Who Does Jon Bon Jovi Think Was the Greatest Guitarist of All Time?

Jon Bon Jovi provides Howard with his top picks for best guitarist of all time.

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[TheAbn]

Nice to hear someone give credit to Knopfler for a change

[poolhall]

Anybody that mentions Mark Knopfler goes up in my book

[arthurmcdoogleheimer]

Bon Jovi is legit, he took a breath, mentioned the greats, then included Mark Knopfler.
The Sulton of Swing King.

[jerseyboy]

An impossible question. So many legends. Some gone, some still around

[aktharchowdhury]

Respect to Bon Jovi for mentioning Mark Knopfler.

[sean]

I still listen to the Young Guns II soundtrack all the time! One of my all time favorites. Billy Get Your Guns!!!

[freddiehips]

What a hugely respectful response to a question that can't be answered. Add to this Young Guns was over 30 years ago the moment clearly resonated with him.

[remnantsofasoundblast]

I agree with him, Beck did things and created otherwordly sounds that cannot be outdone.
As far as the greatest SONGWRITING guitarist, it's Jimmy Page, no question. Not only was he a great player, he also constructed masterpieces of music

[radupopescu]

All great players are unique, it's all down to your personal taste, but they're all masters of their own sound.

[daviddigital]

Beck was king of the tremolo in my opinion. The way he used it was incredible.

[RankopediaHarvey]

Great answer. Mentioned Beck, Hendrix, Page, Van Halen, Prince and Knopfler. Only one he missed that is often on these "best guitarist lists" is Clapton.

[djm]

All thanks for acknowledging the brilliance that is Prince!

[BazookaToe]

Smartest thing I’ve ever heard him say.

[coolmacatrain]

Brian May, Mark Knopfler, Angus Young, Edward Van Halen.

[meytecc]

If you're being put on the spot, Jeff Beck is probably the best answer, hands down.

[SLAYERSWINE]

I was fortunate to see Jeff Beck 15 times, including his last tour last year with Johnny Depp. He was my all time favorite guitarist as well as musician. I am still in disbelief he has died, it hurts me as much as when my Mom died. #RIPJeffBeck #GOATGuitarist #ICON

Edit: Actually saw him 15 times.

[commonman]

Jimmy Page, George Lynch, Jamie West Oram, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Lifeson are on the top of my list.

[fisheraw]

A lot of great ones, but nobody makes it look effortless than Knopfler

[Brolo]

I can’t recall Jeff Beck really having a strong songwriting game, which might be why he rates lower for me as a total artist than Hendrix. But truth be told, as a guitar player I dig the many facets of playing we got from Beck’s long career more than the few we were allowed with Hendrix.

[jasondownsnet]

Great answer. Jeff Beck is amazing on guitar.