Is Yngwie Malmsteen the best guitarist in the world?

In reality, there is no such person as a greatest guitarist of all time. Originally Answered: Is Yngwie Malmsteen the best guitar player ever? Not even vaguely. He doesn’t suck, that’s for certain, but he’s nowhere even near being the best heavy metal/rock guitarist ever, let alone the “best guitar player ever”.

What rank is Steve Vai?

The best album credited to Steve Vai is Passion And Warfare which is ranked number 3,424 in the overall greatest album chart with a total rank score of 429. Steve Vai is ranked number 1,919 in the overall artist rankings with a total rank score of 614.

Is Yngwie Malmsteen any good?

Yngwie might not be the best guitar player of all time, but watching him live, you’d be hard pressed to believe that he’s not one of the best in the last couple of decades. He exudes a confidence that’s very fun to watch live. I’ve seen this in other players too, like Vai, Petrucci and Satch.

What is Steve Vai best album?

Passion and Warfare
Passion and Warfare won Vai a number of awards such as Guitar World and Guitar Player’s “Best Album” and “Best Rock Guitarist” awards. Passion and Warfare has been cited as one of the most pertinent instrumental albums released.

Is Steve Vai one of the greatest guitarists of all time?

STEVE VAI by Tom Morello He’s an artist, and one of the greats. I’ve certainly learned from him, especially from his work ethic. I started playing guitar very late, when I was 17 years old.

What does Ritchie Blackmore think of Yngwie Malmsteen?

In an interview with Guitar World back in 1991, Blackmore gave his opinion with his typical sense of humor and not hiding any criticisms: “He’s always been very nice to me, and I always get on very well with him.

Does Yngwie Malmsteen read music?

yep basically they all do. I know for a fact Vai and Petrucci do, because you cant graduate Berklee without being able to read music, and malmsteen can because he transcribed classical tunes into sheet music.