The 50 Greatest Guitarists... Ever!

Who will make number one?...

February 18, 2008

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39. Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden - For a lead guitarist in a heavy rock band, Adrian Smith takes a measured approach to his playing. Unlike many, his solos are usually planned, composed and in time with the melody, hardly ever drifting into pretentiousness. With the dual – and now three-pronged – guitar assault of Iron Maiden, he is an underrated performer. (pr photos)

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um john squire?
~ by d 2/18/2008 Report
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DON’T, Gigwise! Just don’t.
~ by the yak 2/18/2008 Report
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Billy Corgan, James Dean Bradfield, John Squire, John Frusciante, Bernard Butler where are you?!
~ by AlexPanic 2/18/2008 Report
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Where the **** is Josh Homme?
~ by Daves 2/18/2008 Report
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”Dimebag” Darrell??? John Lee Hooker??? CHET ATKINS?!?!?!? Otherwise an impeccable list!!! Can’t argue with your number one choice either.. how about top vocalists?!?!
~ by Skeigh 2/18/2008 Report
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