While I do like Neil Young's music I don't see anyone, especially Rolling Stone, ranking him in even the top 100 guitarists. There are many artists that accompany their singing with a guitar and many do it very well. Like Jackson Browne, Willie Nelson, and others.
But, the original post asked the question about Young's skill as a guitarist. Best 100 guitarists??? That's a broad question. You would have to include those who just play the instrument in a band or in a recording studio. The most praised musicians are those who sing, write songs, and even those who play decent guitar. Rolling Stone has a narrow focus on the true sphere of music.
There are too many names I can list here but there are ones that, in addition of singing, are excellent guitar players. Here's just a few........
Leo Kottke, David Bromberg, Steve Goodman, Glen Campbell, Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, Al Collins, Dickey Betts, and many more.
No rap on Neil Young but, as a guitarist myself, when I listen to or buy music the first thing I tune into is how the guitar sounds if there is one in the particular song.
But, the original post asked the question about Young's skill as a guitarist. Best 100 guitarists??? That's a broad question. You would have to include those who just play the instrument in a band or in a recording studio. The most praised musicians are those who sing, write songs, and even those who play decent guitar. Rolling Stone has a narrow focus on the true sphere of music.
There are too many names I can list here but there are ones that, in addition of singing, are excellent guitar players. Here's just a few........
Leo Kottke, David Bromberg, Steve Goodman, Glen Campbell, Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, Al Collins, Dickey Betts, and many more.
No rap on Neil Young but, as a guitarist myself, when I listen to or buy music the first thing I tune into is how the guitar sounds if there is one in the particular song.