Greatest living rock artist?

[rob7]

Hasn't been around as long as some of the previously mentioned artists, but Chris Cornell would at least be an honorable mention. Wasn't into Soundgarden in the early 90s, but I picked up his solo album a few years back, and I thought it was awesome. It wasn't like SG at all, but I thought it was very well written. Then I picked up the Temple of the Dog disc and was very impressed with that as well. Although the last Audioslave disc was not as dynamic (IMO) as the first, his music and writing is always interesting and never stale (IMO).

[J*E*Cole]

I think I'm only the 2nd person to say so, but David Gilmour I think is underestimated as a musician and when you consider all that he's done for rock music, and guitarmanship, if you will, I think he's a standout, whether you like PF or not, also:

Bono, if he does say so himself,
Roger Waters, copy Gilmour,
but here's where I may get into trouble by nominating
TOOL artist Maynard James Keenan, though relative newcomer compared to the above, turns out some of the most amazing music on the planet, along with his little side project, A Perfect Circle, whom I like even better than TOOL, though in many respects sound alot alike. With another studio album from TOOL due out this month, and no sign of slowing down, I can imagine their future impact and longevity in the biz, and history will prove this to be true.

Happy listening...