Looked out of curiosity. Heard of 1 outside the top 20. 2 between 10-20. 3 of the top 10. (JMJ? WTF?)

Note: "Heard of", not "Listened to". My son wasn't there and he is the greatest Guitar (Hero) player I have ever seen.

/inexperienced with guitars
//does this count as trollling?

Mike Derks (Balsac the Jaws of Death) because GWAR needs to be on this list.

Eddie Hazel and Prince in the top 10 were about the only things they did right in that list.

"Jam Master Jay (Run-DMC)

Run-DMC couldn't have made their position in the universe any clearer: "We're the kings of rock" and "Our DJ's better than all these bands." In 1980s, the always exact, never wack wrists of Jam Master Jay certainly rocked harder than any Mötley Crüe riff, but often thanks to the way Jay manipulated the work of guitarists - Aerosmith's Joe Perry and The Knack's Berton Averre both had work done under Jay's discerning needle. What resulted was a new way of hearing guitars - rubbed and percussive and brutal - an evident influence on everyone from Tom Morello to Korn.
Most Heroic Moment: The b-boy bouillabaisse of "It's Tricky," turning the leaden riff from "My Sharona" into a funky duck and weave. C.W."


So everybody on YouTube that re-edits a Hollywood movie is a producer?

Missing from list:
Chet Atkins
Dick Dale
Wes Montgomery

also worth mentioning:
Carl Perkins
Gene Vincent
Brian Setzer

YMMV

hbk72777: "Jam Master Jay (Run-DMC)

Run-DMC couldn't have made their position in the universe any clearer: "We're the kings of rock" and "Our DJ's better than all these bands." In 1980s, the always exact, never wack wrists of Jam Master Jay certainly rocked harder than any Mötley Crüe riff, but often thanks to the way Jay manipulated the work of guitarists - Aerosmith's Joe Perry and The Knack's Berton Averre both had work done under Jay's discerning needle. What resulted was a new way of hearing guitars - rubbed and percussive and brutal - an evident influence on everyone from Tom Morello to Korn.
Most Heroic Moment: The b-boy bouillabaisse of "It's Tricky," turning the leaden riff from "My Sharona" into a funky duck and weave. C.W."


So everybody on YouTube that re-edits a Hollywood movie is a producer?

Why not....anyone who owns an iPod can be considered a DJ.

Glen Campbell
Pete Townshend
Tom Petty
Mark Knoffler
Lindsay Buckingham
Mick Jones

69 Eugene Chadbourne

I saw that dude in the 80s. He welded metal rakes to electric guitars and the sawed the guitar body and dragged it around. I guess that qualifies as "playing." it was memorable, interesting and entertaining. Not the best guitarist I've ever seen. Best feedback and metal scratching sound for sure.

bikkurikun: Eddie Hazel and Prince in the top 10 were about the only things they did right in that list.

The fact that they included Frank Zappa and Tony Iommi almost saved it.

I remember Rolling Stone did a "Top 100 Guitarists" list and Iommi was listed as "Tommy". Ugh...

zappaisfrank: bikkurikun: Eddie Hazel and Prince in the top 10 were about the only things they did right in that list.

The fact that they included Frank Zappa and Tony Iommi almost saved it.

I remember Rolling Stone did a "Top 100 Guitarists" list and Iommi was listed as "Tommy". Ugh...

Did they really? I have that issue and now I am going to have to go dig it up.

I was thrilled that both lists included D. Boon. Dude was a monster.

Matt "Guitar" Murphy

His middle name is Guitar.

Jimi Hendrix?

Eric Clapton?

Randy Rhodes?

Les Paul?

Gunny Highway: zappaisfrank: bikkurikun: Eddie Hazel and Prince in the top 10 were about the only things they did right in that list.

The fact that they included Frank Zappa and Tony Iommi almost saved it.

I remember Rolling Stone did a "Top 100 Guitarists" list and Iommi was listed as "Tommy". Ugh...

