Top 10 Female Guitarists of All Time
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Күн бұрынTalented, innovative or just plain entertaining, these six-stringers of the female variety know how to get the party rolling. Join www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the top 10 female guitarists of all time. Check us out at / watchmojo , / watchmojo and / watchmojo . Also, check out our interactive Suggestion Tool at www.WatchMojo.com/suggest :)
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@ecneb 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for recognizing Mabelle Carter and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Their contributions to music has been long overlooked.
@riannarobinson6727 3 жыл бұрын
Came here to say that very thing.
@tjwash5118 3 жыл бұрын
For people to start calling your playing style using your name (Carter scratch) you know you’ve excelled. She influenced the way a whole generation played guitar, I think she deserved a #1 ranking for that reason alone.
@catherinewooldridge9981 3 жыл бұрын
@@tjwash5118 well said. She opened the door for rockers today.
@pennyfarmer1423 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad they where in the pick also
@John_Henry83 2 жыл бұрын
Kids today do no know who they are, Just like they will never know who Rev, Gary Davis was.
@maureennolan2784 6 жыл бұрын
Sister Rosetta Tharpe--Wow! Blending folk, blues and gospel before rock 'n roll! Her music and voice and presentation are soooooo good.
@stevenmac9158 5 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! She was the godmother of rock 'n roll.
@Mulder25j 5 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I've heard of her.
@juliaraymond2407 5 жыл бұрын
IKR? how culture has silenced the greats. I have never heard of her, and am very dissapointed of that fact, she was great! She was doin it before doin it was doin it!
@PanglossDr 5 жыл бұрын
Why was she not No 1?
@dkpqzm 5 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Just watching her skip to the beat in those high heels and the donning that coat makes her ultimate punk!! She must have blown 1940's American minds and triggered the "Rock n Roll is dangerous" movement.
@thicksteve1761 3 жыл бұрын
Sister Rosseta Thorpe was so badass. Adds to why i love my SG so much!!
@haroldfridkis3536 3 жыл бұрын
The original female guitar player.
@newmexrob99 2 жыл бұрын
Agree to disagree, Nancy Wilson will always be one of the greatest guitar players of all time , male or female. Seriously under rated . She never needed a stage gimmick to enhance her music. She just let it rip...
@DJ7mph 2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more. Seen Nancy live a few times. She brought it every time from start to finish. I flip her and Leta.
@kennethschwartz9351 Жыл бұрын
Isn't female and guitarist a contradiction?
@lala9407 Жыл бұрын
@@kennethschwartz9351 wdym
@jimlandreth6740 Жыл бұрын
Umm to think Nancy compares to the best guitarists is stupid. She’s just as good as Jimi or Eddie or Nuno…just ridiculous
@Brando_Magnifico 11 ай бұрын
You my friend are ignorant
@briangoad803 3 жыл бұрын
Nancy' Wilson's intro to crazy on you is the best ever.
@lunatik9696 3 жыл бұрын
Dog and butterfly was sweet acoustic too
@jorgeb9715 3 жыл бұрын
You meant to say Ann Wilson? Nancy is the vocalist
@blader45bc 3 жыл бұрын
@@jorgeb9715 nope
@ryanshultzmusic117 3 жыл бұрын
@@jorgeb9715 Ann is the vocalist lol
@milosmilos441 3 жыл бұрын
Ana Popovic is best!
@rixpix2957 4 жыл бұрын
Sister Tharpe stroking that SG just makes me smile!
@briancandeland2113 3 жыл бұрын
The 'Didn't it Rain' clip was filmed less than a mile from where I live. The station is long gone but I often walk past the spot
@marshaflorom4220 2 жыл бұрын
Nancy Wilson gets my vote ! What a musician!!
@johnstadelman4022 2 жыл бұрын
I saw Heart play Texas Jam one year and Nancy Wilson took my breath away!
@citywide2932 4 жыл бұрын
Nancy Wilson should have been 1st. Saw Heart in the late 70's. We were really close to the stage. During the intro to Crazy on You, before the final strumming, she stopped, threw the pick into the audience, and strummed with her fingers. That's Rock and Roll!
@Obamafan6861 4 жыл бұрын
Also saw them in the late 70's/early 80's, multiple times. Nancy is phenomenal. Crazy on You intro is the best ever. Everyone pretty much holds their breath anticipating that first electric downstroke. They were so damn good.
@nigel8649 4 жыл бұрын
@@Obamafan6861 Nancy didn't play guitar
@Obamafan6861 4 жыл бұрын
@@nigel8649 What?
@kevinshiley9061 4 жыл бұрын
@Nigel you better check your facts before opening the pie hole!!!
@JamieAndersonMusic 4 жыл бұрын
I heard Jennifer Batten in a small venue once. I watched her roam around the audience, playing her guitar while talking with everyone. Her warm-ups would make you dizzy and she did it all while talking with everyone. Incredible.
