Who is or was the greatest Guitarist?

I got into a debate with some friends the other day and we really struggled with who is or was the greatest rock guitartist? Some said Jimi Hendrix, others said Duane Allman. Jimmy Page, Santana, Eddie Van Halen...who is the best of all time? This needs to be resolved. Thanks for your input.

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Permalink Reply by Jonathan Rosenberg on October 24, 2007 at 3:06pm

E. Clapton
J. Hendrix
S.R Vaughn
J. Page
D. Gilmour

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Permalink Reply by Jim Damico on October 25, 2007 at 9:11am

Satriani

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Permalink Reply by Tomas Diaz on November 21, 2007 at 5:10pm

Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead.

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Permalink Reply by Mark Gragg on January 3, 2008 at 5:41pm

Stevie Ray Vaughn.

End of discussion.

I saw his last concert before his untimely demise.

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Permalink Reply by sheila Greco on January 13, 2008 at 10:42pm

I love Eric Clapton. How about Jerry Garcia?
Sheila Greco

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Permalink Reply by Thomas Gentile on January 15, 2008 at 6:43pm

Hendrix is the MAN!! I am trying to reach Chris LaVoie. We have not met but I was referred to him by an old friend and professional associate from my Morgan Samuels days. I am the CEO of Gentile Associates, financial services recruiters, and would like to speak with Chris. If he is on this blog and anyone knows him could they pass on this request. I can be reached at (973) 414-9411 direct dial; or (973) 610-4562 Cell.

Thank you,

TG

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Permalink Reply by Scott Sheldon on February 6, 2008 at 5:20pm

Great thread here, I've been playing since 1975, seen alot great classic perfomances since I was kid as I was lucky enough to have a cool dad to take me to shows, so I got see them all back in the late 60's.
I'd have to say Hendrix for the 60's / Jimmy Page - 70's / SRV - 80's / Satch / Vai - 90's - Modern day rock guitarist.

Gotta say Hendrix is still the champion - some have close but what he did over 40 years ago with what he had to work with still blows the mind. But what about the amazing acoustic guitarist of the last century - like Andrés Segovia ?

Mike,
Check this out - according to Rolling Stone - Hendrix tops the charts
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5937559/the_100_greatest_gui...

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Permalink Reply by Thomas Gentile on February 6, 2008 at 6:20pm

Gotta say it again -- Hendrix is the MAN!!!!! Has never been nor will there ever be anyone quite like him and his guitar.

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Permalink Reply by Mike S. on February 6, 2008 at 6:35pm

Joe Satriani or Ingvey Malmstein anyone??

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Permalink Reply by Paul Lovallo on February 7, 2008 at 9:11am

It has to be (1) Jimi Hendrix followed by (2) Duane Allman of the Allman Brothers Band (3) Jeff Beck
Rolling Stones top 100--- http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5937559/the_100_greatest_gui...

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Permalink Reply by david jarcho on February 7, 2008 at 10:25am

Thomas,
Chris LaVoie responded to this question on 1/16.
DJ

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Permalink Reply by david jarcho on February 7, 2008 at 10:26am

Chris,
Call Thomas:
I am trying to reach Chris LaVoie. We have not met but I was referred to him by an old friend and professional associate from my Morgan Samuels days. I am the CEO of Gentile Associates, financial services recruiters, and would like to speak with Chris. If he is on this blog and anyone knows him could they pass on this request. I can be reached at (973) 414-9411 direct dial; or (973) 610-4562 Cell.
DJ