Greatest Guitarists of All Times

EPIC, huge influence on so many great guitarists

Appeared on the first G3 Tour, and won the won the 1991 Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance for "Cliffs Of Dover".

Known for putting the "twang" in music with his guitar. He was the father of that revolution.

Allan Holdsworth (born 6 August 1946) is an English guitarist and composer. He has released twelve studio albums as a solo artist and played many different styles of music over a period of four decades, but first drew attention for his work in jazz fusion. A player noted for his advanced knowledge of the fretboard and innovative playing, he is cited as an influence by such renowned rock and instrumental guitarists as Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Greg Howe, Shawn Lane, Richie Kotzen and John Petrucci. Frank Zappa once called Holdsworth "one of the most interesting guys on guitar on the planet". (from wikipedia)

William Thomas "Tommy" Emmanuel AM (born 31 May 1955) is an Australian guitarist, best known for his complex fingerpicking style, energetic performances and the use of percussive effects on the guitar. In the May 2008 and 2010 issues of Guitar Player Magazine, he was named as "Best Acoustic Guitarist" in their readers' poll. In June 2010 Emmanuel was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).

Larry Carlton (born March 2, 1948, Torrance, California) is an American jazz, smooth jazz, jazz fusion, pop, and rock guitarist and singer. He has divided his recording time between solo recordings and session appearances with various well-known bands. Over his career, Carlton has won four Grammy Awards for his performances and compositions, including performing on the theme song for the hit television series, Hill Street Blues (1981).

Glen Travis Campbell (born April 22, 1936) is an American country music singer, guitarist, television host and occasional actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for hosting a variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television. Campbell has released more than 70 albums. He has sold 45 million records and racked up 12 RIAA Gold albums, 4 Platinum albums and 1 Double-Platinum album. Of his 74 trips up the country charts, 27 landed in the Top 10. Campbell's hits include John Hartford's "Gentle on My Mind", Jimmy Webb's "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman" and "Galveston", Larry Weiss's "Rhinestone Cowboy" and Allen Toussaint's "Southern Nights". (from wikipedia)

Steve "Luke" Lukather (born October 21, 1957, San Fernando Valley, California) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer best known for his work with the rock band TOTO. Lukather has played with many artists, released several solo albums, and worked as a composer, arranger, and session guitarist on more than 1,500 albums.

smooth one

one awsome guitarist with unbeliveable solo like eruption the most eye catching guitar ever the frankenstrat

Brian Setzer (born April 10, 1959) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He first found widespread success in the early 1980s with the 1950s-style rockabilly revival group The Stray Cats, and revitalized his career in the late 1990s with a jazz-oriented big band.

his giutar is so epic he doesnt even need vocals... nuff said

Yngwie malmsteen is one of the fastest guitarists ever putting classical with heavy metal it's just outstaning he is ten times better than slash or hendrix

Jimi made the art of playing guitar beautiful.

B.B. King, the ambassador of blues, knew how to work the guitar on stage.

(Quintette du Hot Club de France) Wrote many songs now seen as Jazz Standards, possibly the most influential musician on any list.

LYNYRD SKYNYRD

Guitarist of Black Sabbath

The best!!!

Hendrix once said he is one of the best young guitarists in America - Hendrix can't be wrong.

Wow, what an amazing player. He created many of his own songs which meant he would have probably also created the music. He had such a way with making you come into tune with his playing of the guitar.

(Red Hot Chili Peppers)

Very precise rythm and gret soloing all while singing at the same time. A metal legend.

Very distinctive and influential, long time member of the great Killing Joke - one of the most influential post-punk bands. Walker was an influence on most post-punk, grunge, modern rock and alternative bands. Just listen to Killing Joke's "Eighties" as compared to Nirvana's "Come As You Are".

he has amazing song writing ability and solos that cant be matched by any other guitarists

He's up there with the best and can play any genre like a pro. He is just amazing at it.

Relentless riffs played incredibly clean compared to other guitarist in the genre. all around excellent guitarist

Can play 37 instruments- By ear!!!!

Just listen to the man play- 'nuff said!!! He is a Beast!!!!

skill & passion; that's what it takes

Because he is the man

BECAUSE HE IS THE BEST EVER, HE CAN RIDE A GUITAR FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND THERE'S NO MISTAKE WHO'S PLAYING EVEN IF YOUR BLIND!!!!!

Their fingering is crazy! Herman is also self taught, and now teaches others. I want a lesson!

The Brew