Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth went somewhat acoustic on his solo outing, “Trees Outside the Academy” and here he discusses his favorite non-electrified guitarists with NPR. It’s pretty interesting stuff and not what most people might expect.

No one asked me to name my favorite acoustic guitarists but since this is my blog, I’ll give my top 10 off the top of my head anyway. Disclaimer: the musicians on this list aren’t just strictly acoustic, this is just who I like to hear unplugged:

1) Steve Hackett (formerly of Genesis, but now with an active solo career),

2) Steve Howe (Yes)

3) Jimmy Page

4) Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull)

5) Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits)

6) Jerry Garcia

7) Neil Young (one note solos, but good at keeping time)

California Guitar Trio (actually three guys, but they play as one)

9) Anthony Phillips (also formerly of Genesis, before Steve Hackett with an active solo career in Britain)

10) Pete Townshend

Tomorrow I’ll think of three others who were far more worthy of being on this list…

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