i didnt read this as the 'very best single guitarist' but as 'best guitarists'
anyway, one of the greats:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHUUeisCh60&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87uEuhMj92k&feature=related
Another technical wizard, Steve Vai.
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/vi...38792bd4003ea81870d138792bd4003ea-56133748252
I think he's on par with Satch's skills.
The best by far is Jimi. It's only my opinion, but I'm sure a lot of people agree with me. I wouldn't lead off a Best Rock Guitarists thread with Mark Knopfler and The Edge and post-Cream Clapton and people like that.
For real? A whole thread on guitarists and no one mentioned Randy Rhodes? zakk wylde, but not Randy Rhodes? The solo in Mr. Crowley melts my face off every time. Clapton, Satriani, those guys rock, but thats old people music these days, Jimi has stood the test of time, and is still the man. Clapton has nothing on All Along The Watchtower, amazing song. Dave Mustain and Chris Broderick are also pretty badass. Best of all time though, without dispute, Dimebag Darrell.
My favorite, blues/rock guitarist is SRV.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI9TS4O5Ww4&feature=related
Another technical wizard, Steve Vai.
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/vi...38792bd4003ea81870d138792bd4003ea-56133748252
I think he's on par with Satch's skills.