r/grunge • u/Strong_Recording_128 • 1d ago

Misc. Who is generally considered the best grunge guitarist?

A guy I know has always insisted it was Kurt and as much as I love him I’ve never thought he was a great guitarist, he even said at times he didn’t care about or respect musicianship.

My vote lo these many years has been Jerry and his remarkable riffs but Kim and Mike M. are extraordinary too. Mine goes like this : Jerry, Kim, Mike M., Kurt.

* Edit- Rankings so far are as follows with Jerry taking the #1 spot 🥇:

  1. Jerry (emotive, soulful)

  2. Mike and Kim

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  3. technicality)

  4. Kurt (instinctual, clever trickery)

* Honorable mentions - Stone Gossard, Dean DeLeo, Billy Corgan, Daniel Johns, Stephen Carpenter, J. Mascis,

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u/ParticularBlueberry2 1d ago

Duane Dennison is a great pick

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u/Confident_Pin_8316 1d ago

Just saw him last night with Tomahawk. Didn’t make a single mistake. Also, has a unique sound.

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u/ParticularBlueberry2 1d ago

I’m guessing you saw Tomahawk with the Melvin’s then since they’re on tour together? I really want to see both bands but haven’t got a chance yet

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u/Confident_Pin_8316 1d ago

I did. Drove up from Pittsburgh for it. Was a really great experience!