Far from any hobby that appears in our life is capable of becoming a matter of a lifetime in the future, a way of good earnings and the opportunity to become famous all over the world. The people we will talk about today are extraordinary and very talented individuals who loved music very much and, subsequently, it endowed them with popularity and the love of fans.
Today we will talk about the most famous guitarists in the world, they have long been recognized as real pros in their field, you want to listen to their compositions again and again, they do not get bored, they are distinguished by the depth and beauty of thought.
Some of them even became the founders of some new musical trends, these are people that every beginner and even a professional guitarist who has a desire to achieve something more in the world of music should look up to. I would like to separately note that our top 10 is made in an arbitrary sequence, because how can you compare the best of the world this?
- Jimi Hendrix. Is it possible to describe in a nutshell this person who has long deserved the title of "legend"? The guitar virtuoso, whose work was admired by such famous musicians as Paul McCartney and Freddie Mercury, managed to have a huge impact on the history and formation of rock music. And the point is not at all that he simply skillfully controlled the guitar and knew how to play it with almost any part of his body, but that he brought many innovative ideas to music, expanded the vocabulary of the electric guitar and its range, mastered the unique playing technique and managed to become a living personification of his own music.
- BB King. He is better known to the world as the "King of the Blues", who plunged into his element almost from the cradle. From a very young age, he sang in the choir, and at the age of 12 he already bought his first guitar, from where the story of a talented guitarist, musician, songwriter and singer began. During his long career, King has managed to greatly develop one of the most recognizable musical styles, and many famous performers borrowed and continue to borrow unique techniques King.
- Eric Clapton. He is called one of the most influential musicians in the era of rock, and in the list of the most talented guitarists in the world according to the cult magazine Rolling stone, Clapton confidently takes 4th place. Received the nickname "slow hand" for the smoothness and softness of the sound that he skillfully extracts from the instrument. Recognized as one of the best rock and blues guitarists, in addition, he is an undeniable master of playing in the classical style.
- Chuck Berry. He is considered one of the most influential early rock and roll guitarists, according to many experts, some of his compositions became a real source of inspiration for musicians of such great bands as The Beatles, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones and others who at one time did cover versions of his compositions.
- Robert Johnson. It is noteworthy that all articles about this great musician, bluesman and guitarist are always accompanied by a single iconic image, because only two portraits of this talented person have survived in history. Most his creative career, he spent outside of commerce, entertaining people in cafes and squares, inventing and recording own songs. As a result, he is called one of the best blues musicians of the last century, because he managed to create the basis for the creativity of subsequent generations.
- Keith Richards. There are many reasons why this British guitarist, as well as songwriter, is on the list of the best and most famous. Of course, now he is no longer at the peak of his form, however, it was he who created a real sea of \u200b\u200bvarious guitar parts and melodies, and his guitar playing always has some kind of zest, he always tries to change and bring something new into his work. Together with his friend Mick Jagger, he is the constant "heart" legendary band The Rolling Stones, and is also known for its unique collection of guitars, the number of which is total about 3 thousand pieces!
- Eddie Van Halen. It is noteworthy, but this man in his whole life did not take a single lesson from a professional, nevertheless, he managed to master and hone to full skill the most difficult technique of the game is tapping. Founded with his brother group of the same name Van Halen is also one of the first guitarists to use the tremolo system.
- Jimmy Page. Even at a very young age, Jimmy gained fame as a gifted guitarist, at that time he was already performing as a session guitarist for serious bands. In the late 60s, he founded his own, known today as Led Zeppelin, and from that very moment it began its rapid ascent along the walk of fame. As a result, Jimmy became one of the most famous composers, songwriters and music producers in the legendary world of rock.
- Ry Cooder. He is called the most expressive and extraordinary performer of slide guitar compositions. Its popularity came at the end of the last century, however, the meaning of the above words has not been lost from this. Rai is known for his mastery of the glissando technique, and is a renowned blues collector, folk singer, and film composer.
- Brian May. He began to develop his hobby at the age of seven, but due to lack of funds, he trained on a home-made guitar, which he made with his father from oak. Later he organized a student group, and 20 years later he became the guitarist of the Queen group, where he took part in its most popular hits.
Far from any hobby that appears in our life is capable of becoming a matter of a lifetime in the future, a way of good earnings and the opportunity to become famous all over the world. The people we will talk about today are extraordinary and very talented individuals who loved music very much and, subsequently, it endowed them with popularity and the love of fans.
Today we will talk about the most famous guitarists in the world, they have long been recognized as real pros in their field, you want to listen to their compositions again and again, they do not get bored, they are distinguished by the depth and beauty of thought.
