There have been many great guitarists since the 50's, but not that many are as good as the one's from the 90's. Most bands don't care but some do. Who in your opinion is the greatest guitarist of the 21st Century?

This question is VERY easy for me when I say Synyster Gates. No other guitarist right now can do what he does (or even wants to do it). Long live Gates

Synyster Gates does have a great style, and maybe he's the best of the 21st Century by far.

But since John Frusciante and The Edge are still playing I have to choose them.

And Daron Malakian deserves to be named, even I'm not a SOAD fan.

Oo I couldn't say or the 21st century yet, but my favourite frm the last century (most are still alive and playing) are:

Jimi Hendrix (Dead)

Guitarist from Symphony X (Michael Romeo or Michael LePond, can't remember which)
Yngwie Malmsteen
Slash
Richie Sambora
Carlos Santana

I also have to say Synyster Gates, he plays so amazing and I haven't heard anyone play that good.

Carlos Santana

Santana

The only "recognized" guitarist that i know is Santana

Cheyenne...

Aly & AJ.

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modern: daron malakian, fredrik thordendahl (from meshuggah), scott kelly

older: too many....yngwie, randy rhoads, jimmie page, ritchie blackmore, tony iommi, kirk hammet, kerry king, james hetfield, alvin lee, carlos santana (check out his gig at woodstock 1969!), jimi hendrix...and kurt cobain for style, riffs and sound

YOUR MOTHER!

Muse's Matthew Bellamy. And I don't think it's even close. Seriously, it's not just because I really, really like Muse or anything.

But Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix would make today's guitarists weep.

Avril Lavigne?

^has she even touched a guitar other than in mag. covers?

Satriani

Santana is not a 21st century guitarist, he started in like the 70's

LOL you're right there!

for the 21st century? Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol or Muse's frontman