Check out: Philby, As the charter guitarist of George Clintons P-Funk crew, Eddie Hazel played some of the most out-there solos ever ventured in a rock or funk context (check any live version of Maggot Brain for evidence). You can add Robben Ford too but I think Carters playing is a bit more flashier!! Look up the episode of The Odd Couple that he was on. A list with Keith Richards at #5, Pleeeeeeeease! Sorry ev1 now i see him lol to early in the morning. One of the most insightful critiques that has been published on this topic in years, our guest, Steve Krakauer, who is the author, has been around media for . The most amazing thing about this list is that somewhere, somehow and on some distant galaxy far far away, someone on your staff actually expects to be taken seriously. Harvey began his career as a stand-up comedian and quickly advanced to become an actor. Now you need a beat (instrumental track). jeff beck at #10??? Sousa's Band. Peter Green and Gary Moore are far better. He hosted the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards in September 2017. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'gemtracks_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_15',624,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-gemtracks_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0');Steve Winwood is a Grammy Award-winning English musician best known for his album 'Back in the High Life.' NOBODY can replicate his sound. Ridiculous list. I would have rated Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, and Pete Townsend higher. The Beatles. Without a doubt, he's with one of the most gifted performers in the United States in the last few decades. Santana has played every possible combination of rock, jazz, and Latin, and you can always tell its him from the first note. I do agree with many of your choices. Another of the famous people with the first name Steve is Steve Martin. Could go on all day but rubbish like this survey aint worth the bother. I am very curious what criteria were used to set up this ranking. CLAPTON, PAGE ARE CERTAINLY TOPS FOR ME. Roy Clark definitely should be on the list! I think Keith Urban & Brad Paisly need to be there somewhere. As well, it was the solo on ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK only that influenced Hendrix, Townshend and Ten Years After. Nice try, but no prize from me. Tommy Bolin? There are a lot of Acoustic Guitar players that are not on the list that should be. How about Steve Katz ? In the Good Old Summer Time - Check out: Cissy Strut, A real study in contrasts, Adrian Belew keeps one foot in the avant-garde and another in Beatles-inspired pop, crossing those tendencies when you least expect it. Your email address will not be published. 41. Thats just bizarre. Steve Austin, Stephen Curry, Stephen Hawkins, Steve Urkel, Stevie Wonder, Steven Spielberg, the list never ends, because the name is too powerful. Prince?!?!?! Thank you for including Sister Rosetta Tharpe and George Benson, unlike the cirlcle jerk Rolling Stone List. 7. I would definitely place him within the top 10! 56: Hank Marvin (The Shadows) The man who brought rock guitar to the UK, with Cliff Richard and, instrumentally, with the Shadows. Check out his duet with B.B. Subjective list at best. Hes also responsible for some of the most iconic guitar riffs in rock, from Sweet Child O Mine to Paradise City. no Rory Gallagher,Gary moore, Dave Meneketti. I think he peaked with the Bluesbreakers. Steven or Stephen is a male name from the GREEK word "Stephanos," which means Honor, reward, fame. Thank you. John Petrucci The 1961 compilation album Djangology is one of Django Reinhardts many collaborations with violinist Stphane Grapelli, and is the very essence of swing. Not only did Jimi Hendrix expand the sonic possibilities of what a guitar could do, but he also found uncharted places that a guitar could take you to. Joe Bonamassa Best singer named "Steve", but not one I'd think of as a ROCK singer. I know somebody who SHOULDNT be on this list Eric Clapton! I have to agree. Since this is always a very personal thing to rank certain musicians, I would just like to add two, that should belong here, at least from my perspective: Clapton was no Hendrix. Check out: One of These Nights, As the leader of the perpetually underrated Throwing Muses, Kristin Hersh is also one of the indie rock movements most inventive lead players. If you really want an ACCURATE list of actual greatest guitarists you have to list them by genre, musicianship, dexterity, speed, musicality, etc. All the above had excellent technique, but also employed something much moretaste! Steve Harvey is an American comedian, television host, producer, and radio host, to name just a few of his many roles in the entertainment industry. Sorry folks. and no duane eddy??? I definitely agree. Regarded as one of the most popular and influential rock musicians of the 1990s and 2000s, Dave Grohl is best known for his association with the famous rock band Nirvana, for which he was the drummer. Alan Holdsworth blows them all away. Ok, I knew Jeff Beck would make it and he did. John Musicians http://www.sporcle.com/games/FlamedZeppelin/john-musicians or Clapton and Vaughn are the only guitarists in the top 10 that