The Top Guitarists In The World: Who Are They?

Published on 03/05/2021
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Steve Vai

Steve Vai began his musical career by transcribing a difficult Frank Zappa song on notebook paper and mailing it to the artist. Zappa mailed a plane to Vai after reading the page, and Vai flew a few to Los Angeles and joined the band.

Steve Vai

Steve Vai

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Ritchie Blackmore

Ritchie Blackmore is a guitarist and composer who was a founding member of Deep Purple. Single guitar notes are hard-punched, blending his free-flowing jamming style with softer, almost pipe organ sounds to create an unmistakable sound.

Ritchie Blackmore

Ritchie Blackmore

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