@jtoland2333 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this. I am surprised that Melissa Etheridge, Chrissie Hynde or Dolly Parton weren't at least on the list as honorable mention. Dolly has never really been recognized for her skills as a guitar player. At any rate, enjoyed it. Thanks.
@Dragondude2525 2 жыл бұрын
Same here. Also surprised they didn’t get a single mention. Also kinda annoyed there was no mention of Charo.
@diegobarros758 3 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how Michael Jackson had a good taste for guitarists. Jennifer Batten, Orianthi…a true legend.
@subraxas 2 жыл бұрын
Jackson had also hired Steve Stevens, Slash or Eddie Van Halen, among others.
@dharmaofdog7676 Жыл бұрын
Agree and I think Quincy Jones might have had a little something to do with that ;)
@rhysfielding8171 2 ай бұрын
then he casually just had eddie van halen do beat it entirely for free
@jeffadams9807 18 күн бұрын
ORIANTHI Is A Real GODESS...
@vanessajazp6341 6 жыл бұрын
Seems Nancy is the big winner in the unofficial fan poll here. I think Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Nancy Wilson are definitely 1 & 2.
@jeremytandrews9577 5 жыл бұрын
Vanessa P yup🤙, good call
@neetrab 4 жыл бұрын
@Patrick Names exactly. I feel disrespected for her!
@EricRoberts2112 4 жыл бұрын
While a huge fan of Lita Ford, I would have put her at #2 and Put Nancy Wilson at #1 as Nancy was a pioneer of rock guitar goddesses and paved the way those that came later...even the Runaways...
@chrispetritsch4959 4 жыл бұрын
Lita Ford has been passed by loads of other female guitarists and she was never all that good anyway.
@ashleybower8600 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I am a big fan of Lita’s, but absolutely would have been okay with her not being number 1. Personally, I’m just happy to see her included at all, since so often people tend to forget her entirely in favor of Joan.
@nigel8649 4 жыл бұрын
Nancy Didn't play guitar
@duchovny2 3 жыл бұрын
I imagine if Rosetta were around today, she’d be blowing everyone’s minds
@kristygiles2241 2 жыл бұрын
Saw Lita Ford in concert last month, she was amazing live!
@yeahbee8237 9 жыл бұрын
nancy should have been number one
@GoldTopSlinger 9 жыл бұрын
Yeah Bee Couldn't agree more. It's a strong list, to be sure, but most of these players were dealing with one genre. Nancy rocked as hard as anyone on some tracks, but listen to stuff like Soul of the Sea, White Lightning and Wine, Heartless, Straight On, Mistral Wind, etc, and you realize she had unbeleveable range. And never discount how monumental a task replacing Roger Fisher's guitar work was. He's one of the unsung greats of guitar. She handled the change like it was no big deal.
@stringbender11672 9 жыл бұрын
GoldTopSlinger right on GoldTop...you know your shizz. Good comment!!! Howard Leese is a bad mofo on guitar too!!!
@yeahbee8237 9 жыл бұрын
nancy is not just a great female guitarist, she is a great guitarist period, Heart isn't just a good "girl"-rockband, but a great rock band period.
@vldreck1 9 жыл бұрын
Yeah Bee some of the truest words on all of KZfaq. Have my like.
@rachelleghanem5381 9 жыл бұрын
Yeah Bee word
@hestheMaster 5 жыл бұрын
Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a legend before Rock and Roll was ever thought of.
@oscarfernandez387 5 жыл бұрын
She should be #2 behind Nancy Wilson
@neetrab 4 жыл бұрын
@@oscarfernandez387 uh, she should be #1. Exactly!! I was actually shocked she wasn't #1 and felt completely disrespected for her that she wasnt even in the top 5. Smh she should be #1 just for her massive influence alone! And how do they not put her performance of "up above my head" on here?? Gigantic *FAIL* .
@wandafoxx3097 4 жыл бұрын
Agree. Rosetta broke the Mold. She opened up the Levee for Rock and Roll
@MasonBarge 4 жыл бұрын
With you on that. Rosetta could have given lessons to Chuck Berry . . . Well, maybe she did.
@pamelalynndonovan923 9 ай бұрын
Lita Ford, Joan Jett and Nancy Wilson are my top favs , and loved this video! Thanks for sharing!
@jamesoconnor8044 3 жыл бұрын
Loved your choice of Lita Ford, I painted graphics on many of her B.C. Rich guitars back in the 80s. However you missed one of the greatest Flamenco guitarists of all time, Charro !
@kevinb3812 2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah! She’s a Great!!!!
@krjourneyfan78 4 жыл бұрын
Another vote for Nancy Wilson in the number 1 slot.
@BBoardman81 5 жыл бұрын
Theres ZERO EXCUSE to have Nancy Wilson at 2 and not 1. I dont care what the parameters for the video are. Nancy is number 1. Period.
