i figured someone would bring this as a response...there are of course a number of solos that could have been posted. the creep solo stands out, his solo from the induction to the h.o.f.
if you can find someone that can compose that line in a way that drives the rhythm at the same time it cries...perfect throws, an amazing musical moment that requires execution talent...oh, and be able to do it with all the lights on in a moment that tributes to a beatle with a fresh take on a song that helped cement eric clapton's legacy as a great guitar player. good luck a thousand guys in nashville. oh, by the way, now walk over and play the drums, the piano, and the bass at an expert level as well.
lol, now you're just trolling...
eric clapton: "true genius"
billy gibbons: "sensational guitarist, downright otherworldly"
elton john: "probably the greatest musician i have ever seen live on stage."
paul mccartney: "he's my favorite act, he's innovative, plays great guitar"
jeff beck: "in awe, amazing guitarist"
eddie vedder: "prince was probably the greatest guitarist we have ever seen."
paul westerburg: "I can't think of anyone better — an all-around composer, musician, guitarist, star, showman, the whole package, anyone better."
stevie vai: "i adore frank zappa. i really love prince."
joe bonamassa: "a master."
bob dylan: in response to whether or not prince was talented "yeah, he's a boy wonder."
dave grohl: "he was the best guitar player."
miles davis: "he can be the new duke ellington of our time."
robert plant: "prince is probably the most impressive single person"
bruce springsteen: "when i'd go to see [prince], i’d say, ‘oh, man, ok, back to the drawing board."
nile rodgers: "He was an extraordinary virtuoso, and it made me feel like a million dollars to play with someone who is that talented."
tom petty: "you see me nodding at him, to say, ‘go on, go on.’ i remember i leaned out at him at one point and gave him a ‘this is going great!’ kind of look. he just burned it up. you could feel the electricity of ‘something really big’s going down here.'”
and on and on...
brickhorn from surlyhorns: "so fucking basic."
but sure, opinions are what they are so rock on.