A Little Dab Of Guitar Genius

Authors Note:  
 
If you are kind enough to read this, this is by no means definitive. This is actually quite restricted. They may or may not be the BEST.(Rolling Stone can argue that one) It is made up of guitarists who were recording in my lifetime.  There are many artists like Robert Johnson who provided the ground work for much of our music today. Totally confess this is long---but I found it impossible to eliminate anyone.  
 
 
Like everyone who hears him, Mr.Hendrix left me awe struck  
he could blast through songs like "Machine Gun"  
make you feel like you just hit a truck  
"Little Wing" and "The Wind Cries Mary" two of the prettiest songs I have ever heard  
would have been great to be at the window while Jimi was recording  
and just watch like a little bird  
 
Two Jimi did influence, Clapton and Page  
Clapton's work I really must say seems to get better with the passing of age  
"Old Love" with Robert Cray and "It's Probably Me" in which Sting sings  
so satisfy my palate and not missing a single thing  
Page got me hooked on trying to play guitar  
we all wanted to play "Stairway To Heaven"  
his work on "All Of My Love" had me practicing for sunup until way after eleven  
 
My heart grows saddest because we no longer have Stevie  
Mr. Vaughan the Texan that could tear it up  
could leave you totally drenched even without a single cup  
the only one who comes close to Hendrix's talent with "Little Wing"  
"Tick Tock" with his brother --- in loving our neighbors means everything  
 
Not quite as well known is Freddie King compared to other Kings around  
but without him no "Have You Ever Loved A Woman"  
or "Hide Away" would I ever have found  
 
Carlos Santana even though lately to me he has gone bland  
with "Bella" and "Written In Sand" sure enough gotta to give him a hand  
when I try to emulate him I end up just breaking a string  
his positive vibe is contagious and always makes my heart sing  
 
Neil Schon who at the tender age of 15 was under Santana's wing  
oh man by the time he was in Journey he was really doing his thang!  
"Once You Love Somebody", touch of blues and in the pocket  
hits that groove so sweetly you just want to tuck it away in a locket  
 
Peter White was content to play keys for a guy name Al  
but  with "On The Border" he picked up the acoustic guitar  
since then with tunes like "Another Day" with Basia  
in jazz worlds he has gone quite far  
 
George Harrison maybe the most underrated for he didn't need to show his muscle  
got in and played his part never,  felt like the listener was being hustled  
his work with Beatles, "Here Comes The Sun" and Something" hooked me right away  
"Cheer Down" and "Love Comes To Everyone" I could listen to everyday  
 
Now don't let Joyce Cooling fool you for she is quite easy on the eyes  
but her axe can wail and moan with the best man of any size  
"Global Cooling" a play on the name and Callie so hit the spot  
sweet serenades in jazzland always a smile when her music is bought  
 
Mark Knopfler, oh so eclectic with his tasty picks  
makes one want to move whenever you hear his licks  
"Brothers In Arms" addressed my political consciousness with special care  
"Sultans Of Swing" went beyond his English upbringing  
in a way few others would even dare  
 
Bonnie Raitt oh man if there was one player  
that I would love to play with in a jam  
in addition to the voice the slide guitar is so at her command  
"Have A Heart" and "Love Letter" state the trials of heartache to well  
further explanation not needed no other words do we need to tell  
 
So there you have a little sampling  
of the guitar pickers that have been sent  
forged my appreciation of the axe instrument  
I have put in at least my two cents!