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it has been awhile since I shared a mix tape here so I thought I’d round up some tracks from a few of my favorite guitarists…

please note: the following songs aren’t necessarily THE best examples of their respective guitar work. the songs I have here are simply what I had available on my mp3 player at the time of posting this list.

Trevor Rabin - Not only can the guy shred but he’s got a great melodic sense to his solos. Yes, he’s hated by YES “purists”, but I personally love his contribution to the YES-saga.
Walls by Yes

Steve Howe - Steve’s got this classical/quirky style that you don’t hear that often in rock music.
Sketches in the Sun by GTR

Lindsey Buckingham - Lindsey’s like a mad scientist in the studio. spending long nights trying to get a sound just right. but on stage, he’s a monster on guitar. he does some absolutely jaw dropping stuff on his custom Rick Turner guitar.
Go Insane (live) by Lindsey Buckingham

Lincoln Brewster - a very humble artist that never boasts about his huge talent. Let me boast for him and say that he’s simply amazing on a Fender Strat.
He’s All I Need by Lincoln Brewster

Neal Schon - Journey’s sappy power ballads may sometimes overshadow Schon’s guitar playing but this old man can ROCK! check out his song In Self Defense off of the album Generations. he’s also singing lead on this one. he doesn’t have much of a voice but listen to the incredible guitar work.
In Self Defense by Journey

Eric Clapton - a list of guitarists isn’t really complete without this man.
Forever Man by Eric Clapton

Lyle Workman - Lyle did some great work with Bourgeois Tagg and Todd Rundgren back in the late eighties and early nineties. I just love his unique style.
Out of the Depths by Lyle Workman

Eric Johnson - this guy is probably on everyone’s list of favorite guitarists. come on, this song is THE STANDARD of melodic guitar playing.
Cliffs of Dover by Eric Johnson

Todd Rundgren - of course, I gotta have Todd Rundgren on my list. the man’s my hero! heh.
While My Guitar Gently Weeps by Todd Rundgren

who’s on your list of favorites?

Tags: Eric Clapton, Journey, Lincoln Brewster, Lindsey Buckingham, Todd Rundgren, Yes