Who are the 3 most Influential Guitarists right now?

Baxter and Jonathan talk about who are 3 of the most influential and commercially successful guitar players right now. Talking about the original It might get loud documentary Jimmy Page, The Edge, and Jack white who would that cast look like in 2024? Let us know who you think should be on the next round.

[@jackstow8411]

I think I'll go with Charlie Starr. That guy has a killer style.

[@robmoran5461]

absolutely

[@Bob-Whiting]

Yes he does, I was thinking of Charlie Starr but I went with the younger gen.

[@guitarjonathan]

One of my favorites!!

[@ryangunwitch-black]

I just dig watching that dude talk about stuff with a guitar in his hands too.

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

I've liked Blackberry Smoke for a long time. Charlie is a GREAT player and me and him have a TON of influences in common. He's one of my favorites and a true torch bearer for all of us southern boys that still love Skynyrd, ABB, and Marshall Tucker.

[@GitShiddy]

My "It Might Get Loud" redux picks: a) Keith Richards, Ed O'Brien, St Vincent b) Eric Clapton, Kim Thayil, Yvette Young c) Neil Young, Tom Morello, Scott Holliday All of these are a bizarre combination of eccentric personalities, playing styles, completely unique backgrounds, dichotomous lives lived & current, always a blues based player, always an effects based sound smith, always an eclectic/wildcard player. I'd watch any of these.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

Dude. That rules. Especially number one but all of em.

[@DK-rv5tt]

John frusciante from the Chili peppers, is another guitar player who's influenced a lot of guitarists too

[@frederickacerra7766]

I still lean towards the guys I grew up with . I am 70 now so you should have an idea of the guys I'm talking about . I do agree with Billy Strings .

[@MrSmiley1964]

There's a great video of Tedeschi Trucks band and Warren Haynes is guest guitarist when Billy Strings shows up and starts jamming with the band. He and Derek are hitting it off, they are making some great music together. Poor old Warren though, he's looking like Eric must've looked that night in London when Jimi Hendrix asked if he could sit in with him. Because all of the sudden his amp wasn't working, or maybe it was the mic, Yeah just unplug the speaker cable and see if that works, and he used to play for the Alman Brothers🙄

[@markfrye4723]

The three current most influential guitars are still to this day Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, and Jimmy Page!

[@Thedudemannn]

CORRECT !!!

[@slashtrio]

Can't really argue with that.

[@waitdontwaitrecords]

I saw Slash and the Conspirators at Caesars Casino here in Windsor, Ontario. Good show.

[@robmoran5461]

Slash, Starr, Strings... second team Bonamassa, King and Jared James Nichols. I like everyone's list though!!

[@SphazeTV]

Lighting and studio look great

[@explorervango880]

ZZ Top video on KZbin with Billy Gibbons and Slash on stage together. It was cool trading solos. Then the camera pans to the other side of the stage and John Mayer kills them both. That was my introduction to Mayer.

[@between2guitars331]

My third guy is John Notto from Dirty Honey.

[@robraaiii]

Slash and Sweet Child of Mine intro, is why I started learning guitar. There a countless Greats I’ve been put onto since, but THAT was the one that flipped that switch. 🤘🏻

[@TimTrutone]

Baxter, Sean, and Jonathan! DUH!!! ❤

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

When I saw the thumbnail and realized I wasn't included I wept incessantly. I WILL BE AVENGED!

[@federicorodriguezlopez6905]

My take on It Might Get Loud 2: Josh Homme, Slash and David Gilmour

[@PeterMoore350]

6:11 You forgot Tremonti and Heafy. Bonamassa should up there and Jared Nichols maybe? Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘

[@hisproperty1438]

G'day Baxter & Jonathon, I always thought that the first movie was missing the generation between Jimmy Page & The Edge. Jack White should have invited Lindsey Buckingham too. A good, mid 1970's guitarist would have gone well with the rest of them. Keep up the good work Andrew

[@jasonulrich3818]

Jared James Nichols, Bonamassa and Charlie Starr

[@stevecraig7643]

Eric Johnson, Steve Hackett and Warren Haynes

[@TommiChong]

I still love that movie...and all three. I'm also fifty so there is that. A Chapter Two?? EVH (RIP), John Mayer, and that polygamy kid (😂)

[@southernpanda33]

Yep, Tim Henson is a damn fine guitarist from that band polygamy 🎉

[@ryangunwitch-black]

It’s Pigmy

[@Canadianwheelchairguitar]

I would go with Mark Tremonti, but it's rare to hear people talk about Alter Bridge or his Tremonti side project or his signature guitar with PRS.