Some of them even became the founders of some new musical trends, these are the people that every beginner and even a professional guitarist who has a desire to achieve something more in the world of music should look up to. I would like to separately note that our top 10 is made in an arbitrary sequence, because is it possible to compare the best of this world?
- Jimi Hendrix. Is it possible to describe in a nutshell this person who has long deserved the title of "legend"? The guitar virtuoso, whose work was admired by such famous musicians as Paul McCartney and Freddie Mercury, managed to have a huge impact on the history and formation of rock music. And the point is not at all that he simply skillfully controlled the guitar and knew how to play it with almost any part of his body, but that he brought many innovative ideas to music, expanded the vocabulary of the electric guitar and its range, mastered the unique playing technique and managed to become a living personification of his own music.
- BB King. He is better known to the world as the "King of the Blues", who plunged into his element almost from the cradle. From a very young age, he sang in the choir, and at the age of 12 he already bought his first guitar, from where the story of a talented guitarist, musician, songwriter and singer began. Over the course of his long career, King has been able to greatly develop one of the most recognizable musical styles, and many famous artists have borrowed and continue to borrow King's unique techniques.
- Eric Clapton. He is called one of the most influential musicians in the rock era, and in the list of the most talented guitarists in the world according to the cult magazine Rolling Stone, Clapton is confidently ranked 4th. Received the nickname "slow hand" for the smoothness and softness of the sound that he skillfully extracts from the instrument. Recognized as one of the best rock and blues guitarists, in addition, he is an undeniable master of playing in the classical style.
- Chuck Berry. He is called one of the most influential early rock and roll guitarists, according to many experts, some of his compositions became a real source of inspiration for the musicians of such great bands as The Beatles, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones and others, who at one time did cover versions of his songs.
- Robert Johnson. It is noteworthy that all articles about this great musician, bluesman and guitarist are always accompanied by a single iconic image, because only two portraits of this talented person have survived in history. Most of his creative career, he spent outside of commerce, entertaining people in cafes and squares, inventing and recording his own songs. As a result, he is called one of the best blues musicians of the last century, because he managed to create the basis for the creativity of subsequent generations.
- Keith Richards. There are many reasons why this British guitarist, as well as songwriter, is on the list of the best and most famous. Of course, now he is no longer at the peak of his form, however, it was he who created a real sea of \u200b\u200bvarious guitar parts and melodies, and his guitar playing always has some kind of zest, he always tries to change and bring something new into his work. Together with his friend Mick Jagger, he is the invariable "heart" of the legendary band The Rolling Stones, and is also known for his unique collection of guitars, the total number of which is about 3 thousand pieces!
- Eddie Van Halen. It is noteworthy that this man in his entire life did not take a single lesson from a professional, nevertheless, he managed to master and hone the most complex playing technique - tapping, to full mastery. Together with his brother, he founded the Van Halen band of the same name, and is also one of the first guitarists to use the tremolo system.
- Jimmy Page. Even at a very young age, Jimmy gained fame as a gifted guitarist, at that time he was already performing as a session guitarist for serious bands. In the late 60s, he founded his own, known today as Led Zeppelin, and from that very moment it began its rapid ascent along the walk of fame. As a result, Jimmy became one of the most famous composers, songwriters and music producers in the legendary world of rock.
- Ry Cooder. He is called the most expressive and extraordinary performer of slide guitar compositions. Its popularity came at the end of the last century, however, the meaning of the above words has not been lost from this. Rai is known for his mastery of the glissando technique, and is a renowned blues collector, folk singer, and film composer.
- Brian May. He began to develop his hobby at the age of seven, but due to lack of funds, he trained on a home-made guitar, which he made with his father from oak. Later he organized a student group, and 20 years later he became the guitarist of the Queen group, where he took part in its most popular hits.
Russian translation of Guitar World article, March 2004. Technical Ecstasy: The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists, by Joe Bosso, Alan di Perna, Dan Epstein, Martin Popoff and Jon Wiederhorn
This is a list of the greatest metal guitarists. This is not a ranking of the fastest or most technical guitarists (although many of the players on our list are). This is a tribute to those Great Ones from which nails can be made, those in whose veins molten metal flows. This material is about those who walk along the road of life, carving fiery sparks, illuminating the road with bright stars for those who follow them.
Highly recommended reading from cover to cover. Almost no one is forgotten and appreciated. There are examples of tracks worth listening to. I'm sure you will discover a lot of new things even in such a sawn genre as heavy metal.
