Help me out here. I am trying to rank the top rock guitarists of the 1960s to 1980s. I want to get a Top 10 and Top 20 list, but have only managed to put then into general groups so far. (The Top 10 would be from group 1-A and some from 1-B, while 11-20 would be the rest from 1-B, plus group 2-A and some from 2-B.)
The polls from Rolling Stone, etc are nonsense. They are agenda-driven, and have ridiculous choices for some, while completely ignoring others.
Am I missing anyone? I have intentionally left off Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, because I have never heard them play. Also, IMO Keith Richards is GREATLY overrated, and Pete Townshend is more of a songwriter than a top guitarist.
I surprised even myself by dropping Eric Clapton to the 2nd group. I previously had him in my top 5.
1-A Jimmy Page Jimi Hendrix Jeff Beck Eddie Van Halen Ritchie Blackmore Carlos Santana Terry Kath 1-B Tony Iommi Neil Giraldo Eric Clapton Slash 2-A Rod Price
Chuck Berry Brian May Neil Schon Allen Collins Duane Allman 2-B Lindsey Buckingham Mike Campbell The Edge Richie Sambora Angus Young Joe Perry 3 Neil Young John Fogerty Pete Townshend Peter Frampton Ted Nugent Ace Frehley George Harrison Keith Richards Alex Lifeson Mick Taylor Steve Gaines Joe Walsh Gary Rossington Tom Scholtz Roger McGuinn
