Top twenty five guitarists who are songwriters

Jack White is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known as one half of the rock duo The White Stripes. With his raw, blues-inspired guitar playing and distinctive vocal style, White helped redefine the sound of modern rock music in the early 2000s.

Songs:

1. Seven Nation Army
2. Fell in Love with a Girl

Gear:

• Fender Telecaster
• Gretsch guitars

The Arctic Monkeys are a ‘Marmite Band’. Depending on your age, you either love them or hate them but you can’t deny their success, and that was down in no small part to Alex Turner. He is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter in one of the most successful indie rock bands of the 21st century.

Songs:

1. Do I Wanna Know?
2. I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster
• Fender Jaguar

Greg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band knew how to fill a bar perfectly. Played one of the top 3 great guitar instrumentals "Jessica". I really like his rhythm work too, hammering on a barred minor 7 chord was the archetypal LA soft rock and funk sound.

Songs:

1. Jessica
2. Midnight Rider
3. Whipping Post

Gear:

• Gibson Les Paul

Dick Dale had “Twang. He was often referred to as the "King of Surf Guitar," and was a pioneering musician whose innovative style helped shape the sound of rock music in the 1960s.

With his lightning-fast picking technique and reverb-drenched guitar tones, Dale created a sonic landscape that captured the spirit of surfing and beach culture. Hits like "Misirlou" and "Let's Go Trippin'" propelled him to fame, inspiring countless musicians and leaving an indelible mark on the world of rock and roll.

Songs:

1. Miserlou
2. Surf Beat

Gear:

• Fender amplifier
• Fender Stratocaster

A consummate musician and seasoned performer, Rick Derringer's tenure as a guitarist for Steely Dan marked a significant chapter in his illustrious career.

With his searing guitar solos and dynamic stage presence, Derringer brought a raw energy to the band's live performances, captivating audiences with his virtuosic talent.

Songs:

1. Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo
2. Chain Lightning
3. Show Biz Kids
4. Hang on Sloopy

Gear:

• Gibson Les Paul

Joe Walsh, recently spotted on the Connors TV show (excellent Rosanne spinoff) was a stalwart Eagles member with an impressive solo career spanning 50 years.

With his distinctive guitar tone and laid-back demeanor, Walsh has left an indelible mark on the world of rock music.

Songs:

1. Life's been Good
2. Rocky Mountain Way

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster
• Rickenbacker Guitar
• Marshall Amplifier

Cory Wong is an American guitarist, songwriter, and producer known for his work in the funk, jazz, and R&B genres. His energetic playing style, technical proficiency, and innovative approach have made him a prominent figure in contemporary music. Wong's career includes solo work, collaborations, and contributions to various bands, most notably Vulfpeck.

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster

Duane Eddy is an American guitarist known for his pioneering work in rock and roll and instrumental music. With his twangy guitar sound and innovative use of techniques like tremolo and echo, Eddy helped define the "surf rock" genre in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Songs:

1. Peter Gunn
2. Rebel Rouser

Gear:

• Fender amplifier
• Gretsch 6120

Rory Gallagher was an Irish blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter celebrated for his electrifying live performances and soulful guitar playing

Songs:

1. On the Boards
2. Shadow Play
3. What's Going On
4. Bulfrog Blues

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster
• Marshall Amplifier

Bruce Springsteen, often AKA "The Boss," is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his work with the E Street Band. Born on September 23, 1949, in Long Branch, New Jersey, Springsteen's music is characterized by its poetic lyrics, working-class themes, and Americana sound. His career, spanning over five decades, has made a significant impact on rock music and American culture.

Songs:

1. Born in the USA
2. Born to Run
3. River

Robert Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. His landmark recordings in 1936 and 1937 display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that has influenced later generations of musicians. Johnson's shadowy and mysterious life, combined with his exceptional musical abilities, have led to him being known as one of the greatest blues musicians of all time.

Jimmy Page is the British guitarist consistently rated for one of the top 10 ever solos - on "Stairway to Heaven”. It's ironic his best solo was on the track that he was sued over for plagiarism (which he won). Doubly ironic is that it's also the one song you CANNOT PLAY in a music store. I don't know why, it's some unwritten law that will get you ejected!

