Favorite Guitar palyer

[white eagle]

Mine is Zach Wild lately
how bout you all?

[Clay M]

Steve Hackett of Genesis

[winelover]

Craig Chaquico, who use to be lead for Jefferson Airplane. Presently, he does Jazz solo's.

Winelover

[Bohica793]

Depends on what style you are looking for. For Jazz, Al Dimeola. For hard rock, Jimmy Page. For a more cerebral rock, David Gilmore. For Blues, B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughn. All depends on the music you are listening to.

[pworley1]

Chet Atkins

[Clay M]

For Jazz Jim Hall
Too bad he is gone..

[Char-Gar]

Andres Segovia (Classical) and Doc Watson (country), sadly both are now gone.

[Clay M]

As a blues guitarist Roy Buchanan has influenced me most.

[ShooterAZ]

No one favorite. Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana not in that order. Love them all. You can tell I'm a little "old school".

[btroj]

No way to answer for me. So many are, or were, good. Each has a unique style and trying to say one is "best" is pretty hard.
I will always have a soft spot for so many like Randy Rhoades, Angus Young, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and so many more. My choices are based more on the style of music than the particular player. I have a fondness for late 60's to 80's era hard rock and some metal. Jazz just isn't my thing despite the talent in that arena.

[detox]

There are lots of good guitar players, but only a few that can write good riffs. For example most say Hendrix was the best player, but Page was the best writer of classic rock. IMO the best player is one that can write good music also.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxvN_GxgpF8

[Clay M]

Clapton won guitarist of the Millennium ..Not too sure I agree with that..but he was very influential..
As a guitarist, I like Jeff Beck better
But..
It was Buchanan that influenced me to play guitar..

[Rick Hodges]

Andres Segovia...hands down. :bigsmyl2:

[bdicki]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7csw8Pw804
There are many but I've always been a fan of Alvin Lee.

[DougGuy]

I like too many to pick just one.. All the good blues cats, and the brits, and of course Rev. Billy Gibbons, and don't forget the Skynyrd genre either, all the good ol' southern rockers have melted over into country. It's like making gumbo, some of this, little of that, but it's all AMERICAN MUSIC, Made In USA!

[Steve77]

Not sure who is my favorite, but I come back to listening to Andy McKee often.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmE3QaGetn4

[Mumblypeg]

Electric.... Gary Moore.

[dave roelle]

Charo------------unless you were talking about the music :)

[Skipper]

Joe Bonamassa......by far


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSQwj3s8Y4s

[Clay M]

Electric.... Gary Moore.

Yes indeed..I love Gary Moore..WOW what a guitarist he was..I love hearing him play a 335..
I real lost to the music world..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXljcwt7JMk

[bdicki]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kokr_y2Hg8

[MtGun44]

Leo Kottke, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBdQdJqMjSw

Chet Atkins, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Svm_Vnntyk

Doc Watson, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeiXnyvo0d4

Lots of good guitar pickers out there, different types of music make the
instrument really, really different.

[PbHurler]

Kind of like Lays potato chips; I can't have just one.

Just off the top of my head:

Jeff Beck
Joe Bonamassa
Frank Zappa
Jerry Garcia
Joe Satriani
Eric Johnson
David Gilmore
Michael Schenker

Really depends on my mood at the time

[white eagle]

Agreed way to many real good one's and so many styles to call a favorite
however some people make it look easy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYMupc564zE,
but like the sig line says
if it was easy everyone would be doing it

[RayinNH]

So far my tastes are closer to Bill's choices. I do have to say that Harvey Reid plays a better version of Kottke's "Fisherman". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-2rSeTreeI .

One for you Bill . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otY7bNR9nCM.

I also agree Roy Buchanan was absolutely a crazy man on guitar.

[Col4570]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BouCnGs70H8&index=1&list=RDBouCnGs70H8

[Col4570]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCJ5E8AnlWk&index=5&list=RDBouCnGs70H8

[IllinoisCoyoteHunter]

Slowhand.

