[@psilocybemusashi]

Mark knopfler doesn't even get an honorable mention? He really did play electric guitar in a way no one has before or since really. And no one is going to deny that his best riffs are right up there with the best of anyone's and completely original

[@roelofbeukema814]

I was wondering the exact same thing. People seem to forget him or just don't see the special guitar play he does. Don't know what it is but if the criteria are ' how they play, songwriting and creativity' then the definetely belongs on this list, let a lone an honorable mention.

[@giancarloabrahams]

Richie Blackmore, need I say anything more?

[@gabrielmarcin7646]

John Frusciante is the most underrated guitar player!! Maybe his solos werent the most difficult, or the most fast, or with more technique, but when you hear John play, you can feel the music through you, he put all his emotions and you can feel them, for me, after jimi hendrix, john is the greatest!!!

[@ezra64]

🙏🏼

[@user-po5bi6jb9g]

And Jimi Hendrix is the most overrated guitar player too. He's not fucking Jesus, he was just a very gifted guitar player that left us too early.

[@_SomeRandomYoutuber_]

Amen, such a beautiful man, and fucking talented.

[@vineet254]

Absolutely right about Jhon Frusciante, but liking depends !! I really can say when Jhon plays i can feel the music. for us generation his music is "lovely".

[@mladdplayGames]

Agreed! Same for Rocky George ex member of Suicidal Tendencies. Soooo fucking good and just way too underrated..

[@gabbail3530]

So you’re telling me that neither Angus Young or Slash made the list

[@omersahar7738]

In My Opinion The fact that you love them doesn't mean they're good. I know their works well and they are fine but probably not in the big Ten for a number of obvious reasons, but not even those on Mojang's list, but they are very iconic guitarists and so they are on the list .a very common mistake in people is to think that the fastest guitarists are better than the slower ones. Not in this case but still; they chose the most iconic ones which is wrong. There are a lot of small ,unknown guitarists that are twenty times better than jimi hendrix with all of the respect and there is a lot of it. But in the end , after the Sound ,complexity and creativity it's all about personal taste so there are no "best". So don't get offended. this list is not really a list of "best, it's a list of most "iconic" Edit: sorry about the bad English

[@VoodooChileJ11]

Slash is DANGEROUSLY over-rated

[@omersahar7738]

@@VoodooChileJ11 true

[@jorgethebest8217]

@@VoodooChileJ11 Angus Young Too same sound

[@dbo4506]

John Todd how so....? His music is phenomenal! He evokes emotion out of more people then any other guitarist on earth. Being able to shred is pointless and not musical. Playing guitar is about more then that therefor he is in no way overrated as THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING.

[@jacksonmartin7551]

How is Tony Iommi not on this list? He literally CREATED heavy metal

[@dannyspadaro1510]

He is, he’s on Honorable Mentions

[@seyrox1178]

exact, what else Black Sabbath

[@harolddburke4726]

Toni can create an atmosphere or Zeitgeist with his guitar riffs....like a real Black Sabbath with evil witches or Judgement Day and wrath. You are there ! Truly great guitar player.

[@muddybuddy1032]

Page

[@mikesavage381]

Unfortunately creating something doesn't make you the greatest at an instrument. Although I agree he should be on here.

[@daviddring2365]

Brian Jones .... Steve Marriot .... Pete Townsend..... Rory Gallagher

[@adityakaushal4605]

Prince and George harrison are very very underrated they surely deserve much more

[@harshaggarwal1918]

both of them are not underrated that's like saying Led Zeppelin are underrated

[@terrymckenna3382]

I put a shout in for prince above...think it's lost on him being a showman n great writer but he could pluck as well as most.

[@benjaminkenney3706]

@@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422 no question George is top 10. He’s a better writer than anyone on this list.

[@benjaminkenney3706]

@@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422 it’s debatable but I would say he is in terms of pure song writing ability. Hendrix has great melodic ability, but Harrison creates more complex songs

[@R0manSk8er]

I WAS EXPECTING GEORGE AT NUMBER ONE, LIKE SERIOUSLY, HERE COMES THE SUN WAS ALL WRITTEN BY HIM. oh and also brian may

[@bijaykhanal1448]

Jimmy - the most influential guitarist of all times Jimi - the most revolutionary guitarist of all times

[@jeremytrudell7163]

"Jimmy - the most influential guitarist of all times" Nope, no modern guitar god list Page as their primary influence except Slash. Most say Jeff Beck, actually

[@jeremytrudell7163]

@@jppage3292 Jimmy Page - "the most overrated guitarist of all time"

[@jeremytrudell7163]

@@jppage3292 "Incel"? What a lame insult. You actually insult yourself.

[@kentclark6420]

@@jppage3292 I think Page was not only #1, but in his own untouchable universe. Both he and Hendrix. I give the edge to Page though.

