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The Most Influential Lead Guitarists of All Time

Guitar gods - The 30 most influential lead guitarists of all time: Duane Allman, Chet Atkins, Jeff Beck, Chuck Berry, Ritchie Blackmore, Eric Clapton, Lita Ford, David Gilmour, Buddy Guy, Kirk Hammett, George Harrison and more

Keith Richards

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Randy Rhoads

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Bonnie Raitt

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Jimmy Page

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Joni Mitchell

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Brian May

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B.B. King

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Tony Iommi

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Jimi Hendrix

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George Harrison

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Kirk Hammett

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Buddy Guy

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David Gilmour

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Lita Ford

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Eric Clapton

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Ritchie Blackmore

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Chuck Berry

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Jeff Beck

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Chet Atkins

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Duane Allman

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