[@mikecorey8370]

I guess it depends on what you're doing at the moment. My three (actually four) would have to be Pete Thorn, Tim Pierce, Andy Wood, and Brent Mason. It's these guys due to what I'm learning from them. If we're talking commercial success (radio play and sales), I'd have to go back a bit. But it would be more than 3 because I'm from the 60's and 70's. So, I give up.

[@johnwashburn3793]

I get it now, works for me.

[@larriveeman]

the same Page, clapton, beck, Frampton, EVH, and many others

[@RByrne]

All time: Jimi Rory G Gary Moore Page Paul Kossoff Today: Changes weekly

[@cstover8454]

So 2 of these guys are known for playing Jerry Garcia parts so when does Jerry get his proper due also who was the more influential guitar player missing a finger toni iommi or Jerry Garcia

[@TheSoulsandRevive]

In my opinion, most definitely 'RICHIE KOTZEN' should be notable on any influential guitar listing. Brilliant guitarist / Vocalist / Songwriter. In addition he is one of the few who actually 'USES' his signature guitars that he endorses! Cheers

[@petersouthwell5971]

Derek Trucks Guthrie Govan Nuno Bettencourt Taj Farrant John Mayer (yes) Not Slash.. Yes he's cool.. but nothing lately Tim Henson Jared James Nicholas As a guitar tv nerd I feel these guys come up the most in conversations right now when talking about guys n the current.

[@tellmealittlebitaboutyours9690]

Paisley

[@jeffharper2661]

You have left out so many it is sad to rock and roll! I have listened to Mayer please take me back to the 60's and 70's

[@Mr.Owl9]

Sorry, I got distracted by the cute little dog...what were we talking about...

[@Bob-Whiting]

I'm gonna grow with my music or my music will outgrow me! I'm gonna say, Chris Buck, Mathew Scott and the youngster comin' up... Taj Farrant! Of course I'm cheating by Totally Ig-Noring "commercially successful". These 3 guys are 3 of the very best guitarists Right Now. That's it. I'm stickin' with my decision. Lolin' And Chris Buck has played live with Slash, so that's close enough.

[@charlesbolton8471]

I second Chris Buck. Are you going to be going to one of the Cardinal Black shows? I can’t wait for the one in Nashville.

[@Bob-Whiting]

@@charlesbolton8471 I would love to, but I don't travel, for medical reasons. I Only Travel for medical reasons, Lol. I was within 5 miles of Casino Guitars last week but didn't have time to stop and visit as I was heading to Pinehurst for, you guessed it, a medical appointment! I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired... and in pain. Buck is A-mazing! Have fun, it's gonna be great!

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Matteo Mancuso is eating everyone’s lunch. Guys like Vai and Johnson are talking about him. He’s far and away the best guitar player out there and I’m a Starr,Strings,King fanatic but this guys the best.

[@microdot4374]

It's gotta be a Major/Dominant Jam V A Mimor jam!!!.....

[@cellogary]

My alternate picks for the third spot would probably be Gary Clark Jr. (and not just because we share a name lol) or Joe Bonamassa. I think enough non players know who those guys are to be considered.

[@jjulch]

Surprised Lenny Kravitz wasn’t mentioned nor Keith Urban or Brad Paisley.

[@MayorMcCheese2000]

I agree with almost everything.... other than Slash... as much as I love Slash the clear answer is Clapton.

[@caseylee12]

My 3 patriarchs are: #1 Jeff Beck, followed by Eric Clapton and Gary Moore in no particular order. I'm a blues/ rock guy, so my opinions are going to be slanted toward that.

[@thehillbillycat4975]

EVH, Eric Johnson, John Mayer

[@curtvona4891]

Might be hard to contact Eddie for the jam.

[@baileywatts1304]

I'd put J Mascis ans the older player who is the huge influence today, with Tom Morelo in the middle and Beabadoobee as the young'n.