[@Archangel0804]

​@@jeremytrudell7163 Jeremy....Jeff Beck admits that Jimmy Page is one of HIS greatest influences, besides being one of his best friends. The FACT IS....The Yardbirds approached Jimmy Page BEFORE Jeff Beck. Page didn't want to deal with the drama and the egos of the band, so Page referred Jeff Beck to Clapton and The Yardbirds, right before Clapton bailed. Clapton left the Yardbirds due to egos, and also musical differences. Clapton was adamant about playing his style of the blues while Relf (Lead singer of Yardbirds) was trying to take the band another direction. The irony is that Page ended up playing bass with his friend and later moving to lead after Beck got tired of the bullshit. You are also wrong about "modern guitar gods".....maybe your list and mine are different. I'd like to know who you is on YOUR list. What about Hammett and Hetfield? What about Zack Wylde? What about Jake Kiszka? I could give you a dozen more who are still very relevant

[@Otak_dipake]

Beautiful Jimmy page R.i.p Eddie van halen

[@zinggkristoffer1222]

Jmmi Hedrix once said myself that I'm not the best guitarist in the world. But Rory Galliger. My father attended this concert where Jmmi Hendrix was asked. And you can also Google it is true

[@gavinspence2381]

"rating guitarists is a stupid hobby" - Frank Zappa

[@sianna-bellagilchrist-elle5764]

💗🤘🏻🙏🏻

[@stellaphantom366]

Rating music is a stupid hobby

[@s550danny]

Because he’s never on the list 🤣

[@redrobin8544]

Actually there are guitar competitions with rating systems. Frank knows this, do you?

[@MrPajomo]

Then don’t engage in it!

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

Most of these guitarists have been a big influence for me, but my favorite guitarist of all time who is unfortunately not on this list is Steve Howe from Yes.

[@fullstrutn]

man I forgot about him !!!!

[@christiangasior4244]

Slash is awesome and perfect for guns n roses.

[@dylanhoke8991]

Yup, Steve Howe is very underrated.

[@kevinw8688]

Great call. I almost never see him in any list and I am like W.T.F.

[@TheJustjim3333]

Aaron Harris that doesn't mean you're good

[@sethheaster5715]

David Gilmour at #9? What the heck.

[@sethheaster5715]

This list is one of the most disappointing things I've ever seen.

[@sometimesboyzdrlaura4286]

0h

[@stephenburnett1012]

+Seth Heaster Gilmour should have been higher!

[@avlshukla]

That's blasphemy

[@ryanmoore2698]

They should totally switch Eddie and David

[@cosmicHalArizona]

Thanks 4 the memories. Was there 4 it all.

[@HelenamariaRusso]

Hello how are you doing 😊

[@hrussa7698]

Swear George Harrison is Criminally underrated

[@samevera5690]

True

[@bradlittle8047]

Yeah i agree 👍

[@xxxfootballhd5821]

Indeed

[@orochinchinmaru6969]

Hahahahahahah good joke man

[@owenbardy9990]

Um.. how

[@kerryfoster1]

Comfortably numb - Possibly one of the most powerful rock songs ever, Never fails to bring tears to my eyes.....

[@jrock2264]

Greatest guitar solo, ever, ever.

[@margiedelay1716]

Amen Kerry! Gilmore's playing is from the heart and so pure and true! He makes me cry listening to his music.

[@kerryfoster1]

Watching Dave Gilmour at Pompei on TV I was welling up almost from the first note. His playing kind of envelopes you like a fog and you just get lost in the sheer emotion! No one else quite like it!

[@Archangel0804]

One of the very best guitar solos too. And beyond that, Gilmour has a large body of work to be proud of

[@deanbunnell4155]

Roy Clark was probably one of the most under rated guitar players/musicians ever.

[@sharpsboy4040]

Dean Bunnell amen

[@whester6040]

Yeah, he was a beast. I never realized it as a kid growing up watching on television. But as I grew up and became a musician I paid way more attention to his playing and sheer talent, as well as many others I'd not realized how great they really were or are. And I'm a metal head through and through, but I respect and listen to anything that's good/involves talented musicians.

[@chris-thumper7205]

Now this, I agree with! Along with Jerry Reed.

[@rdhudon7469]

I remember when I saw him on he Odd Couple ......mind blown !

[@Axe_Slinger]

I hate country but he and Glen Campbell are guitar gods. John 5 was influenced by HEE HAW. You should hear him play banjo rolls on guitar... He should be on this list. Detroit rocks with John 5 our hometown boy!

[@ashersussex8533]

As a Clapton fan I Will suffice seeing him any lower down the list the number two. Although I personally haven't listened to much Jimi Hendrix, I can't argue with his amazing talents.

[@oceanrocks4201]

David Gilmore No.9 That's just Painfully wrong

[@jasmineraven2171]

agreed

[@buzzlightyear3357]

Syd Barrett is better than Gilmore

[@philippedutreix2842]

@@buzzlightyear3357 hahaha

[@viggoulander9671]

Ocean Rocks Where should he be then?

[@patriciosestier5114]

@@buzzlightyear3357 Read the book of Pink Floyd and investigate, Gilmour was and is much better than Syd Barret

[@Felipe-ym2ro]

Ok but where’s Mark Knopfler?

[@yonatanharel1048]

True he must be top 3

[@BB-wc9jx]

Should be top and Bryan may

[@aloofmartian1443]

Good thing I found this comment

[@matthill9025]

Great comment. I was just about to say the same 👍

[@musutdmustapha7540]

Yeah ,u kno it bruh

[@NathanTrotterEntertainment]

R.I.P Eddie Van Halen, truly the end of an era 😔

[@yanmusic623]

Thank you very much for this video. Best regards.from Bali Indonesia🙏

[@jomaejoestar4001]

If Randy was alive just 20 years longer, he would be in the top 3

[@nikhiljoshi5185]

May be number one

[@littledebbiyeti]

He would of been number one for sure

[@tedstone5934]

"Tribute" is one of the CD's that always goes wit me on road trips. It almost takes your breath away every time.

[@watertribeh2o837]

For me Page, Hendrix, and Gilmour are interchangeable at #1.

[@julesrose7738]

For me, it's Jimmy Page no.1, David Gilmour no. 1, and Eric Clapton no. 2.

