Top 100 Guitarists Of All Time

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Top 100 Guitarists Of All Time

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UPDIRNS
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May 23, 2013
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This is a list I compiled based on my opinions and while many will disagree these are my opinions. My list is subject to change of course. I based my selections on overall talent, influence in their genre's, body of work and how much I liked them (in that order). Your comments are welcomed, but again don't flame me if you disagree. We each have our own opinions and I would appreciate it if every one respects mine. I will return the favor.
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1.
Michael Romeo
100.
2.
Alex Skolnick
100.
3.
Herman Li
100.
4.
Marty Friedman
100.
5.
Dimebag Darrell
100.
6.
Michael Amott
100.
7.
John Petrucci
100.
8.
Eddie Van Halen
100.
9.
Jimmy Page
100.
10.
Alex Lifeson
100.
11.
Eric Clapton
100.
12.
Janick Gers
100.
13.
Jeff Hanneman
100.
14.
Brent Hinds
100.
15.
Gary Holt
100.
16.
Jimi Hendrix
100.
17.
Joe Satriani
100.
18.
Stevie Ray Vaughn
100.
19.
Michael Akerfeldt
100.
20.
Eric Johnson
100.
21.
Synyster Gates
100.
22.
Alexi Laiho
100.
23.
Mille Petrozza
100.
24.
Mark Knophler
100.
25.
Glen Tipton
100.
26.
Brian May
100.
27.
Joe Bonamossa
100.
28.
Kirk Hammett
100.
29.
Ritchie Blackmore
100.
30.
Steve Vai
100.
31.
Paul Gilbert
100.
32.
Zakk Wylde
100.
33.
Mark Morton
100.
34.
KK Downing
100.
35.
Jari Maenpaa
100.
36.
Michael Schenker
100.
37.
Jerry Cantrell
100.
38.
Dave Mustaine
100.
39.
Dave Murray
100.
40.
Tony Iomi
100.
41.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
100.
42.
Timo Tolkki
100.
43.
David Gilmore
100.
44.
Steve Howe
100.
45.
Kerry King
100.
46.
Vivian Campbell
100.
47.
Tom Morello
100.
48.
Chris Broderick
100.
49.
Slash
100.
50.
Adrian Smith
100.
51.
James Hetfield
100.
52.
John Schaffe
100.
53.
Yngwie Malmsteen
100.
54.
Oli Herbert
100.
55.
Al Pitrelli
100.
56.
Fredrik Thordendal
100.
57.
Jesper Stromblad
100.
58.
Carlos Santana
100.
59.
Duane Allman
100.
60.
Uli Jon Roth
100.
61.
Jeff Beck
100.
62.
Robert Fripp
100.
63.
Rob Flynn
100.
64.
Buckethead
100.
65.
Joel Stroetzel
100.
66.
Randy Rhoades
100.
67.
Kim Thayil
100.
68.
Phil Demmel
100.
69.
Mark Tremonti
100.
70.
Scott Ian
100.
71.
Ola Frenning
100.
72.
Mike Spreitzer
100.
73.
Pete Twonshend
100.
74.
Angus Young
100.
75.
Chris Poland
100.
76.
Niklas Sundin
100.
77.
Chris Degarmo
100.
78.
Maik Weichert
100.
79.
Kai Hansen
100.
80.
Nick Hipa
100.
81.
Corey Beaulieu
100.
82.
John Sykes
100.
83.
Ted Nugent
100.
84.
Buddy Guy
100.
85.
Eric Petersen
100.
86.
Dino Cavares
100.
87.
Henny Wolter
100.
88.
Steve Morse
100.
89.
Daron Malakian
100.
90.
Jake E. Lee
100.
91.
Chuck Berry
100.
92.
Peter Frampton
100.
93.
Richie Sambora
100.
94.
Luca Turill
100.
95.
Mick Thomson
100.
96.
Jeff Kendrick
100.
97.
Alex Beyrodt
100.
98.
Adam Jones
100.
99.
Jonathan Donais
100.
100.
Bobby Gustafson
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