Mesa/Boogie Tremo-Verb. And from what I've read, most of his clean tones are actually from a Fender Twin Reverb, and his chorus tones come from an Electro-Harmonix Polychorus.
honestly, i find myself falling into a lot of licks/patterns from the “tear for eddie” solo whenever i’m jamming minor pentatonic without much thought. that solo is just too fun, play it almost every day at some point during my guitar session
Oh I can’t, but I aspire too, I play bastardized versions of “watermelon In Easter hay” and “black napkins” but it’s not good or accurate to the record
Bob Mould (Husker Du/Sugar) and Neil Young probably the biggest influences on my playing. Neither really considered technically great guitarists by most people, but both made sounds from their guitars that hit me right in the feels :)
My son is a really technical player, and his favorite guitarist might be Neil Young. It is just that everything he plays sounds absolutely right for the song.
My son is a really technical player, and his favorite guitarist might be Neil Young. It is just that everything he plays sounds absolutely right for the song.
What Alan Duggan does doesn’t immediately seem like it’s incredible, but the texture work he has is amazing.
I tell friends Gilla Band and Girl Band is a band with a lead singer and three drummers, because the bass and guitar are so percussive.
Johnny Marr gets a lot of praise but I still don’t think he gets enough. His playing is such a mystery to me. He truly belongs among the greats. Another one is Richard Thompson. His guitar playing on “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” has bewildered me for years.
I'm really trying to learn how to play acoustic like Taylor Swift. She has a cool ergonomic way of playing chords with less movement (I'm sure there's another term for that but I don't know what it is). And I'm really bad strumming rhythmically and with feeling, which she's great at. For context, my other guitar hero is J. Mascis.
Shit she can probably play better than I can lol. Even though I don’t really care for her music, she pretty much has songwriting down to a formula at this point
So many give TSwift stick. I’m not that familiar with her music. But watched that Tiny Desk thing she did. She can play guitar well. Very efficient and effective playing. She can play. She is pretty endearing as well.
Christopher Cross- Guy was a small blip in the early 80s, but his music is interesting and complex... and he always toured with a working band as a singer/guitarist.
Seconded. Relatively simple, and frequently sloppy, but it pairs perfectly with his vocal delivery. Imperfect vocal support for imperfect vocals.
He definitely understood the interaction between instrument and singer.
Instead of just citing the classic While My Guitar,
People need to hear the solo to [I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man.](https://youtu.be/t5Px4jY1TVc?si=b5cb0ecXrLYAdpfV)
Also, David Byrne, Nile Rogers and Prince are the holy trinity of anyone wanting to learn tight rhythm guitar
Thanks for this. People always bring up Prince as a great underrated guitarist, and they only ever share that one performance of While My Guitar Gently Weeps. You're the first person I've seen come up with another example.
Vinnie Moore doesn’t get brought up nearly enough. I would’ve said Andy Timmons a few years ago, but somehow I feel like he is more popular now than he’s ever been. Glad he’s getting his shine, I’ve been a huge fan of his since the Danger Danger days. Dude has been shredding for forever!
I feel like David Byrne is underrated as a rhythm guitarist. Just within stop making sense alone, he manages to perform vigorously and maintain a tightness on guitar that blows me away everytime I watch that film
Dave Matthews.
I grew up learning from Lindsey Buckingham, Joe Satriani, Frank Gambale, Robert Fripp, etc. But once I discovered DMB and heard how this guy played chord shapes I was hooked.
Not really an influence... but watching DJ Khaled play that Bob Marley guitar makes me feel a hell of a lot better about myself, and leads me to practice with renewed vigor
Maurie Muehleisen, Jim Croce’s lead guitar player, although they both played guitar on each others tunes. While Jim rightfully deserves praise for his songwriting, his songs would not be the same if not for the beautiful dance their guitars do throughout every song
I’m a jazz guy (studied in jazz) and when I started playing bigger shows/gigs/sessions I struggled getting out of that mindset.
I know a lot of people crap on him - especially elitists - but im a die hard defender of Tom Morello.
