Top 20 Greatest Male Guitarists of All Time

Welcome to See Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the Top 20 Male Guitarists of All Time. For this list, we will rank the most influential and iconic musicians to play the guitar taking into account their legacy and position. Today we'll stop talking about women who rock and get our own list of who your favorite

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who shred or play a subtle sound? In the comments, if you like what you're hearing, be sure to check out. full song in the link below number 20. carlos santana there is something to be said for crossover appeal that brings a new approach to an underrepresented genre and makes it feel fresh to the masses carlos santana executed this brilliantly in the late 60's and early 60's of the 70s when he combined Latin rhythms and melodies with jazz fusion and hard rock fire.

Carlos Santana's fluid and powerful style is a force to be reckoned with, but his collaboration with future tour leader Neil Shawn on the band's third album would help make Santana simultaneously an immeasurably influential group. Progressive, heavy and sincere in his playing style, Carlos Santana has never been one to sit still after his decades of success. The turn of the millennium saw the artist innovate further with his 19th supernatural multi-platinum hit, Mark Knopfler. We have all heard the phrase. Less is more, but Dire Straits' main man Mark Knopfler took that idea a step further with his light, sensitive touch.

Noppler plays fingers similar to Fleetwood Max Lindsey Buckingham and tends to avoid heavy divisions and spectacle. Instead, Knopfler uses a tasteful, melodic approach to weave a tapestry of emotion and feeling within each note and phrase for every uptempo solo like the famous one in Sultans of Swing there are moments of quiet brilliance like the delicate introduction to Romeo and Juliet. or the main hook of the writer Knopfler. He also branched out into a solo career after a desperate situation, even composing a fantastic soundtrack for the classic 80s fantasy romance, The Princess Bride, Whatever, Whatever, Was All He Said Number 18.

Billy Gibbons Billy Gibbons is famous for many reasons, from his pioneering psychedelic work with moving sidewalks to blues and southern rock royalty, meaning ZZ Top was also one of Jimi Hendrix's favorite guitarists along with Chicago's Terry Calf and It's easy to see why the man is an under-the-radar ripper, perhaps it's his gibbon wealth. influences that make him such a versatile musician, incorporating everything from swamp blues and boogie woogie to the heavy rock and roll riff style of zz top, or maybe it's the way gibbons and his team embraced the synthesizer revolution of the 1980s with the eliminator album that brought us hits like legs and put me under pressure the answer is all of the above billy gibbons is the 17th man. ingva momstein okay so remember we were talking about less is more strip That idea out the window for a moment because that definitely doesn't apply to ingva malmsteen of sweden, that's because malmsteen is all about the neoclassical shred style, resulting in the subtlety of a more is more approach that champions speed, technique and precision.

The man's early solo works after moving away from '80s metal band Steeler are deeply indebted to the classic type of songwriting. He pioneered bands like Deep Purple in the early '70s, mixing romantic and fantasy themes with guitar heroics that will set you on fire. Mama Steen is in that special axemen masterclass. Think Steve Vi and Joe Satriani, whose fretboard skills are simply not this This 16th prince of the world is a legend today for his work in the worlds of pop rock and funk fusion, but with all the achievements of the It's some

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s easy to forget the man's prowess as a guitarist, just take a look at Prince's performance at the 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, where he managed to upstage a stage full of icons with a performance that demolished the house.

He was a walking masterclass, a man who truly played the guitar as if it were an extension of himself, laying down licks and solos that seemed to run like electricity through his fingers no matter if he was playing with the revolution or just the prince he was a unique talent. number 15 dime daryl heavy metal like any other musical genre. In a constant state of evolution driven by inventive musicians pushing the boundaries, Pantera was a catalyst for change in the '90s, a former hair metal group that adopted the power groove style developed by their contemporaries X Hoarder and gave it their own unique touch.

The impact of Pantera. However, it was largely driven by Dimebag Daryl's explosive guitar playing, it was both theatrical and yet tempered with an undying desire to play as heavy as possible. The riffs were Daryl's game that combined a thrashy sound with deliberate phrasing. He had mosh pit drawing power, sadly the metal icon's career and life was cut short by an obsessed fan while Daryl was on stage in 2004. Number 14 Pete Townsend's style and substance both traits exemplified the guitarist's playing and co-founder Pete Townsend, who helped define classic rock in the 1960s and '70s. He had the mark of a perfectionist, an attention to detail that makes his riffs feel deliberate and thoughtful, no matter how chaotic the performance, With his energetic stage presence, the guitarist simultaneously gave ideas to all the young guitarists while practicing in front of the mirror.

