You can imagine the conversation around the desk at Rolling Stone; we need a black, female and bisexual guitarist to put in the top ten of our latest top guitarist list…
I'm pretty sure RS knows they are irrelevant and have been for decades. These lists are the only reason anyone remembers them at all, and they know that as well. And it works, because there are dozens of videos on UA-cam calling them out for how absurd this list is. Mission accomplished.
I think the Biden administration set the rules for this list. No Petrucci, no Schenker, no Holdsworth, no Schon, no Terry Kath, and no Guthrie Govan. Eric Johnson at 205? Good grief.
Hahahha. It’s nonsense from start to finish. No Schenker? Think about that. 😂 Thanks for watching Randy. Take a look at my channel. I try to do shows every day. Subscribe if you like it. Peace
Bettencourt 197? Oh man! Alan Holdsworth? Eric Gales? Joe Bonamassa? George Benson? Al DiMeola? Guthrie Govan? Yngwie Malmsteen? All not mentioned. Andy Summers on 250, Nuno Bettencourt 197, Oh man! Lzzy Hale? What? Lzzy Hale an important guitarist?
Lots of amazing guitarist you mentioned. Just proves that they either don’t know who Holdsworth, Di Meola Gales ect are or they just choose to ignore. Ask Jimmy Page who Holdsworth is and he will tell you. Is anybody better than Govan? Off the chain great. Thanks Peter for contributing to my show. Take a look at the channel and if you like the content please subscribe. Thanks
Here is my show on the 100 they left off. Somehow I forgot Gary Moore. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe if you like these videos ua-cam.com/video/vik-dxCjkjg/v-deo.htmlsi=BAtRFxJ-7gDwTnkf
This quote from the list perhaps explains things a bit "Rolling Stone published its original list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists in 2011. It was compiled by a panel of musicians, mostly older classic rockers. Our new expanded list was made by the editors and writers of Rolling Stone. This one goes to 250". "In making the list, we tended to value heaviness over tastiness, feel over polish, invention over refinement, risk-takers and originators more than technicians. We also tended to give an edge to artists who channeled whatever gifts god gave them into great songs and game-changing albums, not just impressive playing".
Wtf is heaviness vs tastiness? There's heavy distortion, and I've heard bouncy jam band music referred to as "tasty", that can't be it - I can only assume the children who wrote this preamble just don't know any better.
Any list of "greatest", regardless of how you categorize the entries, cannot exclude literally dozens of the actual greatest players, while including dozens of, in comparison, mediocre players based solely on being more inclusive. Billy Joe has written some catchy tunes, but there's not a guitar player on earth who will say he's more qualified for a "greatest" list than say, Morse, Moore, Di Meola, Emanuel or Holdsworth just to name a few. Terrible list.
Segovia, De Lucia, Emmanuel, McLoughlin, Govan, Di Meola are just some of the people who were left out. I think that RS did its very best to lose what little was left of its credibility.
McLaughlin did make the list. The rest didn’t. It’s pitiful. No credibility. They have a chance to educated people instead they deceive people. Lita Ford instead of Govan or Di Meola, Morse or Holdsworth? Laughable. Thanks for watching and for your informed comments. I appreciate it
i could understand segovia, not being in, if you’re adding classical guitarists, then there’s 250 who would be on the list by themselves, to name a few classical guitarists, john williams, julian bream, segovia, barrios, tarrega, pujol, ana vidovic, all virtuosos but not rock or jazz so not in rolling stones list.
No Phil Keaggy? No Doyle Dykes? No Stanley Jordan? No Greg Koch? No Paul Kossoff? No Tom Scholz? No Tommy Shaw? No Rick Derringer? No Vito Bratta? No Warren DeMartini? No Reb Beach? No Joel Hoekstra? No Mick Mars? No Muriel Anderson? No Buckethead? No Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal?
Enjoyed this. Even though it really aggravates me. I guess they have their opinions. At least they did include Rory Gallagher and Leslie West towards the bottom. Thanks Ryan..good show!
I don’t know H O W St. Vincent got better than Clapton in the past few years but I guess good for her. JUST kidding. That’s where I stopped. I knew they’d kick Clapton down but not that far. Why Jeff Beck was moved up baffles me. It’s wild. Criteria: nameable riffs, rhythm and solo. Solo quality. Expression. Lyrical ability. Pioneer of style. Influential. Original.
I think that is what the criteria SHOULD BE. They’re too conscious of buzz, gender and race and I hate saying that. That’s a good thing- expand your listening, but to list players that way is too emotional-reacting and social trends reactionary .
The list is a joke. After years of agreement on the greatest guitarists, suddenly they change to promote people who are there only because of their gender, race or socio-political views. How else can we explain that after years of fawning over Clapton, they now turn on him and drop him into the mid-30's. How else can they explain why Joni Mitchell was in the top 10. I love Joni as a performer (not as a guitar player) but putting her above Stephen Stills, who isn't even in the top 100, is laughable. And putting her above Tony Iommi? That is just insane. Then we have the fact that they didn't even have the taste to put Robin Trower, Frank Marino or Gary Moore in there. Those guys may not be household names but anyone who knows music knows how good those guys are/were.
and Gary Moore... what about him... he influenced a lot of 80s and 90s guitarists. He was a master. But no, they had to put in some non-guitarists like Joni M... Really???? Kurt Cobain??? REALLY?????? This list is a disgrace
Trower, Marino, Moore!!! Freaking beasts!! Tone masters!!! Pitiful of RS to not turn people onto the real greats. Lists made in a board room and not by people that understand good music!! Not surprised though. Thanks for watching and sharing opinions!! Rock on!!
Agree, Nolt. RS has sunk a long way since our RS Album Guides we used to critique in college. No Bella Fleck, Billy Strings, Sam Bush, Gibb Droll, Tony Rice, Baden Powell….
The Omissions to the list “should be” an embarrassment the folks at RS. Just the Jazz and Midwest rock guys you listed, who were left off.. are enough to make me shake my head.