[@elstonngunn4193]

@@julesrose7738 wb Hendrix u can say he wasn’t as technically skilled or maybe even overrated but his absolute control over the instrument and ability to do things no one was able to do gives him the no.1 spot for me

[@julesrose7738]

@@elstonngunn4193 I can relate to Hendrix having control. Try searching "Best Guitarist". Hendrix is always no. 1 - Jimmy Page no. 2. I found a "Best Guitar Bands" top list & Page was no. 1, Eddie Van Halen no.2, Gilmour no. 4, Brian May or Keith Richards maybe no. 3. Hendrix and Clapton didn't make this list. Hendrix was great but sadly his Career was cut short. Page proved himself as a Session Artist at 15. He only got better, in high demand, & carried Zeppelin for Decades. He kicked the hard drugs & it's great to hear him today talk about the 60's & '70's. Zeppelin were a top Sell Out Rock Band, who are still gaining young fans & Awards.

[@Shyarsonist]

You absolutely cannot beat jimi

[@julesrose7738]

@@Shyarsonist Jimi Hendrix sadly had a short career, and unlike Zep he wasn't diverse. He wasn't around long enough to know if he had staying power. Jimmy Page had a great manager and JP was the Producer. They were 4, very well seasoned & talented Musicians who became an overnight sensation. Look at Pink Floyd, David Gilmour was under Roger's control, but stayed successful & Waters flopped!

[@milescory8928]

Ok queen fans, there’s other timeless bands out there like THE Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, the who and many others that are more than welcome for the number 1 spot on classic rock lists.

[@eliasedquist1029]

What about Brian May or Keith Richards?

[@BeastBoy69631]

Queen wasn't even proper rock. Led zeppelin was

[@TheOfficialCocaCola2023]

@@BeastBoy69631 Most queen songs are based on rock, and many other genres.

[@ST-jr2hn]

sabesan R well they had a great diversity in genre, but i think they made proper rock, just not CLASSIC rock.

[@kordi1238]

Beatles? This isn't ever rock

[@petunt1954]

#1 Hendrix❤️‍🔥Clapton❤️‍🔥SRV Fact. ... Now it's difficult.. let's try... 2. B.B.King/A. King/F. King ? 3. Robert Johnson ? 4. Jeff Beck maybe ? 5. David Gilmour ? 6. Jimmy Page ? (Just how I say "difficult" to make a list after the top 3)😂 7. Prince ?? 8. Chuck Berry ??? 9. John Frusciante ? 10. Eric Gales

[@conbro0985]

Even Brian May said not enough people talk about Ritchie Blackmore. And it’s sad😔

[@tycobb531]

Blackmore is underrated as hell. I absolutely love his rainbow stage with Dio. Even Brian May with his red special is also underrated.

[@niccolodalboscomattiuzzi2287]

ritchie was the best maybe just jimi hendrix could be better

[@niccolodalboscomattiuzzi2287]

@@tycobb531 poor dio

[@NiceGamingHU]

agree, RB is king, should be on the list

[@_j_a_z_z_9892]

What sets Ritchie Blackmore apart is his art of improvisation at the highest level. His art is, he improvises at high speed and almost flawlessly and combines musicality with aggressiveness in a spectacular way. Thanks to KZbin and the live versions, many people (and me) only realized how good it is and how much fun it is to hear it and to continue to discover it. He's unique and so are other guitarists. I enjoy a lot of guitarists and Ritchie Blackmore. Anyone who knows nothing but his favorites has slept through the world !!!!

[@xenosabi]

Terry Kath, Robert Fripp, Prince, Alex Lifeson, Brian May, Mark Knopfler, Steve Howe, Steve Hackett, etc....the list is too endless to be a top 10!

[@TheCerebralDude]

10-20

[@frankie-3598]

Terry Kath is his own list

[@deanrees1637]

Mark Knopfler should have definitely been on this list.

[@jeroenjansen2709]

Nice try but we will never ever agree on the world's top 10 guitarists

[@lynneprickett9272]

Got some right but, l would definitely take some out and rearrange the order. It's a tie for no one. Both Jimmy's are top knotch !!!!

[@remitablechair]

As long as Blackmore is in there , that's fine.

[@danielmerek3928]

Definitely true

[@theexpert8163]

@@remitablechair HAVE U SEEN RITCHIE AND HIS WIFE'S BAND CANDICE NIGHT ? REALLY HOT AND SO OF A KIND ORIGINAL !!!! A MUST SEE ESPECIALLY FOR BLACKMORE FANS !!!

[@remitablechair]

@@theexpert8163 Thanks , will take a look

[@brentbaker4489]

Steven Seagal will not be happy he's not on the list.

[@alistairdodds6206]

Excuse me but what is this atrocity. David Gilmour at no. 9 is an insult, just painfully wrong. But the worst thing about the list is that MARK KNOPFLER, probably one of the classiest, most skillful guitar players ever to live, is not even on the list is just amazing.

[@gerard1954]

Alistair Dodds or Steve vai

[@alex70max]

Mark Knopfler should be on the list, perhaps as number 1

[@alfonzowinkler1781]

Lets my forget Duane allman didn’t even make it to the honorable mentions

[@johnrae9286]

Stupid list

[@garyjdixon7282]

Hell no I can't agree!! #1 Jimmi Hendricks #2 Eric Clapton #3 Prince #4 Jimmy Page #5 Stevie Ray Vaughn and those are 5 accurate heavyweights Prince not In the top 10 Unbelievable by my charted top 5 and no Eddie Van Halen in my top 10 list

[@kushdevsinhvaghela566]

God is so lucky. He got so many legends to jam with. We miss you here guys! You will be here, in our hearts, forever.

