well let me join this discussion

I think Kurt was an awful guitarist and that was one of the greatest things about him. if he was a great guitarist, all Nirvana's style would be affected. obviously he created some great riffs, but that ain't that hard. me with my guitar have made some cool riffs too Johnny Ramone also made a lot of amazing riffs and everyone knows he barely knew how to play. and don't forget, Ramones is my favorite band and Kurt Cobain is maybe the most important figure in my life, I just think he wouldn't join even a top 50 guitar players list. these lists who feature him in higher spots are not judging his playing abilities, even if they claimed to.