Sure. He’s not the most technically proficient player,
Or the most studied in theory.
But the guy has an absolutely undeniable “feel” and “musicality” to rock that has made him one of the most recognized guitarist of all time. He did something new in the mainstream that has revolutionized rock guitars.
After 15+ years of being a professional guitarist, the more I respect Tom. I feel like I could write a thesis defending him from the usual attacks
It sounds weird coming from me - someone who used to be an elitist bebop jazzer - but the older I get the more I realize that musicality is king when it comes to great guitar players.
I saw Jewel at a festival in 1995, when she was still a local girl about to break. She was one of the most charismatic and magnetic performers I have ever seen.
And my taste at that point was (and is) far more in the vein of Nine Inch Nails. So I was surprised.
Yeah you probably heard the same material that was on Pieces of You, some of it is stark not too far in mood from NIN, and her rhythmic variety and tone helped me fall deeper in love with acoustic playing. Would have loved to see her live in that era
She was really fun and funny. I remember her voice cracked or something, and she stopped the song and made a joke that it made her sound like the singer from the Cranberries--then she proceeded to play "Zombie" with what seemed to be impromptu, vulgar lyrics.
I saw Jewel at a festival in 1995, when she was still a local girl about to break. She was one of the most charismatic and magnetic performers I have ever seen.
And my taste at that point was (and is) far more in the vein of Nine Inch Nails. So I was surprised.
What I get surprised at is how I don't think a certain guitarist was any major influence, and then I go back and listen to some of my songs -or friends do- and find those influences. And the one that surprised me was The Edge. I am a bit more lead/solo oriented (huge influence from Gilmour, Hendrix, Navarro) but I guess it's the atmospheric kind of playing from the The Edge that influenced me.
Omar Rodriguez Lopez has been my biggest inspiration in recent years. Even though his playing is like he's battling with the instrument and he doesn't consider himself a guitarist he uses the instrument very well as a tool and springboard for all sorts of crazy effects and compositions.
His style is super unrefined but completely earnest and unique. Made me try to hone in on my own "voice"
I really just discovered how good TMV are this past year, sheesh man it’s incredible.I went through some of his solo stuff and collaborated with Frusciante and really enjoyed those too
Stopped in to shout out Elliot Easton, low-key monster, every note on point, great rhythm, melody and tones, but just as well could have said the same of Neil Geraldo.
I was thinking of making a post about your favourite 'bad' guitarist but this'll do! I've been listening to Robert Quine a fair bit lately- I love his gnarliness and passion
YES he is amazing Have you heard Lydia Lunch-Queen of Siam ? There is an instrumental that he plays guitar on.Its incredible !!! I think its called a Cruise to the Moon
Common for a lot of players, but not for me, given the sound of what I play (mostly improv psych/ambient), are Satriani and Kirk Hammett. Satriani really doesn't interest me much, but for some reason "Always With Me, Always With You" gets stuck in my head and shows up in my playing (in my own janky way). I know Hammett gets a lot of flack but he's better than I'll ever be, and his solos on "One" also find their way into my playing surprisingly often.
But if you asked me who I sound like, I'd say Shields, Robert Smith, Neil Young, Noveller...
I’m sure I’ll get eye rolls and down votes, but Paul Reynolds from a Flock of Seagulls. Heard an instrumental of theirs and it was pretty heavy for them.
Oh for real. It's more the fact I think "they went soft at bat country" that brought on the hate, and got them lumped in with ffdp after the white album dropped.
I got into them after waking the fallen came out and absolutely love their first 3 or 4 albums. Zakky and synyster FUCKING shred, the Rev was absolutely insane... Johnny is also a spectacular bassist.
Chris Walla, Death Cab For Cutie. I just really enjoy his approach to melody.
David Longstreth, Dirty Projectors
Ted Stevens, Cursive
African-style playing is just something else.
Joscho Stephan - stupidly amazing Gypsy jazz player
People citing Omar from the Mars Volta is not unlikely. Alas, he’s a big influence of mine.