The whole list:
01. Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH)
02. Kirk Hammett & James Hetfield (METALLICA)
03. Angus & Malcolm Young (AC/DC)
04. Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE)
05. Eddie Van Halen
06. Jimmy Page (LED ZEPPELIN)
07. Dimebag Darrell (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN)
08. Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY)
09. Adam Jones (TOOL)
10Kerry King & Jeff Hanneman (SLAYER)
11. Dave Murray & Adrian Smith (IRON MAIDEN)
12. Jimi Hendrix
13. Glen Tipton & K.K. Downing (JUDAS PRIEST)
14. Ace Frehley & Paul Stanley (KISS)
15. Slash (GUNS N' ROSES)
16. Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW)
17. Yngwie Malmsteen
18. Joe Perry & Brad Whitford (AEROSMITH)
19. Dave Mustaine & Marty Friedman (MEGADETH)
20 Chuck Schuldiner (DEATH)
21. Brian May (QUEEN)
22. Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO)
23. Nigel Tufnel (SPINAL TAP)
24. Jeff Beck
25. Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE)
26. Head & Munky (KORN)
27. John Petrucci (DREAM THEATER)
28. Kim Thayil (SOUNDGARDEN)
29. Vivian Campbell (DEF LEPPARD)
30. Daron Malakian (SYSTEM OF A DOWN)
31. Scott Ian (ANTHRAX)
32. Tom G. Warrior (CELTIC FROST)
33. Chris Degarmo & Michael Wilton (QUEENSRŸCHE)
34.C.C. Deville
35. Marten Hagström & Fredrik Thorndendal (MESHUGGAH)
36. Alex Lifeson (RUSH)
37. Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG, RACER X)
38. Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS)
39. Mantas (VENOM)
40. Jason Becker (DAVE LEE ROTH)
41. Phil Collen & Steve Clarke (DEF LEPPARD)
42. Mikael Åkerfeldt & Peter Lindgren (OPETH)
43. Fast Eddie Clarke (MOTÖRHEAD)
44 Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME)
45. Warren DeMartini (RATT)
46. Mick Mars (MÖTLEY CRÜE)
47. George Lynch
48. Ted Nugent
49. Jake E. Lee (OZZY OSBOURNE, BADLANDS)
50. Rudolf Schenker & Uli John Roth (SCORPIONS)
51. Oystein "Euronymous" Aarseth (MAYHEM)
52. Scott Gorham & Brian Robertson (THIN LIZZY)
53. Steve Vai (DAVE LEE ROTH)
54. Reb Beach (WINGER, DOKKEN)
55. Trey Azagthoth (MORBID ANGEL)
56. John Sykes (THIN LIZZY, BLUE MURDER)
57. Hank Shermann & Michael Denner (MERCYFUL FATE)
58. Richie Sambora (BON JOVI)
59. Jon Donais & Matt Backhand (SHADOWS FALL)
60 Stephen Carpenter (DEFTONES)
61. Alex Skolnick & Eric Peterson (TESTAMENT)
62. Brian Tatler (DIAMOND HEAD)
63. John Christ (DANZIG)
64. Scott "Wino" Weinrich (THE OBSESSED)
65. Pepper Keenan & Woody Weatherman (C.O.C.)
66. Tommy Victor (PRONG)
67. Leslie West (MOUNTAIN)
68. Vernon Reid (LIVING COLOR)
69. Glen Buxton & Michael Bruce (ALICE COOPER)
70. Bjorn Gelotte & Jesper Stromblad (IN FLAMES)
71. Jim Matheos (FATES WARNING)
72. Gary Holt & Rick Hunolt (EXODUS)
73. Donald Buck Dharma Roeser (BLUE ÖYSTER CULT)
74. Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY)
75. Robert Fripp (KING CRIMSON)
76. Andre Olbrich (BLIND GUARDIAN)
77. Joe Satriani
78. Frank Hannon & Tommy Skeoch (TESLA)
79. Ty Tabor (KING'S X)
80. Mark Morton & Will Adler (LAMB OF GOD)
81. Dino Cazares (FEAR FACTORY)
82. Pete Townshend (THE WHO)
83. Jon Schaffer (ICED EARTH)
84. Timo Tolkki (STRATOVARIUS)
85. Neil Young
86. Abbath Doom Occulta (IMMORTAL)
87. Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY)
88. Uffe Cederlund & Alex Hellid (ENTOMBED)
89. Leigh Stephens (BLUE CHEER)
90. Jim Martin (FAITH NO MORE)
91. Michael Romeo (SYMPHONY X)
92. Bill Steer (CARCASS)
93. Piggy (VOIVOD)
94. Tony Bourge
95. Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN)
96. Alexi Laiho (CHILDREN OF BODOM)
97. Akira Takasaki (LOUDNESS)
98. Michael Angelo
99. John Kay & Michael Monarh (STEPPENWOLF)
100. Nick Bowcott (GRIM REAPER)
He set fire to his Fender Stratocaster at a concert in Monterey, he explained his act as an act of love. "Donate what you love," he announced. "I love my guitar." called the guitar his "first wife". Below we have compiled 20 of the most famous instruments in the history of rock music.
