Zonker92
All shiny and chrome
I'm kind of out of modern mainstream rock music, but generally I think the era of arena superstar rockers is dead or at least dying. But even if they're not superstars, I'm still seeking names: They could be indie, or heavy metal, or grunge, or whatever, but:
Who are the virtuoso rock guitarists of today? I don't mean people who became stars in the 70s or 80s, but rather in the last 15-20 years, who have emerged (at least to those in the know) as guitar greats?
I'm asking to help settle an argument, as my friend asserts that there are no great rock guitarists anymore. He thinks people are just too lazy to practice and learn to play guitar in stunningly great fashion, which may include epic solos. I maintain that he's full of baloney; it's just that there are few that are as well known these days, since the era of superstars is over. I argue:
But, he says I need to name names. Anyone?
I'm not a guitarist so I'm not really qualified to evaluate true skills, but off the top of my head the ones that seem to play a mean guitar these days, include Moby and the guitarists from Incubus and Tool.
Who are the virtuoso rock guitarists of today? I don't mean people who became stars in the 70s or 80s, but rather in the last 15-20 years, who have emerged (at least to those in the know) as guitar greats?
I'm asking to help settle an argument, as my friend asserts that there are no great rock guitarists anymore. He thinks people are just too lazy to practice and learn to play guitar in stunningly great fashion, which may include epic solos. I maintain that he's full of baloney; it's just that there are few that are as well known these days, since the era of superstars is over. I argue:
But, he says I need to name names. Anyone?
I'm not a guitarist so I'm not really qualified to evaluate true skills, but off the top of my head the ones that seem to play a mean guitar these days, include Moby and the guitarists from Incubus and Tool.
