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Top 35+ best guitarists of all time who redefined music ranked
Apr 10, 2025
From Brian May’s custom-built Red Special to Hendrix’s wild solos and Santana’s soulful riffs, these guitar legends redefined music with unmatched skill and creativity. Discover the best guitarists of all time who shaped generations of sound.
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Best guitarists of all time
1. Jimi Hendrix
2. Brian May
3. Chuck Berry
4. Jimmy Page
5. Eddie Van Halen
6. Wes Montgomery
7. Sister Rosetta Tharpe
8. Eric Clapton
9. David Gilmour
10. Ritchie Blackmore
11. Charlie Christian
12. Stevie Ray Vaughan
13. Nile Rodgers
14. B.B King
15. Keith Richards
16. Alex Lifeson
17. Jack White
18. Slash
19. Carlos Santana
20. Willie Dixon
21. Mark Knopfler
22. Angus
23. Pat Metheny
24. Gary Moore
25. Buddy Guy
26. Billy Gibbons
27. St. Vincent
28. Jeff Beck
29. Muddy Waters
30. Freddie King
31. Kenny Burrell
32. Stanley Jordan
33. The Edge
34. Joe Satriani
35. George Harrison
36. Peter Frampton
37. Lindsey Buckingham
38. Steve Howe
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Key takeaways
Each guitarist introduced unique techniques that pushed musical boundaries, fromJimi Hendrix'spsychedelic solos to Eddie Van Halen's tapping mastery.
Many of these artists influenced entire genres, inspiring future generations of musicians and shaping the evolution ofrock, blues, and jazz.
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