Famous Guitar Players That Have Left An Impression

When it comes to a famous guitar player, there arethe renowned band Derek and the Dominos.
several icons to look up to for inspiration and forClapton is perceived as one of the greatest guitarists
learning the different guitar riffs and techniques. Thereof all times by the critics and fans alike. His name was
are certain guitarists who are regarded by the criticsranked fourth in the list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists
as the most famous performers of all times. Some ofof All Time' of the Rolling Stone magazine.
these guitarists are as follows.James Patrick "Jimmy" Page
Eric Patrick Clapton"Jimmy" Page is also a renowned guitarist, record
Born on 30 March 1945, Eric Clapton Patrickis basicallyproducer and songwriter. He is regarded by several
an English blues-rock guitarist. He is also a renownedexperts as one of most versatile, important, influential
singer, composer and songwriter. Clapton, as a matterguitarists and songwriters in rock history. His excellent
fact, has been inducted as a solo performer into theperformances have helped him to be inducted, twice,
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as an important memberinto the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame once as a
of rock bands- the Cream and Yardbirds.member of Led Zeppelin and once as a member of
Even though he has played different forms of musicalThe Yardbirds.
styles, he has mostly remained strongly grounded inFurther, Page was ranked in the number nine position
the blues. He is also believed to have created amagazine in Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest
different variety of genres which include psychedelicGuitarists of All Time. Even today he is quite popular
rock and blues-rock. Some of his most popularamong modern bands for his ability to mesmerize the
recordings are "Crossroads which he performed withaudiences with his electric guitar.
the band Cream and "Layla", which he recorded with