Eric Clapton, "Blackie"
This guitar is assembled from three instruments made in the 50s and bought in Nashville in the mid 70s. In the mid-90s, Clapton practically stopped playing his favorite guitar, and in 2004 he bought it for $959,500. rehabilitation center crossroads.
Neil Young, "Old Black"
George Harrison, 12-string Rickenbacker
The guitarist of The Beatles usually played a Gretsch, but this guitar was special - it was a gift from Rickenbacker owner Adolph Rickenbacker during the band's first American tour.
Paul McCartney, Hofner Violin Bass
According to legend, clairvoyant bass guitarist The Beatles felt that such an instrument would make the band's stage persona more memorable. Although McCartney later admitted that he chose the Violin Bass because of the symmetrical shape of the body, which allowed him to rearrange the strings under the left hand.
BB King, "Lucille"
After pulling a Gibson ES-355 bought for $30 from a burning Arkansas dance club building, the bluesman learned that the arson had been committed by two men who had not shared a woman named Lucille. Since then, King has referred to any of his guitars by that name. In 1980, Gibson began producing the Lucille ES-355 signature series of semi-acoustic guitars.
Les Paul, Gibson Les Paul
Les Paul produced this instrument with the Gibson company, which has a characteristic "fat" sound so beloved by rock guitarists. long years. Colloquially, musicians called this guitar “the log” (“log”) due to the fact that the pickups and strings were attached to a thick central solid piece of wood, to which the lower and upper parts of the body were glued.
Fender Stratocaster by Stevie Ray Vaughan
The bluesman called the instrument peeled to bare wood "the first wife." The strat is assembled from two parts - a 1963 body, and a neck from a similar guitar manufactured in 1962.
Eddie Van Halen, Frankenstrat
Guitarist Van Halen managed to get the sound of a Gibson brand guitar from his "fender". The soundboard has been painted in the spirit of the avant-garde artist Jackson Pollock.
Jerry Garcia, "Tiger"
Randy Rhoads, Jackson Randy Rhoads
Signature model of the guitarist who named the instrument "Concorde" after a supersonic jet liner. unusual shape guitars and a distinctive shrill sound made Jackson popular with metalheads, among whom was
It is difficult to imagine the ranking of the best guitarists in the world of all time, since it is quite a difficult task to compare the skills of many brilliant performers. After all, a guitar only has six strings and seven notes! But some virtuosos managed to extract amazing and unforgettable melodies from this instrument, which forever entered the world classics of music. Let's try to talk about the most prominent personalities which, in our opinion, deserve to take pride of place in the list "Top 10 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
1. Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix was born in 1942, but he only started performing on the professional stage in 1966. His career lasted only four years and ended with the death of a young talent. But in these few years, Jimi Hendrix managed to achieve incredible success and become one of the best guitarists of the last century.
This american singer played in such styles as blues, acid-rock and jazz. And in any direction of this music, he managed to reach unprecedented heights. Many critics believe that Jimi Hendrix was incredibly able to put great meaning into every note of his compositions. He was able to extract amazing sounds from the guitar, holding it in any position and constantly inventing more and more new playing techniques.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rightfully considers Jimi Hendrix to be the best guitarist and father of rock. For many subsequent performers, he became a kind of teacher and a shining example.
2. Duane Allman
This virtual performer nicknamed Stardog in 2003 was awarded the second place in the list of the best guitarists according to The Rolling Stones.
With his brother, Allman formed a group called the Allman Brothers Band, which quickly became popular in the States. But world fame came to Duane during his collaboration with Eric Clapton in 1970. This meeting was fateful for the young talent, to whom the public finally turned its attention.
3. BB King
B.B. King is rightfully considered the king of the blues. This black performer conquered the whole world with his unique style guitar playing, which is based on a sophisticated combination of vibrato and smooth bending.
BB King's musical career began back in 1946. But recognition of his talent came only in 1969 with the release of his single "The Thrill Is Gone". This song simultaneously hit the first lines of the pop and blues charts. The fame of the brilliant black bluesman instantly swept America, and then the rest of the world.
