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- 8: Mark Knopfler. …
- 7: Eddie Van Halen. …
- 6: Brian May. …
- 5: Chuck Berry. …
- 4: Eric Clapton. …
- 3: David Gilmour. …
- 2: Jimi Hendrix. …
- 1: Jimmy Page.
Moreover, what’s the greatest guitar solo ever?
1. “Stairway to Heaven” — Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin (1971) Since its release in 1971, “Stairway to Heaven” has topped numerous lists as the best rock song and best guitar solo of all time, and it’s primarily thanks to the masterful architecture of Jimmy Page’s guitar solo.
Secondly, who is the best frontmen in rock history? The 10 Best Frontmen in Rock History
- Mick Jagger, The Rolling Stones. …
- Jim Morrison, The Doors. …
- Robert Plant, Led Zeppelin. …
- Freddie Mercury, Queen. …
- Kurt Cobain, Nirvana. …
- Roger Daltrey, The Who. …
- Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac. …
- Joe Strummer, The Clash.
Beside above, who is the number 1 guitar player in the world?
Overwhelmingly, we found Jimi Hendrix in the number one spot with Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page often locked in a wrestling match for second ranking. Remarkably, among the 33 guitarists mentioned in the top ten places across these lists, not one was a woman.
Who is the top 10 guitarist of all time?
- Brian May. Topping our classic rock poll and receiving more votes than any polled player, Brian’s a true pioneer of tone and one of those rare guitarists who’s instantly recognisable from a single note. …
- Jimi Hendrix. …
- Jimmy Page. …
- Eddie Van Halen. …
- Eric Clapton. …
- David Gilmour. …
- Ritchie Blackmore.
- Alex Lifeson.
Who was the fastest guitar player of all time?
In 2011, guitarist John Taylor was recognized the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s fastest guitar player. The American guitar teacher played Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee” at an impressive 600 beats per minute.