who is or was the best guitar player ever?
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I was always partial to Clapton, but Hendrix could do amazing things with the electric.
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He looks like he's from outer space when he plays guitar solos. It's like he ate 10 rotten bananas all at the same time. But he's a great musician. Great guitar player on both acoustic and electric.
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The best Dallas Cowboys players ever:\nRoger Staubach, Bob Lilly, Randy White, Ed Jones, Drew Pearson, Mel Renfro, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Tony Dorsett, Chuck Howley, Don Meredith, Don Perkins, Lee Roy Jordan
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I loved them when Peter Frampton was with the group...and only then.  But, I am a huge Frampton fan.  Even today..I think he is one of the top 5 most talented guitar players alive.
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Absolutely, Peart is the best. Completely frustrating trying to duplicate his versatility. Honorable mention to Ulrich and the late Keith Moon. Most underrated, would be Laudir DeOliveira from Chicago (their early years). Most overrated, with respects to an earlier answer, would be Ringo Starr. His style is WAY to simplistic to be considered a great rock drummer. IMHO
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Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, for sure.  Have you ever really listened to Layla?  The guitar strings almost speak.  Of course, I'm 62, sooo
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John Bohnam of led zeppelin hands down
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Definitely Steve Harris from Iron Maiden, no one can play they way he does
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the better of them is ronaldinho\nthe best player ever
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This is an easy one.  Neil Peart of Rush is the best rock drummer that has ever lived.
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In terms of guitar-playing chops, what about Eddie Van Halen, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana? In terms of showmanship, what about Iggy Pop, Mick Jagger, Bono?  In terms of cool guy who died way too young, what about Kurt Cobain?
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# 7 mick thompson he's a freakin good guitarist and has the best mask out of all of the them
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Children of Bodom have some good stuff. However, for me, the greatest is still Jimi Hendrix! And Alexi would probably agree!
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Ozzy is the best.. he is the king of metal... it breaks my heart to see him the way he is.. getting older, I always remember him to Shot in the Dark video!!! OMG  He is awesome!!
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1) Jimmy Page, 2) Jimi Hendrix, 3) Angus Young
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Kurt Cobain is probably my all time favorite.  I like the way he hacked out his chords/solos.\n\nAs an FYI - I worked with a lady who grew up with Tom Morello.  She said he's a great guy.
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Based on skill and influence:\n\n1. Jimi Hendrix\n2. Eric Clapton\n3. Joe Satriani\n4. Steve Vai\n5. Jimmy Page\n6. Duane Allman\n7. Eddie Van Halen\n8. Stevie Ray Vaughn\n9. David Gilmour\n10. Randy Rhoads