LedZep1969 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 (edited) My top 5 Guitarists: 1.Jimmy Page 2.Eddie Van Halen 3.Kirk Hammet 4.Eric Clapton 5.Yngwie Malmsteen *NOTE*Hendrix is good but I don't like his style and he is overrated he would be #6 My top 5 drummers: 1.John Bonham 2.Neil Pert (Sorry Rush fans I just plain think Bonzo is better, John doesnt need a giant set to sound big) 3.Danny Carey 4.Ian Pace 5.Lars Ulrich Edited July 11, 2008 by LedZep1969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Not a big Eddie fan - it's like he's off playing a different song or just randon tweedling, to me. Stevie Ray Vaughn is much more impressive. And I'd find a place for Ginger Baker and Carmine Appice in the drummer list, somehow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanna be drummer Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 My Favorite Guitarists: 1. Jimi Hendrix 2. Jimmy Page 3. Joe Perry 4. Eddie Van Halen 5. Brian May Best Technical Guitarists IMO: 1. Buckethead 2. Steve Vai 3. Paul Gilbert 4. Joe Satriani 5. Yngwie Malmsteen Favorite Drummers: 1. John Bonham 2. Keith Moon 3. Lars Ulrich 4. Neil Peart 5. Joey Kramer (not the greatest in technical skill, but he's damn good live and I love his style) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarlaxle 56 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 (edited) Lars is now an above average drummer? o_O When did that happen? =P If I were to pick the best Thrash drummer it would be Dave Lombardo...but then again, Metallica isn't Thrash Metal anymore. Anyways...I guess I should come up with a list or something. Guitarists 1. John McLaughlin 2. Frank Zappa 3. Jimmy Page 4. Mikael Akerfeldt 5. Mike McCready Drummers 1. Billy Cobham 2. Bill Bruford 3. Flo Mounier 4. Martin Lopez 5. John Bonham Edited July 12, 2008 by Jarlaxle 56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucyinthesky Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Here's mine though there should be more than 5: Guitarists: 1. Jimmy Page/Jimi Hendrix (couldn't say who's better) 3. Brian May 4. Frank Zappa 5. Paul Gilbert Drummers: 1. Carl Palmer 2. John Bonham 3. Phil Collins (think what you want about his music, but on drums he's excellent) 4. Keith Moon 5. Dave Grohl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarlaxle 56 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Here's mine though there should be more than 5: Guitarists: 1. Jimmy Page/Jimi Hendrix (couldn't say who's better) 3. Brian May 4. Frank Zappa 5. Paul Gilbert I have to say, Paul Gilbert is awesome. He's just as technical as guitarists like Vai or Malmsteen, but his songs are really interesting and creative nonetheless. Even his purely instrumental stuff is awesome, hell, especially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zosodude13 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 (edited) Guitarists: (on ability) 1. Jimi Hendrix 2. Jimmy Page 3. Allen Holdsworth 4. Carlos Santana 5. Eddie Hazel (just listen to Maggot Brain!!!) just missed the cut: Wayne Kramer/Fred "Sonic" Smith whose overrated: Eddie Van Halen Drummers: (on ability) 1. John Bonham 2. Ginger Baker 3. Bill Bruford 4. Neil Peart 5. John Densmore (the best of the "minimalist" drummers) just missed the cut: Carmine Appice whose overratted: Keith Moon Edited July 13, 2008 by zosodude13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 (edited) My top drummers (off the top of my head) would be Carey, Bonham, Peart, Stewart Copeland. I always liked Alex Van Halen, too. Edited July 13, 2008 by Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zosodude13 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I find it interessting to see Eric Clapton only mentioned once out of all the lists on here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docron Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) You can't talk about top 5 drummers without mentioning Grand Funk Railroad's Don Brewer. The dude was absolutely phenominal live and hes totally under-rated. Also, how does everyone over-look Gene Krupa? The dude practically brought the drums out of the closet as an instrument in the 1930's... the 1930's for christ's sake - 40 years before the next greats of the 70's Tommy's Top 5 Drummers John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) Danny Carey (Tool) Gene Krupa (Various) Neil Peart (Rush) Don Brewer (Grand Funk Railroad) Edited to add: I agree with whoever above said Keith Moon is over-rated. Edited July 14, 2008 by docron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docron Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 As far as inventive guitar work goes, Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine is always over-looked. People on this forum also seem to forget how Page was sort of slow (comparitively) on the frets after 1971. His real claim to fame IMO is his insane riffs and his work in pioneering creative new studio effects/arrangements. That is why I put Clapton ahead of him I guess, IMO he is the best overall. Its really a toss-up for me between Hendrix and Page for number 2, tho I give it to Hendrix for coming out a few years before Page and being able to recreate what he did in the studio (to some degree) and all that on the guitar live while also being lead singer. Tommy's Top 5 Guitarists Eric Clapton (Cream) Jimi Hendrix (Band of