[bubba.50]

Frank Zappa, Dickie Betts, Carlos Santana, Mason Williams, Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs(yes, he played guitar too), Josh White(hey, a dobro is kind of a guitar), Glen Campbell, Arthur Smith, this list could go on-and-on. no way to pick just one.

[tdoyka]

randy rhodes
jimmy hendrix
adrian vandenberg
theres soooo many to choose from

[Ickisrulz]

Eric Johnson, Jeff Beck are two of mine. Of course there are Dave Mustaine and Jimmy Page too.

[mpbarry1]

How about the man who pretty much invented thumb picking. Bass with the thumb, melody with fingers. He was the pioneer.

Merle Travis.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N8vOTKMqzw4

[Multigunner]

Johnny Rivers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iaR3WO71j4

[skeet1]

Leo Kotke, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnQTC5ICGik

[big bore 99]

Les Paul

[dagger dog]

Les Paul and Mary Ford, Glen Campbell, Hendrix, Clapton, Smokin' Jo Bonnamasso, BO Didiley, Chuck Berry.

[.30-06 fan]

Paco Peña


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xczBp4ep2aY

[opos]

Bola Sete from the past and the late Tom "Tbone" Wolk

http://youtu.be/5R2BveTVLmA

[GLL]

Derek Trucks or Duane Allman !

Derek Trucks "Chevrolet"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEr_JPfFCXQ

Jerry

[Iowa Fox]

George Harrison

[birch]

Kim Thayil
Jerry Cantrell
David Gilmour
Rogers Stevens
Neil Young

[rush1886]

This guy-Duane Eddy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGPG_Y-_BZI

[waksupi]

Too many good ones, to just pick one. Doc Watson would have to be at the top of the heap, I guess.

[Clay M]

As a blues player I have also been heavily influenced by Freddie King

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdPD1rcQlig (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdPD1rcQlig)

[TheDoctor]

Joe Bonamassa......by far


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSQwj3s8Y4s

Yep yep! Started listening to him when I heard a song from his Live at the Royal Albert Hall. Didn't have a clue who that was, but wow, it was great.

Aside from him
Billy Gibbons
Yngwie Malmsteen
Eddie Van Halen
David Gilmore
Tab Benoit

[Echo]

Les Paul, for the innovations he pioneered. His & Mary Ford's "How High The Moon" cannot be beat - or even tied!

Listen to - just these two - doing it ALL!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihIR81n9I0Y

[Skunk1]

Aucoustic- wille nelson
electric-Saul Hudson

[tdoyka]

slash from guns n roses/ velvet revolver
joe perry
just a few more

[Clay M]

I am also very sorry that Stevie Ray Vaughn and Rory Gallagher are both dead..
Playing blues is a pretty hard life.
I am sure it shaved some years off of my life back in the day.. I no longer play the bars..and no long drink whisky
Just mostly play jazz with my wife..a few beers or some wine..
Hell I am too old for that life..

[gwpercle]

Ry Cooder

I wish Jimi Hendricks had lived...he was inspirational.

[shoot-n-lead]

SRV....


http://youtu.be/OEJh2FFUUoU

[ballistim]

Jeff Beck... no wait! Jimi, um, no maybe Paul Kossoff, or Leslie West, or anybody from Texas.. Too many choices!

[Clay M]

SRV....


http://youtu.be/OEJh2FFUUoU


Got to love SRV..It ruined my life when when he died.

[MtGun44]

Ray,

Harvey Reid is good - never heard of him, but clearly skilled with the instrument.

[Clay M]

I still get to see some of my favorites from the old days.. although I don't go to concerts much any more..
Robin Trower
Jeff Beck
Steve Hackett

[27judge]

Roy Clark and Charo

[Bjornb]

Mike Bloomfield. Dylan's guitar player when BD went electric in 1965.

[375supermag]

Eric Clapton.

[lead Foot]

Gary Moore, Eric Johnson, Joe Bonamassa. So sorry Gary passed away. Poor falla, he was eight times over the limit. Must have liked the drink.......

