BBC axe factor

[Craig_G]

You're right about Satriani but at least he developed his own style to showcase it.

[0rbita1]

No Hendrix? is this only still living or something?

[st00ka]

J Mascis for me.

[Alcatraz]

No Hendrix? is this only still living or something?

[ampersand]

I find Satriani a bit of a show off to be honest. Undoubtedly talented, but it's more 'look how fast I can play' as opposed to 'look what I can play'.

He's no Clapton. Or Page.

[Craig_G]

lol. no eddie van halen either?

[Craig_G]

Out of those listed I'd probably have to choose James Dean Bradfield or Kirk Hammett.

[BlackHole2006]

J Mascis for me.

Edited April 1, 2010 by BlackHole2006

[Langdale Wolf]

satriani is great. the person you are describing is ynwgie malmstein. complete sausage of a musician. no melody or tune, just try to get as many notes into the bar as you can.

[ampersand]

Actually, you may be spot on there. I think I meant Malmsteen. A mate of mine is a guitarist and loves Satriani, Vai, Malmsteen etc. I just find them a bit 'meh' TBH. Their like are known as willy waving axe men.

And that chap from Dragonforce. Incredible talent, but not used in the right way IMHO. (It was them who did Through The Fire and Flames, wasn't it?)

[sifi]

lol. no eddie van halen either?

[judyblue110]

David Gilmour is the main miss for me here, surprised noone's mentioned him.

I'd vote Neil Young/David Gilmour all the way, but I see the point about no 60s/70s guitarists.

Mike McCready/Johnny Marr wins for me, out of this lot. Although, looking at the nominees, it seems the only criteria for being nominated for this vote is that you look cool with a guitar, as opposed to actually knowing how to play the damn thing.

[Langdale Wolf]

an apt title. i love crystal planet by satriani though.

[safe]

kevin shields for me, probably the only one on the list who can make you feel ill at the end by the gig

[Kowalski]

kevin shields for me, probably the only one on the list who can make you feel ill at the end by the gig

[DaveMac]

As David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana etc etc are not in this particular race I too go for Tom Morello's unorthodox guitarwork.

[jimmyd93]

I'm probably going to get absolutely slated for this, but I voted for Matt Bellamy. Not necessarily the best on a guitar, but hell, he can write a good riff or two. And some of the weird noises he can get out of his guitar (admittedly, with pedals, knobs, and a Kaoss pad) are IMO pretty impressive.

[Runner]

Three pages in and I'm the only one who's voted for Frusciante ... !?!!

[ampersand]

Three pages in and I'm the only one who's voted for Frusciante ... !?!!

[Runner]

well why would i when the guy that wrote evenflow, jeremy and given to fly are in there?

[pehaw]

From that list Johnny Marr or John Squire would be my choice.

Strange to see Simon Tong on there rather than Nick McCabe - what's that all about?

No Johnny Ramone?

No Tom Verlaine?

Not even Tommy Emmanuel or Andy McKee?

Most glaringly of all, no Peter Solowka!!

[2/Z]

No Dimebag Darrell?!?!?!

Blashphemy i tell ye!

[fowls]

Some of the choices are very strange. Kurt Cobain and Bob Mould were/are great songwriters, but guitar playing-wise they're average at best.

Edited April 1, 2010 by fowls

[ampersand]

Oh completely! We all have our favourites, obviously, I'm just surprised that he isn't anybody else's. Saw him perform with the chilli's back in 2006 and he blew me away. Just outstanding!!!

Peace x

[judyblue110]

i saw him in 2006 and 2003/4. didn't do anything for me either time