Ritchie Blackmore Ritchie Blackmore is a guitarist and composer who was a founding member of Deep Purple. Single guitar notes are hard-punched, combining his free-flowing jamming style with softer, almost pipe organ sounds to produce an unmistakable sound. He is 75 years old and is known for his excellent riffs and classically influenced solos.
Brian May Brian May is Queen’s (we all know who they are) guitarist and one of the band’s founding members. May is noted for his soaring guitar solos as well as his ability to combine rock & roll and classical music styles. His unusual voice is instantly recognizable, regardless of the band he is with at the time. After Freddie Mercury’s death, Queen as a band was placed on pause for almost a decade. Brian May, on the other hand, has resurfaced since then, bringing Queen back to the forefront of rock.
Jeff Beck Criticizing guitarists who played with The Yardbirds is tricky. The Yardbirds were made up of simply Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page. Jeff Beck is a remarkable guitar genius whose work spans several genres, including blues-rock, hard rock, and electronica. He has reached the age of 75 and shows no signs of slowing down. He’s recently been seen performing with Johnny Depp at live events.
He's slowing down a bit lately, as he passed away in January. One of THE greatest imo.
Eric Clapton Eric Clapton is God. At least, that’s what the graffiti scribbled on London homes used to say. Eric Clapton, a member of The Yardbirds, Cream, Derek and The Dominos, is the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s first three-time inductee. Clapton has 18 Grammy Awards to his name and has sold over 100 million albums throughout the world.
David Gilmour Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour was a member of the band. He is widely considered as one of the all-time great guitarists. Pink Floyd transformed their sound from their beginnings as a blues/folk band into an acid rock genre that no other band could equal. The albums Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall continue to sell millions of copies each year as new fans of the band emerge.
Eddie Van Halen The founder of the hard rock band Van Halen is an absolute beast on the guitar. Gene Simmons of Kiss discovered Edward Van Halen and his brother Alex, who went on to form one of the most popular rock bands of all time, headlined by David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar. In 2012, Guitar World magazine ranked Van Halen first among the best guitarists of all time. On October 6, 2020, he, unfortunately, passed away.
Jimmy Page Jimmy Page founded the rock band Led Zeppelin. He was also a member of The Yardbirds, which many people were unaware of (as were Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck). As a twenty-year-old in the 1960s, he was one of the most in-demand session guitarists in the UK. Page, who is now 77 years old, has twice been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix managed to become one of the most unique and critically renowned performers of all time in his 27 years on this planet. He played at Woodstock, but due to his lack of reputation at the time, just a few people saw him. More people consider Jimi Hendrix to be the best guitarist who ever lived than any other guitarist. His talent to make sounds on the guitar that have never been heard before is renowned. Jimi Hendrix is depicted with his first guitar when he is 15 years old.
Allan Holdsworth Allan Holdsworth is definitely a name you don’t normally hear when normal people talk about guitarists, but if you’re talking with musicians about who the “best” guitarist is, chances are, they would say that Allan Holdsworth is the best. A jazz-fusion icon, many call him the “guitar player’s guitar player” as his skills are simply too out of reach for the typical guitarist.
John Mayer Most of you know him as the pop musician who is best known for his famous song “Your Body Is A Wonderland,” but did you know he can also perform some killer guitar solos? In fact, it was Stevie Ray Vaughan who inspired him to pick up the guitar in the first place! You can be sure that the blues isn’t dead in this day and age with singers like John Mayer!
Javier Reyes Javier Reyes is best known for playing 8-string guitar in the bands Animal as Leaders and Mestis. He combines traditional Spanish roots with progressive metal riffing, having studied classical guitar. Reyes has displayed his skill of the 8-string guitar as one of Animals as Leaders’ guitarists by playing intricate sections while remaining comfortable.
Derek Trucks Derek Trucks is the founder of The Derek Trucks Band and a Grammy Award-winning guitarist and songwriter. In 1999, he became an official member of The Allman Brothers Band. In 2010, he and his wife, blues singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, founded the Tedeschi Trucks Band.
Joe Perry Joe Perry is the more known name of Joseph Pereira. The American songwriter and musician is best known for being the lead guitarist and founding member of the rock group Aerosmith. The group is frequently referred to be the “Greatest American Rock Band of All-Time.” Perry has an impressive 600 guitar collection. We’re just a little bit jealous.
Neil Young A phenomenal musician and singer-songwriter from Canada and the United States, Neil Young began his musical career in the 1960s. He later relocated to Los Angeles where he joined Buffalo Springfield together with Richie Furay, Stephen Stills, and many other musicians. Along with being twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he has won numerous Grammy and Juno awards. Many people throughout the world hold Neil Young in high regard for his masterful guitar playing, profound lyrics, and distinctive voice.
Stephen Stills According to Neil Young, his bandmate is “a musical genius.” Stephen Still is unquestionably one of the most well-known singer-songwriters of his time, but he may also be the most underappreciated guitarist. He is not only a well-known guitarist but a fantastic multi-instrumentalist as well. Stills has had success as a solo performer and as a member of two successful bands. The Rolling Stones list of “The Greatest Guitarists of All Time” includes him as well.
