Who's The Best Rock Guitarist of All Time?

[85 Cutlass Brougham]

There really is no right answer to this, but it comes from a discussion I was having at work. So, I am asking for opinions as there are many greats who certainly can compete for the title. My favorite would be Carlos Santana, but naturally some will disagree. Others I can think of off the top of my head would include Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. There are many more I am not remembering right now, so post away!

 

[R/T kota]

Zakk Wylde (Ozzy)(Black Label Society)
Eddie Van Halen (van Halen)
Randy Rhoads (Ozzy)
Yngwie Malmsteen
Theres more but its 7 am and I'm not awake yet

 

[Tony_SS]

Tony Iommi (Sabbath)
Alex Lifeson (Rush)

 

[oldguy_in_hat]

I'm old so..

..my guys are pretty dated compared to some of the guitar wizards that play now, but imho, in order

1.) Stevie Ray Vaughn
2.) Eddie Van Halen
3.) David Gilmour
4.) Alex Lifeson
5.) Mark Knopfler

 

[axisg]

(1) Stevie Ray
(2) Hendrix
(3) Slowhand

 

[oldsofb]

I can't believe you guys are sleeping on Jimmy Page! Best ever!

Hutch

 

[STLRegal]

There are lots, but the first to come to mind is Slash.

 

[Coveted]

Cliff Burton

R.i.p

 

[SBCregal]

slash for sure
dave mustaine, iommi, clapton, bb king, muddy waters, keef richards

but one of my all time favs, DIMEBAG darryl abbott from pantera

if i got my hands on the guy that shot and killed him while onstage...man!

also, do a youtube search for chris broderick, forget what band he's in now, but he'll blow your mind. master of all types of playing styles

 

[R/T kota]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS_IYe5J ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oL_TvwH ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl81Mq4l ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzW8fi8z ... re=related