@Excitable101 5 жыл бұрын
Also, no Lita Ford.
@chefpegleg1 4 жыл бұрын
The only excuse to have Nancy at number 2 is if Bonnie Raitt is number 1. If it's My list Bonnie and Nancy are number 1a and 1b. I couldn't choose which one to put above the other.
@bogus696996 4 жыл бұрын
your personal preference
@bogus696996 4 жыл бұрын
@@Excitable101 she was #1
@thomashickey3195 3 жыл бұрын
Nancy Wilson is a good guitarist but no one rocks like Lita she makes that guitar talk.
@tomsmith5216 2 жыл бұрын
I'll go with Nancy Wilson as #1. She's incredible
@Renew_laptop_imphal Жыл бұрын
Same
@BonnChnd Жыл бұрын
I have listened to them all for most of my 62 years and for many reasons Nancy is # 1. If we could all sit down, smoke a bowl and listen to these ladies jam I could talk about those reasons. Lastly, I think if Annie Clark became more mainstream she could play a true killer rock guitar. She makes it look so easy, but I don’t think she will change her style. Nancy # 1!
@TormentorRain 4 жыл бұрын
Nancy Wilson all day for top female guitarist ever
@ryansmurda1552 5 ай бұрын
No question. Definitely #1
@leecowell8165 2 ай бұрын
Tina S... the guitar GOD on this rock from the day she was born... Gifted ain't even the word she's not even a Prodigy shes a Savant. Nobody (male or female) touches Tina's guitar playing world she plays in her own league. Oh, you think not? Try searching her her on YT she's all over this place. Then see what the reactors say about her don't take MY word for it.. this girl IS a fucken GOD! I forewarn you though... she is NOT a "showy" type. Many think she's not very emotional or even seems to be "detached" from reality. Better think again!
@ryansmurda1552 2 ай бұрын
@leecowell8165 I watched her videos. She's an amazingly talented guitar player. No question about it. But who's ever even heard of her? Ive been listening to rock music my entire life and never heard of her until a few hours ago. Best guitarist of all time !? Male or female !? ......Come on! There's more to greatest guitarist than technical ability.
@Rollin_L 4 жыл бұрын
Having just seen Heart this week, with Joan Jett opening, the timing is good for a comment. Jett is amazing. I've not seen the others on this list perform live, but I was in high school when the Wilson sisters were tearing up the radio in their 20s, and now they are tearing down venues still in their 60s. No question in my mind. Nancy Wilson is No 1.
@vipelviramotd 2 жыл бұрын
That was a truly great concert. Both girls know their guitars.
@cliffordjones4262 2 жыл бұрын
This list is awesome... seeing some of the old school gals was enlightening... you should do a list of vocalists... I'd love to see that
@markhalstead2386 Жыл бұрын
Nancy Wilson is my favorite female guitarist of all time. She definitely deserves number 1.
@joeg3763 8 жыл бұрын
Lita Ford can jam, but I'm thinking Nancy Wilson brings more technical prowess.
@yaboi2500 8 жыл бұрын
Nancy brings speed and technicality.
@johnvanwijngaarden4632 8 жыл бұрын
I don't see Lita Ford in the Rock & Roll HALL of Fame, where the Wilson sisters definitely are. At their inauguration the announcer specifically stated Nancy being able to out-play many males in the business.... in short MoJo just slapped a list together without having a clue as to what they're saying.
@superjbailey1 8 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@martinkuliza 7 жыл бұрын
as they usually do, so.. why are you suprised. i think the entire internet knows that MOJO Lists are a load of bullshit and usually contain little to no research, but aim at ratings and subs
@stevemtc1 7 жыл бұрын
Joe G correct
@joycesreed140 3 жыл бұрын
Looooooove Nancy Wilson...... her riffs are CRAZY!
@milesofentertainment Жыл бұрын
Samantha Fish. She rocks, kills a soft ballad, can play the blues with anybody. Great live show. We're all about guitar and she's been at the top of our playlists for several years and has her own "Best of" playlist on our channel. That's guitar God country with players like Duane Allman, Prince, Frank Zappa, Mick Taylor and a handful of others. For those not familiar think of the resulting child of a Janis Joplin and Stevie Ray union. She's just an incredible talent-singer, songwriter and guitarist. That being said, we like everybody on your list and would recommend viewers check out more of Sister Rosetta Tharpe. She's a truly historic figure in music and an extremely influential guitar player. Way ahead of her time.
@bradfordskelley Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@michaelcraig9449 7 ай бұрын
Samantha Fish is great, so is her sister. Amanda. Check out Ally Venable band, she really rocks.
@kevinb3812 2 жыл бұрын
You did pretty good here! I also like Patty Larkin and Rory Block. Both can get after it. Rory is acoustic blues and Patty has incandescent solos on acoustic and she’s a singer-songwriter.
