The Bhoy Discusses Some Of His Favourite Guitarists
If you think this needs "moar metal", you're probably an idiot. |
| 1 | Django Reinhardt
He only had two working fingers on his fretting hand. He's better than your life. Will be reviewing his greatest hits collection when I get a chance. |
| 2 | Bill Frisell
While around these parts he's best known for Naked City, Frisell is actually best when he's not doing crazy shit. Prime examples: Disfarmer, Blues Dream, and his collaboration with Kenny Wheeler and Dave Holland on Angel Song. |
| 3 | John Fahey
Bringing back into prominence the fingerpicking, fluid style that dominated roots Americana music, such as Appalachian folk. |
| 4 | Ohad Benchetrit
Best known for his work with Do Make Say Think and some guest work with Broken Social Scene. Most people cite the percussion and bass as the heart of DMST's refreshing take on "post-rock", but Ohad's inventive use of homemade pedals and subtly complex chord arrangements make him an underappreciated guitarist. |
| 5 | John Scofield
Up All Night is the funkiest jazz album this side of sliced bread, mainly due to Scofield's effortless experimentation and knack for groove. |
| 6 | Jeff Parker
Of Isotope 217 and Tortoise, Parker is a staple in the blooming Chicago modern jazz scene. Listen to Tunnel Chrome off the Chicago Underground Quartet's S/T and you'll get why he's so damn cool. |
| 7 | Pepe Romero
Simply the best in terms of classical guitar. That's explanation enough. |
| 8 | Jimmy Page
Okay, so this may be the obvious addition to a list about guitarists, and the argument could be made that he isn't nearly as inventive a guitarist as some make him out to be- but that doesn't take away from the music. With his love of Blues scales and mandolin's, Page is the perfect example as to why Led Zeppelin are the best band from the 70's. They managed to be that little bit more talented than their peers. |
| 9 | Les Paul
It's called an electric guitar. |
| 10 | John McLaughlin
Anyone who has heard Mahavishnu Orchestra's first two albums will not be shocked by this inclusion. His improvisation, and band interaction are phenomenal. |
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