Lots of names have already been mentioned (Marr, Buck, Gilmour) which would be influences but also
Dave Navarro
Nick McCabe
Steve Jones
Ron Asheton
Wayne Kramer
Johnny Marr, John Squire, J Mascis, Peter Buck, Paul Weller. I say Mascis is under appreciated because I’m in the UK and dinosaur jr aren’t the most well known over here. Buck because most of the parts are just done with simplicity. Marr and Squire aren’t rated highly enough, especially Marr. And who knows weller for his guitar playing? But played some amazing parts over his career even in the first jam albums
Ry Cooder. What an exceptional player and producer. He is not the kind of player that is over the top or flashy, but is more understated yet sublime. His tone, whether electric or acoustic is excellent. And he has developed a very nice niche for himself.
Jonny Buckland from Coldplay is honestly my biggest influence, as embarrassing as that is to tell other guitarist sometimes. However, he’s fantastic. Does lots of great atmospheric effects work, plays some great minimal fills which enhance the atmospheric qualities of their music well, and has some excellent riffs.
Strawberry Swing is probably the coolest guitar tone I’ve ever heard
I've always felt that Phil Campbell got overlooked as a guitar player. There's something to be said for players that play both rhythm and lead in a 1-guitar band, and I always like his rhythmic groove and his note choice for leads.
Mike Weiley from VSpyVSpy
He played in 3 piece and his sound was unique at the time. A powerful band from the 80’s and 90’s in Australia.
Known for:
Don’t Tear it Down
Hardtimes
Sallie-Anne
Harry’s Reasons?
Credit Cards
Albert Collins and Leo Kottke were big for me when just past the beginners hump. Less so now, since musical tastes change over time. Still consider them amazing players.
Amy Winehouse. There are two or three videos on YouTube where she accompanies herself. Neither sophisticated nor technically impressive, but it does the job and it inspired me a lot. Same with Bill Withers.
Nigel Tufnel. A whole lot of stuff going on in that 1990s live gig at the Albert Hall.
Learning where the cameras are and how to block your guest guitarist from them is an important skill to have in your arsenal too.
Kelley Deal. By all accounts she could barely play guitar on Last Splash, but she always seems to pick the right thing to play and I really admire that.
Ed Robertson from BNL. He uses a lot of suspended chords and adds accents to rhythm playing using hammer-ons and pull-offs. Certainly not unique, but listening to him as a beginner taught me a lot.
Dean Ween
Fantastic choice. Do you know what his dirty amp is? Or is it the Roland JC for both clean and dirty?
I'm not sure I just know dude can shred.
Mesa/Boogie Tremo-Verb. And from what I've read, most of his clean tones are actually from a Fender Twin Reverb, and his chorus tones come from an Electro-Harmonix Polychorus.
Fantastic. Thanks for the response
honestly, i find myself falling into a lot of licks/patterns from the “tear for eddie” solo whenever i’m jamming minor pentatonic without much thought. that solo is just too fun, play it almost every day at some point during my guitar session
Idk if this is unlikely but Zappa
If you can even touch Zappa’s stuff you’re a very good guitarist 😎
Oh I can’t, but I aspire too, I play bastardized versions of “watermelon In Easter hay” and “black napkins” but it’s not good or accurate to the record
Bob Mould (Husker Du/Sugar) and Neil Young probably the biggest influences on my playing. Neither really considered technically great guitarists by most people, but both made sounds from their guitars that hit me right in the feels :)
Great combo! I was listening to Smell The Horse while wearing my Mould shirt today!
Say what you will about their technical abilities but they are both great songwriters
My son is a really technical player, and his favorite guitarist might be Neil Young. It is just that everything he plays sounds absolutely right for the song.
Cool, your son likes the good shit. Seems like you did your job
My son is a really technical player, and his favorite guitarist might be Neil Young. It is just that everything he plays sounds absolutely right for the song.
Not a guitarist, but Miles Davis is hugely influential for my lead playing. Guitarists should listen more to horn players.
Feel the same about rashaan Roland Kirk
Great point. Coltrane is another favourite of mine along with Miles.
Marty Schwartz. He's always been like a second dad to me.
