Rolling Stone’s new list of 100 greatest guitarists – JF is 72nd
Written on November 25, 2011 in General & with 18 responses
Tags: guitar, lists, rolling stone
Rolling Stone have released their list of 100 greatest guitarists. Unlike the one done in 2003, where only David Fricke got to choose his favourite axemen, this poll featured a whole assembly of musicians and other people from the business picking their favourites. John came in 72nd.
Here's their description:
The Red Hot Chili Peppers always knew how to rock a party; it took John Frusciante to turn them into an arena-packing band with a sound they could call their own. Frusciante is a remarkably elastic stylist and a gifted sculptural arranger who pushed the Chilis to explore new worlds without getting in the way of their funk-pumped energy; he beefed up their sound with both well-placed fire (the volcanic, Hendrix-style solo on "Dani California") and remarkable elegance (the indelible opening chords of "Under the Bridge").
Key Tracks: "Dani California," "Under the Bridge"
If you would like to read the entire list, start here, the page contains the list of people who voted and a short introduction.
On the 2003 list, David Fricke placed John as the 18th greatest guitarist of all time; and he topped the last year's BBC Radio 6 Axe Factor poll on the greatest guitarist of the last 30 years. Therefore, all these things vary and, at the end of the day, de gustibus non disputandum.
18 Reactions to Rolling Stone’s new list of 100 greatest guitarists – JF is 72nd
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wat???
This just goes to show you...people don't know wtf is up. John is best.
Come on it really doesn't matter i mean, when it comes to original guitarists there is no good or bad.
in a way i like that john is flying under the radar, it's what he wants
Agreed, I really don't believe in a "best" list anyways. But still, pay respect when respect is due Rolling Stone! By the way, the new website is great! Thank ya for the hard work as always...
The new site is so great! oh we all love john...these are some very great words they've said about him above
Is there a problem with anything? I am not sure if I get your comment right.
My recent post Zbogom, 2011.
in my opinion, the new ranking sucks...john must be in the top ten...i can't belive that in the "bbc best guitarist" is 1st and now 72nd?! bah
i also regret because there aren't allen collins and john fogerty...
I'm not too concerned with the poll and where John placed because I know what his music means to me.
My problem with is with the comments focus on RHCP. They are a great band and they did amazing stuff together but his solo work is like nothing I have ever heard and has changed the way I listen to music.
stop nagging about wich position he is , it is not because the one guitarist is in a higher position he is better , they always change sometimes page is better than clapton ,sometimes guitarists change 30 positions lower ,The point is that those 100 guitarists on the list did make a big contribution to guitar playing . The ranking has no meaning
I laugh at these lists, i really do. Like i give a fuck who susan tedeschi thinks is a good guitarist. For watever reason, it always makes me angry that jack white is higher than JF. Its funny because I LOVE jack white and I LOVE JF, but i just don't see how poeple can hold Jack white in higher regard. I mean yeah i guess he's more "popular" but he's less technically skilled, and immensely less creative when it comes to guitar playing. but thats his style. Just saying, if your gonna sit down and evaluate it, JF tops jack white all day. Also, The Edge, number fucking 38, are you serious? They should make The Edge's effects rig number 37, because that guy barely plays guitar. All 3 chords johnny ramone knows earned him the 28 spot, but its good to see names like Mark Knopfler and Link Wray on the list. Those guys have written some prolific shit.
Dani california? under the bridge? have those people ever heard of his solo works?
also no Satriani on the list... lol... let's move along, the list is worthless...
satriani sucks , nobody gives a shit about shredders, he just got one good song, thats it
Meh, who cares about some arbitrary list anyway. John is John.
I dont think he would care anyways.Because he doesnt care about how famous he is,he just wants to express
his feelings with his guitar and his voice and thats the reason i respect him so much
u can't rate someone who has no one to compare with. john is unique, and he will always be.
i don't care if page,hendrix , clapton are in a better position then frusciante. Those are the pioneers of guitar playing , without them , frusciante would never develop his talent ,or his music would take another direction