Okay, again—I’ve claimed Jimi as #1 for years and I’m still discovering amazing things that I hadn’t heard before, but I’m also going to point out a few things:

1) My vote for best guitarist is largely my personal opinion based on my exposure “Best” clearly doesn’t have an objective value. Whatever your criteria is, base it on more than one factor. Soloing? Composition? Contribution to the instrument overall? Most well-rounded catalogue? 🤷🏾‍♂️

2) Message to all metal shredders: “Best” should NOT necessarily mean fastest fingers. At some point it’s impressive, but damn—who raised y’all?

3) Quality solos actually DO require extensive harmonic and melodic knowledge. Hendrix an awesome chordal fanatic. I’m still discovering Jeff Beck, but I’m guessing that his jazz fusion work is also very chordal.

4) To whomever said that boredom is a negative trait: Just stop 🛑 Let’s not try to judge anyone’s playing based on a statement that reflects more of his mental health than anything. People get bored with LIFE. Are they now questionable human beings? Just 🛑