The Best Guitarists In The World Everyone Should Know About

Published on 03/01/2021
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Zakk Wylde

Zakk Wylde began his musical career as a member and lead guitarist of the small band Stone Henge. He eventually auditioned for and was hired as Ozzy Osbourne’s lead guitarist, a position he held for a long time. He’s also a member of the Black Label Society heavy metal band, where he sings lead. Wylde is well-known due to his undeniable stage presence. Ozzy used to say that it was difficult to get the crowd’s attention to him when Wylde was on stage.

Zakk Wylde

Zakk Wylde

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Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa, who died of lung cancer in 1993, was a master of nonconforming free-form improvisation. Zappa was a prolific artist, releasing more than 60 albums with his band, Mothers of Invention, and as a solo artist. Zappa is a self-taught guitarist who is regarded as one of the most influential guitarists of the new era. In his later years, Zappa led orchestras and recorded jazz and classical music albums.

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

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