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Being a "guitar hero" is not only a personal style or knowing how to play a good solo in the middle of a song, but it's also a way of life. These guitar heroes are intimately linked to the history of rock, folk, metal and blues. Some have become as well known as the frontmen of the bands they were part of. Here is an overview of the greatest electric guit...
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Yngwie Malmsteen, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1984 Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Peter Green, Composer, Performance, MainArtist
© 2005 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1978 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Eric Clapton, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Marcy Levy, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - George Terry, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - J.J. CALE, ComposerLyricist - Jamie Oldaker, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - GLYN JOHNS, Producer - Dick Sims, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Carl Radle, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Yvonne Elliman, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1977 Universal International Music B.V.
Eddie Kramer, Producer - Eddie Kramer, Mixing Engineer - Eddie Kramer, Re-Mastering Engineer - Eddie Kramer, Recording Engineer - George Marino, Re-Mastering Engineer - John Jansen, Mixing Engineer - John Jansen, Producer - Billy Cox, Bass - Juma Sultan, Percussion - Mitch Mitchell, Producer - Jimi Hendrix, Guitar - Jimi Hendrix, Vocal - Jimi Hendrix, Performer - Jimi Hendrix, Composer - Jimi Hendrix, Producer
(P) 2009 Experience Hendrix L.L.C., under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment
Bongo Bob Smith, Drum Programmer - Bongo Bob Smith, Engineer - Bongo Bob Smith, Percussion - George Marino, Mastering Engineer - Jeff Campitelli, Drums - Jeff Campitelli, Percussion - Joe Satriani, Bass - Joe Satriani, Composer - Joe Satriani, Drum Programmer - Joe Satriani, Guitar - Joe Satriani, Keyboards - Joe Satriani, Lyricist - Joe Satriani, Percussion - Joe Satriani, Performer - Joe Satriani, Producer - John Cuniberti, Engineer - John Cuniberti, Percussion
(P) 1987 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Santana, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer, Associated Performer, Producer - Fred Catero, Producer - C.Santana, Composer, Lyricist - Carlos Santana, Guitar - Gregg Rolie, Keyboards - Dave Brown, Engineer - John Fiore, Engineer - David Brown, Bass Guitar - Mike Shrieve, Drums - Jose Areas, Congas - Mike Carabello, Congas
Originally released 1970. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Prince & The Revolution, Producer, MainArtist - Prince, Vocals, Writer
© 1984 NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1984 NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Records Inc.
Stephen Malkmus, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Mike Clark, AssociatedPerformer - John Moen, AssociatedPerformer - RYAN HADLOCK, Producer - Treble Kicker Music (BMI), MusicPublisher - Joanna Bolme, AssociatedPerformer - Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks, MainArtist - CMRRA, MusicPublisher - Hipgnosis Songs Group, MusicPublisher
2003 Stephen Malkmus under exclusive license to Matador Records 2003 Stephen Malkmus under exclusive license to Matador Records
Gary Cherone, ComposerLyricist - Nuno Bettencourt, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Andy Armer, Conductor - Chuck Findley, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Joel Peskin, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Wagener, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Pat Travers, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Pete Christlieb, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Watrous, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Extreme, MainArtist - Bob St. John, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Randy Badazz, Co-Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Findley, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Dick "Slide" Hyde, Bass Trombone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1990 A&M Records
Paul Gilbert, MainArtist - Wixen Music Publishing, MusicPublisher
(C) 2010 Shrapnel Records, Inc. (P) 2010 Shrapnel Records, Inc.
