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, on second thought its Barney Kessel for jazz, John Williams for classical and Manita de Playa for flamenco. Glen Campbell isn't too shabby for country either.
Oregonpapa you just reminded me - checkout the youtube performance of Barney Kessel, Grant Green & Kenny Burrell...Blue Mist - fantastic! These guys are tops
Pehare ..

They are all great. The guitar is one of my favorite instruments. Oh, on the last post I made, I made a mistake. It should have been ... for flamenco guitar, its Manita de Plata. Here's a link to a three LP set that I own. Found one that is currently for sale on Ebay. If you like this stuff, buy this one ... fabulous sound and performances.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Manitas-De-Plata-Flamenco-Guitar-3-x-LP-1965-SRL-8643-/261802030128?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf49df430

Take care ...