They don’t care. They have tried to created an alternate reality for years. It’s not about the content of your musical character but about the inclusion of some and exclusion of others. It’s absurd and outrageous. Thanks for watching and commenting.
How about a few session musicians that have probably been on in more hit records than the entire list combined? Tommy Tedesco Grady Martin Hank Garland A couple other pioneers of country guitar that were left of were Roy Nichols and Don Rich. Both basically laid the groundwork for modern country guitar.
I can see Chrissy Hynde ahead of Paul McCartney. She's one of the best rhythm players out there, and guitar is not even Paul's primary instrument. In my mind he shouldn't even be on the list. He's a bass player that has been known to play a little guitar. Carole King? As in "Tapestry" Carole King? Isn't she a pianist/singer/songwriter, does she even play guitar? I could maybe see "Carol Kaye" but she was mostly known for her bass work rather than guitar. Dolly Parton? C'mon man... She plays cowboy chords with inch long fingernails. She's a great singer and songwriter, but hell she's probably not even in the "Top 250 Country Guitarists". There are probably 250 guys in Nashville alone that can pick circles around her. Alison Krauss (according to her wiki page) doesn't even play guitar... she's a "fiddle", Piano, and mandolin player. I'd probably give Derek Trucks the "greatest slide player" title. (Although Justin Johnson might have something to say about that). But "overall best"... yeah... No. They included the Thin Lizzy guys, but left Gary Moore off the list HAHAHAHA. Tim Henson by himself... completely ignored Scott LePage in the same band and equally as good.
McCartney only played bass because that’s what they needed him to do in the Beatles. He can rip on a Les Paul. Check out the Concert for Monserrat footage from 1997. Carol Kaye plays guitar as well as bass. I am uploading my 100 guitarist left off the RS 250 list. Check it out when it goes up. Thanks for watching and your thoughtful comments.
@@Intersectionrecordsstl Oh let me explain... I'm not questioning that Paul CAN play a guitar... the guy can play anything he picks up... well. But when given the choice of what he "wanted to play" instrument wise after leaving the Beatles, 90% of the time with Wings he had a bass on. So, I see him as a "Bass player that can play anything". I know Carol Kaye was originally a guitarist, but she was kind of pushed to the bass early on and that is what she's on 10,000 or so records playing. So, again I just see her mostly as a bass player.
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Shameful list ! Missing all the greats : Al Di Meola/ Uli Jon Roth/ Y J Malmsteen / Michaël Schenker / Frank Marino / Shawn Lane / Jason Becker / Marty Friedman / Criss Oliva / Gary Moore ....
Shawn Lane and Jason Becker!! Yes!! Forgot to mention them. Thank you! Appreciate the view and thoughtful comments. Have a great week and rock on!! Check out my channel and subscribe if you like the content. Thanks again
@@Intersectionrecordsstl I subscribe ;) If we had to draw up a list of great guitarists of all styles and all periods there would be many classical guitarists, flamenco, country etc... Many virtuosos are in flamenco and gypsy music like Paco Pena or Manitas de Plata (Ricardo Baliardo) who is from my region and he knew Picasso, Dali, he sold more records than most of the guitarists on the list and he played at Carnegie Hall. He has sold nearly 100 million records and is certainly the best-known guitarist of the 20th century. Another essential guitarist: Steve Cropper present on a huge number of records from the Stax label.
@@kingmodestfirst4487thanks for sub. I need to check out those flamenco and classical guitarist. Appreciate the knowledge. Yesterday I did a show on the Steve Cropper produced 1972 Jeff Beck Group album. “Orange Album”. Great songwriter and axe man
Sorry to point out that you don't mention anywhere near everyone that isn't on the list. You mention your favorites and the ones you know about. For example, you didn't mention Alexi Laiho, but maybe that's because you don't think he should be on the list, but I do. I will always hold Blackmore higher than both Iommi and Page.
Over 3/4 Of th females I never heard of. Dolly Parton not on total shaft, Charo not on, won best Flamenco guitarist 7 years in a row, Bonnie Rait not on. Definitely an America/British list. Let me recommend to you as someone intersection in music. Just check these 3 songs out Lovebites Swansong live with Chopin Intro Mary's Blood Starlight Aldiois Reincarnation live. Not for video review but just for a little non American based music All Female And also check out these 2 songs Unlucky Morpheus Knight of Sword Versailles Revenant Choir official music video (the video is important but they do have several live versions if that is more your style. 5 songs pretty easy to find
If so many of you seem to dislike Rolling Stone why is their list seemingly so important to you? A lot of people seem to be emotionally hurt that Rolling Stone didn't mention your favorite guitarist or ranked him so low. Do you seek approval from Rolling Stone?
I'm out at 4:45 because 1. Steve Jones was the sex pistols, not the Clash (mick jones), and yes indeed, Chrissie Hynes should be ahead of paul mccartney by any sane measure because she performed as a guitarist in a variety of ways for at least 20 years, whereas mccartney was the beatles bass player and not known for guitar work as solo. He shouldn't be on the list at all, whereas she could be.
You think McCartney wrote 50 great Beatles songs on the bass? He was the bass player cause they needed a bass player. He is an amazing guitarist. Check out his Les Paul playing on 1997’s Concert for Monserrat
@@Intersectionrecordsstl I think McCartney wrote or helped write at least 50 great beatles songs. I think he used a piano for a good number of them - he's not the world's greatest piano player either. He was the third best guitarist in Wings on the occasion he put down the bass - why else were McCullough and Laine there doing the solos? I see mccartney strumming the chords of yesterday at monserrat. UA-cam Steve Morse with dregs or otherwise and make a fair comparison as to who has mastered the instrument at issue without losing the feel for music.
I don't think Segovia who is arguably the best guitar player of all time was on this list. I think it was compiled by some office boy during his coffee break.