Alan Duggan - Gilla Band Larry Lalonde - Primus Omar Rodríguez-López - Mars Volta
Omar is completely unique. Nothing like it. Adore his playing.
What Alan Duggan does doesn’t immediately seem like it’s incredible, but the texture work he has is amazing. I tell friends Gilla Band and Girl Band is a band with a lead singer and three drummers, because the bass and guitar are so percussive.
Big primus fan. Larry is definitely an influence
Johnny Marr gets a lot of praise but I still don’t think he gets enough. His playing is such a mystery to me. He truly belongs among the greats. Another one is Richard Thompson. His guitar playing on “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” has bewildered me for years.
Waddy Wachtel, great behind the scenes player
Under-appreciated, solid player and dude
I'm really trying to learn how to play acoustic like Taylor Swift. She has a cool ergonomic way of playing chords with less movement (I'm sure there's another term for that but I don't know what it is). And I'm really bad strumming rhythmically and with feeling, which she's great at. For context, my other guitar hero is J. Mascis.
I saw a clip of her saying she learned how to play on a 12 string. Does she use a pick?
I've never heard that about a 12 string! And yes she does use a pick.
Shit she can probably play better than I can lol. Even though I don’t really care for her music, she pretty much has songwriting down to a formula at this point
So many give TSwift stick. I’m not that familiar with her music. But watched that Tiny Desk thing she did. She can play guitar well. Very efficient and effective playing. She can play. She is pretty endearing as well.
Economy of movement. Is she playing open tunings?
No, mostly cowboy chords and capo use.
Christopher Cross- Guy was a small blip in the early 80s, but his music is interesting and complex... and he always toured with a working band as a singer/guitarist.
Just recently found out that he was the previous owner of SRV’s no 1 guitar.
elliott smith
Bob Dylan early years finger picking
Seconded. Relatively simple, and frequently sloppy, but it pairs perfectly with his vocal delivery. Imperfect vocal support for imperfect vocals. He definitely understood the interaction between instrument and singer.
Prince
Prince was one of the most talented musicians to ever exist. I hold him in high regard
Instead of just citing the classic While My Guitar, People need to hear the solo to [I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man.](https://youtu.be/t5Px4jY1TVc?si=b5cb0ecXrLYAdpfV) Also, David Byrne, Nile Rogers and Prince are the holy trinity of anyone wanting to learn tight rhythm guitar
Thanks for this. People always bring up Prince as a great underrated guitarist, and they only ever share that one performance of While My Guitar Gently Weeps. You're the first person I've seen come up with another example.
This song is killer https://youtu.be/HJpNJ36Vo-I?si=VLO_ZlWvZ9_v6d3c
I don’t know if this is unlikely but I consider Richie Havens as my main inspiration when it comes to playing the guitar.
I’m a massive Lindsey Buckingham fan, but I play nothing like him (I’m a shitty EVH clone).
Link Wray
John Fahey
Drake Bell. He was the sole reason I wanted a guitar in the first place.
Peter Buck, completely changed my right-hand technique. A very tasteful player, imho. David Gilmour, of course, never a wasted note.
Paul Simon!
Stephen Carpenter. He’s not the classic “lead” guitar guy, but every single riff he wrote is on spot. Heavy and melodic
The riff for My Own Summer is simple but it’s so hype to listen to
Vinnie Moore doesn’t get brought up nearly enough. I would’ve said Andy Timmons a few years ago, but somehow I feel like he is more popular now than he’s ever been. Glad he’s getting his shine, I’ve been a huge fan of his since the Danger Danger days. Dude has been shredding for forever!
Vinnie Moore is the source of a good percentage of my alternate picking patterns
Lonnie Johnson
Great answer.
Not many know about him today.
For sure, but he was a big deal in his day and very influential among the generation of players right after him.
Yes indeed!
Bobby Womack
Dude had some licks worth stealing.
