Great Guitar Performances.

[Superpeterbilt]

I forgot about Robin Trower. Good addition to the list.

Not a virtuoso by any means, but the guy was great at what he did.Is

[slusher]

What about Kenny Wayne Shepherd ? He is very good

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0mb0_SUx-A

Edited August 23, 2014 by slusher

[southpier]

or Bo Diddly? played the guitar like a drum.

[Superpeterbilt]

I forgot, Mark Knopfler.

[afx]

My son tuned me on to this guy: Ewan Dobson

Edited August 23, 2014 by afx

[JollySipper]

If you guys like acoustic guitar shredding, check out Buckethead's album "Acoustic Shards"..........

[1972coronet]

Here's some tight accoustic guitar work by one Mike Pinder of Moody Blues fame .

Footage from the short-lived Colour Me Pop , 1968 :

[peekay]

If you don't already know Tommy Emmanuel, check this out. The intro shows his remarkable mastery of harmonics...

Edited August 24, 2014 by peekay

[Harry P.]

That guy is good, no doubt about it. Just a bit too theatrical and ornate in his playing style for my taste. Like those singers that add all the extra notes to the word "brave" when they sing the last line of the National Anthem... "and the home... of the... braaaaaaa-AAAA-aaa-AAAAAA-aaaaave."

But no denying he knows his stuff.

[peekay]

I have to agree with you, Harry. Tommy does tend to over-embellish and is at his best when he keeps it simple. But the technical high-flying, combined with a sense of humour, are part of his success formular.

[ShredHippie]

I am a big fan of wanky shred guitar... Its not for everyone but speed and technique IS a form of expression.

Guthrie Govan is not new but he seems to be getting more recognition lately..and deservedly so.
Check him out...hes got it all...technique, tone and taste..

If you want a truly legendary guitar performance...Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins doing "Jerry's Breakdown" is it!!!

[Superpeterbilt]

Guthrie Govan is awesome. I found out about him watching him demo a fretless guitar. It inspired me to build my own. Ive since studied some of his technical lessons etc. Hes a great player.

And yes, Jerry Reed is the man.

Edited September 14, 2014 by Superpeterbilt

[Scalper]

no joke, don't even like country, but Roy Clark has got to be in there somewhere...... unless we are sticking to rock stuff.... then..... nevermind.

Stevie Ray Vaughn - tops in my book

Michael Schenker

Ronnie Montrose

Johnny Winter

Rick Derringer

Nice list.