I was once a devoted reader of Rolling Stone. I haven't picked up a copy in years. Why would I? They pounded my interest in their rag into dust by seemingly being determined to be at the same time numbingly predictable and increasingly irrelevant. I get that with this dumbshit list they are courting controversy and hoping controversy translates to relevance - but - no. Just no. See ya!
You are right - the results show very much political, woke and gender backgrounds. I think the reason that Ted Nugent is not on the list is because of his political meanings, I think. I miss some of the guitarists you named her, I will add Dave Edmunds. And Joni Mitchell is truly a great singer-songwriter, as everybody knows, but guitar hero?
Sonny Landreth, just the best. Lenny Breau, too. Such another level player. Sonny Sharrock, Ask The Ages my fave album by anyone. Wata, from Boris made the list. She is awesome. Great band. Heavy, creative, ever changing. So awesome live. Its all so personal. Buddy Miller, Jerry Douglas and Bonnie Raitt give me goosebumps. Buddy is Keith Richards in Austin. Ali Farke Toure, Baden Powell, Segovia, Bola Sete, just kill me. Not sure if grunge is edgy now. Kinda generic. Mick Ronson punk? Pure rock n roll. You left out Rudolf the architect of Scorps. Uli was best with Rudolf as a foil. All the Scorps players kill. Joseph Spence is so unique. Great player Michael Hedges is my #2. Tony Iommi is my #1.
I don't understand the criteria. Gary Moore, Frank marino, Joe Pass came to mind. Marino is the greatest guitarists top five player but not known by the masses. Very underatted
Love Marino!! Had tickets to finally see him but Covid cancelled then he cancelled the make up dates and retired. Hope he is ok. Thanks for watching the show and contributing
@@Intersectionrecordsstl Frank is slowly getting back to health, don't think he will tour though. I saw him in 83. I think guitarist fear him. He opened for Aerosmith & Ozzy and wiped the floor with them both. Like Tom Scholtz a brilliant engineer. Builds his own amps and pedals.
I enjoyed your video; it's clear that you put a lot of thought into it. I've been listening to music for 60 years and I love the guitar. Of the 250 players on this list, I didn't recognize 122 of them, Some because of the world music thing, some because, although I might know a band, I didn't like their music enough to pay attention to who played the guitar. I simply never bought any of their albums. Plus, you must admit that some are pretty obscure. Next, most of these lists, yours included, pay no respect to Southern Rock. There are some fantastic guitarists in Southern Rock. Six SR guitarists are included on the list - Dicky Betts, Warren Haynes, Alan Collin, Gary Rossington, Billy Gibbons, and Derek Trucks. Most of them were underrated. Dicky Betts at 145, while his bandmate, Duane Allman, s at #10, a place he deserves. Allen Collins and Gary Rossington were listed together Bad) at 113, Warren Haynes, Billy Gibbons (102), and Derek trucks (80) - all low rated. SR's not on the list, to name a few, Toy Caldwell (Marshall Tucker Band), Hughie Thomasson (and others) from The Outlaws, and Ed King of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Ed King created some of the most recognizable guitar parts ever. He created the intro and solos for Sweet Home Alabama and the third guitar part for Free Bird. Charlie Daniels, who you listed as country, is more like a southern rocker. Here are some other players I think have been two lowly rated, in some cases ludicrously low rated -- Robbie Krieger (248), Keith Urban (241), H.E.R. (233), Eric Johnson (205), Vince Gill (202), Steve Lukather (186), Rory Gallagher (175), Johnny Winter (166), Carl Perkins, Stephen Stills (140), Joe Perry (136), Robert Cray (133), Nils Lofgren (132), Joe Walsh 130), Steve Vai (127), Steve Howe (117), Lindsay Buckingham (110), Mark Knopfler (96), Wes Montgomery (82), Eric Clapton (35), Brian May (33), & David Gilmour (28). You may notice that most of these are classic rockers. Many of them I have seen in the top 50 on many lists in the past, including Rolling Stone. Do they grow old and their greatness fade out of mind with some folks? How many times has Eric Clapton been in the top 10? Almost always. When Hendrix went to London, he met Eric Clapton. Who did he ask to tune his guitar before he played? Clapton. How many kids became guitarists after hearing Clapton? Many, including Joe Bonamassa sadly noton the list. Others left off the list - Greg Lake, Terry Kath, Gary Moore, Rick Derringer, Elliot Randall (Reelin' in the Years), Robin Trower, George Benson, Roy Clark, Glen Campbell, Andre Segovia, Leo Kotke, Steve Miller, Mark Farner, Neal Schon, Randy Bachman, & Peter Frampton. Disclaimer: I made this list before I watched your reaction. A final word. In the last ten years I've seen George Benson, Joe Walsh, and Mark Farner. All of them were great; age ain't nothin' but a number!
Wow!! What’s a comprehensive comment. You are so right. I love Charlie Daniels on albums like Fire on the Mountain and Saddle Tramo. Southern Boogie Rock right up there with the Allman Brothers. How about Marcus King nowhere on the list. Like you said no Terry Kath, Toy Caldwell or Gary Moore. Derek Trucks may be the best of all these guys. Man I loved your thoughtful and thought provoking comments. Peace. Check out my channel. I try to put out content daily. Subscribe if you like what you see. Thanks agajn
Thanks for your kind words. I was afraid my comments were too long. Truth is, I could have gotten more specific on some of the players, either for or against, but mostly for. Consider me subscribed!@@Intersectionrecordsstl
It's bullsht! So many guitar players different styles! Everyone has there own preference! Me Ritchie Blackmore is the God of the guitar! Top 5 my opinion. Blackmore ,Eddie ,SRV ,Hendrix, Paige ,Santana, Gilmore, Clapton! That's 8 😊
Hard to argue with that list of yours Bruce!! Amazing players. Thanks for watching. I tried to do a show daily. Check out my channel and subscribe if you like the content
The guitarists not on the list ironically make up a list that could rival the list. Do you think Rolling Stone was thinking about this in some 4D chess kind of way when they put this together?😂😂
That’s funny. Long great list of those not included. Not sure they did much thinking on list. Just slot filling. Thanks for watching and contributing with your comment. I appreciate it!!
