Jimi Hendrix – The Greatest Electric Guitarist
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Loading ...August 20, 2009 by Chaz
Jimi Hendrix was given the top spot–According to the readers of Time Magazine, Jimi Hendrix was voted the greatest electric guitar player of all time.
Music critic Josh Tyrangiel compiled a list of his top ten best guitarists, which included legends such as Eric Clatopn, Jimmy Page, Chuck Berry and BB King.
Jimi Hendrix was given the top spot on the strength of his unique fusion of genres such as rock, blues and psychedelia.
“No-one wielded a guitar with as much charisma,” Mr Tyrangiel commented.
Hendrix, who died from a drug overdose in 1970, was followed in the list by former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, who was described as a “remarkably precise player”. While, blues guitarist, B.B. King took the #3 spot.
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was also included in the top ten, mainly because he has written more memorable electric guitar riffs “than anyone else in rock ‘n’ roll“. Mr Tyrangiel highlighted the hook to (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction as a good example of this, along with the riffs to, Gimme Shelter, Jumpin’ Jack Flash and Start Me Up.
Gear-Vault has one question for Josh Tyrangiel: Where’s Kirk Hammett? O’kay, maybe that wasn’t so funny. Sorry Eddie Van Halen, you didn’t make the list… [scroll down to see the list]
Time Magazine’s Top Ten:
01. Jimi Hendrix
02. Slash
03. B.B. King
04. Keith Richards
05. Eric Clapton
06. Jimmy Page
07. Chuck Berry
08. Les Paul
09. Yngwie Malmsteen
10. Prince
If you’re not crazy about Time Magazine’s Top 10, then check out Gear-Vault’s Top 20. And if you like to fight, check out the Fight Club: Jimi Hendrix vs. Stevie Ray Vaughn.
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I think some of the qualities that made Jimi Hendrix famous in the 1960’s have been forgotten. For example, he was a great musical innovator of the time, combining rythm and lead work. He also made extensive use of guitar pedals, at a time when most people had never even heard a wah pedal before.
What’s wrong with Kirk Hammett?
kirk hammett?? urgh fuck that dickhead. i think angus young should be in the list
you kidding me? slash 2nd?!?!?! above page (his master) and clapton!?!?!?!?!
where’s jeff beck!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
stupid list…
Slash? Seriously? C`mon!! Over Clapton? Whatever!!! Here`s one for you. How many drugs do you need to take to rate Slash as a better guitarist than Clapton? Answer- I don`t know, but it HAS to be A LOT.