Graham Coxon – Blur, Solo. Graham Coxon is one of the best guitarists of the 1990s, especially the Britpop era. His minimalist style and simplistic solos were perfect for the style of music that Blur was creating. But Coxon could also take centre-stage with his playing, which can be seen on Blur’s debut album, Leisure.
I grew up listening to Stevie Ray Vaughan. My oldest brother was a big fan of Stevie and he introduced me to the wonderful world of blues and rock. He did not play guitar himself but he loved listening to guitar players all the time.
I started playing guitar at the age of 9, but it took another 6 years before I started listening and learning the songs of Joe Satriani, John Frusciante, Scott Henderson, Jimi Hendrix, Dimebag Darrel, Marty Friedman, Slash and Frank Gambale to name a few.
Much later I began listening to pretty much the rest of the list presented below. Listening to all these guitar players enriched my playing and my life as a musician and music lover. I hope it does the same for you.
This is a list of the most greatest, influential and famous guitar players of all time in no particular order. The list is not complete, because it can never be.
It is a wonderful guide to learn from, listen to and read about. The musicians and their music will inspire and motivate you. If you want to become a great guitar player then these are your teachers.
I present to you: The gurus, revolutionaries and guitar heros. Enjoy!
001. Jimi Hendrix (Blues/Rock) – Tabs
002. Robert Johnson (Blues) – Tabs
003. Albert King (Blues) – Tabs
004. B.B. King (Blues) – Tabs
005. Buddy Guy (Blues) – Tabs
006. Hubert Sumlin (Blues)
007. Chuck Berry (Blues) – Tabs
008. Johnny Winter (Blues) – Tabs
009. Ry Cooder (Blues/Rock/Tex-Mex/World Music)
010. Keith Richards – Rolling Stones (Blues/Rock) – Tabs
011. John Frusciante – Rhcp (Rock) – Tabs
012. Jeff Beck (Blues) – Tabs
013. Jimi Page – Led Zeppelin (Rock) – Tabs
014. Richard Thompson (Rock/Folk)
015. Stevie Ray Vaughan (Blues) – Tabs
016. Eric Clapton (Blues) – Tabs
017. The Edge – U2 (Rock) – Tabs
018. Brian May – Queen (Rock) – Tabs
019. Eddie Van Halen – Van Halen (Rock) – Tabs
020. Frank Zappa (Rock/Jazz) – Tabs
021. Joe Perry – Aerosmith (Blues/Rock) – Tabs
022. Ritchie Blackmore – Deep Purple (Rock) – Tabs
023. Steve Howe – Yes (Progressive Rock) – Tabs
024. David Gilmour – Pink Floyd (Rock) – Tabs
025. Rhandy Roads – Ozzy Osbourne (Rock) – Tabs
026. Angus Young – AC/DC (Rock) – Tabs
027. Mark Knopfler – Dire Straits (Rock) – Tabs
028. Peter Green – Fleetwood Mac (Blues/Rock) – Tabs
029. Lindsey Buckingham – Fleetwood Mac (Rock) – Tabs
030. Gary Moore (Blues) – Tabs
031. Chet Atkins (Country) – Tabs
032. Andy Summers – The Police (Rock) – Tabs
033. Carlos Santana (Rock) – Tabs
034. Robben Ford (Blues/Jazz) – Tabs
035. Slash – Guns ‘n Roses (Rock) – Tabs
036. Peter Frampton (Rock) – Tabs
037. Pete Townshend – The Who (Rock) – Tabs
038. Robbie Krieger – The Doors (Rock) – Tabs
039. George Harrison – The Beatles (Rock) – Tabs
040. Neil Young (Rock) – Tabs
041. Albert Collins (Blues)
042. Rory Gallagher (Blues/Rock) – Tabs
043. Jeff Healey (Blues/Rock) – Tabs
044. Lightnin’ Hopkins (Country Blues) – Tabs
045. Bo Didley (Blues)
046. Joe Walsh – The Eagles (Rock) – Tabs
047. Vernon Reid – Living Colour (Rock) – Tabs
048. Kurt Cobain – Nirvana (Rock) – Tabs
049. Duane Allman – The Allman Brothers (Rock) – Tabs
050. Joe Satriani (Rock) – Tabs
051. Steve Vai (Rock) – Tabs
052. Yngwie Malmsteen (Rock) – Tabs
053. Paul Gilbert (Rock) – Tabs
054. Eric Johnson (Rock) – Tabs
055. Steve Morse (Rock/Funk/Jazz/Classical/Country) – Tabs
056. Nuno Bettencourt – Extreme (Rock) – Tabs