Are Tony Rice or Doc Watson on the list? Two of the best ever, though obviously not not rock or pop. And no Joe Pass? Thst alone negates any substance this list might have had.
Let's face it, women aren't particularly drawn to virtuoso guitar playing, and being competitive on the guitar. People commenting should have the Stones to call this out.
What’s going on? Men At Work Business as Usual was my first vinyl purchase as an 11 year old in like 1983 or 1984. Thanks for watching and contributing. Check out my channel and subscribe if you like the content. Peace
I'd only take this list seriously if it was from a section of name guitar players and not their clueless political motivated hacks. Ignore along with their recent 200 singers list. I wish Wikipedia would stop using RS as a trusted source. They are now proven fake.
It's should be about impact with the instrument. Not opinion about the music. Not woke bs. Not I held and strummed a guitar and sing. Who created a style or started a music genre? If the guitar in the band isnt the main instrument or foundation of the music then its wrong, regardless of genre. Also contrary to popular belief longevity or amount of songs should count.
Doing the lists by genre is the only way to do these lists. The RS lists are as relevant as their political views. That mean no relevance what so ever.
I’m of the opinion that there is no “greatest guitarist” of all time. In fact, it really makes me wonder why RS continue to do these stupid lists. There’s literally 1000’s of guitarists better than Hendrix and David Gilmore. Ok, they had their moment, now move on. Just in the last 2 decades has produced some awesome guitarist. Devin Townsend, Quan Yeomens, Cornelius, Alex and Thomas White from The Electric Soft Parade, to name just a few exceptional guitarist. The Strolling Bones magazine needs to lift its head and start to focus on tomorrow, not yesterday. Rant over
Like always - the Rolling Stone list is complete garbage. And they did it again. They did it once before (best female vocalist without any European, Asian, South American vocalists - missing FloorJansen, Simone Simons, Asami etc.) Let me just mention two of THE BEST guitarists of all time: Gary Moore!!!!!!!! Wtf - Top Five IMO. André Olbrich from Blind Guardian (def. Top 50), Michael Amott, Jeff Loomis. Miyako/Midori from Lovebites to mention some female guitar players.
RS magazine is a political magazine…and not a very good one, at that. They should have stuck to music. Now they are inept at both. Congrats Gen z, wokester editors and “writers” at RS…you have managed to ruin something else with your narcissism and arrogance.
Jason Becker. Guy was phenomenal when he could move still. STILL creating great music and can only use his eyes to communicate. How TF does he not make this obviously highly includive list. Complete trash
This list is fairly awful, particularly the rankings for the top 100 guitarists. Many of the musicians I had not heard of, so I am only commenting about those I do know.
You can imagine the conversation around the desk at Rolling Stone; we need a black, female and bisexual guitarist to put in the top ten of our latest top guitarist list…
ONE HUNDERED PERCENT
I'm pretty sure RS knows they are irrelevant and have been for decades. These lists are the only reason anyone remembers them at all, and they know that as well. And it works, because there are dozens of videos on UA-cam calling them out for how absurd this list is. Mission accomplished.
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I think the Biden administration set the rules for this list. No Petrucci, no Schenker, no Holdsworth, no Schon, no Terry Kath, and no Guthrie Govan. Eric Johnson at 205? Good grief.
Hahahha. It’s nonsense from start to finish. No Schenker? Think about that. 😂 Thanks for watching Randy. Take a look at my channel. I try to do shows every day. Subscribe if you like it. Peace
Bettencourt 197? Oh man! Alan Holdsworth? Eric Gales? Joe Bonamassa? George Benson? Al DiMeola? Guthrie Govan? Yngwie Malmsteen? All not mentioned. Andy Summers on 250, Nuno Bettencourt 197, Oh man! Lzzy Hale? What? Lzzy Hale an important guitarist?
Lots of amazing guitarist you mentioned. Just proves that they either don’t know who Holdsworth, Di Meola Gales ect are or they just choose to ignore. Ask Jimmy Page who Holdsworth is and he will tell you. Is anybody better than Govan? Off the chain great. Thanks Peter for contributing to my show. Take a look at the channel and if you like the content please subscribe. Thanks
@@Intersectionrecordsstl Subscribed. Love Your content!
Molly Tuttle is actually an awesome bluegrass player.
Yes. Spaced on that. Saw her at Eric Claptons Crossroads last month with Sierra Hull. Impressed. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate
Just these few omissions delegitimize their whole list: Terry Kath, George Benson, Roy Clark, Yngwie Malmsteen, Robin Trower.
I want to know where Gary Moore is.
Robin Trower, Glen Campbell, Roy Clark...TERRY FN KATH...you gotta be kidding me.
Here is my show on the 100 they left off. Somehow I forgot Gary Moore. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe if you like these videos
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Ray Phiri, Hank Marvin, Jan Akkerman?
I used some of your suggestions to compile a top 100 left off list
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This quote from the list perhaps explains things a bit
"Rolling Stone published its original list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists in 2011. It was compiled by a panel of musicians, mostly older classic rockers. Our new expanded list was made by the editors and writers of Rolling Stone. This one goes to 250".
"In making the list, we tended to value heaviness over tastiness, feel over polish, invention over refinement, risk-takers and originators more than technicians. We also tended to give an edge to artists who channeled whatever gifts god gave them into great songs and game-changing albums, not just impressive playing".
Wtf is heaviness vs tastiness? There's heavy distortion, and I've heard bouncy jam band music referred to as "tasty", that can't be it - I can only assume the children who wrote this preamble just don't know any better.
Any list of "greatest", regardless of how you categorize the entries, cannot exclude literally dozens of the actual greatest players, while including dozens of, in comparison, mediocre players based solely on being more inclusive. Billy Joe has written some catchy tunes, but there's not a guitar player on earth who will say he's more qualified for a "greatest" list than say, Morse, Moore, Di Meola, Emanuel or Holdsworth just to name a few. Terrible list.
