My Guitar GOD! Who is Yours???

Can’t say I really have any. But if I had to throw out some names: Clapton. Nils Lofgren. Lifeson. Neil Young (singer, songwriter & player). I’m sure there’s others. Just the first that come to mind.
 
Lifeson, Gilmour, Schenker


I have heard most of the songs on this clip, but I hadn't heard Mother Mary. Schenker flat out rips it on that cut followed up by This Kids!!! Smoking pair of Schenker gems there.
 
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most influenced in early youth ---sadly this duo
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Now you guys did it, I have to add a few more British Guitar Gods for me.

KK Downing and Glenn Tipton, Adrian Smith, Dave Murray and Janick Gers

 
chilipeppermaniac said:
Why sadly? Who can argue with bringing the goods of R n R to the youth of the 70's and even providing avenues for up and coming bands like Rush and others
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"sadly" because they are Often "pooed" on because of the theatrics-- make up and flash--- be it HUGE stage pyrotechnics-- or driving ROCK ---KISS was undeniably a huge influence on most of the rock n roll going forward--and set the "Stage" for mega shows--- they where truly cutting edge---- songs like this hit as hard and heavy as Sabbath-- Deep Purple or any other "Godfathers of Metal"
 
There is no direct or simple answer to this question...

My musical tastes have changed dramatically over the past few months. I'm listening to different music. I'm finding inspiration in a different place. Power chords have been replaced by fast arpeggios on groups of single strings. I admired many guitarists as a young musician, but today, I find more interest in the strategy behind a band, it's concept, music, marketing, promotion and commercialism as opposed to just the music. As far as inspirational guitarists are concerned, I would have to limit my response only to those currently living.

Personally, I find no equal to John 5 in speed, technical proficiency and versatility. Second in line would be Jason Hook. His session work is beyond description in the areas of versatility and technical ability - far beyond his work in 5FDP. Jimmy Page continues to inspire me with his stage presence and whimsical demeanor. His energy and style are inspirational to say the least. Tony Iommi - such tone can be described as simply magical. His pose, stage presence, relaxed demeanor and hard hitting tone, riffage and arrangements are spellbinding.

But then, what about solos???

While I admire many for their prowess as a rhythm guitarist, I am not always inspired by their lead phrases. As far as leads go, I would have to give the crown to Dio-era Vivian Campbell and Doug Aldrich.

However, while I can draw inspiration form these, my own style has begun to change dramatically - to such a degree - that I even find myself surprised by what I hear coming out of my amp at rehearsal. It's furious, heavy, dark, foreboding, evil and immensely rewarding.

Membership in this most recent band has totally changed me musically...

Ok, back to the point...

If I were to choose only one as inspiration for rhythm work, it would be Tony Iommi

If I were to choose only one as inspiration for solo/lead phrases, it would be Vivian Campbell

And, currently, the band that is absolutely blowing my mind overall is Ghost.....
 
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I also notice my Guitar "GODS" have changed over the years (and is it only 1 GUITAR GOD or only 1 BASS Guitar God-- or what about lapsteel -- or acoustic---- or....or...) via my taste-- mood--- etc. so much talent so many skilled players--- its hard to pick just one----
 
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