Flemming Rasmussen, Engineer - Cliff Burton, Producer, Writer, Bass - James Hetfield, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - Kirk Hammett, Producer, Guitar - Lars Ulrich, Producer, Drums, Writer - Metallica, MainArtist
© 2016 Blackened Recordings ℗ 2016 Blackened Recordings
Steve Vai, FeaturedArtist - Neal Schon, FeaturedArtist - Richie Kotzen, FeaturedArtist - Steve Hunter, FeaturedArtist - Paul Gilbert, FeaturedArtist - Joe Bonamassa, FeaturedArtist - Marty Friedman, FeaturedArtist - Greg Howe, FeaturedArtist - Ben Woods, FeaturedArtist - Jeff Loomis, FeaturedArtist - Gus G., FeaturedArtist - Mattias Ia Eklundh, FeaturedArtist - Jason Becker, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - Michael Lee Firkins, FeaturedArtist - The Magnificent 13, FeaturedArtist - Dan Alvarez, Composer, Producer - Jason Becker Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2018 Mascot Label Group/Music Theories Recordings 2018 Mascot Label Group/Music Theories Recordings
BO DIDDLEY, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Clifton James, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jerome Green, Maracas, AssociatedPerformer - Leonard Chess, Producer - Phil Chess, Producer
℗ 1957 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Michael Bloomfield, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Al Kooper, Arranger, Associated Performer, Electric Guitar, Main Artist, Organ, Piano, Producer, Arranger, Associated Performer, Electric Guitar, Organ, Piano, Producer - Michael Bloomfield & Al Kooper, Associated Performer - Jerry Ragovoy, Composer, Lyricist - Roy Halee, Engineer - Mike Bloomfield, Associated Performer, Electric Guitar - Mort Shuman, Composer, Lyricist - Fred Catero, Engineer - Joey Scott, Arranger - Eddie "Fast" Hoh, Drums - Barry Goldberg, Piano - Harvey Brooks, Bass
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Colin Greenwood, Composer, AssociatedPerformer - Ed O'Brien, Composer, AssociatedPerformer - Phil Selway, Composer, AssociatedPerformer - Thom Yorke, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - RADIOHEAD, MainArtist - Jonny Greenwood, Composer, AssociatedPerformer - NIGEL GODRICH, Producer, Programmer - Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd., MusicPublisher - WARNER/CHAPPELL MUSIC PUBLISHING, MusicPublisher - CMRRA, MusicPublisher
2017 XL Recordings Ltd 2017 XL Recordings Ltd
Myles Kennedy, Vocals, Writer - Michael "Elvis" Baskette, Producer, MixingEngineer - Ted Jensen, MasteringEngineer - John Ewing, Engineer, PreProduction - Slash, Acoustic Guitar, Writer, Lead Guitar, MainArtist - Jef Moll, Engineer - Adam Day, Guitar Technician - Frank Sidoris, Rhythm Guitar - Brent Fitz, Drums, Percussion, Electric Piano - Todd Kerns, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, FeaturedArtist - Patrick Kehrier, AssistantEngineer - Josh Saldate, AssistantEngineer
© 2018 Snakepit Records, LLC under exclusive license to Roadrunner Records, Inc. for North America and South America. ℗ 2018 Snakepit Records LLC under exclusive licence to Warner Music UK Ltd
Alex Van Halen, Drums, Writer - David Lee Roth, Writer - Eddie Van Halen, Guitar, Writer - Donn Landee, Engineer - Ted Templeman, Producer - Chris Bellman, Remastering Engineer - Kent Nebergall, Engineer - Van Halen, MainArtist - MICHAEL ANTHONY, Writer - Peggy McCreary, Engineer - Jo Motta, Coordinator - Logan Jervis, Engineer - Beth Naranjo, Coordinator
© 1978 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1978 Warner Records Inc.
Tony Platt, Recording Engineer - Buddy Guy, Composer - Buddy Guy, Lyricist - Buddy Guy, Performer - John Porter, Producer
(P) 1991 Silvertone Records Ltd.
Frank Zappa, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1969 Zappa Family Trust
Earl Palmer, Drums - Plas Johnson, Tenor Saxophone - Nesuhi Ertegun, Producer - T-Bone Walker, MainArtist - Barney Kessell, Guitar - T. Bone Walker, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - Joe Comfort, Bass Guitar - R.S. Rankin, Guitar - Ray Johnson, Piano
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1989 Atlantic Recording Corporation except "T-Bone Blues Special" and "How Long Blues" 1972 Atlantic Recording Corporation
R. Plant, Composer - The Black Crowes, MainArtist - J. Page, Composer - Jimmy Page, MainArtist - J. BONHAM, Composer - J. Paul Jones, Composer - W.B. Music, Corp (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
(C) 2017 Black Crowes Partnership (P) 2017 Black Crowes Partnership
John Arrias, Recording Engineer - John Mills, Mixing Engineer - John Mills, Recording Engineer - Mark Guercio, 2nd Engineer - Geoff Emerick, Mixing Engineer - Pete Henderson, Recording Engineer - Jeff Beck, Guitar - Jeff Beck, Performer - Wilbur Bascomb, Bass - Producer not documented on available sources, Producer - Charles Mingus, Lyricist - Charles Mingus, Composer - Dennis McKay, Recording Engineer - Chris Bond, Assistant Producer - Vic Anesini, Mastering Engineer - Richard Bailey, Drums
(P) 1976 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Unknown, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Chuck Berry, Guitar, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Leonard Chess, Producer - Phil Chess, Producer - Lafayette Leake, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Odie Payne, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1964 Geffen Records
Ritchie Blackmore, Producer, Guitar, Writer - Deep Purple, MainArtist - Ian Gillan, Producer, Vocals, Writer - Ian Paice, Producer, Drums, Writer - Jon Lord, Producer, Keyboards, Organ, Writer - Roger Glover, Producer, Bass Guitar, Writer - Andy Knight, RecordingEngineer
© 2015 Purpletuity Limited for WWD excluding USA, Canada & Japan and 2015 Warner Records Inc., a Warner Music Group Company for USA, Canada & Japan ℗ 1970 Warner Records Inc.
