The Best Guitarists In The World Everyone Should Know About

Published on 03/01/2021
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Steve Lukather

Steven Lee Lukather is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer best known for being the only remaining founding member of the rock band Toto from its inception in 1976 to the present day. Lukather, a prolific session musician, has recorded guitar tracks for over 1,500 albums, representing a wide range of artists and genres. Given his extensive experience as a session musician, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of him without even realizing it.

Steve Lukather

Steve Lukather

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Shawn Lane

Lane began playing piano with his sisters when he was eight years old but did not take up guitar seriously until he was ten years old. At the age of 12–13, he began intensive practice. He’s also collaborated with Ringo Starr, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Reggie Young, Joe Walsh, Jonas Hellborg, and a slew of other musicians on two studio albums.

Shawn Lane

Shawn Lane

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