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Best Punk Rock Guitarists
PunkrockmenaceThe Top Ten
1 Greg Ginn
2 Dr. Know
The best and most original sound as yet. He could adapt to any other genre, without much effort, and I also speak of Jazz, to which Ginn has been linked. It's my humble opinion that Hendrix would have found the doctor quite interesting, given a time machine and a few minutes to listen. Not that it would be the thing for Hendrix, though listen, yes!
I was going to vote Greg Ginn, but then I remembered the solos that Dr. Know ripped on the Bad Brains self-titled album, especially Big Takeover and Right Brigade. Those solos are just damn awesome.
This guy is better than Hendrix!
3 Johnny Ramone
John William Cummings, better known by his stage name Johnny Ramone, was an American guitarist and songwriter, best known for being the guitarist for the punk rock band the Ramones.
John William Cummings, better known by his stage name Johnny Ramone, was an American guitarist and songwriter, best known for being the guitarist for the punk rock band the Ramones. Johnny is the best. my guitar inspiration. you don't need to know a lot of songs or chords, just play.
He influenced most of punk guitarist.He originally started punk rock music.
Johnny is the best punk rock guitars.He invented punk rock guitar riffs
Johnny is better than steve jones.Even Billie's better than Steve Jones - zxm
Who is greg ginn?
4 Brett Gurewitz
The guy writes most of bad religion's songs. Enough said
5 Billie Joe Armstrong
Billie Joe Armstrong is an American musician, singer, songwriter and actor who is best known as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and guitarist of the punk rock band Green Day, which he co-founded with Mike Dirnt.
Billie Joe Armstrong is an American musician, singer, songwriter and actor who is best known as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and guitarist of the punk rock band Green Day, which he co-founded with Mike Dirnt. Listen to 'dry ice' 'only of you' 'judges daughter' 'one for the razorbacks' 'jesus of suburbia' 'still breathing' 'give me novacaine' 'basket case'. You'll eventually get what I'm getting to here
Comes up with the most melodic riffs and solos and is absolutely amazing live
He is the worlds best guitarist ever! He plays the solo's with so blues sound!
The charisma he shows on stage is just unbelieveable.
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6 East Bay Ray
stunning
7 Steve Jones
Steve's guitar playing has changed my life and continues to be a resounding influence to me.
He created some of the best punk riffs
the best
8 Pig Champion
9 Tim Armstrong
The best by a long shot. Innovative and has a great feel for his craft.
10 Mick Jones
Mick Jones is absolutely AWESOME! :) He is a good song-writer too!
The Contenders
11 Rob Ramos
12 Lyle Preslar
13 Ron Asheton
14 Jake Kiley
15 Brian Baker
furious
16 Tom Delonge
Thomas Matthew "Tom" DeLonge, Jr., is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and film producer. He was born in Poway, California on December 13, 1975 . When he was in high school at age 15, he got expelled for drinking at a basketball game . He also used to play the ...read more.
Thomas Matthew "Tom" DeLonge, Jr., is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and film producer. He was born in Poway, California on December 13, 1975 . When he was in high school at age 15, he got expelled for drinking at a basketball game . He also used to play the ...read more.
17 Poison Ivy
Possibly the most underrated guitarist in history.
18 Greg Hetson
19 Fletcher Dragge
What’s to say... He’s probably the best one
20 Luke Pabich
21 Cheetah Chrome
22 Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein
Doyle would beat the snot out of all other guitarist on the list.
The greatest
23 Dan Wlekinski
24 Johnny Thunders
John Anthony Genzale Jr. (July 15, 1952 – April 23, 1991), better known by his stage name Johnny Thunders, was an American rock and roll/punk rock guitarist, singer and songwriter. He came to prominence in the early 1970s as a member of the New York Dolls. He later played with The Heartbreakers and ...read more.
John Anthony Genzale Jr. (July 15, 1952 – April 23, 1991), better known by his stage name Johnny Thunders, was an American rock and roll/punk rock guitarist, singer and songwriter. He came to prominence in the early 1970s as a member of the New York Dolls. He later played with The Heartbreakers and ...read more. Just badass! Don't need to say any more.
25 Noodles
Noodles is underrated he should be at least top ten
Are you serious, Spike Cassidy from D.R.I. needs to be on this list.
Spike has got more punk heritage than this guy will have in a thousand
Years.
26 Stephen Egerton
27 Justin Geever
28 Ian D'Sa
29 TV Smith
30 Zach Blair
31 Mike Ness
32 Captain Sensible
33 Pat Smear
Georg Albert Ruthenber, professionally known as Pat Smear was the rhythm guitarist for the Grunge band Nirvana, and the Post-grunge band Foo Fighters..
Georg Albert Ruthenber, professionally known as Pat Smear was the rhythm guitarist for the Grunge band Nirvana, and the Post-grunge band Foo Fighters.. Played in the germs! - carterthedrummer
34 Lars Frederiksen
35 Bob Mould
Robert Arthur "Bob" Mould is an American musician, principally known for his work as guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for alternative rock bands Hüsker Dü in the 1980s and Sugar in the 1990s.
Robert Arthur "Bob" Mould is an American musician, principally known for his work as guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for alternative rock bands Hüsker Dü in the 1980s and Sugar in the 1990s.
36 Chris Chasse
37 Nick Cash
38 Dave (Brownsound) Baksh
39 Buzz Osborne
Buzz Osborne is an American musician, and composer. He is mostly known for the lead vocalist of the American Sludge Metal band "The Melvins".
Buzz Osborne is an American musician, and composer. He is mostly known for the lead vocalist of the American Sludge Metal band "The Melvins".
40 Nick Blinko
41 Jason White
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1. Greg Ginn
2. Dr. Know
3. Brett Gurewitz
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2. Dr. Know
3. Brett Gurewitz
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1. Brett Gurewitz
2. East Bay Ray
3. Greg Ginn
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2. East Bay Ray
3. Greg Ginn
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1. Johnny Ramone
2. Dr. Know
3. Greg Ginn
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2. Dr. Know
3. Greg Ginn
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