Over the years of his life, BB King has released many wonderful compositions, performed duets with various famous musicians, participated in television shows and gave several hundred concerts a year. BB King died in 2015 from an exacerbation of diabetes, which he had been battling for over 20 years. His name has become a symbol of unique talent and high skill of the game.
4. Eric Clapton
It is worth paying tribute to Eric Patrick Clapton, who was included in the ratings of the Rock Hall of Fame three times (in the bands "The Yardbirds" and "Cream", and also as an independent performer).
This legend was born in 1945, and at the age of 13, Eric received a birthday present that changed his life forever. It was a simple £3 guitar, without which the blues might not be what we know today.
Clapton's playing is thoughtful, smooth and lingering music. Someone even gave him the nickname "slow hand", which has stuck. High-quality and virtuoso performance quickly brought fame to this guitarist. Eric Clapton still inspires many blues, rock and jazz musicians.
5. Robert Johnson
The bright star of the blues of the first half of the last century is undoubtedly Robert Johnson. The genius of his guitar playing has even led some to believe that he sold his soul to Satan himself in exchange for his skill.
The work of Robert Johnson had a great influence on the blues and rock and roll. Unfortunately, he died at early age(1911 - 1938), although he would still be able to contribute a lot to the development of guitar music in general. Only two black and white photographs remain in memory of this legendary guitarist.
6. Chuck Berry
The impeccable playing of this American guitarist is known to many fans of rock and roll. This musician has been honing his skills for years and has achieved amazing results. Chuck Berry is the first among those who were included in the list of the best guitarists according to the Rock Hall of Fame.
He was born in the fall of 1926, but continues his musical career to this day, regularly performing in his own club in the city of St. Louis called "Blueberry Hill".
7. Stevie Ray Vaughn
This guitarist managed to get world recognition, thanks to its surprisingly emotional and at the same time soft manner of playing. In the blues, he was a very significant figure, despite the rather short term his stay in the music scene.
It is noteworthy that Stevie Ray Vaughn did not know the notes and played exclusively by ear. And that didn't stop him at all. unprecedented heights. The guitar seemed to come to life in his skillful hands!
Stevie managed to revive the blues at the end of the last century and take it to a new level. Perhaps this triumph would have continued today, but the brilliant guitarist died tragically in a helicopter crash in the summer of 1990. Four years later, a memorial was erected in Texas in honor of Stevie Ray Vaughn.
8. Ry Cooder
One of the most outstanding guitarists of the 20th century can safely be called Ray Cooder. This talented performer initially became famous as a virtuoso slide guitarist. With a 3cm glass bottle in his hand, he worked wonders on the guitar, making it whine, squeal, harmonize and vibrato, and sometimes completely unknown sounds.
Ry Cooder's music has never been stereotyped, sometimes it was even difficult to attribute it to any particular genre. It was a crazy mix of blues, country, tex-mex, pop and rock. He added to classic rock ukuleles, accordion, harpsichord and other incredible instruments. He constantly experimented and tried to find new techniques, styles, sounds. Ry Cooder just couldn't play by the law!
But unfortunately, his work did not always find recognition among listeners and music critics. With each new experimental album, Kuder sounded in a new way, opened the door to another dimension. Over time, the number of his fans gradually faded away and the musician decided to end his professional career.
A few years later, he decided to start creating music for films. Needless to say, here Ry Kuder managed to achieve excellent results. His intricate orchestra of guitar and outlandish instruments perfectly complement the films, and also add atmosphere and "volumetricity" to it.
9. Jimmy Page
Jimmy Page is one of the world's top guitarists, as well as a composer, arranger and producer. world fame they brought him performances in the Yardbirds. He was also at the very beginning of the birth of Led Zeppelin, and for a long time was the leader of this legendary group.
Most music experts agree that Jimmy Page's playing was virtually flawless. He was twice ranked among the best guitarists by the Rock and Roll Hall.
10 Keith Richards
This outstanding songwriter and excellent guitarist is known all over the world as an integral part of the unique group of musicians The Rolling Stones. Born on December 18 back in 1943, in the very ordinary family workers, on his creativity influenced by his grandfather, who gave the first knowledge of playing the guitar. He knew Mick Jagger school bench, but with the move of the Keith family, their paths diverged for a while.
Again, almost by accident, they collided in a train carriage on their way to London. Almost immediately they found mutual language and after several joint rehearsals with other members, they organized a group now known all over the world - The Rolling Stones.
During his life, Keith was married twice. From his first marriage to actress Anita Pallenberg, he had three children. But after the children grew up, in 1980 they broke up. Richards' second marriage was to model Patti Hansen. They had two girls.
