Jimi Hendrix, 1942 – 1970

Jimi Hendrix is widely considered one of the most talented guitarists of all time. Known for his ability to produce highly original sonic effects on the guitar, he is also much-admired for his emotionally nuanced style of playing. Hendrix is also noted for his skill with the electric guitar, hailed by many music experts and fans to be the greatest electric guitarist of all time. Hendrix’s style involved unique uses of the electric guitar amplifier, and he popularized a sonic technique that involved the use of guitar amplifier feedback.

 

Jimmy Page, 1942 – present

Jimmy Page is an English guitarist known for his stirring, skillful performances. Rolling Stone Magazine has noted his talent at “power riffing” on the guitar, and many music critics consider him to be one of the most influential guitarists in the history of rock music. He is most famous as the guitarist for the hugely popular band Led Zeppelin but he has also had significant success as a solo performer.

 

Eric Clapton, 1945 – present

Eric Clapton is another English guitarist whose raw talents have landed him in the top ranks of Rolling Stone Magazine’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” list. Many music lovers and experts consider him one of the most important and influential guitarists, celebrated for his unique playing style that combines fascinatingly disparate influences and bursts with a blues and soul flavor. He is also known having popularized particular models of electric guitars. 

 

Eddie Van Halen, 1955 – present

Eddie Van Halen is a Dutch-born guitarist who is revered as the lead of the popular hard rock band Van Halen. When it comes to his technique on the guitar, he is known for his innovative performance style that emphasizes a blues-based rock tone. His intensely virtuosic solos feature signature moves like guitar-tapping, volume swells, and the use of high frequency feedback on the amplifiers.