[Clay M]

I love my sister and have always been close to her. She always brought home the latest albums from the 60;s She owned every Beatles album.One day she brought home Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix..Wow ,I had never heard anything like that before. My parents looked at the cover and said he was a worthless *****.
I remember hiding under the bed in her room listing to that album..I was afraid they would hear the album and destroy it..
Hahaha..I wore that album out..

[wallenba]

Mark Knopfler. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMwcGPjYAIk

and... oh yeah, Telegraph road. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C85jZwlDcpo @9minutes plus=!!!!

[nagantguy]

Waylan Jennings randy roads jerry reed, but maybe my all time favorite is Joe Walsh cause when he used to come to.camp lejeune with the Budweiser summer concert series the beer was on him for active duty personnel.

[10x]

Depends on the mood I am in, Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Chet Atkins, Duane Eddy, Mark Kneofler and a swack of sidemen and studio guitar players who don't get credit on albums but were session players for Stax, Sun, and the Motown recording studios.
Like the guy who did the guitar riff for Van Morrison and Brown Eyed girl.
Or the guitar player who came up with the riff for My girl.
Or Lynyrd Skynyrd -Sweet Home Alabama.
Or the guitar players we missed like the guy in sublime Santeria

[Rick Hodges]

What a treat to just go through this thread and listen to all the links....a lot of styles all great. Damnnnn!

[Riverpigusmc]

Duane Allman did came up to the intro on Clapton's "Layla" and Clapton was so impressed he had him stay and record on all the songs in that session. Few could touch Duane Allman IMHO

[fatnhappy]

Slowhand.

Aye.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX5USg8_1gA

[Clay M]

Duane Allman did came up to the intro on Clapton's "Layla" and Clapton was so impressed he had him stay and record on all the songs in that session. Few could touch Duane Allman IMHO

Indeed, I love Duane Allman.It is a real shame that he and Berry Oakley were killed.
Live at the Fillmore East set the bar pretty high...

[MT Gianni]

Andres Segovia, got to see him once and loved it, Doc Watson as mentioned and one that drugs stole way too early was Eddy Shaver, Billy Joe Shavers son. Vern Gosden could play as well.

[fouronesix]

Dang is right! Lots of good ones already posted. Here's a couple of more I haven't seen listed.

Rick Derringer appearance with Edgar Winter Group 1973

Don Felder with the Eagles 1974

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdHnGyU1yJQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MONuZiC6yPI


And not too shabby as a total entertainment package
Lynyrd Skynyrd Group 2003 concert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xbjmGxhBcs

[tallwalker]

Tommy Emmanuel for me. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AhR04kmcSXU

[Mauser48]

Angus young

[bdicki]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27rMFX308GM
How about a newer one.

[Hogtamer]

Finally somone mentioned Tommy Emmanuel! Best alive today in the lineage of Merle Travis and Chet Atkins.

[historicfirearms]

Jimmy Page, no doubt.

[RayinNH]

For you Segovia fans, take a listen to the following.
Christopher Parkening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdI2ldxXh68.
Liona Boyd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b62N41qaazM.
Julian Bream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqfkMgVaOeY.

All students of Segovia.

[Clay M]

So many great guitar players..and they all make my life better..I guess I evolved into playing jazz over the years..It is an acquired taste,and I can understand how many don't like the wandering improvisation..
I was influenced by Wes Montgomery,Pat Metheny,and Jim Hall.
My wife and I usually play older jazz standards..Misty,My Funny Valentine, My Foolish Heart, Blue Bossa. Autumn Leaves..
My Favorite Things and songs like that.. I am fortunate to be married to a gifted musician..
Give me a 335,a Telecaster, or a Les Paul and I am happy..
That and a good tweed amp..
If I were rich I would play a Gibson L5..but I am poor .so the 335 will do ..
The 335 is my favorite anyway.. I can play any style with that guitar..
That and a telecaster and I could sell the rest..but I really would miss the Les Paul

[Fishman]

Some good choices here. Surprised no love for the duo of James Hetfield and Kirk Hammet. Jeff Loomis also.