057. Kirk Hammet – Metallica (Hardrock/Metal) – Tabs
058. James Hetfield – Metallica (Hardrock/Metal) – Tabs
059. Dave Mustain – Megadeth (Hardrock/Metal) – Tabs
060. Marty Friedman – Megadeth (Hardrock/Metal) – Tabs
061. John Petrucci – Dream Theather (Progressive Metal) – Tabs
062. Alex Lifeson – Rush (Progressive Rock) – Tabs
063. DimeBag Darrel – Pantera (Metal) – Tabs
064. Michael Angelo Batio (Rock) –
065. George Lynch (Rock) – Tabs
066. Vinnie Moore (Rock) – Tabs
067. Django Rheinardt (Gipsy Jazz) – Tabs
068. John McLaughlin (Jazz)
069. Al Di Meola (Rock/Jazz)
070. Paco De Lucia (Flamenco)
071. Adrian Legg (Acoustic)
072. Tommy Emmanuel (Acoustic) – Tabs
073. Paco Peña (Flamenco)
074. John Williams (Classical)
075. Julian Bream (Classical)
076. Roy Buchanan (Blues)
077. Michael Schenker – Scorpions (Rock)
078. Johnny Ramone – The Ramones (Punk/Rock)
079. Tom Morello – Rage Against The Machine (Rock)
080. T-Bone Walker (Blues)
081. Adam Jones – Tool (Metal)
082. Brad Paisley (Country)
083. Jason Becker (Rock)
084. Joe Bonamassa (Blues/Rock)
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085. Albert Lee (Country)
086. John Lennon – The Beatles (Rock)
087. Paul McCartney – The Beatles (Rock)
088. Steve Lukather – Toto (Rock)
089. Hank Marvin – The Shadows (Rock)
090. Dave Matthews (Rock/Jazz)
091. Mike McCready – Pearl Jam (Rock)
092. Richie Sambora – Bon Jovi (Rock)
093. Keith Scott – Bryan Adams(Rock)
094. Scotty Moore (Rockabilly)
095. Brian Setzer – Stray Cats (Rockabilly)
096. Phil Collen – Def Leppard (Rock)
097. Robert Cray (Blues)
098. Robert Fripp – King Crimson (Prog-Rock)
099. Wes Montgomory (Jazz)
100. George Benson (Jazz)
101. Pat Matheny (Jazz)
102. Danny Gatton (Country)
103. Scott Henderson – Tribal Tech (Jazz Fusion)
104. Allan Holdsworth (Jazz Fusion)
105. John Scofield (Jazz)
106. Joe Pass (Jazz)
107. Mike Bloomfield (Blues)
108. John Fahey (Acoustic)
109. Pat Martino (Jazz)
110. Tony Iommi – Black Sabbath (HardRock)
111. Richie Kotzen (Rock)
112. Shawn Lane (Jazz Fusion Rock)
113. Alex Skolnick – Testament (Metal)
114. Jeff Waters – Annihilator (Metal)
115. Dave Grohl – Foo Fighters (Rock)
116. Jeff Hanneman – Slayer (Trash Metal)
117. Joe Diorio (Jazz)
118. Charlie Christian (Jazz)
119. Grant Green (Jazz)
120. Jim Hall (Jazz)
121. Jennifer Batten (Rock)
122. Guthrie Govan (Rock Fusion)
123. Andy Mckee (Acoustic)
124. John Mayer (Blues)
125. Gary Hoey (Rock)
126. Matthew Bellamy – Muse (Rock)
127. Noel Gallagher – Oasis (Rock)
128. Jerry Garcia – Greatful Dead (Rock)
129. Jonny Greenwood – Radiohead (Rock)
130. George Lynch (Rock)
131. Daron Malakian – System of a Down (Metal)
132. James Burton (Country)
133. Larry Carlton (Jazz Fusion)
134. Warren Haynes – Allman Brothers Band (Blues)
135. Dick Dale (Surf Rock)
136. Les Paul (Jazz Country)
137. Andrés Segovia (Classical)
138. Jorma Kaukonen – Jefferson Airplane (Rock)
139. Jan Akkerman (Jazz/Blues)
140. Frank Gambale (Jazz Fusion)
141. Mick Ronson – David Bowie (Rock)
142. Freddie King (Blues)
143. Trey Anastasio – Phish (Rock)
144. Prince (Rock)
145. Greg Howe (Rock Fusion)
146. Andy Timmons (Rock)
147. Tony Macalpine (Rock Fusion)
148. Michael Lee Firkins (Rock)
149. Larry Coryell (Jazz)
150. Brett Garsed (Jazz Fusion)
“… guitarists shouldn’t get too riled up about all of the great players that were left off of ‘Rolling Stone Magazines’ list of the Greatest Guitar Players of all Time’ … Rolling Stone is published for people who read the magazine because they don’t know what to wear …” – Joe Satriani
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74. Dick Dale
Soundtrack | Escape from L.A.
