Most influential guitarists in rock

[pickled]

My ZZ top DVD is in the mail...I can't wait to pop into that one.

 

[van5150halen]

Its a killer dvd. ive watched it over and over. its great

 

[pickled]

Do any of you have the Gilmour DVD "Remember that Night" filmed at the Royal Albert Hall? If not find a way to watch it...ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL! Neil Young at Massey Hall (footage from 1971 I believe) is pretty neat too.

 

[smokey1]

Don't forget THIN LIZZY's Brian Robertson ( ? ) ,Scott Gorham , Gary Moore . BRIAN JONES of THE STONES .

 

[smokey1]

Robbie Robertson of THE BAND . Who was the lead guitarist of MOTT THE HOOPLE then was lead guitar for DAVID BOWIE ? He's overlooked .

 

[van5150halen]

There is too many guitarists that were never really big, but did soo much for music. its really a shame

 

[smokey1]

Lowell George of LITTLE FEAT

 

[smokey1]

Originally Posted By: smokey1
Robbie Robertson of THE BAND . Who was the lead guitarist of MOTT THE HOOPLE then was lead guitar for DAVID BOWIE ? He's overlooked .
Found it MICK RONSON .

 

[van5150halen]

does anyone know any producers?

 

[smokey1]

watchin' LITTLE FEAT on YOU TUBE , so much great stuff can be found there .

 

[van5150halen]

Watch Soothsayer by buckethead. its such a great song!
And also check out Raven- on and on. now thats a funny video

 

[smokey1]

Originally Posted By: van5150halen
Watch Soothsayer by buckethead. its such a great song!
And also check out Raven- on and on. now thats a funny video
will do , thanks .

 

[smokey1]

wonder if they have any footage of HEAD EAST on YOU TUBE .

 

[van5150halen]

They Probably do

 

[van5150halen]

I can't imagine where music would be today if randy, dimebag, hendrix, and stevie rai vaughan were all still alive.

 

[van5150halen]

What about Mark Knopfler. you cant leave him out

 

[sprintman]

The guy who plays lead for Elton John. The base player from Bad Company (fretless base). Are we taliking lead guitarists only? If not how can you leave out Jack Bruce?

 

[van5150halen]

Its pretty much anyone that you think has an important role in music

 

[MarkC]

Didn't see Keith Richards or Pete Townsend on your list.
Not flashy lead players, but Richards especially has written many classic riffs. Knoplfer should be on anybody's list.

 

[bretfraz]

Most influential in rock? Answer probably depends on your age. But going back in time and looking at the big picture, my top 5 in no special order:

1. Chuck Berry
2. Buddy Holly
3. Eric Clapton
4. Jimi Hendrix
5. Eddie Van Halen

Honorable mentions to Randy Rhoads (still so influential that entire guitar magazine issues are dedicated to him), Tony Iommi, Jimmy Burton, Peter Green, Link Wray, **** Dale, Y. Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, SRV, that crazy bucket person who was raised by chickens, and a hundred other great guitarists.