Who is your overall favorite guitarist?


At 44 years of age, I personally feel fortunate to have lived in an era along with some of the finest guitarists who have ever lived. I have always had an overwhelming love of music. As I look back to my earlier years of music appreciation (I took formal piano training for 17 years) I remember how my instructor would suggest exposing myself to the many different styles and disciplines of music.

These were such valuable words of wisdom. Considering the fact that this suggestion, more or less, forced me to be more open to musicians other than those that played in strictly rock and roll bands.

Wow, was I surprised to find that I could be as entertained by Chet Atkins and Les Paul as I could be by Ritchie Blackmore or Carlos Santana. Just think about some of the finest from our time. Jimi Hendrix, John McLaughlin, Robin Trower, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Johnson, Steve Howe, Al DiMeola, the list could seem almost endless. All such incredible musicians.

Although it's very hard to pick one person or style in particular, let's remember the key words, "overall favorite".
I would probably have to say that my overall favorite would have to be Steve Morse (from Dixie Dregs fame).

Who is your favorite?
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Well,my favourite band right now is the Archies,so I would have to say Jughead is my favourite axe-man.Or is Veronica the guitarist?I forget,got to go check.
Clfcarney, who writes your material? I bet it's original, huh?..I hear Billy Crystal is looking for some new stuff......
Jimi Hendrix was and still is the most incredible master of guitar. Don't get me wrong I love other great guitarists too, but Jimi's playing is on a whole other level. Its a damn shame his life was cut so short. Wonder what else he would have come up with if he was still with us?
I have many favorites. Jimi is at the top, but I am amazed at Robin Trower, Mark Knopfler, Jeff Beck, SRV, Santana,Atkins, EC, John Mclaughlin, Jimmy Page, Pat Martino, Muddy Waters, Steve Howe, Al Dimeola, Les Paul, BBKing, Paco de Lucia, George Benson, Albert King and many more. One who I think is underrated however IMHO is Chuck Berry.... Not sure why.