Segovia, De Lucia, Emmanuel, McLoughlin, Govan, Di Meola are just some of the people who were left out. I think that RS did its very best to lose what little was left of its credibility.
McLaughlin did make the list. The rest didn’t. It’s pitiful. No credibility. They have a chance to educated people instead they deceive people. Lita Ford instead of Govan or Di Meola, Morse or Holdsworth? Laughable. Thanks for watching and for your informed comments. I appreciate it
I agree!
I used some of your suggestions to compile a top 100 left off list
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Yep,absolutely.👍
i could understand segovia, not being in, if you’re adding classical guitarists, then there’s 250 who would be on the list by themselves, to name a few classical guitarists, john williams, julian bream, segovia, barrios, tarrega, pujol, ana vidovic, all virtuosos but not rock or jazz so not in rolling stones list.
No Phil Keaggy? No Doyle Dykes? No Stanley Jordan? No Greg Koch? No Paul Kossoff? No Tom Scholz? No Tommy Shaw? No Rick Derringer? No Vito Bratta? No Warren DeMartini? No Reb Beach? No Joel Hoekstra? No Mick Mars? No Muriel Anderson? No Buckethead? No Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal?
Love the Vito Bratta reference. Joel Hoekstra!!! Love it!! Thanks for watching!!
Peter Frampton - Neal shon - don felder - skunk Baxter
I used some of your suggestions to compile a Top 100 left off list
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Enjoyed this. Even though it really aggravates me. I guess they have their opinions. At least they did include Rory Gallagher and Leslie West towards the bottom. Thanks Ryan..good show!
Thanks for watching.
Rory was so great. Should have been bigger than Clapton. Love Johnny Winter made the list. Monster player
@@Intersectionrecordsstl Rory was one of the most powerful and entertaining guitarists live! His tone was right up there with SRV
@@Intersectionrecordsstl Rory would be top 10 in my world.
R.I.P. Rory you were amazing.
@@Intersectionrecordsstl Miss you ALVIN LEE. ALVIN, RORY, JOHNNY JEFF, and PETER GREEN are Amazing guitarists.
I don’t know H O W St. Vincent got better than Clapton in the past few years but I guess good for her. JUST kidding. That’s where I stopped. I knew they’d kick Clapton down but not that far. Why Jeff Beck was moved up baffles me. It’s wild. Criteria: nameable riffs, rhythm and solo. Solo quality. Expression. Lyrical ability. Pioneer of style. Influential. Original.
I think that is what the criteria SHOULD BE. They’re too conscious of buzz, gender and race and I hate saying that. That’s a good thing- expand your listening, but to list players that way is too emotional-reacting and social trends reactionary .
How was Peter Green when you saw him? And which year Didja see him if you don’t mind me asking
Wasn’t St Vincent in the Yardbirds? Hahahahhaha
Here are 100 left off list
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Joke
The list is a joke. After years of agreement on the greatest guitarists, suddenly they change to promote people who are there only because of their gender, race or socio-political views. How else can we explain that after years of fawning over Clapton, they now turn on him and drop him into the mid-30's. How else can they explain why Joni Mitchell was in the top 10. I love Joni as a performer (not as a guitar player) but putting her above Stephen Stills, who isn't even in the top 100, is laughable. And putting her above Tony Iommi? That is just insane.
Then we have the fact that they didn't even have the taste to put Robin Trower, Frank Marino or Gary Moore in there. Those guys may not be household names but anyone who knows music knows how good those guys are/were.
I couldn’t agree with you more. Ridiculous list
and Gary Moore... what about him... he influenced a lot of 80s and 90s guitarists. He was a master. But no, they had to put in some non-guitarists like Joni M... Really???? Kurt Cobain??? REALLY?????? This list is a disgrace
Trower, Marino, Moore!!! Freaking beasts!! Tone masters!!! Pitiful of RS to not turn people onto the real greats. Lists made in a board room and not by people that understand good music!! Not surprised though. Thanks for watching and sharing opinions!! Rock on!!
Exactly!
@@Intersectionrecordsstl ALVIN LEE TOP 5.
Agree, Nolt. RS has sunk a long way since our RS Album Guides we used to critique in college. No Bella Fleck, Billy Strings, Sam Bush, Gibb Droll, Tony Rice, Baden Powell….
Sam Bush!! Tony Rice!! Gibb Droll
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The Omissions to the list “should be” an embarrassment the folks at RS. Just the Jazz and Midwest rock guys you listed, who were left off.. are enough to make me shake my head.
They don’t care. They have tried to created an alternate reality for years. It’s not about the content of your musical character but about the inclusion of some and exclusion of others. It’s absurd and outrageous. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Top 100 left off
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How about a few session musicians that have probably been on in more hit records than the entire list combined?
Tommy Tedesco
Grady Martin
Hank Garland
A couple other pioneers of country guitar that were left of were Roy Nichols and Don Rich. Both basically laid the groundwork for modern country guitar.
I can see Chrissy Hynde ahead of Paul McCartney. She's one of the best rhythm players out there, and guitar is not even Paul's primary instrument. In my mind he shouldn't even be on the list. He's a bass player that has been known to play a little guitar.
Carole King? As in "Tapestry" Carole King? Isn't she a pianist/singer/songwriter, does she even play guitar? I could maybe see "Carol Kaye" but she was mostly known for her bass work rather than guitar.
Dolly Parton? C'mon man... She plays cowboy chords with inch long fingernails. She's a great singer and songwriter, but hell she's probably not even in the "Top 250 Country Guitarists". There are probably 250 guys in Nashville alone that can pick circles around her.
Alison Krauss (according to her wiki page) doesn't even play guitar... she's a "fiddle", Piano, and mandolin player.
I'd probably give Derek Trucks the "greatest slide player" title. (Although Justin Johnson might have something to say about that). But "overall best"... yeah... No.
They included the Thin Lizzy guys, but left Gary Moore off the list HAHAHAHA.
