music would not have been the same if
these guys had never picked up a guitar
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
band guitarists of all time number 10
Randy Rhoads roads exploded into the
heavy metal universe
after giving Ozzy Osbourne’s music a new
lease on life though Randy Rhoads time
with the Prince of Darkness and Quiet
Riot before that was brief the classical
guitar devotee left a legacy that is
unparalleled to this day despite his
short 25-year life he’ll always be
remembered for his ability to make a
whole lot of noise with just a few
guitars and special effects number 9
Brian May while riffing alongside the
energetic Freddie Mercury in Queens
Brian May created some of the greatest
classic rock melodies of all time as a
true rock and roll virtuoso
he’s also played some of the most
incredible axe solos may brings this all
to life with his trusty guitar the red
special which helps him produce the
feedback heavy sounds and unusual
effects that make him truly stand out
from the pack number eight Ritchie
Blackmore the legendary deep purple
guitarist paved the way for classical
music in blues rock he also brought to
life one of the best heavy metal riffs
in history with the song smoke on the
water the success he found experimenting
with different genres post deep purple
merely proves that Ritchie Blackmore’s
talents you know no bounds number seven
Tony Iommi with his big bad riffs on
Black Sabbath’s debut Tony Iommi
transformed heavy metal for the better
you
this guitarist developed his trademark
loud and heavy sound while playing
alongside talented vocalists such as
Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio
thanks to songs like Iron Man and
paranoid heavy metal was never the same
number 6 Pete Townsend he’s almost as
famous for smashing guitars as he is for
playing them regardless Pete Townsend
quickly distinguished himself with his
loud and fast style despite his lack of
formal training
his guitar playing also helped cement
the whose reputation as a live band and
allowed him to carve out a solo career
as well
number five duane allman sky Dogg’s
passion and ambition helped him achieve
great success with the Allman Brothers
Band but it was his one-of-a-kind guitar
tone dynamic slide guitar abilities and
exceptional live improv skills that
really Shawn through during his fleeting
career while he managed to hold his own
with another guitar great Eric Clapton
Duane Allman was taken from us too soon
after a motorcycle accident ended his
life at age 24 number four David Gilmour
though the multi-talented musician plays
several different roles in Pink Floyd he
proved to be at his best when playing
the guitar David Gilmour’s blues
inspired style and evocative notes have
produced some of the greatest guitar
solos in history
simply watch a live performance of
Gilmore’s guitar work uncomfortably numb
and you’re sure to be a convert number
three
Keith Richards if you’re looking for
inimitable riffs you don’t need to look
any further than the Rolling Stones
signature track I can’t get no
satisfaction
while Keith Richards playing style may
be simple it’s also unforgettable by
being able to stand side by side with
Mick Jagger’s voice and showmanship
Richards has more than secured his place
as one of the longest-lasting
icons of rock and roll number two Eddie
Van Halen he burst onto the scene with
his drumming brother Alex and co-founded
one of the biggest hardrock acts in
American history Eddie Van Halen
revolutionized guitar playing with his
tapping technique and hard rock style
while he continues to play with van
Halen his originality and talent have
already inspired many and will certainly
inspire scores more number one Jimmy
Page both as a co-founder of the biggest
band of the 70s and as a musician in his
own right Jimmy Page permanently altered
the sound of music by fusing blues rock
and folk he may very well be the
greatest guitarist rock has ever seen as
aptly displayed in Led Zeppelin’s
Stairway to Heaven though he was
influenced by Robert Johnson the riff
king himself has left an immeasurable
and all-encompassing influence on later
artists that won’t soon be forgotten do
you agree or disagree with our list be
sure to let us know which of the
greatest band guitarists is missing
these guys had never picked up a guitar
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
band guitarists of all time number 10
Randy Rhoads roads exploded into the
heavy metal universe
after giving Ozzy Osbourne’s music a new
lease on life though Randy Rhoads time
with the Prince of Darkness and Quiet
Riot before that was brief the classical
guitar devotee left a legacy that is
unparalleled to this day despite his
short 25-year life he’ll always be
remembered for his ability to make a
whole lot of noise with just a few
guitars and special effects number 9
Brian May while riffing alongside the
energetic Freddie Mercury in Queens
Brian May created some of the greatest
classic rock melodies of all time as a
true rock and roll virtuoso
he’s also played some of the most
incredible axe solos may brings this all
to life with his trusty guitar the red
special which helps him produce the
feedback heavy sounds and unusual
effects that make him truly stand out
from the pack number eight Ritchie
Blackmore the legendary deep purple
guitarist paved the way for classical
music in blues rock he also brought to
life one of the best heavy metal riffs
in history with the song smoke on the
water the success he found experimenting
with different genres post deep purple
merely proves that Ritchie Blackmore’s
talents you know no bounds number seven
Tony Iommi with his big bad riffs on
Black Sabbath’s debut Tony Iommi
transformed heavy metal for the better
you
this guitarist developed his trademark
loud and heavy sound while playing
alongside talented vocalists such as
Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio
thanks to songs like Iron Man and
paranoid heavy metal was never the same
number 6 Pete Townsend he’s almost as
famous for smashing guitars as he is for
playing them regardless Pete Townsend
quickly distinguished himself with his
loud and fast style despite his lack of
formal training
his guitar playing also helped cement
the whose reputation as a live band and
allowed him to carve out a solo career
as well
number five duane allman sky Dogg’s
passion and ambition helped him achieve
great success with the Allman Brothers
Band but it was his one-of-a-kind guitar
tone dynamic slide guitar abilities and
exceptional live improv skills that
really Shawn through during his fleeting
career while he managed to hold his own
with another guitar great Eric Clapton
Duane Allman was taken from us too soon
after a motorcycle accident ended his
life at age 24 number four David Gilmour
though the multi-talented musician plays
several different roles in Pink Floyd he
proved to be at his best when playing
the guitar David Gilmour’s blues
inspired style and evocative notes have
produced some of the greatest guitar
solos in history
simply watch a live performance of
Gilmore’s guitar work uncomfortably numb
and you’re sure to be a convert number
three
Keith Richards if you’re looking for
inimitable riffs you don’t need to look
any further than the Rolling Stones
signature track I can’t get no
satisfaction
while Keith Richards playing style may
be simple it’s also unforgettable by
being able to stand side by side with
Mick Jagger’s voice and showmanship
Richards has more than secured his place
as one of the longest-lasting
icons of rock and roll number two Eddie
Van Halen he burst onto the scene with
his drumming brother Alex and co-founded
one of the biggest hardrock acts in
American history Eddie Van Halen
revolutionized guitar playing with his
tapping technique and hard rock style
while he continues to play with van
Halen his originality and talent have
already inspired many and will certainly
inspire scores more number one Jimmy
Page both as a co-founder of the biggest
band of the 70s and as a musician in his
own right Jimmy Page permanently altered
the sound of music by fusing blues rock
and folk he may very well be the
greatest guitarist rock has ever seen as
aptly displayed in Led Zeppelin’s
Stairway to Heaven though he was
influenced by Robert Johnson the riff
king himself has left an immeasurable
and all-encompassing influence on later
artists that won’t soon be forgotten do
you agree or disagree with our list be
sure to let us know which of the
greatest band guitarists is missing
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