Top 10 Guitarists of All Time

Ryan Callard

By Ryan Callard

I'm going to annoy a lot of people- but these are my greats, and my influences and I can do very little about them.

  1. Malcolm Young

    Malcolm Young

    The powerhouse rhythm of the band, who deserves more than a little credit for his work.

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  2. Chuck Berry

    Chuck Berry

    Had to be placed somewhere in the top 3, I'm just gutted about the competition. Stunning guitarist.

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  3. Matt Bellamy

    Matt Bellamy

    The 21st century riff machine, with the innermost workings of a 19th century romantic composer.

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  4. Tom Morello

    Tom Morello

    Mad, innovative, and just wonderfully stomp-funk.

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  5. Brian Setzer

    Brian Setzer

    Dangerously bluesy at all times, with a Gretch and look to die for.

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  6. Paul Gilbert

    Paul Gilbert

    Rocking the constant outstanding lead work and terrifying speed.

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  7. Gary Moore

    Gary Moore

    Personal love of the blues truly coming out in this choice, but any guitarist who inspires generation after generation to play the same few tunes has to feature.

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  8. Steven Bradley

    Steven Bradley

    The single most insane man in the world, with the sickest talent and most jaw dropping live show. His youth brings his score down.

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  9. Michael Angelo Batio

    Michael Angelo Batio

    The outrageous guitars, the stare, the insane-sweeping-solos-meet-classic-rock-ness. He'll never be a great, but I'll feel terrible for not allowing him a place with that haircut.

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