There is a point in each of our lives where we get completely blown away by the rhythms and riffs of the greatest guitarists in the world. From rock ‘n’ roll to blues, these musical masters have imprinted six-stringed strokes on our memories and tugged at our heartstrings. Let us have a walk down memory line and see the 43 best guitarists who have moved and inspired listeners through the years.
Here Are The 43 Greatest Guitar Players In All Of Music History
Bo Diddley
Ellas Otha Bates also goes by the name Bo Diddley and was born on December 30, 1928 in Chicago. One of the reasons he made it to the list is that he was a big influence on the other guitarists on this list. Firstly, he was a huge inspiration to Elvis Presley and played a part in the transition from blues into rock. Some of his biggest hits were “Road Runner”, “Who Do You Love?”, and “Bo Diddley”. His songs have been described as having “unleashed a West African groove”. Not only that, but they were also easy to follow! Simplicity is not always a bad thing, especially when it is applied to something new. His music also inspired the likes of Buddy Holly and Keith Richards to learn the instrument.
Bo Diddley
