Rank your top 5 Guitar players of all time

1.fast eddie clark of motorhead
2.hanneman of slayer
3.rocky George of suicidal tendenices
4.dimebag of pantera
5.tony iommi of black sabbath

1.Stevie Ray Vaughan
2.Eddie Van Halen
3.Jimi Hendrix
4.Albert King
5.Tony Iommi plus Dickey Betts

I can't think of a top 5, there's so many, but if I had to pick just one, Jimmy Page.
His legacy, innovation, creativity and impact on the next generations is unmatched.
Although the development of the 'riff' in rock music can be attributed to the contributions of numerous guitarists, songwriters and its impossible to pin down to one individual, his guitar work helped to push the boundaries of what was possible at the time and his influence remains to this day

Yngwie, Blackmore, Dave Murray (+ the other Maiden guitarists) and Akira Takasaki

Hendrix, Page, Shermann, Denner, Gelal Necrosodomy.

I tried not to offer a completely Deep Purple centric list and considered riff writing, rhythm and lead playing, electric and acoustic versatility, and of course soloist skills. Despite this, my one and two were both Purple alumni of quite distinct styles who have undeniably stacked bodies of recorded material and demonstrations of live prowess. Mark Reale stands out slightly, but there are more excellent Riot riffs than I've had hot dinners!

1: Ritchie Blackmore
2: Tommy Bolin
3: Uli Jon Roth
4: Bernie Marsden
5: Mark Reale

Very tough to leave out Steve Morse, Tony Iommi, Alan Jones, Rossi & Parfitt, Steve Ramsey, Michael Schenker, Glen & KK, Murray and H, Jack Starr, Randy Davis, Rich Walker, Andy Powell, Ted Turner, Laurie Wisefield, Van Halen etc.

Jerry Cantrell, Dave Mustaine, Jimmy Page, Tony Iommi, Keith Richards.

Chuck Berry
John Lee Hooker
B.B King
Muddy Waters
T-bone Walker

Leads:
Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker, Uli Roth

Riffs:
Tony Iommi, Jimmy Page, Malcolm Young, Hetfield/Mustaine, Tipton/Downing

EVH, Michael Schenker, Jake E. Lee, Gary Moore, Marty Friedman

Honorable Mention: Yngwie, Rik Emmett, Trevor Rabin, Chris Holmes, Piggy, Brad Gillis

1. Rory Gallagher
2. Ritchie Blackmore
3. Alex Lifeson
4. Jimmy Page
5. Jimi Hendrix

in no particular order
1. Jun Senoue
2. Alexi Laiho
3. Glenn Tipton
4. Randy Rhoads
5. Tony Iommi

Honorable mentions: Dave Mustaine, Axel Rudi Pell, Roland Johanson, James Hetfield, Mick Thomson, Zacky Vengance, Synyster Gates & Luca Turilli.

Frank Blackfire
Mike Sifringer
Jon Nödtveidt
David Blomqvist
Cato Stormoen

Tony Iommi, Dave Chandler, Daron Malakian, Mark Shelton, Victor Griffin

1. Eddie Van Halen
2. Dimebag Darrell
3. James Hetfield
4. Slash
5. Zakk Wylde

Absolutely agree, Jimmy Page is an iconic figure in the world of guitarists. His contributions to rock music have left an indelible mark, and his innovative guitar work continues to inspire generations of musicians. It's hard to narrow down a top 5, but if I had to, I'd definitely put Jimmy Page up there.
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No particular order;

Guthrie Govan
Allan Holdsworth
Alexi Laiho
Mattias "IA" Eklundh
P.K.(Peter Kubik)

1. fumiya hattori
2. james murphy
3. jesse pintado
4. corde sensible (eerik)
5. ferdinand benold

1. Trey Azagthoth and John Gallagher both have a pretty even standing for this
3. Dino Cazares
4. Dimebag Darrell
Obligatory and not even fair to give a number. Tony Iommi

Not ordered based on how I rank them

1. Fast Eddie Clarke
2. Joe Young (Antiseen)
3. Allen Collins (Skynyrd)
4. Joe Walsh
5. Colin Blyth (G.B.H.)

1. Trey Azagthoth
2. Muhammad Suicmez
3. James Murphy
4. Marty Friedman
5. Jake E Lee

Hetfield
Nugent
Dan Spitz
Van Halen
Handy Rhaods

In no particular order, some for skill, some for inspiration! :))

Updated list
1. Dimebag Darrel
2. Eddie Van Halen
3. James Hetfield
4. Chuck Schuldiner
5. Tony Iommi

1. Criss Oliva
2. Yngwie Malmsteen
3. Slash
4. Jon Drenning
5. Marty Friedman

1.Jason Becker
2.Marty Friedman
3.Scott Ian
4.Brett Eriksen
5.Dave Mustaine

Eddie Van Halen
Billy F. Gibbons
Dann Huff
Steve Lukather
Vito Bratta

Jimi Hendrix
Tony Iommi
Eddie Van Halen
George Thorogood
Erik Routan

Top 5 imo
5.rob barrett cannibal corpse
4.dean babbit Coven
3.tim Calvert rip forbidden/ nevermore
2.jeff loomis Nevermore/Arch Enemy
1. PAT MUTHA FUNKING O"BRIEN CANNIBAL/NEVERMORE/EXhorder/ monstrosity/ that other band from Kentucky I think it was called get really tweeked out burn ur house down break into the neighbors house go to jail get kicked out of cannibal and wear a baseball catchers chest protector in court----- quartet.
I was gonna throw.braf hul from forced entryl.in but he's doing 16 years in.prison so there will be so.offical.forced entry reunion so.i.skipped him

When you look at someone like Jimmy Page, it's impossible to ignore how his creativity shaped the landscape of rock guitar. His riffs, solos, and overall musical vision made him a legend.

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No Order

-Chuck Schuldiner (Death, Control Denied, Etc.)
-James Murphy (Disincarnate, Cancer, Death, Obituary, Etc.)
-Tommy T Baron (Coroner, Etc.)
-Marty Friedman (Hawaii, Vixen, Cacophony, Megadeth, Etc.)
-Piggy D'Amour (VOIVOD, Aut'chose)

Hard but here I’m an underground guy so I’ll bust it up into 2 groups ,
regular music not underground
Tony iommi ,Jimi Hendrix, Randy rhoads, Stevie ray vaughn ,Jimmie page

Underground
Bill steer, Trey azagthoth, Hank Sherman !!!!!!, michael denner , not the greatest but honorable mention tom g warrior . Cmon every fucking song from 83 to 86 had the best riffs ever

Richard Benson