Getting To Know The World’s Greatest Guitarists

Published on 02/15/2021
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Zakk Wylde

Zakk Wylde began his career as a member and lead guitarist in a tiny band, Stone Henge. He eventually auditioned for and had a lengthy career as the lead guitarist of Ozzy Osbourne. He is now the Black Label Society heavy metal band member and lead singer. Wylde is widely recognized because of his undeniable stage presence. Ozzy used to say that it was impossible to get the audience on stage while Wylde was on stage.

Zakk Wylde

Zakk Wylde

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Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa, who died of lung cancer in 1993, was a master in improvising non-conforming free-forms. Zappa was prolific, issuing 60 + recordings with his team, Mothers of Invention, and solo artists. Zappa was self-taught and one of the most popular guitarists of the modern century. In his later years, Zappa conducted orchestras and produced jazz and classical music albums.

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

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