[@terminal2313]

Prince is another one... I don't care what anyone says, prince has always been the most underrated guitar player to ever walk the earth and that's a fact

[@mhartung8335]

One of the most talented musician / entertainers that ever lived......

[@dhatboiallbizness142]

Facts!

[@adiiqbal8010]

Lindsey Buckingham is another underrated player

[@LivegoodWilliam]

I would put Prince at least number 3

[@LivegoodWilliam]

Where's slash?

[@alexanderSydneyOz]

Needless to say!, these sort of lists are fraught for being so personal and arbitrary, but I do note that Hendrix is at #1 on virtually every list. I have personally never even listened to Hendrix, but feel that one needs only to see him play once, to realise that irrespective of the combined greatness of others, his headspace and fingers really were in some different universe.

[@williamgreenfield9991]

The lyrics from the first album onward suggest that he came in on a spaceship for a little visit to the Third Stone from the Sun, looked around (Up From the Skies), and saw a world that had burned. "Well maybe it's just a change of climate". "I had been been here before, in the days of ice". Maybe he really was from another universe. His guitar playing sure was, and remember, nobody had heard anything like this before. He was WAY ahead of his time. I still listen to, and miss him.

[@Linkphan]

Chuck Berry has to give thanks to Marty McFly for his style.

[@pizzaboynizzaTV]

Christian B Marty Mcfly should be at number one.

[@doglips6]

Chuck made things happen. He was original. Like holy shit. He just made that happen. ;)

[@bucky90269]

Don't forget to thank his cousin Marvin, you know MARVIN BERRY! If he hadn't let Marty out of that trunk, none of this would have been possible!

[@juanmartintorrebiartealvar7205]

I was expecting a whoosh

[@garrymcarthur9853]

Christian B- what are you smoking?

[@web3733]

This list is beyond a mess.. it's a tragedy

[@jamesmacchi2499]

They only got the top 3 right in my opinion but, why I’d David at 9?

[@CloroxBleachOriginal]

agreed

[@jameslaskowski9542]

Mr. beck concurs

[@alexanderscott3790]

Oh it's a Bogus listing

[@metalmike6668]

where tf was slash ?

[@jongraham8396]

George Harrison and Brian May are depressingly underrated

[@Martwypłód2k12]

@Theo Blake i would say that most famous guitatists ever are Brian may, EVH [*], Hendrix [*], Clapton and Page

[@nocturnal7345]

@@Martwypłód2k12 Especially the new BoRhap movie, I bet Brian’s popularity skyrocketed even more.

[@Martwypłód2k12]

@@nocturnal7345 I wouldn't call the movie "new" anymore, but yeah

[@nocturnal7345]

@@Martwypłód2k12 Still fresh

[@stellaphantom366]

@@Martwypłód2k12 uhh I don’t think Brian is as famous as Hendrix and Page, but he is quite famous. But the reason why Brian is famous isn’t because of his technical playing skills, but because of his unique guitar sound, the one and only Red Special.

[@lindapryor3747]

So sad that Alex Lifeson wasn’t even mentioned. Like everyone that knows says, Alex Lifeson is one of the most underrated guitarists ever.

[@kyrkwalters964]

What about Steve vai

[@as-zm8pt]

@@kyrkwalters964 Steve Vai not good enough

[@kyrkwalters964]

@@as-zm8pt are you crazy 🤪....via is amazing

[@alexpajak6724]

Terry Kath

[@maddannafizz]

​@@as-zm8pt don't be silly 😅 Vai is a technical master

[@cmpunkismeta5597]

David Gilmour peirce your soul on every notes, he is the best for me.

[@kenbray5682]

CM PUNK IS META. Gilmore was also a member of the best Band Ever.......

[@Highways6]

Michael schenker

[@kenbray5682]

CM PUNK IS META. JIMMY PAGE WAS JUST AS GOOD ! And him and John brought out the best in each other, but yes David Gilmore is the best ! He had a way of talking to you with his guitar..... Floyd and Zeppelin are the two best bands, and I'd throw Queen in there as well....

[@mirceacircu61]

@@kenbray5682 agree

[@DonVal86]

David Gilmour was once asked “What’s it like be the greatest guitarist in the world? To which he replied “I don’t know, ask Kurt Cobain”.

[@eduardobastos95]

The argument she pointed about Hendrix being the nr 1 guitar player: "He can play with his TEETH"

[@riveraricardo008]

Stevie Ray Vaughan could play the guitar behind his back. Think about that. Yes and do all the notes right. LIVE.

[@eduardobastos95]

@@riveraricardo008 and?!

[@riveraricardo008]

@@eduardobastos95 Have you ever seen anyone play behind their back, and play it the same as in front of themselves. At least playing with your teeth is playing it in FRONT of you. THINK.

[@chesterma6321]

@@riveraricardo008 and?

[@Datboi-pf6oj]

@@riveraricardo008 I think it’s all muscle memory. Both are equally as hard.

[@rrvasanth2007]

Brian May, Slash, Mark Knopfler, Richie Blackmore ???? Missing

[@TheFeloniousJ0341]

Slash=trash.

[@colinme2672]

For good reason

[@samtheman123]

GamerGoy Boi 🖕

[@samtheman123]

Slash is one of the greatest guitarists of all time wtf how is he not on here

[@TheFeloniousJ0341]

@@samtheman123 imagine thinking slash is good. Sub-par on all levels. A budget guitarist.

