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Top 10 Most OverRated Guitarists

Foggy72

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This video is sure to bring the outrage. A lot of blasphemy in here, but I mostly agree with his choices.

Let the fun begin:

 

brandtkronholm

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From the video:

10 Zakk Wylde
9 The Edge
8 Kirk Hammett
7 Slash
6 Ace
5 Joe Perry
4 Jack White
3 Santana
2 Clapton
1 Hendrix

That's right, Hendrix is the most overrated guitarist with Clapton 2nd.

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deytookerjaabs

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Get ready everyone, I'm gonna blow your mind here cause I'm like so contrarian so you should sit down: ______insert uneducated "shocking" POV ______ rinse recycle.



That's the big thing these days for people making a buck on the monetized video/audio channels on the 'net. Clickbait crap from half breeds.
 

Zentar

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I've seen Joe Perry live several times over the decades. I thought he was always an amazing live player. I don't think he plays like anybody else.
 

Ed Driscoll

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No good can come of this -- these are all very good to excellent guitarists, most of whom have been in bands that have brought decades of joy to their audiences. Jimmy Page was pretty sloppy post-'75 with Zeppelin; that doesn't take away from the incredible music his band recorded.
 

ourmaninthenorth

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What's that old adage?

Arseholes are like opinions, or some such.

I offer this observation without watching the video; yes, I'm that good.

:fc
 

garywright

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I feel there’s two deserving ones on that list but the other eight :bigal
 

sonar

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The guy doesn't even deserve the miniscule traction the LPF can offer. Looking at his overall YT views he doesn't even register as much digital influence as a gnat during a weekend BBQ.
 

Triburst

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Didn't watch it, but I know that guy's full of stupid.

This is what happened as they "monetized" YouTube videos.

Now, it's just another venue to get Click-Bait.
 

MeHereNow

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Alan barnes will be hit by a sudden lightning streak when Clapton is done viewing that video.
 

J T

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Same here. I didn't watch it so he won't get a YouTube penny from my curiosity click.

Another YouTube wannabe trying to make money for being stupid.

Does it seem like people getting dumber?
 

Thundermtn

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How can someone be over rated at art?

It's just more video troll money grabbing.

Ability to play fast is a thing but it's not necessarily what anyone wants to listen to for an extended amount of time.

I don't like Clapton, the Edge is all FX, Perry's tone on Sweet Emotion is one of the best tone's in rock history, it's all opinion. There is no "wrong/right" to art.
 

F-Hole

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Kirk at #8, I wonder how many triple platinum riffs the reviewer has written......or whether he's played in front of a million plus at a single gig.
 

Tom Wittrock

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To make this list, someone must be highly rated in the first place. :hmm
 

Pat Boyack

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Fucking click bait. This guy is a total ass. Thanks to Brand for posting the list so I didn't have to watch this vid.

Is this guy on this forum? I hope so.....
 

mingus

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Kirk at #8, I wonder how many triple platinum riffs the reviewer has written......or whether he's played in front of a million plus at a single gig.

:hee . . . let alone 50 people.

Nope, I’m not falling for that click bait.
 

dalezjc

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Some jamoke has an opinion. So what? I watch a lot of guitar youtube channels and I've never heard of this guy.

Dale
 
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