Guitar Greats Poll

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Music | Hendrix tops guitar greats poll
Yet another "Greatest Guitarist" poll, with a totally predicatable poll winner. The rest of this list is pretty predictable too; the usual suspects Jimmy Page and Eric Clapped-Out (both of whom I consider overrated).

The article makes an interesting point about the fact that only one woman (Tracy Chapman) made top 100

Rowley said women were not as "geeky or competitive" about music as men.

"Instead of showing off, they're trying to write a good song. Which is probably smarter," he added.

Maybe; but maybe it's because lead guitar is a very, well male thing.

At the moment I'm having great difficulty thinking of any significant women rock musicians. Singers, yes, but not musicians. In comparison, the classical world has a great number of female soloists. Where is the rock equivalent of Vanessa Mae (who reminds me of a female Yngwie Malmsteen!)?

Posted by TimHall at August 07, 2002 10:45 AM

Comments

Are we forgetting Bonnie Rait, Memphis Minne and a host of female blues guitarists? And as for women singing "perky pop ditties" please listen to Koko Taylor's "I Can Love You Like A Woman (Or Fight You Like A Man)" or anything by Suzi DeMarchi (Baby Animals) or Melissa Etheridge. I think the only reason that we don't have many hi preistess of guitar is that not many guys will play second fiddle ot a girl. Tame the egos guys and have a look at some great chick players.

Posted by: Foo on May 12, 2004 04:47 AM

when mentioning great gutiar players how could you forget the great bb king.also kenny wade sheppard and robert cray.i know you arent gonna like this but jimmy page is incredible not over rated in the least.

Posted by: brigitte on June 4, 2004 03:27 AM

Check out Tommy Emmanuel - Australia (& the worlds) finest guitarist/entertainer

Posted by: Noodles on May 8, 2005 07:02 PM

Two words Ritchie Blackmore

Posted by: Chris on August 8, 2005 05:41 PM

I'd have to agree with that one; Richie Blackmore is a notable omission from the list.

It's questionable what Kurt Cobain is doing there. As a songwriter, maybe. As an icon for angst-ridden suburban losers, maybe. But as a guitarist?

Posted by: Tim Hall on August 8, 2005 06:06 PM

Come on all forgetting Mark Tremonti from creed and travis meeks from days of the new.... listen to the music people!!!!

Posted by: Trey on January 13, 2006 04:55 AM

Wow has anyone hered of Dream Theater? or Liquid tension experiment... If you actually listen to the music John Petrucci is the greatest guitar player of all time in my opinion.none of this jimi hendrix bull, and clapton garbage,overrated garb.

Posted by: Xy0n on March 14, 2006 01:38 AM

this might offend every body but me, but metallica is one of the worst bands i have ever heard kirk hammett... pffff.acdc is also terrible, top 20...pack of shit

Posted by: Xy0n on March 14, 2006 01:42 AM

You are all wrong! Robb W.A de Bretan is the greatest guitar player of all time. He is an awesome composer, arranger, and a fine virtuoso. An all around great musician.

Posted by: jerry garcia on May 26, 2006 12:44 AM

To me Ritchie Blackmore is the best, so to have a poll without him at least being on it is a farce! I agree with Xy0n on Metallica, but not AC/DC, and Kurt Cobain stinks!

Posted by: boof on August 30, 2006 11:58 AM


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