@thomaslombardo3401 5 жыл бұрын
No one plays like Nancy Wilson. She should be at the top of the list.
@eileengallagher5931 5 жыл бұрын
I agree with you
@leecowell8165 2 ай бұрын
Tina S.. guitar GOD. She ain't even a Prodigy she's a Savant! Don't believe it? Watch the first 15 SECONDS of her cover of Beetoveen's 3rd Moonlight Sonata. Just the first 15 seconds never mind about the next 5:45 seconds that she rips off over 7 notes per SECOND without missing a single one!
@kennethsizer6217 3 жыл бұрын
Joan Jett: Why do we all know her name? Because, after being shown the door by TWENTY-THREE record companies, she DID NOT GIVE UP.
@rockahbilly76 2 жыл бұрын
Over-rated skank. Couldn't play or sing her way out of Biden's soiled Depends.
@georgeorwell126 2 жыл бұрын
@@rockahbilly76 If you were male in the 80s and did not want to bang Joan, you were gay as folk.
@Karl-Benny 2 жыл бұрын
@@rockahbilly76 well rolling stones rated her as top 100 but obviously you will show your credentials here to show why you are right
@pshattuck1 2 жыл бұрын
An up and coming talent that certainly deserves Honorable Mention, is Maddy Rice. She’s played in Stay Human and is currently in the Saturday Night Live house band. Stay tuned, as this talented Guitarist continues her rise to fame!
@brucewilson1958 2 жыл бұрын
My friend Mac Hayden taught Bonnie how to play slide. He was in the influential bands Barefoot Jerry and Area Code 615, which is the area code of Nashville. About 1970 Guitar Player described Mac as the Jimmy Hendrix of the Slide Guitar.
@jeremytandrews9577 5 жыл бұрын
I love Lita Ford, thought she might be #1.....but after seeing the list, I am amazed at some of the other women. But truly Nancy Wilson should be the top pick.( Lita would agree)🤙
@content4502 4 жыл бұрын
Rosetta Tharp invented rnr
@jamescoleman8954 4 жыл бұрын
Jeremyt Andrews I agree 100% Ann Wilson is better than Lita
@rocketreindeer 3 жыл бұрын
All great, but Nancy Wilson is literally my hero. Her Crazy On You intro among other things is unshakably epic. Adding to her mojo is her genuinely unassuming personality. Even though she's not a self-promoter, t's really hard to forget her.
@larrycoker8093 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you Rocket and yeah, her intro on "Crazy On You" is absolutely great. I might be dumb for asking you this, but have you ever heard her acoustic playing on "Love Alive" from their "Little Queen" album from 1977? You know, she can hold her own on electric guitar, but she really shines on acoustic!
@toomanydonuts 2 жыл бұрын
Yes that piece at the beginning will be legendary 100 years from now like Bach or Beethoven, for real.
@kaypowell407 2 жыл бұрын
Crazy on You intro gives me goose bumps
@JFG46 3 жыл бұрын
I was surprised not to see Allison Robertson of The Donnas not on this list. More of a traditional straight rock guitar player but she holds up for me in the same vein as a Malcolm / Angus Young combo. If I was putting together a rock band today she would be at the top of my list to recruit.
@markcampbell7554 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent choice! I LOVE Allison Robertson! She is very talented and very underrated. Some of the choices on this list are really not known as great guitarists and they left out many that deserve to be on the list.
@stephaniesayer7191 2 жыл бұрын
Y'all had me on the edge of my seat thinking for sure you'd forget about Lita. Great list, great artists!
@williamhoward7121 5 жыл бұрын
Anyone who has seen Nancy Wilson up close and live (I worked stage security during Hearts heyday) Knows she is the best overall guitar player period!
@stephenpaxman1208 5 жыл бұрын
LOSER
@davidyj9013 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@bobs_coasterexperience3025 4 жыл бұрын
Best overall guitar player period? I assume you mean WOMEN. I can name 40 better guitarists overall as far as guys, ok maybe not 40 but you know what I mean. 20 at least though. With that said for women you definitely have an argument.
@LuckyTown77 2 жыл бұрын
Well, we can all love who we love. Nancy stole the heart of anyone who stood close to her, live, in the mid 70's. I'm still there.
@MichaelPop72 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, sure you did. 🤣
@justcuz9837 5 жыл бұрын
Nancy IS and forever the best! Sister Rosetta Tharp is bad ass too!
@cynsini9211 2 жыл бұрын
I love Kaki King's sound. And Prince once told wannabe guitarists to listen to Joni to learn their "colors".
@carlmanthey7287 2 жыл бұрын
Leona Boyd should be somewhere on the list. Incredibly technical and precise. Another different genre with classical music, but the lady is phenomenal.
@Gratefulman1965 4 жыл бұрын
Nancy Wilson is # 1 no matter what any list says.
