- ROBERT JOHNSON. Robert Johnson is the greatest blues guitarist of all time and one of rock’s founding fathers from the pre-World War II Delta blues era. ...
- CHARLIE CHRISTIAN. ...
- B.B. KING. ...
- CHET ATKINS. ...
- CHUCK BERRY. ...
- WES MONTGOMERY. ...
- ERIC CLAPTON. ...
- JIMI HENDRIX.
Who is the top 10 guitarist of all time?
- Brian May. Topping our classic rock poll and receiving more votes than any polled player, Brian’s a true pioneer of tone and one of those rare guitarists who’s instantly recognisable from a single note. ...
- Jimi Hendrix.
- Jimmy Page. An error occurred. ...
- Eddie Van Halen. ...
- Eric Clapton. ...
- David Gilmour. ...
- Ritchie Blackmore. ...
- Alex Lifeson.
Who is considered the best blues guitarist?
- Lightnin’ Hopkins. ...
- Sister Rosetta Tharpe. ...
- T-Bone Walker. ...
- Muddy Waters. ...
- Albert King. ...
- B.B King. Recommended B.B. King listening: Singin’ the blues.
- Stevie Ray Vaughan. Recommended Stevie Ray Vaughan listening: Texas Flood.
- Derek Trucks. Recommended Derek Trucks listening: Revelator.
Who is technically the best guitarist ever?
- Jimi Hendrix. Jimmy Hendrix is the best guitarist in history. ...
- Eric Clapton. Nicknamed in all humility “God” by his fans, Eric Clapton is now the most famous rock and blues guitarist still active after nearly 50 years. ...
- Jimmy Page. ...
- Robert Johnson. ...
- Chuck Berry. ...
- Muddy Waters. ...
- BB King. ...
- Keith Richards.
Who is the best blues musicians in the world?
- Otis Spann (1930 – 1970) ...
- Albert Collins (1932 – 1993) ...
- John Mayall (1933 – ) ...
- Freddie King (1934 – 1976) ...
- Paul Butterfield (1942 – 1987) ...
- Johnny Winter (1944 – ) ...
- Eric Clapton (1945 – ) ...
- Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954 – 1990)
Who is the best blues guitarist alive today?
- ERIC GALES. Eric Gales is one of the finest guitarists in the world right now in the blues based rock, jazz or any other style. ...
- JOE BONAMASSA. ...
- JOANNA CONNOR. ...
- JOE LOUIS WALKER. ...
- ROBBEN FORD. ...
- JOSH SMITH. ...
- ALBERT CASTIGLIA. ...
- MIKE ZITO.
Who were famous blues musicians?
- BIG BILL BROONZY (Lee Conley Bradley; 1903 – 1958) ...
- SON HOUSE (Eddie James “Son” House, Jr.; 1902 –1988) ...
- BLIND WILLIE McTELL (William Samuel McTier; 1898 –1959) ...
- MAMIE SMITH (née Robinson; 1891 – 1946) ...
- ARTHUR “BIG BOY” CRUDUP (Arthur William Crudup; 1905 –1974) ...
- SKIP JAMES (Nehemiah Curtis “Skip” James; 1902 –1969)
Who is the number 1 guitarist of all time?
Jimi Hendrix has been voted the Greatest Guitarist Of All Time by readers of the Louder website. Over 70,000 votes were cast in the poll, with Hendrix topping a list of 50 guitarists, followed by Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Who Is Rolling Stones number 1 guitarist?
Jimmy Hendrix is the undisputed number one , and with his legend growing every year it is hard to disagree. The list is based on ballots Rolling Stone sent to some of rock and roll’s best classic and modern guitarists including Carlos Santana, Trey Anastasio , Warren Haynes, Jim James, Joe Perry and many more.
What is the best guitar solo ever?
- Stevie Ray Vaughan – Little Wing.
- The Jimi Hendrix Experience – All Along the Watchtower.
- Van Halen – Eruption.
- Lynyrd Skynyrd – Free Bird.
- Dire Straits – Sultans of Swing.
- Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven.
- Ozzy Osbourne – Crazy Train. ...
What is the hardest guitar riff?
- Joe Satriani – The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing.
- John Petrucci – Damage Control.
- Steve Vai – Juice.
- Eddie Van Halen – Eruption.
- Animals as Leaders – CAFO.
Who is the best guitarist alive?
- Justin Hawkins and Dan Hawkins (The Darkness)
- Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge)
- Nita Strauss.
- Slash.
- John Mayer.
- Tom Morello.
- Jerry Cantrell and William Duvall (Alice In Chains)
- Matt Bellamy (Muse)
Who is the greatest guitarist of all time 2020?
The legendary Queen guitarist, Brian May , has been named the greatest rock guitarist of all time, voted by the readers of Total Guitar magazine. The magazine shortlisted 170 guitarists that was split into six categories – classic rock, blues, heavy metal, shred, indie/alternative and ‘best right now’.
Who made blues music popular?
Early blues music was very slow and emotional using simple harmonies with a vocalist accompanied by a guitar. Bessie Smith and Robert Johnson made the blues style very popular in the 1920s.
Who is the most influential blues artist?
- John Lee Hooker. Hailing from Mississippi, Hooker’s style incorporated elements of Delta Blues and boogie-woogie. ...
- Robert Johnson. So good, that he earned his own urban folklore. ...
- B.B. King. ...
- Chuck Berry. ...
- Jimi Hendrix.
What are three famous blues songs?
- I Cant Quit You Baby – Otis Rush. ...
- I’d Rather Go Blind – Etta James. ...
- Crossroad Blues – Robert Johnson. ...
- Pride and Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughan. ...
- I’m Tore Down – Freddy King. ...
- Born Under A Bad Sign – Albert King. ...
- Sunshine of Your Love – Cream. ...
- Hoochie Coochie Man – Muddy Waters.
