BunnysBastatrds 2,324 Posted March 12, 2023 Eddie VanhLen George Lynch Randy Rhodes Stevie Ray Vaughan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,410 Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/11/2023 at 11:15 PM, TommyGavin said: Yes Steve Howe Alex Lifeson ( Mount RUSH more ) Mick Ronson Micheal Schenker Neil Schon are only 5 of my favorite ROCK Guitarists Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonmx 2,424 Posted March 13, 2023 Prince deserves a spot 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,615 Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/12/2023 at 12:45 AM, BunnysBastatrds said: My Mount Rushmore Of 80 Guitars Players Man, that would take up a lot of real estate... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engorgeous George 2,164 Posted March 13, 2023 Stanley Jordan Prince Mark Knopfler Stevie Ray Vaughn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BudBro 173 Posted March 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Mufaletta said: Jerry Reed Chet Atkins Buster B. Jones Johnny Hiland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/12/2023 at 12:45 AM, BunnysBastatrds said: Eddie VanhLen Drunk already? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizkneelande 1,088 Posted March 13, 2023 The line forms behind Nuno Bettencourt 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted March 13, 2023 (In the early 80s, we used to argue who was better. Prince or EVH) To leave Prince off is embarrassing Prince Eddie Van Halen Steve Vai Vitto Bratta (one of the most underrated of all time) https://spinditty.com/industry/Underrated-Guitarists-of-the-80s 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted March 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, Dizkneelande said: The line forms behind Nuno Bettencourt Nuno might be 5th on my list. 80s guitarists - He is late 80s though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,324 Posted March 13, 2023 17 minutes ago, edjr said: Drunk already? Why can’t this be love? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted March 13, 2023 Just now, BunnysBastatrds said: Why can’t this be love? you really got me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,324 Posted March 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, edjr said: you really got me Eruption Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted March 13, 2023 1 minute ago, BunnysBastatrds said: Eruption little dreamer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,324 Posted March 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, edjr said: little dreamer Ice Cream Man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizkneelande 1,088 Posted March 14, 2023 1 hour ago, edjr said: Nuno might be 5th on my list. 80s guitarists - He is late 80s though. Late 80s still counts!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizkneelande 1,088 Posted March 14, 2023 Randy Rhodes died 1982. He’s in my top 5 with EVH (Nuno 1#) Slash (late 80s) & Dimebag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Fantasy 67 Posted March 14, 2023 Elliot Easton Johnny Marr Peter Buck Billy Zoom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,458 Posted March 14, 2023 Ones that haven't been mentioned yet off the top of my head... JOHN PETRUCCI (pretty much the all time master of the guitar technically) Not as much "feeling" as some of the others, but still. Warren DeMartini (RATT) Jake E Lee Yngwie Malmsteen Kirk Hammet Dave Murry and Adrian Smith Glen Tipton and KK Downing You know whitch one that hasn't been mentioned yet that SCREAMS 80's metal to me? Vivian fukkin Campbell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted March 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Dizkneelande said: Randy Rhodes died 1982. He’s in my top 5 with EVH (Nuno 1#) Slash (late 80s) & Dimebag. if he didn't die, he wouldn't have been seen as so good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 790 Posted March 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, edjr said: if he didn't die, he wouldn't have been seen as so good. I doubt that. Would of had a bigger body of work been bigger star and icon. Of course my opinion vs your opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,324 Posted March 14, 2023 When Eddie and Randy were playing on the sunset strip, they tried to outplay each other. Rhodes<Eddie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizkneelande 1,088 Posted March 14, 2023 7 hours ago, edjr said: if he didn't die, he wouldn't have been seen as so good. He wrote some of the best songs in rock history Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
League Champion 1,896 Posted March 14, 2023 John Frusciante was and still is the best alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 790 Posted March 14, 2023 49 minutes ago, League Champion said: John Frusciante was and still is the best alive. I don’t know about best but he good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 60 Posted March 15, 2023 On 3/12/2023 at 12:45 AM, BunnysBastatrds said: Eddie VanhLen George Lynch Randy Rhodes Rhoads Stevie Ray Vaughan FTR - Never a SRV fan but without Randy I don't play the guitar the way I did and probably get swept away in Andy Gibb or the Bee Gees ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,458 Posted March 15, 2023 15 hours ago, League Champion said: John Frusciante was and still is the best alive. I liked him better as a shredder before he joined RHCP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,458 Posted March 15, 2023 58 minutes ago, Flipper said: FTR - Never a SRV fan but without Randy I don't play the guitar the way I did and probably get swept away in Andy Gibb or the Bee Gees ... NOT A SRV FAN? Shame on you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,458 Posted March 15, 2023 15 hours ago, Dizkneelande said: He wrote some of the best songs in rock history Uhh...No. He wrote some of your favorite songs in history. Music is subjective. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,660 Posted March 15, 2023 A lot of people around Randy thought he would have moved on to different types of musically endeavors beyond heavy metal and shredding, no way to know but that's what I've read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 60 Posted March 15, 2023 1 minute ago, kutulu said: A lot of people around Randy thought he would have moved on to different types of musically endeavors beyond heavy metal and shredding, no way to know but that's what I've read. I have read the same ... Jazz/Fusion or something like that. Who wouldn't with the Jazz/Fusion babes ... I also read a blurb ... maybe from Ozzy ... about the stuff Randy was working on leading up to the 3rd 'Blizzard' album and how it was sort of trendsetting ... A royal bummer he left early Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
League Champion 1,896 Posted March 15, 2023 54 minutes ago, SUXBNME said: I liked him better as a shredder before he joined RHCP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Fantasy 67 Posted March 15, 2023 16 hours ago, League Champion said: John Frusciante was and still is the best alive. Big fan but he isn’t 80s to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,660 Posted March 15, 2023 I picture 80 of the best guitar players with little Beetlejuice heads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,324 Posted March 15, 2023 One of the best 80 songs ever !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizkneelande 1,088 Posted March 15, 2023 5 hours ago, SUXBNME said: Uhh...No. He wrote some of your favorite songs in history. Music is subjective. 10 million records sales between Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman would say otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,410 Posted March 15, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 6:05 PM, Mr Fantasy said: Elliot Easton Johnny Marr Peter Buck Billy Zoom still no mention of Mick Ronson ( Mr. Fantasy's profile pic ) Elliot Easton is #6 on my list as favorites btw * I don't expect a reply lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites