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The best guitarists of all time: Rolling Stone's Top 20

The list was later revised by Rolling Stone after eight years: in particular, the new ranking was published in the 8 December 2011 issue. Here are the top 20 places.

Of course, there is nothing more subjective than music, which means that this list does not necessarily indicate whether one musician is better than the other in absolute terms, but everyone will always have their own personal and unquestionable opinion.

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In its issue 931 of 18 September 2003, the well-known music magazine Rolling Stone published a list of the 100 best guitarists of all time. The list is mostly made up of American rock, blues and jazz guitarists, and although there are some of the best artists in the history of music, some feel that certain positions are unfair. The list was later revised by Rolling Stone after eight years: in particular, the new ranking was published in the 8 December 2011 issue. Here are the top 20 places. Of course, there is nothing more subjective than music, which means that this list does not necessarily indicate whether one musician is better than the other in absolute terms, everyone will always have their own personal and unquestionable opinion.

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20. Carlos Santana

Opening the Top 20 is Carlos Santana. The Mexican guitarist was among the early innovators of fusion music, mixing together different genres, from classic rock to blues and salsa. Santana's solos are among the most appreciated in the world and few have managed to experiment with the guitar as well as he has.

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19. James Burton

James Burton is the historic guitarist of Elvis Presley, who accompanied the king of rock and roll in live performances from 1969 until his death. Throughout his career, Burton worked with many other internationally renowned artists, from Roy Orbison to Joni Mitchell.

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18. Les Paul

Les Paul was not only a skilled guitarist, but also an inventor: he was, of course, the famous creator of the guitar that bears his name (Gibson Les Paul). Many musicians use or have used a 'Les Paul', among them: Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Gary Rossington and Slash.

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17. Neil Young

After debuting at a very young age with the historic band Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young established himself as one of the most influential artists since the 1970s. Neil Young is a unique and eclectic singer-songwriter, and it is impossible to classify his music into one genre: by many, Young is also considered the forerunner of punk and grunge.

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16. Derek Trucks

Derek Trucks founded the Derek Trucks Band and the Tedeschi Trucks Band, but that's not all: the guitarist was also a member of the historic band The Allman Brothers Band, of which his uncle Butch Trucks was the drummer. Usually, Derek plays without using a pick, preferring to touch the strings directly with his fingers.

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15. Freddie King

Freddie King was one of the inspirers of Eric Clapton and is regarded as one of the main innovators of blues music. According to his acquaintances, his untimely death at the age of 42 was due to the stress of performing so many concerts: Freddie performed up to 300 days a year.

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14. David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)

In addition to his career with Pink Floyd, Gilmour also pursued a solo career while becoming a record producer for other artists. According to Classic Rock magazine, Gilmour's solo in 'Comfortably Numb' is the second best of all time in rock music.

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13. Albert King

Albert King is one of the three kings of the blues guitar along with B.B. King and Freddie King. Albert began playing guitar when he was just 16 years old, after moving with his family to Arkansas to work on a cotton plantation.

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12. Stevie Ray Vaughan

Stevie Ray Vaughan is considered one of the most influential American blues musicians, despite the fact that he died at only 35 years of age and released only four studio albums and one live album.

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11. George Harrison (The Beatles)

Among the most famous songs George Harrison composed with The Beatles are "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Something" and "Here Comes the Sun." After the group disbanded, Harrison released 12 solo albums and collaborated with many other musicians including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty.

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10. Pete Townshend (The Who)

Born in London in 1945, Pete Townshend is the leader and historic guitarist of The Who. He has composed over 100 songs for the group, but has also had a solo career in parallel. In addition, Townshend can play many other instruments: keyboard, accordion, ukulele, mandolin, violin, synthesiser and drums.

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9. Duane Allman

Famous for his ability to improvise on the guitar, Allman founded the group called The Allman Brothers Band with his brother Gregg. Sadly, Duane died at a very young age in a motorbike accident at the age of 24. At that time, he was working on the album 'Eat a Peach'.

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8. Eddie van Halen (Van Halen)

Eddie Van Halen is considered an innovator in the use of the guitar, especially for having perfected the tapping technique. Eddie has also played as a session player for other artists: in 1983, for example, he was hired to play the solo on Michael Jackson's 'Beat It', a song produced by Quincy Jones.

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7. Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry is universally considered as one of the founders of rock and roll, as well as one of the quintessential myths of rock and roll. His songs, in fact, were the first to make use of the guitar as the main instrument.

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6. B.B. King

B. B. King was one of the most important exponents of the blues. In particular, the artist became an icon thanks to his guitar, nicknamed Lucille. During his career, B. B. King won 14 Grammy Awards.

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5. Jeff Beck

He died in early 2023, but his musical legacy will stay with us forever. Jeff Beck experimented with using the guitar in so many genres of music, from blues to heavy metal, fusion and hard rock. In 1965 he was also recruited by the Yardbirds, who had just lost Eric Clapton.

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4. Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones)

Keith Richards has always played a fundamental role in the Rolling Stones: it is the one who builds the rhythm, improvises and gives the songs the rough and dirty sound that has always distinguished the Stones. Furthermore, it is he who, together with Mick Jagger, has been writing the band's songs since 1964.

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3. Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin)

According to the AllMusic database, Page is considered one of the main creators of hard rock, although he himself has reiterated that he dislikes the classification of his music as heavy metal. Since his teens, he has been one of the most sought-after guitarists in England, and is also one of the few musicians to have been inducted twice into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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2. Eric Clapton

Over the course of his long career, Clapton has been a member of numerous bands, but he has mainly established himself as a soloist, experimenting over the years with various musical styles, from blues to psychedelic rock, reggae and pop rock. Clapton received his first guitar when he was 13 years old. It was so difficult for him to learn how to play it that he stated on one occasion that he initially thought about giving it up.

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1. Jimi Hendrix

At the top we could only find him. Jimi Hendrix was one of the main innovators in the use of the electric guitar in rock music. The young Hendrix's first instrument was a right-handed guitar given to him by his father after the death of his mother, while he was left-handed. He quickly learned to play by turning it upside down, and this habit characterised his entire career.

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29/04/2024

World's best-selling albums of all time

How many times in your life have you listened to songs extracted from the best-selling albums of all time? Some albums have changed the history of music and art in general, and their value has been certified by the number of copies of the album purchased.

These records are iconic and have marked an era: even today, many people buy a copy of such albums to keep a historical product with them, especially now that vinyls are popular again.

Here are what are the best-selling albums of all time according to data provided by the certification bodies made available by different nations, taking into consideration, of course, the number of officially declared sales.

Curiosities

27/04/2024

Not only Shakira: the songs that musicians have dedicated to the former partners

These days is depopulating on the net (and not only), the song Music Session #53, made by the Argentine rapper and record producer Bizarrap in collaboration with the singer Shakira.

In this song, Shakira lashes out very harshly against her ex-husband, former footballer Gerard Piqué, who ended his relationship with the Colombian singer after falling in love with the 24-year-old model Clara Chia Marti.

The lyrics of this song are very harsh and the song has depopulated everywhere, getting 14.4 million stream out of Spotify in one day. But that of Shakira is not the only case of song dedicated to the former partner: many singers of all ages have done something similar, not necessarily to lash out against this person, but also to thank him for the part of the life path accomplished together. Here are some of the most famous songs that musicians have dedicated to their exes!

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26/04/2024

The 10 most expensive pianos in the world

The password in the luxury industry is "customization" to the customer's wishes. In the case of pianos, this trend has created amazing musical instruments.

A grand piano is a major investment, and it is natural that it involves not only the financial aspect, but also the emotional aspect, since it is about the passion of playing and listening to music.

To understand what it means when it comes to a high-end piano, here are what are the 10 most expensive pianos in the world according to the portal Luxury Pianos.

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25/04/2024

The most beautiful songs of all time according to Rolling Stone: the top 20 positions

The well-known US magazine Rolling Stone in 2021 has updated the list of the 500 most beautiful songs of all time.

