Getting To Know The World’s Greatest Guitarists

Published on 02/15/2021
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Gary Moore

Gary Moore has been described as a total virtuoso, yet another alumnus of John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers. He had success with several bands and as a solo artist. He had eleven Top 40 solo releases in the UK as a recording artist. In 1993, to record a song, he also played with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, all officially from Cream. Unfortunately, at the age of 58 in 2011, Moore died in his sleep from a heart attack.

Gary Moore

Gary Moore

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Tony Iommi

One of the Black Sabbath founding members is Tony Iommi. His playing style was affected after an event in a warehouse he operated in as a youth. The tips of his middle and ring fingers were lost in his right hand. He then went on to become one of the best rock guitarists of all time.

Tony Iommi

Tony Iommi

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