Since we’ve done ten guitarists, I thought I’d crunch some numbers and give you an update on the figures and see if you agree. Here’s the rankings so far, click on the names for more info or if you want to vote.
| 1. Jimi Hendrix | 82.81% |
| 2. Alex Lifeson | 77.20 % |
| 3. Gary Moore | 77.05% |
| 4. Brian May | 76.52% |
| 5. Jimmy Page | 75.94% |
| 6. Angus Young | 74.98% |
| 7. Ritchie Blackmore | 72.17% |
| 8. Tony Iommi | 69.38% |
| 9. Mark Knopfler | 67.09% |
| 10. Keith Richards | 61.00% |
| David Gilmour | Up Next |
And here’s a breakdown of the categories:
Top 3 Soloists :
- Jimi Hendrix
- Gary Moore
- Brian May
Top 3 Chords/Rhythm:
- Alex Lifeson
- Brian May
- Tony Iommi
Top 3 Most Innovative
- Jimi Hendrix
- Jimmy Page
- Alex Lifeson
Top 3 Most Versatile
- Alex Lifeson
- Jimi Hendrix
- Gary Moore
Top 3 On Stage Charisma
- Jimi Hendrix
- Angus Young
- Jimmy Page
Top 3 Off Stage Shinanigans
- Keith Richards
- Jimi Hendrix
- Jimmy Page
Top 3 Skwiggles Popularity
- Angus Young
- Gary Moore
- Ritchie Blackmore
Let me know in the comments below what you think of the rankings and if you think they’re accurate. Or if you haven’t voted yet, feel free to click on whoever you want to vote for in the table at the top.
If your favourite isn’t on there, they’ll be coming soon.
Have a great weekend.
Take care and all the best,
Ian
Best Guitarist Update – 31 May 24
What about Adrian Vandenburg of Whitesnake or Martin Barre from Jethro Tull, Joe Bonnamassa, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Justin Hayward,
I will keep going Paul, thanks for the list 🙂
Very surprised that Alex Lifeson doesn’t appear in your listing for off stage shenanigans, I actually remember reading once that he was actually arrested and jailed for dancing on tables whilst “somewhat over exuberated” in a bar in his native Canada. It was maybe ten years ago, possibly earlier than that, I remember reading an interview with him in Classic Rock magazine, in which he spoke of his experience, he was still very angry over his treatment. Can’t actually remember what caused his arrest, I don’t remember reading the issue which covered the actual news, so no idea if it was simply a case of somebody getting a bit carried away after a good session on the ale, or if the police in question realised who he was and basically arrested him because of that, but I do know he was far from sorry about it all
Lerxst the Somewhat Over Exuberated, new nickname. The good voters at Skwiggles didn’t think Alex had done enough throwing of tellys through windows, so didn’t make the top 3 🙂