Tim Henson by himself... completely ignored Scott LePage in the same band and equally as good.
McCartney only played bass because that’s what they needed him to do in the Beatles. He can rip on a Les Paul. Check out the Concert for Monserrat footage from 1997. Carol Kaye plays guitar as well as bass. I am uploading my 100 guitarist left off the RS 250 list. Check it out when it goes up. Thanks for watching and your thoughtful comments.
@@Intersectionrecordsstl Oh let me explain... I'm not questioning that Paul CAN play a guitar... the guy can play anything he picks up... well. But when given the choice of what he "wanted to play" instrument wise after leaving the Beatles, 90% of the time with Wings he had a bass on. So, I see him as a "Bass player that can play anything".
I know Carol Kaye was originally a guitarist, but she was kind of pushed to the bass early on and that is what she's on 10,000 or so records playing. So, again I just see her mostly as a bass player.
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@@Intersectionrecordsstl Watching the new one now... so far Segovia should be much higher...lol
It’s almost as if they drew names out of a hat. If you happened to be the 178th name drawn, you were declared the 178th best guitar player.
Hahahahah. Totally
Shameful list ! Missing all the greats : Al Di Meola/ Uli Jon Roth/ Y J Malmsteen / Michaël Schenker / Frank Marino / Shawn Lane / Jason Becker / Marty Friedman / Criss Oliva / Gary Moore ....
Shawn Lane and Jason Becker!! Yes!! Forgot to mention them. Thank you! Appreciate the view and thoughtful comments. Have a great week and rock on!! Check out my channel and subscribe if you like the content. Thanks again
@@Intersectionrecordsstl I subscribe ;) If we had to draw up a list of great guitarists of all styles and all periods there would be many classical guitarists, flamenco, country etc... Many virtuosos are in flamenco and gypsy music like Paco Pena or Manitas de Plata (Ricardo Baliardo) who is from my region and he knew Picasso, Dali, he sold more records than most of the guitarists on the list and he played at Carnegie Hall. He has sold nearly 100 million records and is certainly the best-known guitarist of the 20th century. Another essential guitarist: Steve Cropper present on a huge number of records from the Stax label.
@@kingmodestfirst4487thanks for sub. I need to check out those flamenco and classical guitarist. Appreciate the knowledge. Yesterday I did a show on the Steve Cropper produced 1972 Jeff Beck Group album. “Orange Album”. Great songwriter and axe man
I used some of your suggestions to compile a top 100 left off list
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how can pat metheny be number 157....?
Danny Gatton
Yes!!! Nice call!!
You should do your top 250
I may do that:) Who are your favorite players?
Sorry to point out that you don't mention anywhere near everyone that isn't on the list. You mention your favorites and the ones you know about. For example, you didn't mention Alexi Laiho, but maybe that's because you don't think he should be on the list, but I do. I will always hold Blackmore higher than both Iommi and Page.
Over 3/4 Of th females I never heard of.
Dolly Parton not on total shaft, Charo not on, won best Flamenco guitarist 7 years in a row, Bonnie Rait not on.
Definitely an America/British list.
Let me recommend to you as someone intersection in music.
Just check these 3 songs out
Lovebites Swansong live with Chopin Intro
Mary's Blood Starlight
Aldiois Reincarnation live.
Not for video review but just for a little non American based music
All Female
And also check out these 2 songs
Unlucky Morpheus Knight of Sword
Versailles Revenant Choir official music video (the video is important but they do have several live versions if that is more your style.
5 songs pretty easy to find
I used some of your suggestions to compile list of 100 left off. Thanks
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No Roy Clark 🌧️
Maybe if the list was 300 Roy would be there…Roy was amazing. Thanks forb arching and commenting Larry
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If so many of you seem to dislike Rolling Stone why is their list seemingly so important to you? A lot of people seem to be emotionally hurt that Rolling Stone didn't mention your favorite guitarist or ranked him so low. Do you seek approval from Rolling Stone?
oh jesus they left off Carole King and Alison Krauss and Sheryl Crowe.
Krauss can play anything with strings! Thanks for watching and commenting!!
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@@Intersectionrecordsstl Thank you so much--I usually assume nobody gives a damn what I say 😆
I'm out at 4:45 because 1. Steve Jones was the sex pistols, not the Clash (mick jones), and yes indeed, Chrissie Hynes should be ahead of paul mccartney by any sane measure because she performed as a guitarist in a variety of ways for at least 20 years, whereas mccartney was the beatles bass player and not known for guitar work as solo. He shouldn't be on the list at all, whereas she could be.
You think McCartney wrote 50 great Beatles songs on the bass? He was the bass player cause they needed a bass player. He is an amazing guitarist. Check out his Les Paul playing on 1997’s Concert for Monserrat
@@Intersectionrecordsstl I think McCartney wrote or helped write at least 50 great beatles songs. I think he used a piano for a good number of them - he's not the world's greatest piano player either. He was the third best guitarist in Wings on the occasion he put down the bass - why else were McCullough and Laine there doing the solos? I see mccartney strumming the chords of yesterday at monserrat. UA-cam Steve Morse with dregs or otherwise and make a fair comparison as to who has mastered the instrument at issue without losing the feel for music.
I don't think Segovia who is arguably the best guitar player of all time was on this list. I think it was compiled by some office boy during his coffee break.
I was once a devoted reader of Rolling Stone. I haven't picked up a copy in years. Why would I? They pounded my interest in their rag into dust by seemingly being determined to be at the same time numbingly predictable and increasingly irrelevant. I get that with this dumbshit list they are courting controversy and hoping controversy translates to relevance - but - no. Just no. See ya!
Well said!!
You are right - the results show very much political, woke and gender backgrounds. I think the reason that Ted Nugent is not on the list is because of his political meanings, I think. I miss some of the guitarists you named her, I will add Dave Edmunds. And Joni Mitchell is truly a great singer-songwriter, as everybody knows, but guitar hero?
