Rolling Stone published its original list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists in 2011. It was compiled by a panel of musicians, mostly older classic rockers.. The greatest guitarists of all time include not only the best rockers to have picked up the instrument, but the pioneers that cleared the way.
Unlike typical rankings, this isn't about who plays fastest and loudest but who sounds the most alive on serious audio gear.. The best guitarists of all time have instilled in us a sense of awe and admiration; their artistry crosses continents, genres, and generations.