In the Rock and Roll, the guitar is an extension of the artist who possesses body. This instrument has been evoked: alone and compositions have become immortal and masses have moved over the years. For this reason, the editors of Rolling Stone magazine published a list of the top 100 guitarists of all time. The positions were designated as the skill with the instrument and technique of each musician.
The first list is legendary lefty, Jimi Hendrix. Renowned for its sound, euphoria and as the twentieth century's most influential electric guitarist. I always love rock and roll and blues. He was the representative of one of the most important music of Rock "Woodstock Festival" 1969. Issues like: "Hey Joe, Taxy lady" are icons in the genre.
In this list, great musicians as can also be seen: Tom Morello, Randy Rhoads; Kurt Cobain, a member of Nirvana; Billy Gibbons, among others.
Then the top 30 list:
1. Jimi Hendrix
2. Eric Clapton
3. Jimmy Page
4. Keith Richards
5. Jeff Beck
6. BB King
7. Chuck Berry
8. Eddie Van Halen
9. Duane Allman
10. Pete Townshend
11. George Harrison
12. Stevie Ray Vaughan
13. Albert King
14. David Gilmour
15. Freddy King
16. Derek Trucks
17. Neil Young
18. Les Paul
19. James Burton
20. Carlos Santana
21. Chet Atkins
22. Frank Zappa
23. Buddy Guy
24. Angus Young
25. Tony Iommi
26. Brian May
27. Bo Diddley
28. Johnny Ramone
29. Scotty Moore
30. Elmore James
I invite you to review the publication: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/100-greatest-guitarists-20111123