Songs:

1. Stairway
2. Whole lotta Love
3. Rock and Roll

Gear:

• Gibson Les Paul
• Marshall Amplifier

Who is the guitarist Rick Beato calls 1 of 1. Jeff Beck. He is indeed unique. Never makes a mistake. Lyrical, melodic, Bluesy. His judicious use of the tremolo arm gives him his trademark style that I haven't heard anyone successfully imitate. A musician's musician he played with everyone who was anyone, they all wanted to play with him.

Songs:

1. A brush with the Blues
2. Hi Ho Silver lining

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster
• Marshall Amplifier

George Harrison, often referred to as "the quiet Beatle," was a legendary musician, singer, and songwriter best known for his role as the lead guitarist of the Beatles.

Songs:

1. All the Beatles
2. Here comes the sun

Gear:

• Rickenbacker Guitar
• Vox amplifier

Walter Becker, the unsung hero behind the smooth grooves of Steely Dan, brought a unique blend of wit and musical prowess to the forefront of rock and jazz fusion. Born in 1950, Becker formed Steely Dan with Donald Fagen in the early '70s, crafting a sound that defied categorization.

Songs:

1. Peg
2. Josie
3. Reelin' in the years

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster

Carlos Santana is a rare animal, solely an instrumentalist, a guitarist front man. Carlos is a pioneering guitarist whose fusion of rock, blues, and most of all Latin music has made him one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. With his soulful guitar playing and distinctive tone, Santana has created some of the most enduring and beloved songs in rock history. His Appeal is wide, not just with other guitarists!

Songs:

1. Oye Cómo Va
2. Mamacita
3. Black Magic Woman

Peter Allen Greenbaum, known professionally as Peter Green, was born on October 29, 1946, in Bethnal Green, London. As a founding member of Fleetwood Mac, Green is celebrated as one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time. His soulful playing, emotive songwriting, and innovative approach to the blues earned him a revered place in music history. Despite his struggles with mental health, Green's legacy endures through his timeless contributions to rock and blues.

Songs:

1. Green Manalishi
2. Albatross
3. Man of the World

Gear:

• Gibson Les Paul
• Marshall Amplifier

Chuck Berry was an early Rock 'n' Roll legend with the famous duck-walk! Chuck was a trailblazing guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose pioneering contributions to rock and roll music laid the foundation for the genre as we know it today.

Chuck Berry’s Johnny B. Goode is the quintessential guitarists musical piece, a song by a guitarist, about a guitarist who could 'play like the ring of a bell'. It starts with an iconic guitar motif, a classic that every self-respecting guitarist should learn. Famously covered by Jimi Hendrix.

Songs:

1. My Dingle ling
2. Maybelline
3. Hail hail Rock and roll

Gear:

• Gibson ES-335
• Fender amplifier

George Benson's smooth jazz guitar playing, and soulful vocals have captivated audiences worldwide for decades. Renowned for his impeccable technique and innate sense of groove, Benson has achieved remarkable success both as a solo artist and as a collaborator with some of the biggest names in jazz and R&B.

Songs:

1. Give me the night
2. This Masquerade

Gear:

• Ibanez Guitar
• Fender amplifier

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

Larry Carlton, AKA "Mr 335" born on March 2, 1948, in Torrance, California, is a renowned American guitarist whose work spans a variety of genres including jazz, blues, pop, and rock

Songs:

1. Room 335
2. Don't Take Me Alive
3. The Royal Scam
4. Kid Charlemange

Gear:

• Gibson ES-335
• Fender amplifier
• Dumble amplifier

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

Nile Gregory Rodgers Jr., born on September 19, 1952, in New York City, is an American musician, composer, arranger, and producer. As the co-founder of Chic, Rodgers' pioneering work in the late 1970s helped shape the sound of disco, funk, and pop music. Known for his distinctive "chucking" guitar style, Rodgers has left an indelible mark on the music industry through his extensive collaborations and production work with a wide array of artists.

Songs:

1. Le Freak
2. Good Times
3. Everybody Dance

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