@bmh2004 7 жыл бұрын
Nancy Wilson #1
@tyrssen1 2 жыл бұрын
Saw Heart in Detroit when their first album came out. Absolutely fantastic!
@georgej.dorner3262 2 жыл бұрын
Talented video, with a very savvy narrator. I must confess, I had never previously heard of about two-thirds of these guitarists, but didn't hear a one to complain about. I enjoyed listening to them all. But what happened to Suzi Quatro?
@extremeconcepts1 7 жыл бұрын
Wow..love the pioneering Sister Rosetta Tharpe - did not know until I saw this
@Dafuqusay 4 жыл бұрын
I love Lita Ford but I'd certainly give the nod to Nancy for #1. If bass guitarists were allowed in this list, Suzie Quatro belongs as well.
@kakhabergulisashvili3971 3 жыл бұрын
How about Ida Nielsen?! She is best from bass guitar players! N:1! Rhonda Smith also is bass guitar player of world-сlass!.. And why author shouldn't have included bass players in this list is also unclear.
@awakeandalive4248 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah agree but Lita ford easily the hottest female guitarist, sexiest and the prettiest female guitarist ever.
@TheKrazysexykool 3 жыл бұрын
I concur. Nancy Wilson should have been #1
@angiegordin1018 2 жыл бұрын
@@awakeandalive4248 she sure is! I’m on team Lita! Best guitar hero!
@cree8vision 2 жыл бұрын
My list most of whom were pioneers: Carol Kaye, June Millington(Fanny), Annie Clark, Gretchen Mann, Mary Ford, Poison Ivy, Liona Boyd, Nita Strauss
@kevinb3812 2 жыл бұрын
Nice list! I like your taste. Carol Kaye! Yes.
@lawrencetaylor4101 2 жыл бұрын
Good list, though I don't know some of the newer guitarists. However, I would have put June Millington of Fanny on the list, and not as an honorable mention. Those ladies rocked.
@chrisb1953 8 жыл бұрын
It was good to see Sister Rosetta Tharpe on the list, a true trailblazer. I'm sure guys such as Chuck Berry and Billy Gibbons have a lot to thank her for.
@guyfroml 8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@joseaquino8773 8 жыл бұрын
I think Berry has a lot more to thank for to Muddy Waters and his idol, T-Bone Walker and C&W white players that inspired him. Dunno if she has any influence on him at all.
@LincolnFStern 8 жыл бұрын
Except for the small fact that he explicitly listed her as an inspiration. But what does Chuck Berry know eh?
@iamnumfive 8 жыл бұрын
I never heard of her till now and I am definitly a convert. Would have loved to have seen Sister Rosetta and Bonnie Raitt jam together.
@leslawrence3865 7 жыл бұрын
Am I in the minority or majority when I say Bonnie Raitt is very very sexy. VERY.
@timjohnson8230 6 жыл бұрын
Nancy Wilson should have #1 slot
@georgehogart461 6 жыл бұрын
Why?
@mekrabj2901 3 жыл бұрын
I loved this list. How ever I'll take Bonnie Raitt as my number one. A kick ass woman playing slide guitar with a glass bottle neck? Come on. She can sing hard beat songs as well as ballads.
@danaleestephens1686 2 жыл бұрын
Nancy Wilson hands down! She still rocking!
@AnnieJohnsonRock 5 жыл бұрын
Nancy Wilson should be #1. She's had a consistently creative career for DECADES. She's great on acoustic AND electric. She's still out there playing. All the others are influential and great guitarists in their own right, but Nancy is #1.
@content4502 4 жыл бұрын
Carol Kaye
@7JANEWAY 4 жыл бұрын
@@content4502 Carol Kaye, as one of the Wrecking Crew, certainly deserves a spot on this list, for she opened the door for those who followed her. However--though she played guitar, she was best known for playing bass, which could be one reason she's not on this list.
@courtneywhite8470 4 жыл бұрын
Not only guitarist, mandolin, piano, and an amazing vocalist in her own right!!!
@7JANEWAY 4 жыл бұрын
Courtney White Are you talking about Carol Kaye, because I don’t think she sang?
@courtneywhite8470 4 жыл бұрын
@@7JANEWAY nope. Same thing everyone's talking about. Nancy Wilson
@MasterChief-sl9ro 6 жыл бұрын
Rosetta Tharpe was light years ahead of anybody....
@wesloroff646 5 жыл бұрын
In your *cough* humble opinion. NO ONE beats Nancy Wilson! PERIOD
@wasslic 5 жыл бұрын
@@wesloroff646 Nancy Wilson and many of Rocks biggest ever names may never have happened if it wasn't for Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The woman is due her kudos
@arisromero7052 5 жыл бұрын
She's a badass!