Did they really? I have that issue and now I am going to have to go dig it up.

I was thrilled that both lists included D. Boon. Dude was a monster.

It did on the web version. I'm not sure about the printed one. They have since corrected it, thank God.

come on--no way they are serious with this. has to be trolling. No one is that ignorant of guitar players. And the utter disregard for Blues greats, who basically invented every guitar technique, underscores this.

vegasman2000: come on--no way they are serious with this. has to be trolling. No one is that ignorant of guitar players. And the utter disregard for Blues greats, who basically invented every guitar technique, underscores this.

Opening:

To celebrate the new generation of shredders profiled in our May/June "Loud Issue," the SPIN staff decided to find some wheedle in a haystack, taking on the impossible task of ranking our favorite guitar players of all time. Traditionally, the "greatest guitarist" timeline begins with Robert Johnson magically conjuring the blues, nears perfection with Eric Clapton mutating it beatifically, and then ultimately reaches a boomer-baiting Rock and Roll Hall of Fame apotheosis with the free-spirited Jimi Hendrix shooting it into space like feedback-laden fireworks. For this list, we veer toward the alternative canon that kicks in with the Velvet Underground trying to erase that form entirely, making guitar solos gauche and using instruments as sadomasochistic tools for hammering out sheets of white heat.

As you will see, our list embraces outsiders, trailblazers, outliers, and Eugene Chadbourne playing a rake. We don't worship "guitar gods," but prefer our axe-wielders to be resourceful, egalitarian, flawed, and human. We're not drawn to Olympic feats of fleet-fingered athletics, unless they're used for unique and exploratory ends. We see the mewling histrionics of Jeff Beck as tyranny instead of catharsis. The name Derek Trucks is practically alien to us.

At least they are honest about what the list was supposed to be.

No Reverend Horton Heat? I'd figure he'd be on this for sure as it's apparently a d-bag hipster list.

/Still love the Rev. Awesome live.

My personal list of awesome TAKEn from that list of suckitude:

94 Ibhahim Ag Alhabib (Tinariwen)
86 Ian MacKaye and Guy Picciotto (Fugazi)
85 Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam)
83 Josh Homme
80 Dave Navarro (Jane's Addiction/Red Hot Chili Peppers)
50 Wayne Kramer and Fred "Sonic" Smith (MC5)
40 Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine)
37 Ali Farka Touré
30 King Buzzo (Melvins)
6 Prince
4 Kurt Cobain

God that list sucked...but there were at least these gems included, though I may disagree with the order and omissions.

The list sucks, and 10 is way too high, but honestly, their reason for including Jay is interesting. Despite how they made their sound, Run DMC really were rock.

This list reeks of generation Xers trying to seem relevant. Apparently the guitarist of the fathers and grandfather generation isn't edgy enough. Not a single god damn blues musician. No Son House, Robert Johnson, or Ledbelly? Fuuuuuuuu!

Also Dick Dale is the greatest living guitarist. He's touring right now and you should see him. He's master of his instrument. He's better then he was at his fame peak in the 1960s. There's zero bullshiat to his playing. Just a guitar, an amp, and reverb. It's all pure technique. Self taught too.

SharkTrager: The list sucks, and 10 is way too high, but honestly, their reason for including Jay is interesting. Despite how they made their sound, Run DMC really were rock.

I see their point, maybe im just an over-the-hil curmudgeon who totally lost the plot but still, I have this nagging thing where if you put someone on a "greatest guitarist" list, he's got be ABLE TO PLAY A FARKING GUITAR

maybe im just a nazi, I dunno

The song remains the same.

/WTF is a Spin Magazine.
//The hipsters' lack of historical awareness is laughable.

Is Kanye West on there? Because that makes as much sense as Rolling Stone putting three of his albums in the top 500 OF ALL TIME.

Did anyone read the introduction (I didnt the first time)?