They wave their arms while playing at their local pub, yes they are imitating Pete Townsend more than that, however, Pete had the songwriting skills and prowess to back up his bombast, making the Who one of the

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, number 13, Brian May. There's a lot of work that goes into recording an album, but what if you want to venture into uncharted territory? Well, then you get someone like Brian May, a guitarist who is not only happy to create incredible riffs, but also wants to break the sound barrier. Limit May's first approach to Queen played primarily with an epic heavy rock palette, but as the years went by, Brian added layers and layers of guitar tracks, resulting in Queen albums that were rich in sound, like a gentleman. in opera and world news. technician, a melodic musician who can also let loose with a surprising amount of courage when the situation demands that his guitar playing truly be the work of a number 12 artist.

Frank Zappa genius or madman, both words suit Frank Zappa, a type of anarchic guitarist who could never be tied to one's own style the power of pop music to corrupt and putrify the minds of the world's youth is practically unlimited the fusion of jazz, hard rock and psychology were part of this composer's package unstoppable, a guitarist without limits. to their talent and that's the beauty behind Zappa's recorded production there's something for everyone want some strong psychological moves check out one of their most wonderful albums with the mothers of invention on something truly out of the ordinary and mind blowing dive into the band sound from his film for 200 motels or his twisted concept album joe's garage sadly frank succumbed to prostate cancer in 1993. we can only guess what other crazy things he might have conjured up thank you thank you up thank you good night number 11 tony were there heavy guitarists before tony iomi sure, but none? crystallized the prototypical heavy metal sound as legend has it of the co-founder of Black Sabbath, this was due to an accident Tony had on his last day of work in a factory which resulted in the loss of two fingers on his worried hand as a result. .

Naomi had to work harder thanks to the handmade prosthetics, changing her entire approach. Now Iomi was playing heavy doomy and down-tuned riffs that sounded straight out of some gothic horror movie, while his underrated solo work again stood out thanks to its slightly loose strings and emphasizing approach. mood instead of flash simply said before any metal band did anything iomian sabbath did everything number 10 richie blackmore if tony iaomi is the godfather of heavy metal then deep purple's richie blackmore was hot on his heels blackmore had a flashy style Classically influenced that stood in stark contrast to the monolithic arena rock world of the 1970s, Deep Purple were a band rooted in psychedelia that embraced incredibly fast tempos and indulgent leads that became more extreme as the decade progressed to discover some of blackmore's best work.

Listen to the Mark III lineup with Future White. Snake singer David Coverdale, the shimmering lead guitar on Berne and the understated emotion present on Soldier of Fortune truly epitomized Blackmoore's range. Richie would not remain stuck in the world of hard rock nor would he embrace English melodic folk years later with the project Blackmoore's Night Number 9. bb. king, what can we say about the blues legend? bb king, it hasn't been said already and I can't even close my eyes. It can be difficult to stand out in the crowded scene of bluesmen and women looking to make their mark on a genre.

So rooted in tradition, the blues comes from deep within and simplicity is the key to bringing heart and soul to the audience. King communicated as effectively using his trusty Lucille guitar as he did when he sang classics as if the emotion was gone. His technique was fluid. and it seemed almost effortless as he glided across his strings to tell his story there is a raw feeling of honesty and grit in bb king's playing and that's just part of what made the man such an amazing number Eight Randy Rhodes Not What Could Have Been There's no denying that former Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot guitarist Randy Rhodes accomplished a lot in a comparatively short period of time, but this young man was so talented it's hard not to imagine what Rhodes could have done more if he hadn't been lost in a tragic plane crash, make no mistake.

Rhodes inspired generations of guitarists in his wake thanks to his perfectionist way of blending hard rock bombast with legitimate classical skills. I want proof, check out the laughing gas with Quiet Riot or anything from the two full-length albums Rhodes recorded with Ozzy. He was an icon. who may have been captured too soon but his spirit lives on forever number seven eric clapton clapton is god this was the famous british graffiti slogan that defended a cheeky young man newly arrived on the scene after forming cream in 1966. at the party in Cream Holocaust served as one of the transitional bands that was taking Britain's love of the blues and making it heavier, heavier and more psychedelic.