Hailed as the 'King of Surf Guitar, ' Dick Dale virtually galvanized the surf rock sound in the 1950s. An avid surfer and accomplished musician, Dale and his band, 'Dick Dale and the Del-Tones', appeared in several of the ever-popular 'Beach Party' teen flicks starring Annette Funicello and Frankie...
75. Joni Mitchell
Soundtrack | Two Weeks Notice
Joni Mitchell is one of the most highly regarded and influential songwriters of the 20th century. Her melodious tunes support her poetic and often very personal lyrics to make her one of the most authentic artists of her time. As a performer she is widely hailed for her unique style of playing ...
76. Robby Krieger
Soundtrack | Road House
Robby Krieger was born on January 8, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Robert Alan Krieger. He has been married to Lynn Ann Veres since December 26, 1970. They have one child.
77. Willie Nelson
Soundtrack | The Dukes of Hazzard
This versatile, eclectic, rather wanderlust country crossover star known for his classic ballads ('Always On My Mind'), autobiographical road songs ('On the Road Again') and catchy rhythms ('Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys') started out life as Willie Hugh Nelson on April 30, ...
78. John Farley
Self | Test Pilot
79. Mike Campbell
Self | Hillsburn: A Band Becomes
80. Buddy Holly
Soundtrack | Mr. Nobody
Buddy Holly was born on September 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas, USA as Charles Hardin Holley. He was married to Maria Elena Santiago. He died on February 3, 1959 in Clear Lake, Iowa, USA.
81. Lou Reed
Soundtrack | V for Vendetta
He formed the group The Velvet Underground with Welsh multi-instrumentalist John Cale, second guitarist Sterling Morrison, and drummer Maureen Tucker in New York in 1965. The group soon became a part of Andy Warhol's Factory scene, which housed a great number of the most freaked and experimental ...
82. Nels Cline
Soundtrack | Boyhood
Nels Cline is known for his work on Boyhood (2014), Highwaymen (2004) and East of Sunset (2005).
83. Eddie Hazel
Soundtrack | Lords of Dogtown
Eddie Hazel was born April 10, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York. He died December 23, 1992 in Plainfield, New Jersey. When he was eight years old, his older brother, Sonny, gave him a guitar for Christmas. Self-taught, by age twelve, he was winning guitar contests in Plainfield. Most of the guitarists ...
84. Joe Perry
Soundtrack | Armageddon
As co-founding member, principal co-songwriter, electrifying lead guitarist and co-producer of Aerosmith--America's Greatest Rock & Roll Band--Joe has achieved permanent iconic stature in the pantheon of rock. He has helped to drive his band, over the course of three decades, to sales of more than ...
85. Andy Summers
Soundtrack | Copycat
Andy Summers was born on December 31, 1942 in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, England as Andrew James Somers. He is an actor, known for Copycat (1995), Das Medaillon (2003) and Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986). He is married to Kate Summers. They have three children. He was previously married to ...