@crayhead 5 жыл бұрын
Sister Rosetta Tharpe is the winner here...hands down
@gordonjackson9243 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I couldn't believe it when I first heard her music, I think she may be the founder of Rock and Roll! She is most underrated
@joegoldman3065 2 жыл бұрын
Great, great list. I especially applaud you for pulling in names not well known, and almost forgotten: mother Mabel Carter and sister Rosetta Tharp. it would have been very easy to simply leave them out, given the average age of the people viewing your videos. You have done great homage to two giants. personally, I think Sheryl Crowe should have gotten more than honorable mention. as we all know, Sheryl can hold her own on the guitar as well as anyone. thank you grunge for the fabulous work you do. You are excellent, excellent cultural archivists.
@MrJoshmeyer 3 жыл бұрын
very great. thank you so very much! but how about susan tedechi? love your work, watchmojo 3
@scott37040 4 жыл бұрын
No offense to Lita Ford but NANCY WILSON is #1 in my book! She paved the way for women guitarists in rock. And she's still performing!
@billf7816 5 жыл бұрын
Nancy Wilson is the best!!! The quality of her songs blows the others away!
@wadeadams4263 Жыл бұрын
I saw Joni M. at a small club in OC years ago and she rocked the roof off the place
@paulthompson1988 Жыл бұрын
Would have put Bonnie Rait as #1 and Orianthi as #2, but overall a good selection that was not limited to genre. Bit hard to compare generations too, because Rosa Tharpe was a brilliant trail-blazer and probably acknowledged by every other guitarist on that list as breaking the Glass Ceiling. Good list. 👌👌👍👍👍👍
@robertschultz7108 6 жыл бұрын
With all do respect, the top 10 are well deserving , but Nancy Wilson is hands down #1
@Skydog71355 6 жыл бұрын
the guitarist in Heart is ANN Wilson, Nancy is the SINGER
@trevinmorgan345 6 жыл бұрын
No, Ann Wilson is the singer.
@kermsroomy 5 жыл бұрын
' due ' respect
@MrRubin29 5 жыл бұрын
I would also put Orianthi or Nita Strauss above Lita. JMHO
@frankpitochelli6786 5 жыл бұрын
....ABSOLUTELY.!!
@joeymccullough2716 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you included Mary Ford in this list. She helped Les Paul change the guitar world. She’s probably the MOST underrated guitar player of any gender
@jimwalsh2001 2 жыл бұрын
She was a better player than Les.
@branon6565 2 жыл бұрын
*EITHER gender, as there are only two....
@billh.1940 Жыл бұрын
Mary Ford was a great singer, her guitar playing gets over looked.
@mq42 2 жыл бұрын
This is a tough list but there are a few popular guitarists here who could be bumped down (or off) to make way for some more skilled ones. Shawn Colvin, Suzy Tedeschi, Nita Strauss...
@randallwilfordweaver810 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I’ve never known Kaki King, Annie Clark, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Lita Ford until now I’ve heard their music but didn’t know names
@ChildOfThe1970s 3 жыл бұрын
I would have bumped Nancy Wilson up to the top of that list and added Vicki Peterson of The Bangles in the top 10. Glad to see you recognize some of the old-time guitarists too!!
@frederickwhite6416 5 жыл бұрын
June Millington was and is a great guitar player. With the exception of Ford and Wilson she'd blow the others away.
@keithaustinragsdale8182 2 жыл бұрын
Should've thrown an honorable mention to Jan B from Vixen for her infectious glam rock grooves & Jen Batten who rocked out with MJ all throughout the late 80's should've been a top 10. Outside of that, solid list. Orianthi is definitely the Steve Vai of female guitarists! Side note: glad to see you're spotlighting him in an upcoming episode, his storied career is more than enough proof that he's 100% in the top 3 of all time behind EVH & Hendrix, not to steal the spotlight from all these amazing ladies.
@guilitogamer 2 жыл бұрын
Chrissie Hynde from the Pretenders. She also has her signature fender telecaster out. her trademark. Honorable mention
@jenniferstinebaugh204 5 жыл бұрын
Nancy Wilson is my number one ..the way she so flawlessly slays the beginning of crazy on you omg she's a goddess of the guitar ..love her so much!...great list i respect any woman who can pick up a guitar and show some of these guys whos boss!
@wesloroff646 5 жыл бұрын
GAWD the way she shredded on Crazy On You...My gawd no one else coulda come up with that shit (if Nancy hadnt done it 1st). Imagine any one else doing that?
@fakshen1973 5 жыл бұрын
I'm in Club Nancy. She has the entire toolkit: phenomenal guitarist, touring monster, excellent songwriter, and just owns the entire stage with her presence... and she did it all of it in a shitty behind-the-scenes era for female rock artists. There's nothing wrong with Ford. But Wilson checks all the boxes.
@stephenpaxman1208 5 жыл бұрын
LOSER
@melakiesimrak2758 9 жыл бұрын
Nothing is more fucking awesome than a female playing guitar. Especially when she's better than most famous male guitarists. Pretty much giving mysoginists the middle finger :)
@SeanORaigh 9 жыл бұрын
Considering that the famous male guitarists that are known for skill are so much better than anyone on this list, there are no middle fingers being given.