The band served as a vehicle for a transitioning genre and would help make Eric Clapton a legitimate guitar hero. More classical periods would follow. derek and the dominoes, as well as a solo career, although battles with drug addiction, a drunken anti-immigration outburst in 1976, and the tragic loss of his son had some complications in his career, there is still no denying how influential eric clapton was and continues to be for generations of young guitarists number six stevie ray vaughan stevie ray vaughan played traditional american blues, no more, no less, it was the way he approached the blues, however, that made him a legend, a working-class attack that was both accessible and fascinating. vonn could take the most basic four-bar arrangement and turn it into a sustained symphony of sustained notes and triumphant licks over a basic drum and bass rhythm.

Figuratively, vonn would set his fretboard on fire with songs like Texas Flood and Crossfire, earning praise from critics and fans. adoration from around the world unfortunately stevie ray was captured in a helicopter crash in 1990 robbing the world of blues and rock of another shining star number five keith richards sometimes the best riffs are the simplest and most immediate they get me going and I can't understanding it without satisfaction are two great examples and they have a great guitarist in common, as their co-writer Keith Richards Keith has that nebulous quality that just exudes a born rock star arrogance, maybe it's because of how low Richard places his guitar, his voracious appetite for the good life. or those imminently hummable riffs keith just says it, that's not to say richards doesn't take rock seriously, of course, as legions of stone fans will tell you, after all, the rolling stones didn't become the classic rock royalty in doing so.

Anything Halfway Number Four David Gilmore Pink Floyd were already turning heads with their formative style of psychedelic rock before 1967, but the band gained a completely different dynamic when David Gilmour joined in December of that year, it was withgilmore with whom floyd would record that genre. -define albums like metal animals and the dark side of the moon However, Gilmore was not just a sideman and his influence grew until he took over the band when founder Roger Waters left in 1985. Although this divided the band's base fans of the albums after this one. They were possibly even smoother, more melodic and soulful thanks to David's incredible tone and technique, he is truly one of a kind, number three, Eddie Van Halen, his were the fingers that launched a thousand careers, the guitarist who with a incredible instrument put all other bands on notice.

The name was Eddie Van Halen, the song was Eruption and hard rock was never the same. Every Hair Metal band on the Sunset Strip tried to imitate Eddie's furious technique and stylistic flair, but no one did it like Van Halen. This is probably due to Eddie's classic foundation. influences a sincere approach to music theory that elevated every Van Halen song to a revolutionary level, from atomic punk and Jamie's cry to the fire that lights up the sky and the mean street. They all had cracks, style and a stone band. cold killers who backed him up he was a perfect storm number two jimmy page jimmy page's critics have called him sloppy and shall we say overzealous for borrowing riffs from other bands, but did any of those people ever play their guitar with a cello bow, no We believe it is a criticism.

The page aside is one of the most influential guitarists in history. ever picked up the instrument, he possesses a wide range of influences that permeated Led Zeppelin's music, from oriental scales and melodies to heavy, bombastic riffs that preceded heavy metal. Paige loved the blues and possibly rocked harder than anyone in her day, both on stage and after. There were very few artists at the show who could top Jimmy Page on the live stage in his prime, he was an absolute rock star before we revealed our number one pick. Here are some honorable mentions to Chuck Berry for The Duck Walk and That Boogie Woogie. robert johnson for supposedly selling his soul at the crossroads robert fripp for setting the world of progressive rock on fire paco de lucía for his unrivaled skill and technique django reinhardt for doing all this with just two fingers eric johnson for all the faces he melted with cliffs of Dover before you continue, make sure to subscribe to our channel and hit the bell to receive notifications about our latest videos.

You'll have the option to receive notifications for occasional videos or all of them, if you're on your phone, be sure to enter. your settings and activate notifications number one jimi hendrix his career was over too quickly but this rock legend simply revolutionized the electric guitar hendrix and his band the experience was more than just a psychedelic rock group with blues, they were a showcase of progression Of rock music as a whole, this was largely due to Hendrix's skills and stage presence, a hurricane of charisma who was much more than him setting his guitar on fire or playing with his teeth;

His playing had both gusto and intensity of pure energy, this unstoppable force rightly captivated anyone who was lucky enough to see the maestro in action. Do you agree with our selections? Let us know in the comments and if you're a fan of the song playing right now, be sure to check out the music video for it right here