Yeah no shit huh. I cruised down the list and thought "yeah, this is made by libtards. " Broads on the list because they need to be there too. Lame .
She's an AMAZING and original guitarist - most gifted guitarists get that. Maybe creative and innovative tunings just fly over your head...
@@godfreydaniel6278Or she sucks
Sonny Landreth, just the best. Lenny Breau, too. Such another level player.
Sonny Sharrock, Ask The Ages my fave album by anyone.
Wata, from Boris made the list. She is awesome. Great band. Heavy, creative, ever changing. So awesome live.
Its all so personal.
Buddy Miller, Jerry Douglas and Bonnie Raitt give me goosebumps. Buddy is Keith Richards in Austin.
Ali Farke Toure, Baden Powell, Segovia, Bola Sete, just kill me.
Not sure if grunge is edgy now. Kinda generic.
Mick Ronson punk? Pure rock n roll.
You left out Rudolf the architect of Scorps. Uli was best with Rudolf as a foil. All the Scorps players kill.
Joseph Spence is so unique. Great player
Michael Hedges is my #2.
Tony Iommi is my #1.
Love your comments and knowledge. Thanks for your insight!
Top 100 Left Off List
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I don't understand the criteria. Gary Moore, Frank marino, Joe Pass came to mind.
Marino is the greatest guitarists top five player but not known by the masses. Very underatted
Love Marino!! Had tickets to finally see him but Covid cancelled then he cancelled the make up dates and retired. Hope he is ok. Thanks for watching the show and contributing
@@Intersectionrecordsstl Frank is slowly getting back to health, don't think he will tour though. I saw him in 83. I think guitarist fear him. He opened for Aerosmith & Ozzy and wiped the floor with them both. Like Tom Scholtz a brilliant engineer. Builds his own amps and pedals.
His Real Live! album from 2004 is off the hook. Poppy is fantastic in particular
I enjoyed your video; it's clear that you put a lot of thought into it. I've been listening to music for 60 years and I love the guitar. Of the 250 players on this list, I didn't recognize 122 of them, Some because of the world music thing, some because, although I might know a band, I didn't like their music enough to pay attention to who played the guitar. I simply never bought any of their albums. Plus, you must admit that some are pretty obscure.
Next, most of these lists, yours included, pay no respect to Southern Rock. There are some fantastic guitarists in Southern Rock. Six SR guitarists are included on the list - Dicky Betts, Warren Haynes, Alan Collin, Gary Rossington, Billy Gibbons, and Derek Trucks. Most of them were underrated. Dicky Betts at 145, while his bandmate, Duane Allman, s at #10, a place he deserves. Allen Collins and Gary Rossington were listed together Bad) at 113, Warren Haynes, Billy Gibbons (102), and Derek trucks (80) - all low rated. SR's not on the list, to name a few, Toy Caldwell (Marshall Tucker Band), Hughie Thomasson (and others) from The Outlaws, and Ed King of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Ed King created some of the most recognizable guitar parts ever. He created the intro and solos for Sweet Home Alabama and the third guitar part for Free Bird. Charlie Daniels, who you listed as country, is more like a southern rocker.
Here are some other players I think have been two lowly rated, in some cases ludicrously low rated -- Robbie Krieger (248), Keith Urban (241), H.E.R. (233), Eric Johnson (205), Vince Gill (202), Steve Lukather (186), Rory Gallagher (175), Johnny Winter (166), Carl Perkins, Stephen Stills (140), Joe Perry (136), Robert Cray (133), Nils Lofgren (132), Joe Walsh 130), Steve Vai (127), Steve Howe (117), Lindsay Buckingham (110), Mark Knopfler (96), Wes Montgomery (82), Eric Clapton (35), Brian May (33), & David Gilmour (28). You may notice that most of these are classic rockers. Many of them I have seen in the top 50 on many lists in the past, including Rolling Stone. Do they grow old and their greatness fade out of mind with some folks? How many times has Eric Clapton been in the top 10? Almost always. When Hendrix went to London, he met Eric Clapton. Who did he ask to tune his guitar before he played? Clapton. How many kids became guitarists after hearing Clapton? Many, including Joe Bonamassa sadly noton the list.
Others left off the list - Greg Lake, Terry Kath, Gary Moore, Rick Derringer, Elliot Randall (Reelin' in the Years), Robin Trower, George Benson, Roy Clark, Glen Campbell, Andre Segovia, Leo Kotke, Steve Miller, Mark Farner, Neal Schon, Randy Bachman, & Peter Frampton. Disclaimer: I made this list before I watched your reaction.
A final word. In the last ten years I've seen George Benson, Joe Walsh, and Mark Farner. All of them were great; age ain't nothin' but a number!
Wow!! What’s a comprehensive comment. You are so right. I love Charlie Daniels on albums like Fire on the Mountain and Saddle Tramo. Southern Boogie Rock right up there with the Allman Brothers. How about Marcus King nowhere on the list. Like you said no Terry Kath, Toy Caldwell or Gary Moore. Derek Trucks may be the best of all these guys. Man I loved your thoughtful and thought provoking comments. Peace. Check out my channel. I try to put out content daily. Subscribe if you like what you see. Thanks agajn
Thanks for your kind words. I was afraid my comments were too long. Truth is, I could have gotten more specific on some of the players, either for or against, but mostly for. Consider me subscribed!@@Intersectionrecordsstl
Gary Richrath not on but Joan Jett is? I love JJ but she plays 5 power chords.
Gary was a tone master. Monsterous Les Paul player!! Thanks for watching
Where are Steve Hunter, Dick Wagner, Steve Howe,Glen Buxton,Frank Zappa..Jan Akkerman...
It's bullsht! So many guitar players different styles! Everyone has there own preference! Me Ritchie Blackmore is the God of the guitar! Top 5 my opinion. Blackmore ,Eddie ,SRV ,Hendrix, Paige ,Santana, Gilmore, Clapton! That's 8 😊
Hard to argue with that list of yours Bruce!! Amazing players. Thanks for watching. I tried to do a show daily. Check out my channel and subscribe if you like the content
I forgot Beck!