[@danbailey1229]

I don’t think PhilX gets enough love as being a great guitarist 😎

[@stop736]

I don’t know if anyone else will agree…but Tim Henson is pretty sick. Not exactly my type of music I usually listen to but I will from time to time. I like Buckethead but I know he’s not really commercial. And you just mentioned Polyphia…🤣. Derrick Trucks should be up there too!

[@jacobreece1971]

Tyler Bryant and Jared James Nichols

[@sythe77]

Tim Henson. Tosin Abasi. Billy Strings.

[@southernpanda33]

I have my top 3 and only one of them is Jimmy Page. The other two are Tim Henson and Jim Root, although Jim is just a personal favorite 😂😂

[@octoplus1]

Santana!

[@jcout25]

Y'all didn't wanna mention Joe Bonamassa? John Frusciante? I'd say they're both pretty influential. Shaped the way a lot of guitarists think and play. Both commercially successful.

[@davidtomkins4242]

disappointed to discover I'm not on the list :(

[@phillipbland2861]

Its criminal how few mentions of Vai I'm seeing in these comments. Also they should have had Grohl instead of White in the movie

[@exerscreen2525]

oldies is tough. jimi, srv, evh and on and on not sure how you pick. modern is also tough. i dont think we are in a guitar hero phase right now although guitar is well represented in about any genre you can think of.

[@WillMoon]

John Petrucci, Mark Tremonti, Guthrie Goven

[@Kevzilla100]

No issue with Billy Strings, but I would pick Monte Montgomery.

[@TheJayblue1]

3rd would be Gary Clark jr...🎸🤟😎

[@ldenskyify]

Joe Bonamassa

[@ThePandaProcrastinates]

Definitely Taylor Swift!

[@CheeryBlueFlowers]

🤦

[@microdot4374]

OH OH Polyphia vs Guthree Govan vs Billy strings???

[@BubbaN-JolenesLifeintheOzarks]

Bonamassa has to be the 3rd nerd! Slash, Vai, Bonamassa could be the next G3 IMO

[@TM-xw8eo]

Derek Trucks hands down

[@ErnieNF]

I would choose John 5 as my number 3, Mayer and Slash are no brainers.

[@garyyokie]

Yvette Young

[@Kenneth-nVA]

It’s about who is influencal. John Mayer, yes… but in all honesty I think it is the older guys! Simply because guitar players who have had great “ guitar hits” are generally pre-1999!!! Tremonti was hot in Creed even though his best playing is in Alter Bridge… Yet, most modern players love Eddie, Randy, Jimmy, Jimi , SRV etc

[@TheSoundofForgetting]

I am 45 and I go from my idols..Page, Gilmour, Clapton, Peter Green,SRV, Rory Gallagher, Albert King, Gary Moore & my list goes on but I don't go for any new musicians much & if I do it's a here and there as music is not what it was back then.. Which was creative & Talented. But that's just me. 🤘🎸🤘

[@RByrne]

Not bad. Mine is Jimi, Rory, Page, Gary Moore, Paul Kossoff

[@homegrownson]

Great Case for Mayer and Slash, but after those 2, there is no real Third everyone can agree upon, it's not like there is a BB King, Prince or a Jeff Beck, all who could have been the Easy 3rd

[@tellmealittlebitaboutyours9690]

We need more dog!

[@streamofconsciousness5826]

Vai Petrucci and Yngwie J Malmsteen

[@thesmellycatjazz]

John Mayer, Tim Henson, and Dave Grohl would be my picks.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

I was fitna say Billy Strings!

[@ryangunwitch-black]

Dude. Billy Strings would rip on “Patience”.

[@Bobyoudontneeemyname]

Tim henson seems a natural 3rd to me

[@jdb2722]

Anyone have an AI patience cover? It would sound amazing

[@jeffcartwright4265]

I’d love that grouping but have Dave Grohl interview/moderate

[@ct90twa]

I honestly didn’t think Mayer was relevant any more and I have no idea who the 3rd guy is.

[@the92project]

It’s always Jimmy and Jimi

[@brycejackson9232]

James Hatfield Kirk Hammett

[@TigerPalmer]

John Mayer, Joe Bonamassa & Tim Henson.

