Top five rock guitarists

Eddie Van Halen was a Dutch-American guitarist and primary songwriter of the rock band Van Halen. He popularized two handed tapping, although he did not invent the technique he was the most notable exponent. Famously sessions for Michael Jackson and played THAT solo "Beat It.". He played a guitar of his own creation, the Frankenstat.

Songs:

1. Beat It
2. Jump
3. Eruption

Gear:

• FrankenStrat
• Fender Stratocaster

Steve Lukather, born on October 21, 1957, in San Fernando Valley, California, is a renowned American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Best known as a founding member of the rock band Toto, Lukather's career spans over four decades and includes numerous collaborations with top artists across various genres.

Songs:

1. Rosanna
2. Beat It
3. Africa

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster

David Gilmour is the long standing Pink Floyd guitarist known for stacking compressors to get that distinctive tone. He is truly one of the GGG’s – Great Guitar GOAT’s. With his emotive melodic lead work, soulful vocals, and atmospheric soundscapes, Gilmour helped shape the band's distinctive sound and became one of the most revered guitarists in the history of rock music.

Songs:

1. Dark side of the moon
2. Money
3. Comfortably Numb

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster

Eric Clapton, born on March 30, 1945, in Ripley, Surrey, England, is one of the most influential and celebrated guitarists of all time

Songs:

1. Layla
2. Sunshine of your love
3. I shot the Sherrif

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster
• Gibson ES335
• Gibson SG
• Marshall Amplifier

Jimi Hendrix, born James Marshall Hendrix on November 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock music (he's my Main Man!)

Songs:

1. Purple Haze
2. Foxy Lady
3. Voodoo Chile

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster
• Gibson Flying V
• Gibson SG
• Marshall Amplifier