Vinnie Paul, Drums, Writer, MixingEngineer, CoProducer - Pantera, MainArtist - Howie Weinberg, MasteringEngineer - Philip Anselmo, Vocals, MixingEngineer, CoProducer - Rex Brown, Writer - TERRY DATE, Producer, Engineer - Matt Lane, AssistantEngineer - DiMebag Darrell, Guitar, Writer, MixingEngineer, CoProducer - Phil Anselmo, Writer - Rex "Rocker" Brown, Bass Guitar, MixingEngineer, CoProducer - Matt Gililland, AssistantEngineer
© 1990 Atlantic Records ℗ 1990 Atlantic Records
Dave Richards, Producer - Queen, Producer, MainArtist - David Richards, Producer
℗ 1989 Hollywood Records, Inc.
Ozzy Osbourne, AssociatedPerformer - Randy Rhoads, Composer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) 2011 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Danny Thompson, FeaturedArtist - Richard Thompson, Composer, Writer, MainArtist - Taras Prodaniuk, FeaturedArtist - Michael Jerome, FeaturedArtist - Pete Zorn, FeaturedArtist
2009 Beeswing Records 2009 Beeswing Records
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer - Lincoln Clapp - Stevie Ray Vaughan, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Double Trouble, Producer - Richard Mullen, Producer - John Hammond, Executive Producer - Chris "Whipper" Layton, Drums - TOMMY SHANNON, Bass
(P) 1983 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Douglas Music, MusicPublisher - Jerry Garcia & Howard Wales, MainArtist
1972 Douglas Music 1972 Douglas Music
CHRIS THOMAS, Producer - Pete Townshend, Producer, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1980 Eel-Pie Recording Productions Ltd.
B.B. King, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Johnny Board, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Pate, Producer - Jules Taub, ComposerLyricist - Sonny Freeman, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Duke Jethro, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Leo Lauchie, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Sands, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Bobby Forte, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1965 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Michelle Phillips, Writer - Eddie Hazel, Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, MainArtist - John Phillips, Writer
© 1977 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1977 Warner Records Inc.
Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer - Lars Fox, Editor - Jack White, Composer, Lyricist, Electric Guitar, Mixing Engineer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocal - Jack White III, Producer - Joshua V. Smith, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Ikey Owens, Synthesizer - Fats Kaplin, Fiddle - Daru Jones, Drums - Cory Younts, Synthesizer - Mindy Watts, Assistant Engineer - Dominic Davis, Bass
(P) 2014 Third Man Records under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Steve Vai, Arranger, Associated Performer, Composer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Lyricist, Main Artist, Producer - Tris Imboden, Drums - Pascal Fillet, Engineer - Neil Citron, Mastering Engineer - Stu Hamm, Bass
(P) 1990 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Paul Epworth, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Thurston Moore, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Steve Shelley, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Randall Dunn, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Jason Ward, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - James Sedwards, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Deb Googe, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2017 Ecstatic Peace Library
Eric Clapton, ComposerLyricist - Duane Allman, FeaturedArtist - Derek & The Dominos, MainArtist - George Clark, Producer - James Beck Jim Gordon, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1970 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
Muff Winwood, Producer - Rhett Davies, Engineer - Mark Knopfler, Lead Vocals, Writer, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar - Robert Ludwig, MasteringEngineer - John Illsley, Bass Guitar, Vocals - Dire Straits, MainArtist - Pick Withers, Drums - David Knopfler, Rhythm Guitar - Ralph Copeman, AssistantEngineer
© 1978, 2000 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1978 Warner Records Inc.