They put together a pretty interesting list. Instead of biatching about it, why not try to find something new? You may just like it.

Really, how interesting is it to see the same "Greatest" list for the 1000th time?

Why the hell was this man not on that list?



Fark Spin Magazine!

Beulah Balbricker: Why the hell was this man not on that list?

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Fark Spin Magazine!

They explained why.

No Vai, Satriani, or Chris Johnson? What about Chris Degarmo? John Petrucci? Nuno Bettencourt?

Gunny Highway: Did anyone read the introduction (I didnt the first time)?

I couldn't even find the list, or the intro. The site didn't work well enough.

Lassie
Thomas Edison
The dead mouse in my basement
Your Mom
Dr. Zeus
My car keys
A lamp

/edgy is as edgy does

List fails without Jack Ruby.

Vernon Reid

/that is all

Did anyone including the Suby bother to even read the article. They tell you why the bigs like Hendrix are not on the list. Its not meant to be that kind of list.

I had a gift subscription to Spin that just would never end - ew.

They list Nile Rodgers as a top 50, and list his Most Heroic Moment as David Bowie's "Let's Dance" - that guitar was played by Stevie Ray Vaughan, so at least you know how well the editors at Spin can figure ANYTHING out about guitarists...

This list is irrelevant without Mike Campbell.

Gulper Eel: And not a one from Motown or Stax, of course.

Jayded1: Did anyone including the Suby bother to even read the article. They tell you why the bigs like Hendrix are not on the list. Its not meant to be that kind of list.

I've said it before and I'll say it again - Jimmy Page is a sloppy guitar player.

this list is fail beyond fail.....

chewielouie: Oh jeez, say what you will about Journey and Styx, but Neal Schon and Tommy Shaw are farking great.

Nice to see Prince on there. Incredibly under-rated IMO. His performance at the HOF is jawdropping. Link

Yeah, he tends to get left off these sorts of lists. Probably because he doesn't play rock music, most people don't really think of Prince when they think of guitar players. But damn, that little farker plays a mean guitar.

Gunny Highway: Beulah Balbricker: Why the hell was this man not on that list?

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Fark Spin Magazine!

They explained why.

Their explanation is lame.

Jodeo: List fails without Jack Ruby.

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Neondistraction: chewielouie: Oh jeez, say what you will about Journey and Styx, but Neal Schon and Tommy Shaw are farking great.

Nice to see Prince on there. Incredibly under-rated IMO. His performance at the HOF is jawdropping. Link

Yeah, he tends to get left off these sorts of lists. Probably because he doesn't play rock music, most people don't really think of Prince when they think of guitar players. But damn, that little farker plays a mean guitar.

Fully agree: Prince if awesome. Has anyone seen this? Link

HappyHarryHardOn: SharkTrager: The list sucks, and 10 is way too high, but honestly, their reason for including Jay is interesting. Despite how they made their sound, Run DMC really were rock.

I see their point, maybe im just an over-the-hil curmudgeon who totally lost the plot but still, I have this nagging thing where if you put someone on a "greatest guitarist" list, he's got be ABLE TO PLAY A FARKING GUITAR

maybe im just a nazi, I dunno

What makes you think he couldn't play guitar?

1 Lee Ranaldo & Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth)

WTH? I love Sonic Youth but #1, really?

/Moore won't even admit to being a musician much less the #1 guitar player

Bhasayate: Gunny Highway: Beulah Balbricker: Why the hell was this man not on that list?

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Fark Spin Magazine!

They explained why.

Their explanation is lame.

Lame or not, they explain it. Go through the list and find something you may like. If you find one band you didnt know about it was worth it.

I dont get why people want to see the same reordered list over and over.

/I am guilty of it too.

UtileDysfunktion: 1 Lee Ranaldo & Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth)

WTH? I love Sonic Youth but #1, really?

/Moore won't even admit to being a musician much less the #1 guitar player

I guess that's why he was picked as number one. OF ALL TIME.