The ranking was first published on December 11, 2003 and was compiled by a jury chosen by the editorial staff, composed of 172 musicians, music critics and experts in the recording industry. Subsequently, the ranking was changed twice: the first in 2010, the second in 2021, when 254 songs that were previously not present were added.

Obviously, there is nothing more subjective than music: these songs are considered the best according to the criteria defined by Rolling Stonemagazine, but each of us has his own personal ranking of the best songs ever. Here, however, is the Top 20 of Rolling Stone.

Curiosities

24/04/2024

Songs that became hit long after their release

Sleeper Hit: this term refers to songs that achieved international fame long after their release as singles, months, years or even decades later.

There are many reasons why a song that initially went unnoticed can later become a hit: for example, the inclusion of the song on the soundtrack of a film or TV series, or the release of a remix of that single.

Here are some of the most famous cases of sleeper hits, songs that reached success late.

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23/04/2024

The best singers of all time: the updated 2023 rankings

In 2008, 'Rolling Stone' compiled a list of the 100 best singers of all time.

This ranking was compiled 15 years ago by 180 people, including several musicians (e.g. Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Justin Timberlake, George Michael, Keith Richards), journalists and music experts.

On 1 January 2023, however, 'Rolling Stone' published an update of the ranking that revolutionised the list, especially with regard to the Top Ten. As the well-known US magazine was keen to point out, this ranking does not only take into account technical and vocal abilities (it is not a list of the best voices of all time), but also the originality of the vocal timbre, the record catalogue, the writing ability and the musical legacy of the singers in question. Here are the top 20 positions.

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22/04/2024

Here are the most played songs at weddings: the ranking

What are the most listened to songs on the unforgettable wedding day? Spotify reveals the complete ranking of the most listened to songs in 2022.

There are almost 15 million playlists on the music streaming platform and many of them are dedicated to the wedding day itself: from the most romantic songs to those for going wild and dance.

To come up with this ranking, Spotify checked which songs are the most added on wedding-related thematic playlists: browse the photo gallery to find out which songs are the most played in the world

Curiosities

21/04/2024

Urban legends: singers supposedly dead and replaced by a lookalike

The world of music is full of legends, alleged secrets, anecdotes and little-known stories: some tales are true, others totally invented, the product of fantasy or some hypothesis that has never been verified.

These are urban legends, for which there is no certain source. Among the most interesting legends is the one about musicians and singers who may have died in the past and then been replaced by a double.

Proponents of this theory also cite evidence of, according to them, aesthetic differences or subliminal traces left behind in albums and songs: here are five of the most famous cases of singers who supposedly died and were replaced.

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20/04/2024

Musicians who have won the most Grammy Awards: the ranking

The Grammy Award is the most prestigious music award, as well as being one of the most important awards in the entertainment industry and is therefore generally regarded as the equivalent of the Oscars in the film world.

As with the Oscars, the choice of the winner is made by a vote of experts, namely the members of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, an association of US artists and technicians involved in the music industry.

Find out who the most awarded musicians are: there are not only singers, but also record producers and conductors!

Curiosities

19/04/2024

Singers who won Oscars for best actor

In the history of music, there are many singers who have also tried their hand at acting, including in Hollywood major productions.

Many musicians have also been nominated for best actor (lead and supporting), such as Lady Gaga or Mary J. Blige, but few have then managed to win the coveted statuette for their acting skills by entering this special ranking.

Here are some singers who have won the Oscar for best actor, lead and supporting.

Curiosities

18/04/2024

Worth a fortune: the world's most valuable vinyls

LoveAntiques.com, the leading online antiques resale web platform, has created a ranking of the world's most valuable vinyls.

To make this list, LoveAntiques.com turned to the invaluable help of Phil Barton, one of the world's leading experts on rare vinyls and records.

What determines the value of the record is not the high number of copies sold, but the factor that drives up the price is errors, such as a misprint or a censored cover. Here are what vinyls are worth a fortune, according to Phil Barton and LoveAntiques.com.

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