86. J. Mascis
Actor | The Double
J. Mascis was born on December 10, 1965 in Amherst, Massachusetts, USA as Joseph Donald Mascis Jr. He is married to Luisa Mascis. They have one child.
87. James Hetfield
Soundtrack | Metallica Through the Never
His parents were divorced, and at a young age, he lost his mother to cancer. He grew up hunting, playing guitar, and was an ordinary quiet kid. Lars Ulrich put out an ad in 1981 in a newspaper asking somebody to jam out and listen to rock music with him and he replied. Lars and James hooked up, and...
88. Carl Perkins
Soundtrack | Battleship
Carl Perkins was born on April 9, 1932 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, USA as Carl Lee Perkins. He was married to Valda Crider. He died on January 19, 1998 in Jackson, Tennessee.
89. Bonnie Raitt
Soundtrack | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Bonnie Raitt was born on November 8, 1949 in Burbank, California, USA as Bonnie Lynn Raitt. She was previously married to Michael O'Keefe.
90. Tom Verlaine
Soundtrack | Love and a .45
Tom Verlaine was born on December 13, 1949 in Morristown, New Jersey, USA as Thomas Miller.
91. Dane A. Davis
Sound_department | Treasure Planet
Dane A. Davis is known for his work on Treasure Planet (2002), The Matrix (1999) and The Matrix Reloaded (2003).
92. Dimebag Darrell
Soundtrack | The Big Short
Dimebag Darrell was born on August 20, 1966 in Dallas, Texas, USA as Darrell Lance Abbott. He died on December 8, 2004 in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
93. Paul Simon
Music_department | The Graduate
Born on October 13, 1941 in Newark New Jersey, Paul Simon is one of the greatest singer/songwriters ever. In 1957, he and high school pal, Art Garfunkel, wrote and recorded the single, 'Hey Schoolgirl', under the name 'Tom and Jerry'. After some failures, they broke up. Simon still wrote and ...
94. Peter Buck
Soundtrack | Man on the Moon
Peter Buck was born on December 6, 1956 in Oakland, California, USA as Peter Ernest Lawrence Buck. He has been married to Chloe Johnson since June 1, 2013. He was previously married to Stephanie Elizabeth Dorgan and Barrie Jayne Greene.
95. Roger McGuinn
Soundtrack | Easy Rider
James Joseph McGuinn III was born in Chicago to Dorothy and James Jr. At 14, he took up guitar and soon attended the Old Town School Of Folk Music. He was discovered at 17 and began touring with The Limelighters shortly after his 18th birthday. He later toured and recorded with The Chad Mitchell ...
96. Bruce Springsteen
Soundtrack | The Wrestler
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen was born September 23, 1949 in Long Branch, New Jersey, USA. His father, Douglas Frederick Springsteen, worked as a bus driver, and was of Irish and Dutch ancestry. His mother, Adele Ann (Zerilli), worked as a legal secretary, and was of Italian descent. He has an...
97. Steve Jones
Soundtrack | The A-Team
Stephen Philip Jones, was born on September 3rd, 1955 in West London. His real father, an amateur boxer, named Don Jarvis left Steve and his mother when he was just two years old. Sometime later his Step-father arrived on the scene, for a time, Steve lived in a house with his parents and ...
98. Alex Lifeson
Soundtrack | The Double
Alex Lifeson is best known as the broadly-skilled guitarist for the rock group Rush, which also features drummer Neil Peart and bassist Geddy Lee. Rush is the most successful Canadian music group in history, and is the third most prolific seller of consecutive (American) Gold and Platinum Records ...
99. Thurston Moore
Soundtrack | The Perks of Being a Wallflower
In 1980, Thurston Moore formed the band Sonic Youth as a lead guitarist and singer with Kim Gordon (bass guitars/vocals) and Lee Ranaldo (lead guitars/vocals). In 1981, they released their debut album 'Sonic Youth', which attracted lots of attention for using feedback in music. They later released ...
100. Lindsey Buckingham
Soundtrack | Back to the Future
Lindsey Buckingham was born on October 3, 1949 in Palo Alto, California, USA as Lindsey Adams Buckingham. He has been married to Kristin Messner since February 15, 2000. They have three children.