On guitars ranging from the Fender Stratocaster to the Gibson Les Paul, techniques such as power chords and finger-tapping can be found. It isn’t easy to pick one virtuoso over another. Indeed, it was thought that the debate had sparked a heated debate. The 1960s saw many six-string slayers, but the 1980s saw the electric guitar take on a new look. We compiled a list of the best guitarists in the world based on their technique and musical contributions.
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The Top Guitarists In The World: Who Are They?
Robert Fripp
Robert Fripp, the founder of the band King Crimson, is also known for his musical innovations such as “Frippertronics,” soundscapes, and the so-called “new standard tuning.” As a session guitarist, he had a lot of success, playing solos on albums by David Bowie, the Talking Heads, Peter Gabriel, and Blondie.
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Robert Fripp