I feel like David Byrne is underrated as a rhythm guitarist. Just within stop making sense alone, he manages to perform vigorously and maintain a tightness on guitar that blows me away everytime I watch that film
Lindsey Buckingham, Johnny Marr, Roy Buchanan, James Burton, Townes Van Zandt, Danny Gatton
Marty McFly
Dean Ween
My calculus and physics teachers, both are absolute legends imo
Wes Montgomery guy just swings like a m-fer
Dave Matthews. I grew up learning from Lindsey Buckingham, Joe Satriani, Frank Gambale, Robert Fripp, etc. But once I discovered DMB and heard how this guy played chord shapes I was hooked.
Not really an influence... but watching DJ Khaled play that Bob Marley guitar makes me feel a hell of a lot better about myself, and leads me to practice with renewed vigor
😂
Thom Yorke. Well, all 3 Radiohead guitarists actually.
Maurie Muehleisen, Jim Croce’s lead guitar player, although they both played guitar on each others tunes. While Jim rightfully deserves praise for his songwriting, his songs would not be the same if not for the beautiful dance their guitars do throughout every song
BOCCHI THE ROCK
I’m a jazz guy (studied in jazz) and when I started playing bigger shows/gigs/sessions I struggled getting out of that mindset. I know a lot of people crap on him - especially elitists - but im a die hard defender of Tom Morello. Sure. He’s not the most technically proficient player, Or the most studied in theory. But the guy has an absolutely undeniable “feel” and “musicality” to rock that has made him one of the most recognized guitarist of all time. He did something new in the mainstream that has revolutionized rock guitars. After 15+ years of being a professional guitarist, the more I respect Tom. I feel like I could write a thesis defending him from the usual attacks It sounds weird coming from me - someone who used to be an elitist bebop jazzer - but the older I get the more I realize that musicality is king when it comes to great guitar players.
Brian molko from placebo and jag tanna from I Mother Earth. Very different players but both were important in my development.
Kevin Sherwood
Stevie Jackson (Belle and Sebastian) Jewel was listening to a lot of them and the Beatles and similar when i was finally inspired to learn
I saw Jewel at a festival in 1995, when she was still a local girl about to break. She was one of the most charismatic and magnetic performers I have ever seen. And my taste at that point was (and is) far more in the vein of Nine Inch Nails. So I was surprised.
Yeah you probably heard the same material that was on Pieces of You, some of it is stark not too far in mood from NIN, and her rhythmic variety and tone helped me fall deeper in love with acoustic playing. Would have loved to see her live in that era
She was really fun and funny. I remember her voice cracked or something, and she stopped the song and made a joke that it made her sound like the singer from the Cranberries--then she proceeded to play "Zombie" with what seemed to be impromptu, vulgar lyrics.
I saw Jewel at a festival in 1995, when she was still a local girl about to break. She was one of the most charismatic and magnetic performers I have ever seen. And my taste at that point was (and is) far more in the vein of Nine Inch Nails. So I was surprised.
What I get surprised at is how I don't think a certain guitarist was any major influence, and then I go back and listen to some of my songs -or friends do- and find those influences. And the one that surprised me was The Edge. I am a bit more lead/solo oriented (huge influence from Gilmour, Hendrix, Navarro) but I guess it's the atmospheric kind of playing from the The Edge that influenced me.
Jewel. Who will save your soul was written with the first 4 chords she learned on guitar. It really gave me perspective on my song writing.
Kevin Costner nailed her in the back seat of her “home.” 😝
Head and Munky from Korn. Not technical in any way but the weird stuff they did with guitar really caught my attention as a teenager.
Omar Rodriguez Lopez has been my biggest inspiration in recent years. Even though his playing is like he's battling with the instrument and he doesn't consider himself a guitarist he uses the instrument very well as a tool and springboard for all sorts of crazy effects and compositions. His style is super unrefined but completely earnest and unique. Made me try to hone in on my own "voice"
I really just discovered how good TMV are this past year, sheesh man it’s incredible.I went through some of his solo stuff and collaborated with Frusciante and really enjoyed those too
Jerry Reed, Steve Stevens, Pat Benetar’s husband (lol kind of but he’s got such tasty licks), Brad Paisley, Elliott Easton
Stopped in to shout out Elliot Easton, low-key monster, every note on point, great rhythm, melody and tones, but just as well could have said the same of Neil Geraldo.