Bootsy Collins, Bass Guitar - STEVE JORDAN, Composer, Drums, Percussion, Background Vocals - KEITH RICHARDS, Composer, MainArtist - MACEO PARKER, Alto Saxophone - Bernie Worrell, Organ, Clavinet - Sarah Dash, Background Vocals - Jane Rose, Producer - Lawrence Peryer, Producer
© 2019 Mindless Records, LLC under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (US) LLC ℗ 2019 Mindless Records, LLC under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (US) LLC
Ry Cooder, Producer, Writer, Musician, MainArtist - Bernie Grundman, Masterer - ALLEN SIDES, Recorded by - David Lindley, Musician - JUDY CLAPP, SecondEngineer - JIM DICKINSON, Musician - Mark Ettel, Recorded by, Remix - Tony Chiappa, SecondEngineer
© 1995 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1985 Warner Records Inc.
Bono, Author, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - U2, MainArtist - Adam Clayton, Composer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Shelly Yakus, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Jimmy Iovine, Producer - The Edge, Composer, Mastering Engineer, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Larry Mullen, Jr., Composer, Drums, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Arnie Acosta, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bobby Cohen, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Scott Sedillo, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cheryl Engels, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Thomas 'Beno' May, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2008 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited
Craig Ross, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Liuh-Wen Ting, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Lenny Kravitz, Producer, Drums, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Mellotron, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Henry Hirsch, Bass Guitar, Piano, Synthesizer, Wurlitzer Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Lawrence, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Hunter, Flugelhorn, French Horn, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Breit, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1993 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Tom Morello, MainArtist - Marcus Mumford, FeaturedArtist
2019 Comandante LLC, under exclusive license to Mom+Pop 2019 Comandante LLC, under exclusive license to Mom+Pop
Phil Painston, 2nd Engineer - Curtis Watts, Drums - Joe Johnson, 2nd Engineer - The Crazy Baldheads, Percussion - Prince Paul, Producer - Prince Paul, Scratches - Scott Harding, Mixing Engineer - Hank Schroy, Fretless Bass - Hank Schroy, Bass - Vernon Reid, Guitar - Vernon Reid, Performer - Brian Hargrove, 2nd Engineer - Glen Kolotkin, Recording Engineer - Joel Scheuneman, 2nd Engineer - V. Reid, Composer - V. Reid, Lyricist - Graham Hayes, Cornet - Don Byron, Clarinet - Don Byron, Bass Clarinet - Mark McEwen, 2nd Engineer
(P) 1996 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Peter Tagtgren, Producer, MixingEngineer - Mikko Karmila, MixingEngineer - Children Of Bodom, MainArtist - Alexi Laiho, Composer
2000 Universal Music Oy 2000 Universal Music Oy
Nancy Hamilton, Author - Les Paul, Producer, MainArtist - Mary Ford, MainArtist - Morgan Lewis, Composer
(C) 1992 Capitol Catalog ℗ 1951 Capitol Records LLC
Lou Reed, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Producer - Steve Hunter, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Steve Katz, Producer - DICK WAGNER, Guitar - Gus Mossler, Engineer - Paul Williams - Prakash John, Bass Guitar - Pentti Glan, Drums - Ray Colcord, Keyboards
(P) 1973 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
AC/DC, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Angus Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Bon Scott, Composer, Lyricist - Malcolm Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Phil Rudd, Drums - Mark Evans, Bass - Vanda, Producer - Young, Producer - Harry Vanda and George Young For Albert Productions, Producer
(P) 1977 J. Albert & Son Pty Ltd
Vincent Liebler, Engineer - Robert Vosgien, Mastering Engineer - Stanley Weiss, Mastering Engineer - Robert Johnson, Performer - Robert Johnson, Composer - Robert Johnson, Lyricist - Don Law, Producer
Originally released 1936. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Tony MacAlpine, MainArtist - Varney Metal Music Co., MusicPublisher - Eyes on the Prize Music, MusicPublisher
(C) 1992 Shrapnel Records Inc. (P) 2015 Shrapnel Records Inc.
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Being a "guitar hero" is not only a personal style or knowing how to play a good solo in the middle of a song, but it's also a way of life. These guitar heroes are intimately linked to the history of rock, folk, metal and blues. Some have become as well known as the frontmen of the bands they were part of. Here is an overview of the greatest electric guitar virtuosos, with Angus Young, Prince, Jeff Beck, Slash, Duane Allman, Brian May, Mark Knopfler, Ritchie Blackmore, Joe Satriani, Frank Zappa, The Edge, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Les Paul, Chuck Berry, and more. Photo: Jeff Beck Live At Hammersmith Odeon (David Redfern/Redferns)
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