Albert Lee, who hails from Leominster, England, of all places, is perhaps the most influential electric country guitar player alive today. Though he has never achieved much commercial success, fellow musicians, including Eric Clapton and Steve Howe, have described Lee as a living legend.
Likewise, how is Glen Campbell rated as a guitarist?
Had he never played guitar and ‘only’ sung, his voice would rank with American music’s most riveting, expressive, and enduring.” In an emailed statement, Dolly Parton called Campbell “one of the greatest voices that ever was in the business”. … His guitar touched the landmark recordings of his time.
Just so, who is the best guitar picker of all time?
- Brian May. Topping our classic rock poll and receiving more votes than any polled player, Brian’s a true pioneer of tone and one of those rare guitarists who’s instantly recognisable from a single note. …
- Jimi Hendrix. An error occurred. …
- Jimmy Page. …
- Eddie Van Halen. …
- Eric Clapton.
- David Gilmour. …
- Ritchie Blackmore. …
- Alex Lifeson.
Additionally, who is World No 1 guitarist?
Overwhelmingly, we found Jimi Hendrix in the number one spot with Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page often locked in a wrestling match for second ranking. Remarkably, among the 33 guitarists mentioned in the top ten places across these lists, not one was a woman.