In 1983, he left and began his highly successful solo career that has earned him three Grammy awards. Vai began his career recording and performing with Frank Zappa, from 1980 through 1982. Reinhardt and his musical partner, jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli, co-founded the Quintette du Hot Club de France, known as one of the most original bands in the history of recorded jazz. One of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar, which made Rock and Roll as we know it possible, Paul is the only person to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the National Inventors Hall of Fame.Īs a young man, Django Reinhardt suffered a terrible accident that maimed his hand, so he taught himself to play using only two fingers. Over his career, Beck has earned critical acclaim, often referred to as a “Guitarist’s guitarist.” He’s been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, first for his work with the Yardbirds, and then later for his solo work. Williams won 3 Grammy Awards for this 1968 Album. In recognition of his talent, King Juan Carlos ennobled Segovia in 1981 by granting him the hereditary title of Marqués de Salobreña. Segovia is the classical Spanish guitarist of our day. Leadbelly – “I’m Alone Because I Love You” Johnny Cash – “Ghost Riders in the Sky”Ī 12-string guitar legend, an astounding number of hit songs of the 1960s through today are all inspired by his work, ranging from the Beach Boys through the Meat Puppets. Dickie Betts (Allman Brothers) – “Jessica”Ĭash has the rare honor of having been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Gospel Hall of Fame, and the Country Music Hall of fame. Following Allman’s untimely death in 1971, Betts took the lead, expanding his repertoire to both lead and secondarily slide, to continue the “dual” nature of the sound. Pat Metheny – “Better Days Ahead”Įarly on, along with Duane Allman, he pioneered the dual lead guitar sound. Carl Perkins – “Guitar Boogie”įrom his CD Letter from Home: 5.
Referred to as the “Personification of the Rockabilly era,” over a 52 year musical career. Eric Clapton – “Let it Rain”įrom his album, Unforgettable: 3. He has been awarded no less than 10 Grammy Awards, and has been rated as the 2 nd greatest guitar player of all time. Ry Cooder – “The Slide Man”Ĭlapton has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times, once as a solo artist and then again as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream. The man can sure play the slide guitar, whatever his ranking. Rolling Stone magazine has rated Cooder as the 8 th greatest guitarist of all time. As promised, many of your past suggestions are included here. And so, another installment of Guitar Masters.
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