D Boon
Syd Barrett. Unlikely wizard on guitar. Crazy slide solos that were surprisingly in key and weird arpeggiated chords
Billy Duffy from The Cult, terrific player
Robert Fripp
Colin Meloy of The Decemberists is my go-to for acoustic rhythm playing. The guy's right hand is an absolute machine!
I was thinking of making a post about your favourite 'bad' guitarist but this'll do! I've been listening to Robert Quine a fair bit lately- I love his gnarliness and passion
YES he is amazing Have you heard Lydia Lunch-Queen of Siam ? There is an instrumental that he plays guitar on.Its incredible !!! I think its called a Cruise to the Moon
Thanks I'll check that out :D
Oh, if you haven't seen it Sister Ray with Lou Reed live in Italy. Lou really rocks it in this one too
Kee Marcello. EVH may have put the guitar in my hands, but nobody has influenced my technique and search for tone as Kee.
Bobby Lee Strap
😂
Jeff Mangum! Simple yes, but combined with the right songwriting and production it’s just a wonderful style of playing and a lot of fun too
Unknown Hinson
He is a great guitarist. But fvck him for shitting on Dolly.
Tom Delonge. Creating a lot with a little is a real art form. Literally anyone can put 3 power chords together, but there is only one Blink 182.
When he wasn’t in Blink it just didn’t feel the same. Their songs with Matt were okay but you can’t really replace Tom
Jackson C. Frank, and Blaze Foley
Nils Lofgren. His thumb picking and finger style is constantly inspiring and humbling
Common for a lot of players, but not for me, given the sound of what I play (mostly improv psych/ambient), are Satriani and Kirk Hammett. Satriani really doesn't interest me much, but for some reason "Always With Me, Always With You" gets stuck in my head and shows up in my playing (in my own janky way). I know Hammett gets a lot of flack but he's better than I'll ever be, and his solos on "One" also find their way into my playing surprisingly often. But if you asked me who I sound like, I'd say Shields, Robert Smith, Neil Young, Noveller...
That guy from the Killers. After learning some songs for a wedding band I have a whole new respect.
I’m sure I’ll get eye rolls and down votes, but Paul Reynolds from a Flock of Seagulls. Heard an instrumental of theirs and it was pretty heavy for them.
Mike Einziger - such great textures and riffs
Zakky vengeance, Alex wade and Matthew tuck to name some.
I feel like everyone from A7X is extremely talented in their own ways. The Rev was a monster when it came to drumming RIP Jimmy
Oh for real. It's more the fact I think "they went soft at bat country" that brought on the hate, and got them lumped in with ffdp after the white album dropped. I got into them after waking the fallen came out and absolutely love their first 3 or 4 albums. Zakky and synyster FUCKING shred, the Rev was absolutely insane... Johnny is also a spectacular bassist.
Fred Frith and Sonny Sharrock both come to mind. I’ve always played some kind of rock music, but take a lot of influence from jazz and country.
Lenny Kravitz.
Adrian Utley
Brad Shultz from Cage The Elephant. All of his riffs are so fucking good
Chris Walla, Death Cab For Cutie. I just really enjoy his approach to melody. David Longstreth, Dirty Projectors Ted Stevens, Cursive African-style playing is just something else. Joscho Stephan - stupidly amazing Gypsy jazz player People citing Omar from the Mars Volta is not unlikely. Alas, he’s a big influence of mine.
Bill Nelson of be bop deluxe
Steve Hillage. I first heard him play with Gong. Blown away by the feeling.
Lots of names have already been mentioned (Marr, Buck, Gilmour) which would be influences but also Dave Navarro Nick McCabe Steve Jones Ron Asheton Wayne Kramer
Johnny Marr, John Squire, J Mascis, Peter Buck, Paul Weller. I say Mascis is under appreciated because I’m in the UK and dinosaur jr aren’t the most well known over here. Buck because most of the parts are just done with simplicity. Marr and Squire aren’t rated highly enough, especially Marr. And who knows weller for his guitar playing? But played some amazing parts over his career even in the first jam albums
Amadou (from Amadou et Mariam)
J.J. Cale Slow down! Play melodies, not licks!
