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Famous Guitar Players Of The Seventies - Who's The Best?

Famous guitar players - Who's the greatest guitar hero?

The Seventies produced some of the most famous guitar players of all time. Being a fan of guitar-driven rock 'n' roll I would like to know who is your guitar hero from this decade.

Need some names to think of? Some of the best known and greatest guitar players from the Seventies are:

  • Duane Allman (Allman Brothers)
  • Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple)
  • Ace Frehley (KISS)
  • Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top)
  • David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
  • Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath)
  • Brian May (Queen)
  • Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin)
  • Johnny Thunders (New York Dolls)
  • Angus Young (AC/DC)

Some guitar legends that are associated with the Sixties but were also highly active in the Seventies include Eric Clapton, George Harrison (The Beatles), Keith Richard (Rolling Stones), Carlos Santana and Pete Townshend (The Who). Feel free to mention one of these, too. Unfortunately, Jimi Hendrix died in 1970, so he can be hardly regarded as a Seventies guitar hero.

I was and still am quite intrigued by Ritchie Blackmore's style and form; from the way he dressed all in black to his showmanship with the guitar. All in all he had the total package of what I liked in a guitar player from great fingers to the dazzling show. Ritchie is among the best in my book.

Now tell me...

Who Is YOUR Favorite Guitar Player From The Seventies?

Tell me which guitar hero of the 70s you like most and why. You've got special memories you would like to share? Just fill in the form and I will turn any original contribution into a page on this site.

My Favorite Guitar Player

What Other Visitors Have Said

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Phil Manzanera  starstarstarstarstar
The Roxy Music guitarist just deserves some more fame. If you've seen him play, then you know what I mean. His guitar playing is complex and he's so damn ...

Jose Feliciano  starstarstarstarstar
Jose Feliciano's early Spanish repertoire of "Boleros" during the lates 60's to early 70's exhibited some of the best mix of Classical, Flamenco, Bossa ...

Brian May  starstarstarstarstar
He made his own guitar with his father, and he had a unique guitar sound that made Queen noticeable when heard.

Ted Turner and Andy Powell-Wishbone Ash Fame  starstarstarstarstar
The duo lead guitarists from Wishbone Ash not only had the riffs, spirit, refinement, abandon and originality, but they influenced every subsequent band ...

Jimmy Page  starstarstarstarstar
While not being technically great, he was able to put plenty of emotion in every note he played. And when it comes about rock'n'roll, emotion is what matters ...

Ritchie Blackmore  starstarstarstarstar
The man in black has such a creative and inventive mind when it comes to music. From this chemistry was born a genius of the six strings. Truly one of ...

Angus Young  starstarstarstarstar
Great Rocker

Ernie Isley  starstarstarstarstar
This man is the best I've heard in my day so
far; he just loves that guitar and that guitar loves him. I mean that zeal looks and sounds so damn good ...

Steve Howe - Yes Guitarist  starstarstarstar
Equal doses of chops, versatility, bottomless knowledge and modesty. Not the rock start type, he was/is the serious musician's Serious Musician.

Steve Hunter  starstarstarstar
Played on everything.... Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, Lou Reed, Mitch Ryder & so many more

Terry Kath  starstarstarstar
Terry had that pure, solid rock sound in his frequent solos that were really just based out of intensified blues riffs. When that was combined with his ...

Joe Perry  starstarstarstar
He's the guitarist for my favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite band (Aerosmith), has a nice bluesy tone, makes great solo music, and is hot as ...

Ace Frehley  starstarstarstar
Ace Frehley has a lot of rhythm, he puts on a
good show and his voice is getting better with
age.

Carlos Santana  starstarstarstar
He is just awesome. I love the way he mixes so many rythms and make them sound so good. He's one of a kind.

alvin lee  starstarstarstar
All you have to do is listen and you will know why
he is one of the truelly great guitar players. He was excellent at Woodstock.

Michael Schenker  starstarstarstar
I think that he has a real unique style when he plays. When he plays, you know it's him. Listening to him on UFO's Strangers in the Night
is just amazing ...

David Gilmour  Not rated yet
Unique sound, amazing solos, pours his heart out. For those who don't recognize the name he did some work with a small time outfit called Pink Floyd............

Robin Trower  Not rated yet
Trower's Guitar playing was like a voice. So emotive filled with melancholy and fierce bluesy soul. He always played for the song and would stretch it ...

Bruce Springsteen   Not rated yet
He plays simple notes that sound beautiful. Hes the most underrated guitar player ever. Listen to streets of Fire, adam raised a cain, prove it all night,...

Bill Gibbons of ZZ Top fame  Not rated yet
Just try to play his riffs and capture the tone. Good Luck.

Ace Frehley  Not rated yet
His sound and style was all his own, and nobody looked cooler with a gibson slung over his shoulder. Many have tried and all have failed.

Ritchie Blackmore  Not rated yet
Could do everything...still can. Always pushing the limits, speed, runs, licks, shred, riffs, neo-classical innovator - before Malmstein. Now finger-picking ...



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