The iconic guitarist Pete Townshend can’t stand: “I wouldn’t even attempt”
Not his flavour of playing.
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The artist Jeff Beck called the godfather of the electric guitar: “No question”
Putting the six-string on the map.
“They haven’t improved since”: The two artists Keith Richards thought perfected the guitar
Bringing the parts together.
“See how natural he was”: Jimmy Page on the guitarist he considered a genius
Legend recognises legend.
“He’s a genius”: The guitarist Jimmy Page called the father of everything
The solid rock behind all guitar players.
“The very best sounds”: Brian Wilson on the guitarist no one could compare to
The beautiful sounds of pre-rock and roll.
The guitarist Joe Walsh called the coolest ever: “This mad scientist that played the guitar”
The epitome of a guitar genius.