even belong there. Here is my first list, I am sure there are many more. One of the most well-known Steve is unquestionably Steve Spielberg. Rorys too low and Becks the best. As one of the most influential and best guitarists on record, Albert Collins recorded well into the 90s, but his 60s sides offer some of the tastiest blues instrumentals on record. Most likely somewhere above the no. But some comments here seem to show people understand this to some degree. Usual click-bait article. There are many female guitarist that should be on this list. Discover the 50 legendary bass players you need to know. Mayall sported great guitarists, but John himself isnt one of them. See also jazz, swing, bebop, Dixieland, Kansas City style, New Orleans style, Chicago style, Latin jazz, free jazz, jazz-rock, and scat. The mixing engineer will apply autotune, special effects and all the industry-secret formulas to make your song sound like a major hit. Steve Harvey born on January 17, 1957. Check out: Paranoid, It says a lot that Warren Haynes could step into institutions as venerable as the Allman Brothers Band and a couple of Grateful Dead spinoffs, and still be his own man. ledsox, May 13, 2010 #18 Dan Halen Active Member Location: New York Oatsdad said: Best singer named "Steve", but not one I'd think of as a ROCK singer. In 2001, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Aerosmith and in 2013, Tyler and his songwriting partner Joe Perry received the ASCAP Founders Award and were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Rendering everything else you said completely irrelevant. Some people just are drawn to certain artists charisma and so they name them as the best guitarist. And what do you know, there he is number three. In the late 1970s, Wozniak was the sole inventor of the Apple I and Apple II computers. Clapton at 3 with SRV at 6? The best guitar player I have even seen perform live was Jeff Beck back it in the days when Rod Stewart was his lead singer. Classical guitarist arent going to be able to play like Jimi Hendrix. I dont know why I even look at these lists. Jan Akkerman greatest guitarist in 1973 of the world wont like this,is going to be really pissed,o,no he is intelligent enough to dont give a F**K.Jimi is on his rightful spot at least. Dickey Betts 45!!! Slash 46 on list needs to be in top15. "dsf" what a wonderful name for a(n) rap song! Same with Allman. Bullshit list made up by some ding dong in his pajamas. Keith Richards is the greatest rhythm guitar player Ive ever seen. A true farce if ever there was one. 4. And no Eric Clapton does not belong in the top ten. Leslie West of Mountain, Robby Robertson of the Band. Frank Zappa Terry Kath? In addition to directing, he co-founded Amblin Entertainment and DreamWorks, and he has produced several television shows and films. He was born in 1996. And how can Santana not be in the top 10? No Ronnie Montrose = no credibility in the list. Plain and Simple! Check out: Gypsy Queen, Flashy guitar solos by anybody but Eddie Van Halen were falling out of fashion in the late 80s until Joe Satriani made them fun again. Lindsay Buckingham, tragically underrated! One of the famous filmmakers named Steven, he won Academy Awards for directing Saving Private Ryan and Schindler's List. Keith Richards better then Duane Allman and SRV? He began his career as a remixer for the Los Angeles-based band 'Moving Units.' What? Steven Tyler (born Steven Victor Tallarico; March 26, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and former television panelist. What about George Kooymans he has been playing for 50+ years and still sounds great. Though, I would put Duane Allman a close second. A list like this is moronic and is a liberals idea of what everyone should think, and that one size fits all. Sloppy guitar? 43. I agree with Alvin Lee and Kim Simmons, what about Ronnie Montrose and Frank Marino. Chaka! Have you never seen or heard Buck Owens play a guitar? Who got the Rotate Right button and clicked it right? Former 'National Basketball Association' player Steve Nash is from Canada (NBA). You need to go back and listen to his music again!! Bull shit list. As the bassist for the revered group the Section, the Milwaukee native is best associated with the soft-rock surge of the '70s, backing up the biggest hits and albums for James . Billy Jenkins is the best guitarist ever. Wow what imbecile puts Keith richards above Trower,SRV, PatTravers, M Shenker? Johnny Winter should be higher. This producer/DJ is a freaking BEAST! souldeep69, Jan 17, 2023. When his comedy albums were released, Steve Martin had greater success: he climbed at No. Larry Carlton 1. Joe Bonamassa No Leslie West? Steve Rothery Harvey established Steve Harvey Global, an entertainment firm that contains his production company East 112 as well as many other enterprises, in 2017. M. Not just by the ones who played your favorite song or blew you away when you were high. No Ted Nugent. OR Jimi against James Burton ? This is about rock and roll. 47. I am sure that DEEP PURPLE was glad when he was replaced by STEVE MORSE. This is moronic list alvin lee should be in top 10 you milineals need to listen to a real master.sorry Stevie Ray this man smoked. 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