The Top Guitarists In The World: Who Are They?

Published on 03/05/2021
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Carlos Santana

Since he blew the audience away at Woodstock, Carlos Santana had been virtually unknown. In the 1960s and 1970s, his band Santana rose to prominence by pioneering a fusion of rock and roll and Latin American jazz. He was honored with a Grammy, a Billboard Century Award, and a slew of other awards.

Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana

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Angus Young

Another member of AC/DC is Angus Young. He is well-known for his active appearances, schoolboy-uniform outfits, and parody of Chuck Berry’s duck walk. Young, who is 65 years old, is influenced by blues, power chords, and Scottish folk music in his playing style.

Angus Young

Angus Young

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