[@thesmellycatjazz]

I agree, especially for Bonerman.

[@Mr_Wilson_1967]

Jesse Cook.

[@markinthemix6055]

Well, l threw my phone 🤔😏

[@justinentz-ip7bl]

Jack white

[@ToddTheJoker]

I have never listened to Polyphia or Billy Strings...wouldnt know them if I fell over them! its hard to look past the guitar players from the Foo Fighters in regards to being successful and influenciall..Dave Grohl and Pat Smear aside, Chris Shiflett is quite loved. I also think Jack White is still very much on tip of things AND also Kirk Hammett...people love Kirk!

[@jeffwinslow6762]

Mike Dawes.

[@friedtaters8940]

John Mayer is 46

[@festushaggen2563]

How sad. For decades they were everywhere and now we have to dig for them and settle for less.

[@wrobinson1702]

Joe Bonamassa?

[@SH-fm5eu]

Of current players I like Samantha Fish, Sophie Lloyd and Hurricane Nita Strauss! Old school hero's are SRV, May and Kath. Mayer, Slash, Starr, Marcin and Mancuso are all killer players too!

[@jehickm]

The age of the guitar gods is over. 0/3 😂

[@ryangunwitch-black]

The Fear Factor Guitar God challenges could be: Sleep with a snake. Play “Sugar Magnolia” every day for a week (this is gonna be a long documentary) And do meth in Michigan for a month.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

For the record, I love Michigan.

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

Walter Trout

[@davedavid7061]

Billy Strings no big song? AwayFrom the Mire.

[@paulanderson6511]

First two were no brainers. Third? First to mind was Tim Henson. 2nd was Molly Tuttle which brought me around to Billy Strings. So pretty darn good choices!

[@James-vr5wh]

Now I might have a slightly controversial pick or maybe it’s my mid 40s age showing here but I think you could also say Tom DeLonge. Now here me out, he’s had multiple widely popular signature models from the top 2 guitar manufacturers, with blinks resurgence he has now influenced multiple generations to pick up and learn the guitar, he writes simply, clever, and catchy riffs that average beginner guitarist can learn and feel like a rock star playing, he’s been selling out areas recently and his other band Angels and Airwaves shows more of a dynamic side of his song writing and guitar playing technique.

[@johnwashburn3793]

I will put my comments now and ask what language are you speaking? I took my bubble on the road, but I have not smoked a thing today...yet

[@johnwashburn3793]

Okay, I do know Marcus and Billy...

[@ronaldlinton5033]

Julian Lange…..

[@rsalit]

Derek trucks

[@rrdee8138]

Mateo mancuso

[@victortheriault5021]

lol John Mayer would destroy slash. He’s got martial arts training 😂😂

[@mikewhitfield2994]

Billy Strings, John Mayer (LOTS of young people are now into the Dead), and Slash in that order, although Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle and Tommy Emannuel on the acoustic side. Sadly, Taylor Swift is probably the most influential guitar player but that's purely on a technicality. I would totally agree that Derek Trucks is the best single player currently on the planet. And yes, I hell hate U2. I could NOT keep that horrible free album off my phone. Completely ruined shuffle anticipating some horrible whiney screeching track might come up at any time.

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

Never heard of Billy strings either I like old blues guys. Joe Bonamassa is way more known than this Billy strings dude.

[@seancollins3106]

billy strings? seriously? he's an exceptional player, but bluegrass is about as niche as niche gets... unless you're in North Carolina... his appeal is extremely limited.

[@alangreenway6695]

Are we talking about influencing us suckers to buy more guitars,or to the general public and kids to start learning guitar? Because at the moment average kids watching KZbin or TikTok are watching Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes and Taylor Swift and thinking they could copy that. Maybe Chris Stapleton? Slash, Bonamassa, Paul Gilbert and John Mayer aren’t inspiring people to learn to play, they’re selling gear to long time players. Currently I don’t see a rock band like Kiss or the Clash or the Who that people see and think they can pick up a guitar and do what they are doing- which is really influential.

[@ronchorivera]

Most influential right now? Like right now? I dont see how it couldnt be taylor swift.

[@ldenskyify]

Trey Anastasio

[@smelltheglove2038]

He’s always been my number one, but to the younger kids it’s gotta be Billy Strings.