@Candela115 9 жыл бұрын
Sean O'Reilly not really, a lot of these girls are very innovative akd creative whereas a lot of famous guitarists are just good at playing very fast solos, creativity is better than technicality.
@YorickReturns 9 жыл бұрын
What a weird comment. I've never heard anyone criticize a woman for playing guitar.
@nathanielhellman6952 9 жыл бұрын
Take a look at the guitarists of King Crimson, Genesis, Dream Theater, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Pink Floyd, and pretty much all Progressive Rock/Metal Guitarists before you make a statement like that.
@TotesMagee 9 жыл бұрын
Anonymous asdfg Jack White is a good example of this =)
@jussitikkuri6991 3 жыл бұрын
I like all the above mentioned but Nancy Wilson from heart has my heart.
@tcconnection 3 жыл бұрын
I admire Rosetta, and Orianthi totally rocks. When I hear electric with Heart, the guys were credited. Yep, Orianthi for me.
@denises3630 6 жыл бұрын
Nancy Wilson was perfection in Heart her intro for Crazy on you shakes me every damn time
@lifesrelative6788 6 жыл бұрын
I love how she's toyed with the "intro" over the years. People think it's part of CoY but is actually another song & I can't think of it's name to save my life.
@seamonster7376 6 жыл бұрын
I believe you are referring to Silver Wheels. It started as an intro for Crazy on You and even Dreamboat Annie in the '70s, and was finally released to the album Bebe Le Strange in 1980. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f8qZetOQ2d-lXY0.html
@alwaysopen7970 6 жыл бұрын
Saw them in 1978 on the "Little Queen" tour and it was a treat; 10th row in front of Nancy. Ann was the looker back then.
@courtneywhite8470 4 жыл бұрын
You and me both!!! Especially when I see the live footage of CoY! Going that sick on an acoustic??? Few and far between!!! I'll never understand why Nancy isn't given the credit she's due? Does everyone forget that some of Heart's most well known songs , the vocals are done by Nancy??? So, on top of being an amazing guitarist, she's not a half bad vocalist, either. But, I completely agree with you about the intro to CoY!!!!
@azerko 4 жыл бұрын
I love Heart and her singing and artistic figure...but just don't think she is that virtuous player like Orianthi for instance.
@kareninaburguette6788 3 жыл бұрын
I think of a "photo finish" decision. Lita had a longer and known solo career but I believe the Number One should be Nancy. And, by the way, Ann is to me the best female voice (of rock) and thanks god, both sisters still alive.
@tictoc5103 2 жыл бұрын
Defently agree 👍🏻
@guysabol8743 2 жыл бұрын
I would have to agree.. loe joan jett, also love Sheryl Crow. Nice that you did add the 40s stars. Look as a male lefty guitarist, think you covered it well. I also still love hart and J mitchell..yeah yeah yeah and the beat goes on and the beat goes on
@Pahllthecat 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE Heart!! Ann is my favorite and I like her singing best, but both sisters are excellent singers. I put Nancy at #1 too.
@mimimonster Жыл бұрын
I watched this to make sure Nancy Wilson was on the list 😊
@joanofarcxxi 2 жыл бұрын
They are all good in their own way. Each has a unique style and takes you somewhere different. I enjoy them all.
@alleahsasseville 4 жыл бұрын
Nancy Wilson should have been #1, when you hear any Heart song... you think of HER guitar playing automatically. (Sorry Lita)
@deadendkid1968 3 жыл бұрын
I think of Howard Lease...but I know who plays in the band...
@raysmith5338 3 жыл бұрын
I agree, should have been Nancy then Joan then Lita.
@tacbear 3 жыл бұрын
She was and IS Epic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@deadendkid1968 3 жыл бұрын
@@raysmith5338 Joan was a poser...she only plays 3 barre chords...I love her stuff...but the guitar playing was not her...it was Ricky Byrd...and it was Lita in the Runaways...she is like Keith Richards...people give him the recognition they should give to Ronnie Wood...
@johnwillard6198 2 жыл бұрын
She didn’t play much lead guitar in Heart
@cashflownpv 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Nancy Wilson #1 without question.
@miked7212 3 жыл бұрын
I agree
@jimhardy8686 Жыл бұрын
Vicki Peterson deserves a mention. I dunno exactly where I'd rank her, but very sharp and very musical player. Excellent.
@user-xg7pm8yd1x 7 ай бұрын
Yes,yes I totally agree with this list.. MY FAV, THO IS ORIANTHI, FROM WAY BACK,, AND STILL LOVE HER..!!
@marshallcollins8634 5 жыл бұрын
Lita is good but for me it's Nancy Wilson
@kdailey4315 5 жыл бұрын
Bonnie has to be number 2 behind Nancy Wilson. Bonnie is not only one of the best female guitarists ever she's one of the best slide guitar players ever period.
