Choosing one virtuoso above another is incredibly tough, with everything from the Strat to the Les Paul, PRS Custom to the Parker Fly, power chords, and tapping. Indeed, it was reported that the topic had prompted a number of intense debates. Although there were plenty of six-string slayers in the 1960s, the 1980s altered the paradigm of what could be done with a conventional electric guitar. We developed a list of the best guitarists in the world, based on their methods and contributions to the instrument. Is there a shredder on this list that you like?
Here Are The World’s Greatest Guitarists
Robert Fripp
Although Robert Fripp, the founder of King Crimson, is responsible for musical innovations such as Frippertronics, soundscapes, and the so-called “new standard tuning,” he paid his dues by working as a session guitarist for notable musicians such as David Bowie, The Talking Heads, Peter Gabriel, and Blondie for decades.
Robert Fripp