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Ritchie Blackmore is a guitarist and composer who was a founding member of Deep Purple. Single guitar notes are hard-punched, combining his free-flowing jamming style with softer, almost pipe organ sounds to produce an unmistakable sound. He is 75 years old and is known for his excellent riffs and classically influenced solos.
Brian May is Queen’s (we all know who they are) guitarist and one of the band’s founding members. May is noted for his soaring guitar solos as well as his ability to combine rock & roll and classical music styles. His unusual voice is instantly recognizable, regardless of the band he is with at the time. After Freddie Mercury’s death, Queen as a band was placed on pause for almost a decade. Brian May, on the other hand, has resurfaced since then, bringing Queen back to the forefront of rock.
I'm afraid I don't have a lot of time for Brian May, he's nothing special imo.
He's slowing down a bit lately, as he passed away in January. One of THE greatest imo.
Eric Clapton is God. At least, that’s what the graffiti scribbled on London homes used to say. Eric Clapton, a member of The Yardbirds, Cream, Derek and The Dominos, is the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s first three-time inductee. Clapton has 18 Grammy Awards to his name and has sold over 100 million albums throughout the world.
Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour was a member of the band. He is widely considered as one of the all-time great guitarists. Pink Floyd transformed their sound from their beginnings as a blues/folk band into an acid rock genre that no other band could equal. The albums Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall continue to sell millions of copies each year as new fans of the band emerge.
The founder of the hard rock band Van Halen is an absolute beast on the guitar. Gene Simmons of Kiss discovered Edward Van Halen and his brother Alex, who went on to form one of the most popular rock bands of all time, headlined by David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar. In 2012, Guitar World magazine ranked Van Halen first among the best guitarists of all time. On October 6, 2020, he, unfortunately, passed away.
Jimmy Page founded the rock band Led Zeppelin. He was also a member of The Yardbirds, which many people were unaware of (as were Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck). As a twenty-year-old in the 1960s, he was one of the most in-demand session guitarists in the UK. Page, who is now 77 years old, has twice been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Jimi Hendrix managed to become one of the most unique and critically renowned performers of all time in his 27 years on this planet. He played at Woodstock, but due to his lack of reputation at the time, just a few people saw him. More people consider Jimi Hendrix to be the best guitarist who ever lived than any other guitarist. His talent to make sounds on the guitar that have never been heard before is renowned. Jimi Hendrix is depicted with his first guitar when he is 15 years old.
Allan Holdsworth is definitely a name you don’t normally hear when normal people talk about guitarists, but if you’re talking with musicians about who the “best” guitarist is, chances are, they would say that Allan Holdsworth is the best. A jazz-fusion icon, many call him the “guitar player’s guitar player” as his skills are simply too out of reach for the typical guitarist.
Most of you know him as the pop musician who is best known for his famous song “Your Body Is A Wonderland,” but did you know he can also perform some killer guitar solos? In fact, it was Stevie Ray Vaughan who inspired him to pick up the guitar in the first place! You can be sure that the blues isn’t dead in this day and age with singers like John Mayer!
Javier Reyes is best known for playing 8-string guitar in the bands Animal as Leaders and Mestis. He combines traditional Spanish roots with progressive metal riffing, having studied classical guitar. Reyes has displayed his skill of the 8-string guitar as one of Animals as Leaders’ guitarists by playing intricate sections while remaining comfortable.
Derek Trucks is the founder of The Derek Trucks Band and a Grammy Award-winning guitarist and songwriter. In 1999, he became an official member of The Allman Brothers Band. In 2010, he and his wife, blues singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, founded the Tedeschi Trucks Band.
Joe Perry is the more known name of Joseph Pereira. The American songwriter and musician is best known for being the lead guitarist and founding member of the rock group Aerosmith. The group is frequently referred to be the “Greatest American Rock Band of All-Time.” Perry has an impressive 600 guitar collection. We’re just a little bit jealous.
A phenomenal musician and singer-songwriter from Canada and the United States, Neil Young began his musical career in the 1960s. He later relocated to Los Angeles where he joined Buffalo Springfield together with Richie Furay, Stephen Stills, and many other musicians. Along with being twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he has won numerous Grammy and Juno awards. Many people throughout the world hold Neil Young in high regard for his masterful guitar playing, profound lyrics, and distinctive voice.
According to Neil Young, his bandmate is “a musical genius.” Stephen Still is unquestionably one of the most well-known singer-songwriters of his time, but he may also be the most underappreciated guitarist. He is not only a well-known guitarist but a fantastic multi-instrumentalist as well. Stills has had success as a solo performer and as a member of two successful bands. The Rolling Stones list of “The Greatest Guitarists of All Time” includes him as well.
BB King. Buddy Guy. Albert King. Freddie King. Albert Collins. Stevie Ray Vaughan. Bill Broonzy.
Robert Johnson.
But these lists are pointless, so I've just worn out my fingers a bit more