[therealhitman]

Randy Rhoads. Motivated me to get started and kept me wanting to learn theory and composition.
Malmsteen and Schenker shaped my personal style.
Guthrie Govan makes me practice all styles when time allows between gigs, and keeps me (somewhat) humble.

[Clay M]

I still love playing the blues,and we are working on a band..Doubt I will ever play the bars again.. too much stress..
I love Larry Carlton,and Robben Ford.. wow what a thrill ..to listen to them play..

[Clay M]

Thank you all for posting your favorites music..I am impressed with the response to this post..

[DoubleAdobe]

Glen Campbell was great, but my favorite was Roy Nichols, Merle Haggard's long time lead man. Merle ain't bad on a Telecaster either, in spite of Bob Dylan's recent diarrhea of the mouth.

[30Carbine]

Buckethead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zne2aFaPEjE just a taste and he has put out more than anyone else ever. and I mean ever.

[Wooly]

I still get to see some of my favorites from the old days.. although I don't go to concerts much any more..
Robin Trower
Jeff Beck
Steve Hackett All right ! Somebody else digs Trower ! Saw him the day before his 68th birthday in Boise, Idaho. YouTube has a clip of from that show. I believe it's "Bridge of Sighs." Been into Trower since early 70's. Jeez, I'm old !

[Clay M]

Glen Campbell was great, but my favorite was Roy Nichols, Merle Haggard's long time lead man. Merle ain't bad on a Telecaster either, in spite of Bob Dylan's recent diarrhea of the mouth.


I love Merle Haggard.. Nichols is amazing..

[adrians]

john McLaughlin, ( mahavishnu orchestra ).

Richard Thompson ( fairport convention ).

peter tosh ( the wailers ) .

dave Gilmore ( Floyd).

not in this order,,,,,:bigsmyl2:

[Clay M]

john McLaughlin, ( mahavishnu orchestra ).

Richard Thompson ( fairport convention ).

peter tosh ( the wailers ) .

dave Gilmore ( Floyd).

not in this order,,,,,:bigsmyl2:

Saw McLaughlin play in a small venue back in the 70's It was on the Electric Guitarist tour..
Wow ..I was blown away to say the least.He was playing an old Gibson 345 ..
He had an India guy playing violin and a percussionist and bass player..
I was so close I could have touched him.. Very impressive concert,and One I will always remember.

[xs11jack]

I'm ole school. Les Paul is the king, his inventions and his skill can't be beat. Then Chet Atkins and Leo Kottke.
Ole Jack

[geargnasher]

Tonino Baliardo.
Walter Becker.
Alex Lifeson.

I could do this all night, but if I were stuck on a desert island with only one album, it would have to be one of Stevie Ray Vaughn's.

Gear

[PS Paul]

I'm surprised nobody mentioned Danny Gatton. First I ever heard him play, I stated "I wish I hadn't heard that".
im a fan of Jeff Beck, Al Dimeola, Randy Rhoades, SRV, EVH Hendrix and others, but I always felt the late Danny Gatton was one of the most gifted who ever lived. Check him out for yourself (sorry no link on my phone) and you'll agree, if you are a fellow musician like me, he can be described in one word: humbling.

[waksupi]

Not necessarily my favorite guitar player, but I am happy to find that Willie Nelson, and Allison Kraus will be playing a concert in Missoula this summer.

[Lead Fred]

Motor City Madman
Ten Fingers of doom

Thats right Uncle Ted for President

[waksupi]

If any one is vacationing up here this summer, the yearly Crown of the Continent guitar festival goes on here. Tops players in the world doing concerts on multiple days and nights, plus hands on seminars.

http://crownguitarfest.org/

I'll offer camping space, no amenities except an out house that may or may not smell, maybe some fresh lettuce, and an old guy who wanders out on the deck occasionally to take a leak who will stare at you, wonder who you are, and what you are doing here. He may be armed, hope he likes you!