Gypsys) Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine) David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansback Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 You can't talk about top 5 drummers without mentioning Grand Funk Railroad's Don Brewer. The dude was absolutely phenominal live and hes totally under-rated. Also, how does everyone over-look Gene Krupa? The dude practically brought the drums out of the closet as an instrument in the 1930's... the 1930's for christ's sake - 40 years before the next greats of the 70's Tommy's Top 5 Drummers John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) Danny Carey (Tool) Gene Krupa (Various) Neil Peart (Rush) Don Brewer (Grand Funk Railroad) Edited to add: I agree with whoever above said Keith Moon is over-rated. what about phil collins in early genisis days before they went pop he was wild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3hrsoflunacy Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) Guitarists 1. John McLaughlin The man who Jimmy lessons. My favorite guitarists (I know you asked for greatest, but that's subjective) 1. Jimmy Page 2. Alex Lifeson 3. Angus Young 4. David Gilmour 5. Jimi Hendrix My Favorite Drummers 1. Buddy Rich 2. John Bonham 3. Neil Peart 4. Bill Ward 5. Steve Smith (Journey) Edited July 14, 2008 by 3hrsoflunacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelersFreak Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Guitarists: Eric Clapton Jimmy Page Jimi Hendrix George Harrison Pete Townshend Bassists: Geddy Lee John Entwistle Les Claypool Steve Harris John Paul Jones Drummers: Neil Peart John Bonham Keith Moon Nicko McBrain Ringo Starr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Them On Back Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Drummers: 1. John Bonham 2. Cozy Powell (my favourite drummer but Bonham's got more talent) 3. Bill Ward 4. Joey Jordison 5. Nicko McBrain Guitarists: 1. Jimmy Page 2. Jimi Hendrix 3. Angus Young 4. Ritchie Blackmore 5. Dave Murray (Iron Maiden) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layali Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) I don't know who are the greatest, I'll just give my favourites Guitarists: 1. David Gilmour 2. Jimmy Page 3. George Harisson 4. Slash 5. The Gipsy Kings Drummers: 1. John Bonham 2. Michael Giles 3. Stewart Copeland 4. Carl Palmer 5. Michael Lee Funny thing is I'd vote Led Zeppelin members number one of their category, except for the guitar. Edit: I agree with you Docron, I could definitively have put Tom Morello somewhere in my list. And thanks Jarlaxe for reminding me of Mike McCready Edited July 15, 2008 by Layali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott78 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Guitarist 1. Jimmy Page 2. Tony Iommi 3. Marty Friedman 4. Neal Schon 5. Steve Vai Drummers 1. John Bonham 2. Ian Paice 3. Cozy Powell 4. Jimmy Degrasso 5. Simon Wright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anarchy2Howard Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 My favourite guitarists: 1. Jimmy Page 2. Eric Clapton 3. Jeff Beck 4. Jimi Hendrix 5. David Gilmour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 guitarists: 1 Jimmy Page 2 Steve Howe 3 Jimi Hendrix 4 David Gilmour 5 Ritchie Blackmore drummers: 1 John Bonham 2 Nick Mason 3 Phil Collins 4 John Densmore 5 Ian Paice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowbell666 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 (edited) Guitarist: 1. John Mclaughlin 2. Jimmy Page 3. Eric Clapton 4. Jimi Hendrix 5. Robert Johnson Drummer: 1. John Bonham 2. Billy Cobham 3. Roy Haynes 4. Keith Moon 5. Krupa Singer (oh what the hell): 1. Robert Plant 2. Little Robert Anthony 3. Percy Edited July 24, 2008 by cowbell666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Guitarists Jimi Hendrix Jeff Beck Eric Clapton Dave Gilmour Frank Zappa Drummers John Bonham Mitch Mitchell Keith Moon Terry Bozzio Ed Cassidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenderWho Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Guitarists: 1. Jimi Hendrix 2. Jimmy Page 3. Eric Clapton 4. Kirk Hammet 5. Robert Johnson Drummers: 1. Buddy Rich 2. Keith Moon 3. Neil Peart 4. John Bonham 5. Moe Tucker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppFanForever Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 My Favorite Guitarists: 1. Jimi Hendrix 2. Jimmy Page 3. Joe Perry 4. Eddie Van Halen 5. Brian May Best Technical Guitarists IMO: 1. Buckethead 2. Steve Vai 3. Paul Gilbert 4. Joe Satriani 5. Yngwie Malmsteen Favorite Drummers: 1. John Bonham 2. Keith Moon 3. Lars Ulrich 4. Neil Peart 5. Joey Kramer (not the greatest in technical skill, but he's damn good live and I love his style) I like your lists, however, I wish that Stevie Ray Vaughan could have made the list. ROCK ON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 my favourute guitarists are: 1. Jimmy Page 2. Jimi Hendrix 3. Eric Clapton 4. David Gilmour 5. Brian May Drummers: 1. John Bonham 2. Keith Moon 3. Neil Peart 4. Ginger Baker 5. Ian Paice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodhran Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 in no particular order and straight off guitarists: Jimmy Page Jimi Hendrix Robert Fripp David Torn John Mc Laughlin drummers: John Bonham Stewart Copeland Neil Peart Steve Jansen Terry Bozzio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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