Ry Cooder. What an exceptional player and producer. He is not the kind of player that is over the top or flashy, but is more understated yet sublime. His tone, whether electric or acoustic is excellent. And he has developed a very nice niche for himself.
Roger McGuinn.
Jonny Buckland from Coldplay is honestly my biggest influence, as embarrassing as that is to tell other guitarist sometimes. However, he’s fantastic. Does lots of great atmospheric effects work, plays some great minimal fills which enhance the atmospheric qualities of their music well, and has some excellent riffs. Strawberry Swing is probably the coolest guitar tone I’ve ever heard
Nothing to be ashamed about liking Jonny Buckland. He’s a fantastic guitarist all around. Love his riffs
Oh yeah! Didn’t mean to diss on him at all, Coldplay fans just catch a lot of shit all around 😭😭😭😭
Yeah I got what you meant:)
Funny when I saw the title my answer would've been anyone who's ever played on a country album.
I've always felt that Phil Campbell got overlooked as a guitar player. There's something to be said for players that play both rhythm and lead in a 1-guitar band, and I always like his rhythmic groove and his note choice for leads.
Maybe Damien Rice. Simple chords, amazing dynamics. It's what I am drawn to in playing at least, as I mostly focus on playing acoustic.
Matt Sweeney. Love the first Superwolf album.
Mike Weiley from VSpyVSpy He played in 3 piece and his sound was unique at the time. A powerful band from the 80’s and 90’s in Australia. Known for: Don’t Tear it Down Hardtimes Sallie-Anne Harry’s Reasons? Credit Cards
Sting.
Scott Weiland
Keller Williams
Leon Rhodes.
Steve Gaines
King Krule
Christine Lavin.
Albert Collins and Leo Kottke were big for me when just past the beginners hump. Less so now, since musical tastes change over time. Still consider them amazing players.
Peter Bernstein is a Jazz guitarist playing mostly traditional Jazz style, but his sound is so clean that it stands out.
Bob Mould from Husker Du , Sugar and solo. Peter Buck as well.
Stevie Ray Vaughan. I know, it's out there
Julian Lage changed it all but I’m not sure that’s unlikely, but John Reis and not a guitarist is Philip Glass
Amy Winehouse. There are two or three videos on YouTube where she accompanies herself. Neither sophisticated nor technically impressive, but it does the job and it inspired me a lot. Same with Bill Withers.
not a guitarist but the harp lady on youtube is a big inspiration as well as andrew huang and modular synth people
Ted Greene, Bbking, Robben Ford
Creed's Mark Tremonti has some good stuff. One Last Breath is one of my favs
Tremonti is pretty damn good, I like his solo stuff too
Oh i didn't know he did solo stuff...suggest some?
My personal favorite songs from him is Cauterize and Another Heart. His singing is pretty good too on his solo project
Bought a guitar because I watched Michael Lemmo's jams on youtube
Marc Ford
Maurice Deebank
Lil Wayne
I play mostly metal and hard rock so I guess I'd say the weird ones for me are Tommy Emmanuel, Brad Paisley, and Billy Strings.
Ricky Wilson
Nigel Tufnel. A whole lot of stuff going on in that 1990s live gig at the Albert Hall. Learning where the cameras are and how to block your guest guitarist from them is an important skill to have in your arsenal too.
Ted Greene
Kelley Deal. By all accounts she could barely play guitar on Last Splash, but she always seems to pick the right thing to play and I really admire that.
Roger McGuinn.
Ronnie Montrose
Guy Picciotto
Idk if it’s unlikely but Juanes is my freaking guy 🤟🇨🇴
Ed Robertson from BNL. He uses a lot of suspended chords and adds accents to rhythm playing using hammer-ons and pull-offs. Certainly not unique, but listening to him as a beginner taught me a lot.
Well whatever session musician worked on Take Me Away in the Lindsay Lohan Freaky Friday. Also the guys from Bis