[Rick Hodges]

If any one is vacationing up here this summer, the yearly Crown of the Continent guitar festival goes on here. Tops players in the world doing concerts on multiple days and nights, plus hands on seminars.

http://crownguitarfest.org/

I'll offer camping space, no amenities except an out house that may or may not smell, maybe some fresh lettuce, and an old guy who wanders out on the deck occasionally to take a leak who will stare at you, wonder who you are, and what you are doing here. He may be armed, hope he likes you!

Hahahaha, it would be worth the trip just for that....and for sure he has a hell of a sense of humor. I think I would take my chances....

[btroj]

Hahahaha, it would be worth the trip just for that....and for sure he has a hell of a sense of humor. I think I would take my chances....

Don't pitch the tent too close to the deck. You have been warned.

[doc1876]

Most of mine have been mentioned, Roy Clark, Glenn, but by far the guy that I saw have the most fun was Jerry Reed

[Pb Burner]

Great thread. I've listened to most artists mentioned, and enjoy listening to most that have been mentioned. It's kind of hard to have a favorite, depends on the mood I'm in at the time what I want to listen to.
A guy at work recently mentioned a "famous" musician that lives not far from me, it was news to me. Seems Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane), owns and operates a "farm" just a short distance from me. Googled to learn more, he runs a guitar and music camp with guitar "workshops". One of the staff is Tommy Emmanuel, whom I wasn't familiar with. Checked them out on youtube, wow! Even if it's not "your" type of music, they are both pretty enjoyable to watch and listen to.
But...A favorite? Just too many good ones, alive and passed.

[starnbar]

Well in 65 I saw Eric Clapton when he played lead for the yardbirds at U.T. in Tampa Fl. Then in 66 I saw the yardbirds again and they had Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck Dreja was on bass as I remember.

[shredder]

Wow, such diverse choices here. Great variety and lots of fantastic talent. Segovia, Trower, Lifeson. You guys surprise me with your tasty choices!

Short list for me, none of these guys are king of chops but they speak with an emotional voice through the wire and wood.

Billy Gibbons
Zakk Wylde (OK he may just be the king of chops)
Jimmy Page
Tony Iommi
Dave Grohl

[Bad Water Bill]

I was privileged to sit in a totally silent audience for several hours listening to THE MASTER .

Andre kept the audience spellbound and did countless encores and adjusting his guitar till he said he had to stop or he would break his guitars back.

I do not remember hearing a single sound while he was playing.

And here is a final tribute to the man that raised the guitar to where the rest of the world enjoys it today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aINpJzg5Bs

[Janoosh]

All great guitarists.....I grew up listening, and still do, to all mentioned.
+1on Robin Trower, saw him in Manhattan a looong time ago.
Now.....there are times when I JUST gotta hear Dick Dale.

[Shuz]

Who could forget Wes Montgomery? California Dreamin', Bumpin', Round Midnight! I must be showin' my age!

[Clay M]

I'm surprised nobody mentioned Danny Gatton. First I ever heard him play, I stated "I wish I hadn't heard that".


Gatton was unbelievably great.. I think if he had good vocals it might have made a difference in his success.A lot of people can't relate to all instrumental music.
Too bad he committed suicide.
Technically I believe Gatton was better than Roy Buchanan, but I would still rather listen to Buchanan play.He had the vocals and the soul....

[JimmyTheDentist]

I'm surprised nobody mentioned Danny Gatton. First I ever heard him play, I stated "I wish I hadn't heard that".

89 posts and hundreds of amazing musicians before somebody remembered Danny . . . all at once he makes you want to learn to play and quit the instrument . . . you don't get a nickname like "The Humbler" for nothing:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmJzfNb7Y2E

i just KNEW that gun guys would turn out to have great taste in music!

Jimmy the Dentist

[Clay M]

I use Joe Barden made Danny Gatton pickups in my telecaster..Gatton helped design them.
They are some of the best pickup I ever played..