@markjett899 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent list!
@vickil.1388 6 ай бұрын
You bet. I am happy they mentioned my favorite guitarists, Lita, & obviously Nancy. Some of these needed to be in a top ten anyway, they are, & were very good, & and founded guitar rocking women.
@terrys3898 5 жыл бұрын
Nancy Wilson is the best. Loved watching her in concert.
@mandyfarmer588 6 жыл бұрын
NANCY #2?? Yeah, I think NOT!! Nancy plays some of the most excellent and tricky changes I might add! NO ONE can play like her!! And she kills it on the electric and a plethora of other instruments and sings like an Angel!! NANCY WILSON IS #1 IN MY BOOK!!!
@toetag4 5 жыл бұрын
Mandy Farmer after just watching her rip through her solo on crazy on you I put her at number one
@tam2000k2 5 жыл бұрын
Also, the only person that I have seen move while playing as well as she does, is Jimi Hendrix. That on it's own should make Nancy #1
@okolopierre4514 5 жыл бұрын
She's s bad ass rock god for sure. She is CRIMINALLY underrated..
@ms.felonystrutter2472 5 жыл бұрын
YOUR BELOVED NANCY COULD ONLY DREAM TO PLAY LIKE BRIT....LET ALONE LITA. WATCH THIS, EAT SHIT kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpyki7JysK3ZaJc.html AND kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i-CkqbqdrJ_So4k.html
@TJBall-go3gv 4 жыл бұрын
@@ms.felonystrutter2472 Damn!!! Did you snort something before you wrote that! Ground and pound.
@SuperReznative 2 жыл бұрын
.. just wante&wanted to remember lead guitar Kelly Johnson from Girlschool.. shy, humble, yet creative when u hear her "go through the gears" , on the motorcycle Lets Go, , made shredding hard rocking look easy..
@quintyss1290 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I love and respect them all.
@rebeccabenger8772 4 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, I love Lita Ford but Nancy Wilson is the GREATEST of all time!!!
@vickiehenry1650 3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. She is amazing!
@brianpalmer7289 3 жыл бұрын
I love Lita as well but Nancy is number 1!
@wndowpayne 3 жыл бұрын
better singer also
@joycesreed140 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! 100%
@ryancooper1416 3 жыл бұрын
The Crazy on You intro is one of the greatest intros of of all time
@m7alan7johnson7 7 жыл бұрын
I think Heart Nancy Wilson is spot on for this list! She's an amazing guitarist, singer and has given us some amazing riffs!
@russdean9414 7 жыл бұрын
What riffs? Are you sure you weren't hearing Roger Fisher or Howard Leese?
@m7alan7johnson7 7 жыл бұрын
@Russ Dean Maybe you're correct. I must confess, a lot of their great riffs go to the guys but surely after she replaced (I forget which one) she has to be given credit for some great riffs. Just my opinion. Again, I may not be as "up to speed" as you but, I'm pretty sure she's had her fair share of great tunes.
@creepyskulldini581 7 жыл бұрын
I found it to flagrantly lack Miss Poison Ivy Rorschach ( of The Cramps ) myself.
@jeffw8746 7 жыл бұрын
She was great at dropping to her knees when the solos started... but she wasn't playing them! The Wilson girls were the face of the band.. the guys did the guitar work...
@bsevans007 7 жыл бұрын
Nancy Wilson played guitar aplenty. She has chops for sure. Guys played, but Nancy outplayed when she soloed
@todd3205 2 жыл бұрын
The attention to a bit of tech and playing detail is nice.
@goofyiest 3 жыл бұрын
Two from The Runaways? Excellent!
@justadragn55 4 жыл бұрын
How can you hear Nancy Wilson's spec-damn-tacular acoustic intro to Heart's 'Crazy on You' (Silver Wheels) and think, "Lita Ford's better"?
@courtneywhite8470 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@blakewallace4655 4 жыл бұрын
NOT PLAYED BY HER ON THE ALBUM
@joubess 4 жыл бұрын
Ever heard her play Barracuda on acoustic? Talk about talented.
@joubess 4 жыл бұрын
@@blakewallace4655 Yes it was. Nancy played the acoustic intro to "Crazy on You". It's entitled "Silver Wheels". Roger Fischer played the electric and created the riff on that song.
@courtneywhite8470 4 жыл бұрын
@@joubess yeah, absolutely!!! But, for me, CoY's intro always takes the cake
@TXLeppard 4 жыл бұрын
Can't argue with the Top 3, but Nancy Wilson hands down is THE GOAT
@dolphindan59 2 жыл бұрын
Mary Ford was a great guitarist...She could pick right along side Les Paul...That says alot...
@johnmartins94 2 жыл бұрын
I would swap #1 & #2. Nancy is amazing!
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