My top 10: Jimi Hendrix, Duane Allman , Duane Allman, Duane Allman, Duane Allman , Duane Allman, Duane Allman, Duane Allman , Duane Allman, Dickey Betts!😁
Love it!! Duane was the master. Ridiculous improvisor. Thanks for watching and contributing. Please check out my channel and subscribe if you like
The guitarists not on the list ironically make up a list that could rival the list. Do you think Rolling Stone was thinking about this in some 4D chess kind of way when they put this together?😂😂
That’s funny. Long great list of those not included. Not sure they did much thinking on list. Just slot filling. Thanks for watching and contributing with your comment. I appreciate it!!
Their woke brains are no longer able to think logically.
How can Alvin Lee or Jorma not be on this list?
Jorma!! Nice call!!
@@Intersectionrecordsstl ALVIN LEE best guitar player ever. Cheers.
Are Tony Rice or Doc Watson on the list? Two of the best ever, though obviously not not rock or pop. And no Joe Pass? Thst alone negates any substance this list might have had.
Al Di Meola!!!
Right? Acoustic master. Great Les Paul Player. A Master!! Thanks for watching!! Peace
@@Intersectionrecordsstl I have been lucky enough to have seen Al play live several times. Totally amazing. The greatest, not just one of them.
Steve Vai... 127... Riiiiiight....
Clowns.
There's more to musicianship to improvising in no particular key.
I would have put Kenny Wayne Shepard above Kurt Cobain
AbsoFreakinLoutly!!!
KWS is a monster!! Thanks for watching. Great call. Saw him jam with the Stones in 1997 in STL. Appreciate the comment.
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under the women: how about Bonnie Rait?...
She’s on their list
Bonnie Raitt Joan Armatrading
Let's face it, women aren't particularly drawn to virtuoso guitar playing, and being competitive on the guitar. People commenting should have the Stones to call this out.
From Australia , what no Alvin Lee or Tommy Emmanuel , give a break , Peace from down under.
What’s going on? Men At Work Business as Usual was my first vinyl purchase as an 11 year old in like 1983 or 1984. Thanks for watching and contributing. Check out my channel and subscribe if you like the content. Peace
Jimmy herring is great
Buck Dharma?
Hell Yes!!!
Anyone who plays the guitar has issue with this list...especially the part about kerry king
Michael landau not on the list
Nancy Wilson? Charo? Memphis Minnie? any of those would be better than most of these young near-unknowns.
Terry Kath is not on the list? Are we supposed to take this shit seriously?
Wo sind all die nicht Amerikanischen Gitarristinnen ?
They had a list of choppable white dudes or dudes that appear white
I'd only take this list seriously if it was from a section of name guitar players and not their clueless political motivated hacks. Ignore along with their recent 200 singers list. I wish Wikipedia would stop using RS as a trusted source. They are now proven fake.
Totally
No Malmsteen. No Di Meola. No Holdsworth. Yeah, best 250. I could go on...
No Di Meola? How? Thanks for watching and commenting
It's should be about impact with the instrument. Not opinion about the music. Not woke bs. Not I held and strummed a guitar and sing. Who created a style or started a music genre? If the guitar in the band isnt the main instrument or foundation of the music then its wrong, regardless of genre. Also contrary to popular belief longevity or amount of songs should count.
Steve jones from the Clash ....LOL I stopped listening after that mistake
Doing the lists by genre is the only way to do these lists.
The RS lists are as relevant as their political views. That mean no relevance what so ever.
I’m of the opinion that there is no “greatest guitarist” of all time. In fact, it really makes me wonder why RS continue to do these stupid lists. There’s literally 1000’s of guitarists better than Hendrix and David Gilmore. Ok, they had their moment, now move on. Just in the last 2 decades has produced some awesome guitarist. Devin Townsend, Quan Yeomens, Cornelius, Alex and Thomas White from The Electric Soft Parade, to name just a few exceptional guitarist. The Strolling Bones magazine needs to lift its head and start to focus on tomorrow, not yesterday. Rant over
Totally agree. Get your mind blow at the local bar on a Thursday night by guitarist all over the world. Thanks for watching and commenting
No Courtney Love? 🤣
You didn’t see her one slot ahead of Kurt Cobain?
@@Intersectionrecordsstl Ha!
Like always - the Rolling Stone list is complete garbage. And they did it again. They did it once before (best female vocalist without any European, Asian, South American vocalists - missing FloorJansen, Simone Simons, Asami etc.) Let me just mention two of THE BEST guitarists of all time: Gary Moore!!!!!!!! Wtf - Top Five IMO. André Olbrich from Blind Guardian (def. Top 50), Michael Amott, Jeff Loomis. Miyako/Midori from Lovebites to mention some female guitar players.
Lots of Gary Moore love in the comments. Love Black Rose.
@@IntersectionrecordsstlThe Messiah will come again - live from Montreux. One of the best performances ever ❤😂🎉
RS magazine is a political magazine…and not a very good one, at that. They should have stuck to music. Now they are inept at both. Congrats Gen z, wokester editors and “writers” at RS…you have managed to ruin something else with your narcissism and arrogance.
Yes. Well said. Thanks for watching and commenting
Jason Becker. Guy was phenomenal when he could move still. STILL creating great music and can only use his eyes to communicate. How TF does he not make this obviously highly includive list. Complete trash
This list is fairly awful, particularly the rankings for the top 100 guitarists. Many of the musicians I had not heard of, so I am only commenting about those I do know.
Rolling stone is a disgrace and are so off the mark with this list.
Thanks for watching. I’m posting another show today about top 100 left off the list. Stay Tuned and thanks for watching
I didn’t see Neil Schon? Gary Richrath? Glen Campbell????? What?
3 of the greats!! Richrath’s Les Paul tone was brilliant. Ton of great songs as well. Thanks for watching and commenting!
RS IS A CLOWN SHOW