[@mrseaweed88]

RIP Eddie van Halen a true guitar hero

[@mrdestruct1]

Stevie ray vaughan should easily be in the top 5 for me he's top 2 i find myself swapping him and hendrix often, both legends ...

[@funkybread7229]

was literally scrolling to check if anyone else was outraged

[@jasoncastro9737]

mrdestruct1 i saw him at 8 and this list lost credibility

[@stricknine8623]

Hendrix doesnt sound great to me..

[@benbirchfield8469]

Amen brother

[@benbirchfield8469]

Strick nine please leave

[@mathewlloyd5237]

Me at least expecting Brian May to show up in Honorable Mentions: 👁👄👁

[@Sleepy-xy8fq]

I agree, also there was no mention of Billy Gibbons either.

[@Adriatic880]

And where is Gary Moore on the list... His riffs, licks, speed and techniques were remarkable...

[@dixienourmas9678]

Brian is no wheee near these guys coming from a skillful perspective. But everyone ranks guitarists a different way. I rank them on skill and skill only but most rank on there impact on the instrument and the guitar community.

[@heller7873]

@@dixienourmas9678 I pity your music taste His solo was play on Olympics 🖕 This for u

[@dixienourmas9678]

@@heller7873 what music taste? I like Brian and love queen but he’s not anywhere near Steevie ray or jimmy paige from a skillfull perspective

[@Macconator2010]

Gilmour should be way WAY higher on the list. Guitar isn't always playing as fast as you possibly can, it's about creating an atmosphere using dynamics, shredding is cool and all but sometimes you need to slow it down and let a note ring out for a full semibreve. His style is the perfect combination of atmosphere, skill and melody.

[@baronvg]

Nicely said.

[@Macconator2010]

Also - No Mark Knopfler? Curious. Who made this list????!

[@subhashshah]

Totally agreed

[@WilmaHyche-ry4hr]

And 28 people agree with what you wrote!!!

[@FLAVCO]

Hi from the UK 😀 I really think John Frusciante should be on this list. He’s amazing and always underrated in my opinion.

[@TheListenerCanon]

Okay, we all know why you're here. RIP Eddie

[@aradhyasharma4712]

R.i.p

[@smilingdevilz1083]

no im here cuz my teacher gave me work ;-;

[@jacocharzukanamericanautho2422]

RIP Eddie and Hendrix

[@leendertjagt5542]

soooooooooooooooooo true

[@daviscardonaarroyo839]

i was hear for jason becker but then I saw eddie and said R.I.P EVH

[@gaz0463]

A top 10 without Ritchie Blackmore???

[@Jen0714]

No shit! Ritchie!!

[@hippieshit6905]

While these men are great, I still don't understand why Brian May isn't on here as atleast an honorable mention, even if he was a solo

[@markpenta6647]

I feel the same way, but I’m more favourable to Duane Allman.

[@hippieshit6905]

@@markpenta6647 meh

[@kyriewatts9775]

776yy

[@tweakc9179]

This list is biased you like what you like and thats that, i personally believe jimi hendrix does not deserve #1 but hey thats my opinion, no matter what the list says, all these guys are better than me lmao

[@hippieshit6905]

@@tweakc9179 I get what your saying but this is a list of the most popular guitarists, and Brian May is extremely popular, popular enough to make it as an honorable mention

[@samadar26]

My List: 1. Steve Vai 2. Joe Satriani 3. Eric Johnson 4. John Petrucci 5. Tommy Emmanuel/Chet Atkins 6. Eddie Van Halen 7. Jimi Hendrix 8. Joe Pass 9. Stevie Ray Vaughan 10. Pat Metheny

[@majormcilvain2243]

Angus Young and Slash would blow out half this list, how is neither in the top 10

[@yawnlemon2080]

It's about influence

[@Dirk1337]

@@yawnlemon2080 if it was about influence there must be Page at No.2 and Gilmour at No.1, also Mark Knopfler must make the top5 when its about influence.

[@TheBurningBacon]

Pfft buckethead will always be better than slash.

[@LightskinLordandSaviour]

i dont know man....

[@moncalimarimoncalimari8964]

@@yawnlemon2080 if its influence, tell me how Tony Iommi isn't in the top 5.

[@ChrisTian-rm7zm]

This list should have been called "10 most influential guitarists", then it would have been ok.

[@marionhamzaj9706]

`yea, hells right.. `more then ten guitarists have surely been circulated the world, and gave us such beautiful moments..

[@multslash]

Influence is one part of being one of the "best guitarrists" because music and guitar is about creation, and the ones that create new things like Eddie Van halen, Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy page tend to be the most influential. Really with u want technicallity all of this guys on the list would be trowed out of it, maybe Eddie and Randy rhoads would stay . And number one would be one of the fastest guitarrists on the Guinnes

[@donolson4779]

@@multslash...of course, we can't forget the biggest thief in the business, can we?

[@troysemrau3654]

Influential would have to include Chet Atkins and Django Reinhardt, and Andre Segovia. This list is limited to popular rock guitarists and not based on talent

[@antma9028]

No malmsteen...? What tha ....

[@טלכהן-ר1צ]

Mark knopfler is the best guitarist i have ever seen. This guy is incredible.

[@grokur9714]

Yeah every time I saw them I cry. Mark we will always love you

[@lucas123bigman]

he should be on in the list but not the best

[@cristoivanov5911]

RIP the best rock musik😢 .60 -80 😢🤔😪☹😟🙁🥺 rock 60 80 forever❤

[@stevewhitley8673]

Stevie Ray should have been top three

[@graylon6010]

top 1

[@sgtpepper6499]

Budi Setiawan depends on the context, jimi is better then srv in terms of innovation and inspiration towards future generations, aswell as sounds and songs and writing never heard previously, SRV DESTROYED jimi in terms of of overall playing, with that mean ass tone, extreme intensity and also way more feeling then Hendrix as well and he could play smoother then basically everyone before him at that time, you cant really compare them.

