Who was the last guitar God? (2024)

I'll just say there's a reason why after leaving the Smiths Johnny Marr has been asked to play and/or record with so many bands, the Cribs, Pretenders, The The, Modest Mouse, Noel Galagher, Electronic. Within 3 notes you know it's him. Pretty much created a new style of combined rhythm/lead playing with a distinctive jangle to it. And he has his own cool signature Jaguar, and is a colossal guitar/gear nerd. His music may not fit the TDPRI demographic, but I think he more than qualifies.

srvy said:

Bucket Head?

Click to expand...

Not a "God". Not even musical, and I give such matters a LOT of leeway.

Recce said:

I will agree with Molly Tuttle. The girl can play and in many different styles. A huge talent.

Click to expand...

You agree that whoever Molly Tuttle is constitutes a "guitar God" when more than half of this *guitar* forum has never heard her play? Just making sure I understand your assertion?

fretWalkr said:

I'll go with EVH. He changed things in a way no one had since Hendrix.

Click to expand...

See Also

Jeff Beck: The Guitar Collection | Christie’sWho was the last guitar God?

Was he the "last"? Because that's the question.

Telenator said:

That's what it's all about.
If you're talking pure technical ability, Govan, Vai, Satriani and host of others sit atop the heap. But they all play to somewhat limited audiences.

But when it's time to fill the stadium, someone like Neil Young might be your guy.

Click to expand...

And none of them (in the first 3) are "Gods" because of their limited audiences, and Neil Young can't be the "last" since he's been around since the 60s.

Does anyone read the OP before posting in this topic?

Lockback said:

I really struggled to come up with somebody and then I watched Rick Beato's interview with this guy today and I thought, "How could I have missed this?"
David Gilmour.
His style is economical, lyrical, melodic and instantly recognizable.
I'm no lead player. But when I pretend that I am, I always pattern my playing after Mr. Gilmour.

Click to expand...

He's been around since the 1960s. Are you asserting he's the "last"?

Blackmore Fan said:

He's been around since the 1960s. Are you asserting he's the "last"?

Click to expand...

Yep. Pretty much. I haven't heard too many guys that blow me away who are younger. Maybe John Mayer.
Just my opinion. Don't lose any sleep over it.

Sometimes I feel on an island here in SD, anybody heard of the Brass Xolos?!!
Bad Ass Mother Truckers

Highway 49 said:

I don’t think anyone has mentioned Ty Segall who has inspired a lot of people this century…

Click to expand...

"God"?

Come on man. I shouldn't have to google a "God"...I should already know who a "God" is when I'm on a guitar forum. Why are so many of you making this exercise so ridiculous?

Danb541 said:

I, for one, have not mentioned Ty Segall, because I've never heard of him.

Click to expand...

Don't worry, most of us haven't either. But heah! He's a "God" apparently.

Blackmore Fan said:

You agree that whoever Molly Tuttle is constitutes a "guitar God" when more than half of this *guitar* forum has never heard her play? Just making sure I understand your assertion?

Click to expand...

If you haven’t heard her play, and I highly doubt that, your missing out.

The only one ever called guitar god was Clapton and we can actually stop there.

Blackmore Fan said:

And none of them (in the first 3) are "Gods" because of their limited audiences, and Neil Young can't be the "last" since he's been around since the 60s.

Does anyone read the OP before posting in this topic?

Click to expand...

Dude, take a pill. I was responding to a specific post on like, page 11 of this thread. The criteria is not that specific and leave a lot of room for interpretation. Let's have some fun and consider what people are adding to this.

Clapton taught us to turn up. Townshend taught us power chords. Hendrix taught us to be creative. Van Halen taught us to practice until we could shred.

SRV taught the kids that couldn't stomach all the EVH clones that classic rock was better. Please, don't display your ignorance of the Chess legacy by claiming SRV played the Blues. He was just another wannabe like Clapton, but with worse taste in clothes.

tele12 said:

So you are saying Jimi Hendrix isn't a Guitar God????

Click to expand...

....
Became famous in Britain ...
....

Swirling Snow said:

Please, don't display your ignorance of the Chess legacy by claiming SRV played the Blues. He was just another wannabe like Clapton, but with worse taste in clothes.

Click to expand...

So Clapton and SRV were both wannabes...got it. Your opinion is recorded...for how little its worth.

Blackmore Fan said:

for how little its worth

Click to expand...

You know what they say about opinions, right? So your opinions are worthless too, as are mine. And nowt wrong with that

Anywho, I mentioned Jeff Beck. Somewhat in jest, but honestly, I don’t know who else fits the bill. There are other players that play faster or whatever, and guys like Duke Levine or Jim Campilongo that I love, but I will stand with Jeff Beck.

Cheers,
Geoff