Ranked: Best Guitarists of All-Time

Mark Knopfler

Mark Knopfler really hit the guitar scene with his melodic solo in “Sultans of Swing.” His work seemed to undercut the superiority of punk, which was a leading genre at the time. He had beautiful command overtones and textures, allowing him to create songs with intense distortion. His finger playing style also allowed him to impart his soul directly into his playing.

“Tunnel of love” showcases Knopfler’s precise control over the guitar despite not using a pick. “Romeo and Juliet” is another popular song due to his playing.