[@jeffyoungblood4978]

@@sgtpepper6499 So I'm guessing you never saw Hendrix live.

[@graylon6010]

@@sgtpepper6499 I would definitely agree with you in terms of innovation, but you should also recognize how I actually innovated a lot with the blues because people like JLH and Robert Johnson had a somewhat delta-blues style and I took that and turned it into blues-rock, which to my understanding had never been done before. Before I passed, I thought of Jimi as the best guitarist. Jimi was extremely innovative and I would agree with you there that he made these unheard of songs. But the thing is, most of Jimi's songs weren't the best songs in the world (not that they are bad they are quite superb) and he laid out a path for other musicians. Jimi was an amazing shredder, don't get me wrong, but I would agree with you when you say that I would outshred him. Thank you.

[@davidclelandd]

Stevie Ray Vaughan nah bud Hendrix got u beat

[@scottferrell2806]

Stevie Ray at 8. You’re kidding me. Top three.

[@GKall-tw4dp]

Should be 2. Just after Hendrix

[@JorgePerez-cc4mb]

@@GKall-tw4dp Totally agree!!!

[@bonk4349]

Number 3# imo

[@owenbardy9990]

Lmao

[@Jdjjenrjdjdj1435]

Um surprised he’s in top 10 ...

[@toker994]

Top 10 IMO 10. LIndsay Buckingham 9. John Frusciante 8. JImi Hendrix 7. David Gilmore 6. Santana 5. Eddie Van Halen 4. SRV 3. Eric Clapton 2. Jimmy Page Honorable Mentions: Keith Richards, BB King, George Harrison, Mick Taylor, Slash 1. Lil Wayne

[@TheArmchairist]

peter k I took this list serious until I laughed at the 1st one

[@MusicIsLife-uh4lo]

RobinCoasterTycoon3 Bro have you seen Wayne's solos? He fucking shreds.

[@ethanmack5371]

Yup true. Lil Wayne is way better

[@smith9808]

Haha

[@samduley7844]

+RobinCoasterTycoon3 haha me too lol I love Lindsay but just no

[@LisaAnnalise]

Could NEVER Forget Eddie Van Halen!! Still listening to his music and watching him play his guitar 🎸 on my Premium KZbin channel ❤❤❤❤❤

[@biggeorgetx]

SRV all the way down at #8? You gotta be nuts.

[@terminal2313]

Exactly my point and David Gilmore deserved to be higher too wtf..

[@darrellterry7209]

Srv should be number 1

[@kr3wapollo680]

Drew Biggah Then you obviously know nothing about music do you?

[@draggngmac386]

Drew Biggah haha troll

[@bhobo09]

I agree

[@krakatoa1200]

Roy Gallagher,, Mark Knopfler, Allen Collins, Bill Nelson, James Burton, Gary Moore,, Brian May, Paul Kossoff, Scott Gorham, Joe Walsh, Don Felder.

[@DrummenTheo]

In the listing I really miss Jan Akkerman, one of the greatest and still play amazingly well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3OqqYychpx6r5I and here a track of his former Dutch band Focus: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWXSpoN9fLF8bLM

[@mhartung8335]

Jimmy Hendrix , Jeff Beck , Carlos Santana , Frank Marino , David Gilmour , Buddy Guy , Stevie Ray Vaughn , Wes Montgomery , Steve Morse , Eric Johnson , Pat Metheny......

[@davidmellish3295]

@@mhartung8335 why u mentioning people who made the list? U do realize that people were naming guitarist who NEVER made the list and they think should have. U naming people on the list makes no sense

[@mhartung8335]

@@davidmellish3295......Seems to me it was opinions regarding top 10 guitarists. Why u so dumb?

[@davidmellish3295]

@@mhartung8335 if u don't realize it was people saying artists who should be on the list THEN YOUR DUMB try reading it all again and u will see people say what about do and so,then read the names and u will see NOT 1 artist is on the list. Start at the top as there are loads of these comments not just on this thread,if u can't tell that people are saying why isn't this guy or that guy on the list then there is no hope for u

[@guilhermefriedrich7749]

David Gilmour is my favorite!

[@gi5089]

GuizoFF 21 Nice avatar dude!

[@Trip2929]

Giyan Scheers Jesus 2 of the same album

[@cooperjones8797]

Fanboi

[@stickydriftz]

Nicee

[@reineh3477]

So why do you call yourself Neil?

[@steveneff7879]

Jimi Hendrix was once asked "what's it like being the greatest guitar player in the world"? He said " I don't know, you would have ask Roy Clark".

[@clairemf2724]

Watch mojo has it wrong every time.

[@Samfan4Films777]

dito

[@owenbardy9990]

There will always be people like u that disagree with everything

[@pedrorojas0116]

@@owenbardy9990 stfu she's right

[@owenbardy9990]

@@pedrorojas0116 then wut would your list be

[@Will_b83]

They were right with number one, sure it could have as easily gone to Jimmy Paige, but I'm happy with it going to Jimmy Hendricks.

[@truthstillmatters59]

Chet Atkins, while not playing rock or blues, was one of the greatest guitar players of all-time.

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

Roy Clark was much better...