[JimmyTheDentist]

I think if {Gatton} had good vocals it might have made a difference in his success . . . I would still rather listen to Buchanan play. He had the vocals and the soul....

amen, brother!

so many great players listed here . . . and lovin' all the links to some names i've never heard of!

another one not mentioned yet is Jerry Douglas:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcYoEMZQrDI

gotta come back to this thread later when i won't feel so bad for having three fingers of scotch in my hand.

JtD

[white eagle]

89 posts and hundreds of amazing musicians before somebody remembered Danny . . . all at once he makes you want to learn to play and quit the instrument . . . you don't get a nickname like "The Humbler" for nothing:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmJzfNb7Y2E

i just KNEW that gun guys would turn out to have great taste in music!

Jimmy the Dentist

ahhh yeah pick it!!!!

[bdicki]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX6TsRcJD5U

[Don Purcell]

CharGar, I remember reading that Segovia back in the day once recorded 48 tracks over a three day period and he hit EVERY note and did not have to do ANY retakes. The term Master would not do him justice.

[daniel lawecki]

Many great guitar players were listed but no one said a thing about Robert Cray.

[Bad Water Bill]

The TRUE artists do NOT need electricity.

All Andre needed was a simple chair and the rest of the stage was bare.

Heck they can even camp out with Wack soup I back on his mountaintop with the one holer and no elektrikcity and still sound great.:kidding:

[JimmyTheDentist]

Many great guitar players were listed but no one said a thing about Robert Cray.

hell yeah!

and if you say Robert Cray ya gotta say Albert Collins, too:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VEhnemrt0M

Large glass of cheap scotch and all these tunes sound great!

JtD

[Bigslug]

Mike Campbell (T.P. & Heartbreakers) - one of those guys who makes it look easy.

Roger McGuinn (Byrds) - I'm a sucker for the sound of a 12-string Rick.

Edge and Steve Clark - I'm of an age where my discovery of rock & roll was ushered in with a discovery of U2 and Def Leppard. Clark's passing was for me one of those "hits", like Lennon's was for my parent's generation or Cobain's was for the kids a few years younger than me.

When my inner air-guitarist needs a celebratory cutting loose, he is usually playing Van Halen's Everybody Wants Some, and is dressed as a cheeseburger.

Jimmy Page. 'nuff said.

[white eagle]

I remember seeing Roy Clark playing the old Bonanza theme song on Hee-Haw (I think) another great player

[waynem34]

++++++++++++1+++++++++++++++ on all of the above. If its guitar I'm a fan

[Clay M]

One of my favorite jazz artist is Pat Martino.. His was a virtuoso at a young age..He had a brain aneurism and totally lost the memory of how to play guitar.. He had to relearn, and relearn he did..
He is still a Master after all that.. I have the deepest respect for the man and his music..

On a different page.. I got to see Frank Marino of Mahogany Rush in recent years.. WOW what a guitar player..

[Clay M]

I have gotten old and lazy.. I do love to playing my Les Paul..It is like driving a Cadillac.It almost plays itself..Nothing like a telecaster.. You best have it together when you step out with one of those in your hand.. No where to hide..

[RayinNH]

Another very good player is Pat Donahue. He is on "Prairie Home Companion", in the house band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuGEGTSE0EY.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWwMkCgSSco.

[Clay M]

If you like David Gilmour which I am sure we all do.. Then check out Steve Rothery..

Ghosts of Pripyat
Very ambient, and tasteful playing

Saw Pink Floyd do Animals back in 77. Wow what an experience..

As far as blues,..Peter Green has been a big influence on my life..

[Garyshome]

Memphis P. Tails

[Clay M]

About a year ago I got to see Steve Hackett do the Genesis revisited tour..Truly amazing and much better than the original and from the 70's except I would have liked Peter Gabriel on vocals..
Still one of my very favorite guitarist of all times..

Got to see Jeff Beck play several years ago..He is also one of my favorites..