Janik Gears (or however you spell it) the Maiden fill in! Sloppiest solo's I've ever heard8O

 

Well, there are many aspects to being a guitarist: technique, music writing, improvisation, etc.

For his improvisation and his musically captivating melodies, I actually like Jerry Garcia. The Jerry Garcia before he kicked his drug addictions, of course. If you saw him play after he stopped doing heroin it's a sad sight. He couldn't stop shaking. He could barely play.

My vote for worst guitarist goes to Neil Young. Same boring music, poor technique, etc.

 

I second the CC Deville and add Billy Joe of green day Vinnie Vincent, Jack White of the white stripes

 

take Jerry & Ace off that list... that is ridiculous.

you gotta add Vai, Satch, etc to that list in comparison to Jerry on improv alone.. glen

 

Is this about the worst, or the most overrated?

It all depends on the style they play and how they serve that...

 

take Jerry & Ace off that list... that is ridiculous... glen

I gotta agree with Glen!

 

Glen,
Jerry had a HUGE following- very successful- but he was out-of-tune and had the weakest tone I've heard. I'll not compete with Dead-Heads, but I still think he's a lame player.
I was on side-stage at the Bottom Line with Ace with a friend's band and he was so trashed he dropped my friends Les Paul off the stage. (Friend played all solos on the
"Back in the New York Groove" album. He's a total burnout.

 

Ace Frehley never caught my attention. I like Kiss and all, but Ace is nothing special in my opinion. He's still good though. Jerry Garcia? I always thought he was a great player.

 

The opinion of whether or not a guitarist is good or bad is a matter of taste, not fact, so I henceforth dub this thread crap! lol

 

The opinion of whether or not a guitarist is good or bad is a matter of taste, not fact, so I henceforth dub this thread crap! lol

You do realize that this would apply to 90% of the threads started in this forum dont you??? But you keep coming back......case of J.A.S. maybe

 

31 years on earth and I dont recall a moment where I had to listen to a Greatful dead tune maybe it takes a L.S.D brownie to enjoy it

 

C.C. Deville - Poison

I dare you! You can't have heard much of his playing. He even played a Jem! Shame on you... I'd like to fistfight your opinion...

 

how is kerry king not on that list??

 

Glen,
Jerry had a HUGE following- very successful- but he was out-of-tune and had the weakest tone I've heard. I'll not compete with Dead-Heads, but I still think he's a lame player.
I was on side-stage at the Bottom Line with Ace with a friend's band and he was so trashed he dropped my friends Les Paul off the stage. (Friend played all solos on the
"Back in the New York Groove" album. He's a total burnout.

Both had/have drug and alcohol issues... but that doesn't dismiss their contribution in their early days and overall career... which is greater than any shred guitarist. Also, if you're talking songwriting you gotta remove Kobain from that list too. ...glen

 

You do realize that this would apply to 90% of the threads started in this forum dont you??? But you keep coming back......case of J.A.S. maybe

yes I do. I do have J.A.S. and I dont even own one yet but i have been playing ibanez's for all 9 years of my guitar life

 

I believe that music is all about the inspiration and it is not a technical competitoin so for you Kobain may be the worst player in the universe and Korn may be the worst band ever but their music is giving HOPE and INSPIRATION for many people and that is what makes them great even imperfect...

 

...Me

 

Also, if you're talking songwriting you gotta remove Kobain from that list too. ...glen

Absolutely right. People should stop thinking of Kurt as a guitarist. The way I like to remember him (and I am a big fan of Nirvana) is as a songwriter who just happened to play guitar!

 

...Me

No, you are wrong. That honour belongs to me :lol:

 

if Kobains rape me or korns shoots and ladders are inspiration dude ya need JESUS

 

if Kobains rape me or korns shoots and ladders are inspiration dude ya need JESUS

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

 

What you seem to be forgetting is that Cobain open's his soul to everyone with his music. To me, that is something very special.
Sometimes people need to identify with songs about s**t that happens in their lives. Unfortunately life is not all fun and games. I like many have been through bad times and music kept me going and kept me focused.

 

Anyway, to get back on topic
As much as I like Metallica, I really think Kirk is a real sloppy player. I have seen them live lots of times and have never been blown away by his playing.

 

if Kobains rape me (...) are inspiration dude ya need JESUS

Or someone needs to look up the word empathy.

 

What about Joey Allen and Erik Turner from Warrant

Oh yeah .... and me