[@randyhooks1214]

Roy Clark, Andres Segovia, Alex Leifson,SRV. There are about 10 more to fill out top ten. Van Halen is not one. He wasn't even best in the band. That would be Sammy Hagar

[@sparkymahoney4343]

They are all gods to varying degrees but Jimi is the king, plain and simple

[@mikeshin6588]

I can't help but agree.

[@Cithara]

Sparky Mahoney No, honestly, Jimi Hendrix should be #3 #2 is Clapton #1 is Page. No fight about it

[@mikeshin6588]

CooperTheCookie I guess it only means that we all have different point of views, generations etc. As always, no fight/sarcasm about it.

[@Mike-mu3fs]

CooperTheCookie im sorry but there is no better guitarist than hendrix

[@benmaugaotega]

you got it Mike,,''''Machine Gun'''

[@mactheknife44]

I would love to get together every weekend with a bunch of music lovers to listen to the thousands of great guitar players from every decade. We can also debate the top 10 but we can never forget the licks.

[@rocktronnn]

leaving Blackmore off this list shows that they know absolutely nothing about music or guitar players

[@manashbaruah3788]

Yes, yes, yes

[@tedstone5934]

@@manashbaruah3788 I heard Deep Purple when I was 4 or 5, and the guitar playing hooked me. Been a fan for 50 years, always will be. And live? He was masterful.

[@seandon3k]

That moment when Ritchie Blackmore isnt on the list

[@daiman-tvitspronouncedlike1513]

Absolutely criminal, guy was the most consistent musician/guitarist of the 70’s, an album or two every year from 1970-79

[@seandon3k]

Daiman-Tv (It's Pronounced like Matt "Damon") all fax

[@blackstrawberry5863]

Yeah that's sad

[@niccolodalboscomattiuzzi2287]

THANK YOUU

[@venusloony16]

Yeah,sad that Ritchie’s not on here.

[@donathancampbell3711]

I'd love to of seen John Frusciante on this list, at least as an honorable mention, and I'd say SVR should of been a bit higher but that's my opinion..

[@lennypersonalized]

Yeah. John at the very least deserved a honorary mention.

[@chinook6394]

Donathan Campbell yeah

[@davidvalverde506]

pffff Brian May.

[@loricrockett-owens5117]

Donathan Campbell david valverde lol! u crack me up! merry Christmas!💓

[@surg71]

John could play all hendrix,s song by the age of 12.

[@phillipsexton6099]

Angus Young is way more than just an honorable mention. For sound and time he has played he should be top of your list.

[@D3WERE]

Lemme guess... No

[@raptor_mikapolak2930]

he sucks lol

[@HelenamariaRusso]

Hello Phillip how are you doing 😊

[@Aethrius]

Randy Rhoads, Alex Lifeson, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Mark Knopfler, John Frusciante, Eric Clapton, and BB King. (not in order) Mentions: EVH, Dimebag, Angus Young, Brian May, and Pete Townshend. Maybe Slash

[@robrodriguez8565]

How about throwing Rik Emmit in there.

[@bingo4519]

where's Jeff Beck m8?

[@alec7978]

ALEX LIFESON!!!

[@endrassinging520]

agree, Mike Knopfler with his unique finger picking style should deserve more

[@proxkei2266]

10. Angus Young 9. Kirk Hammett 8. Randy Rhoads 7. David Glimour 6.Tie: Eric Clapton/Carlos Santana 5. Yngwie Malmsteem 4. Jimmy Page 3. Eddie Van Halen 2. Brian May 1. jimmy hendrix

[@jackodoyle2061]

You forgot slash at 2 tied with dr may

[@Kraschenkov]

+lee smith A very good list by the way. It could be better if it would contained one of these: Herman Li,Dave Murray,Dimebag Darrell, Kai Hansen.

[@svilendenchev9984]

+Egemen Kaya I would put Dave Mustaine in there

[@m00nfred_91]

Where the fuck is Dimebag?! :P

[@svilendenchev9984]

M00nFred_ He is too good for this list

[@YassineBoulfiham]

No Lil Wayne?? Lil Wayne plays guitar with his thumb and is not even in the honorable mention thing! Fuck this list

[@matthewsasse8884]

+Brandon Labit litterly

[@Mrbiggun17]

Are you serious, lil wayne, serious? Really are you fucking crazy, stop drink shampoo men!!!!

[@davidvelasquez4807]

Lil Wayne invented picking! Why isn't he number 1. Unsubscribe

[@Kase5883]

+Yassine Boulfiham Stevie Ray Vaughn's sweat could coagulate into mass of guitar playing genius that would make Lil Wayne look like a hipster playing a ukulele.

[@moekeith338]

Lil Wayne is bad these guys are more successful

[@aitornavarro6597]

By the time it's all said and done. I think John Mayer could make this list. He's already got the versatility, chops, harmonics and not to mention writing skills he just needs more more years or "decades" under his belt. Clapton said himself "John" doesn't realise how good he is. Hugely underrated.

[@jwoodman5195]

I am so glad Robert Johnson is on this list around 80 years ago when he was alive playing music and yet still appreciate for his amazing guitar skills

[@sudhir641]

A list that misses out Mark Knopfler, JJ Cale and Brian May is no list at all

[@KVeneris]

agree

[@terminal2313]

Amen

[@user-rb9jx6sl2n]

Agreed

[@sepp0]

Ha Brian may

[@marlonbrandoseyes1443]

Dave Mustaine

[@thebrowningeffect]

David gilmour #9 I am disliking the video. Couldn't watch more.

[@vashman01]

At least they put Jimi Hendrix at #1

[@ayhamshaheed7740]

Pa Tero true. Like how every list puts the Beatles at first place

[@xavinaut]

The ultimate melodic player. 9 is shocking

[@uchennasunday7037]

He is no where near prince

[@ledsabbazepplath3889]

xavinaut 100 % pure emotion

[@teduardo]

Thank you MOJO - a quality list!

[@ryleechavez9127]

How is SRV not in AT LEAST the top five. Anyone who knows anything about guitar knows that he is one of the greatest of all time. Edit: I agree that Hendrix is the greatest of all time 100 percent. all I am saying is that Jimmy Page is not better than Stevie Ray Vaughan. Stevie played with soul, passion, and he loved his instrument. He was an all around better guitarist than Page. I love Zeppelin, but if anyone in the top five of this list should be replaced with Stevie, it should be Jimmy Page.

[@calvintharp5029]

SRV should be in the top slot.

[@ayhamshaheed7740]

BroncoFanatic yes but anyone who knows anything about guitar or music also knows that: - BB king is one of the best - Jimi Hendrix is one of the best - Jimmy pages is one of the best - EVH is one of the best - Eric Clapton is one of the best And that’s their top 5

[@cmc2234]

S.R.V. = G.O.A.T.

[@natethebluesman]

BroncoFanatic yes we know he’s one of the greatest of all time That’s why he’s in their list of greatest of all time

[@thedancinglionrules5338]

Not like that's the name of the video or anything

[@jasonbean1176]

Roy Clark deserves a mention. He could play anything with strings!:)

[@owenbardy9990]

Who?

[@jeffcoat1959]

Of course you're right, but I think they were looking only at the rock genre.

[@shutterbugblues]

I’m surprised Jeff Beck is just an honorable mention and is rarely mentioned in the comments.

[@KidaMilo89]

Jeff Beck is cool, so is Joe Perry, both underrated to me.

[@8ballmaniacsuperstar304]

What's that Jeff Beck song's, bro?

[@metalhead_078]

David gilmour is my all time favorite guitarist

[@daveduarte1806]

surprised Prince isn't on the list

[@LyricalMasterMind1]

And that's a damn shame too

[@jacksackofhairytirds5188]

Prince was more of a performer overall than just a guitarist

[@uhalfsteppin5]

Agreed

[@jacksonkinder3778]

+Jack Sack of hairy tirds he played every instrument and was good at it

[@Bkens023]

Nowhere near the top ten

[@dxnielastbury8767]

My list 10. John Frusciante - doesnt hide behind distortion, incredible at improvisation/changing his songs live, also can shred a mean fucking solo, 9. Ritchie Blackmore - influence, and skill, his songs speak for himself 8. Gilmore - also highly influential, incredibly talented with taking on riffs and solos with ease and in different changing time signatures 7.SRV - his influence can be the only factor for this list but his solos and riffs are insane 6. BB King and Chuck Berry - these two are always on the 6th and 5th spot so im combing them as they both are as influential as eachother and as skillfull 5. Randy Rhodes - Just listen to Blizzard of Oz and thats all the proof you need 4. Eddie Van Halen - he needs no introduction, he is the creator of arguably the hardest guitar solo of all time and one of the greatest, his self made techniques are beaten by nobody, 3. Eric Clapton - 3 words, influence, skill and overall baddassery (yes i made a new word up), his riffs and solos are some of the most instantly recognizable ones ever and his succsess with different genres and his guitar writing and sogwriting techniques are close to number 1 2. Jimmy Page - the fact that if you play Kashmir, Stairway To Heaven, Whole Lotta Love and Rock and Roll to anyone and they'll know it instantly and the amount of guitarist hes influence is enough to put him on the number 2 spot alone without recognizing his skill speaks for itself. 1. Hendrix dont have to explain myself

[@MrLemmy2000]

Hendrix was good for the 60s but better guitarists came out after his death. He was a game changer though for that time

[@kevinweber1867]

UwU dan i see ritchie, i give a like

[@dxnielastbury8767]

@@yogiazharaufa7641 nah, overrated, not saying hes bad but cant see him taking over anyone else

[@dxnielastbury8767]

@Ben Holcombe 5th is randy rhodes not jonson

[@dxnielastbury8767]

@Ben Holcombe but you said i put johnson at 5 when i didnt

[@spookislandd]

Stevie Ray Vaughan 8#????!!!!! Something is wrong

[@Zanatos9]

Top 3 for sure

[@spookislandd]

Soul Sister And Gilmour should be top 5

[@artbrookey3341]

I agree 101%. SRV, literally the best ever

[@alphammxv-2426]

Agreed SRV can be considered the best, but Eric Clapton was at his best with Cream and Yardbirds

[@artbrookey3341]

I get a kick out of some of the comments on here. So many of these guys were gimmick players..example Eddie Van Halen for one, when he did his "fancy/fast" stuff, he usually turned away, many did these imitation runs up and down the fretboard, sounded like something it's not...anyway, I also put BB king on this list..did you know in the mid 80's Clapton was due on stage, right after SRV...he walked off after Stevie played, asked the promoter.."how do I top that?"

[@santiagoochoa4337]

For me the guy that incursion in every genere and makes my mind explode was Mr. Beck, and the best of the best point him as the most incredible guitarist beyond Hendrix, and Beck respected him a lot. His sound change the rock game since the Yardbirds with every record with Truth & Beckola, JBG2, BBA and Blow by blow and all the records he makes until his death in this year. No mention Jeff Beck is envy, because can’t be emulated and you can certify this when you make a blind test all guitarist sound like others but Beck sounds like Beck. By the way there are incredible guitarist like Tekro, Rypdal, Apetrea etc…that nobody names.