Ranked: Best Guitarists of All-Time

Neil Young

Neil Young can somehow create beautifully rhythmic and attitude-filled songs out of a single note. His guitar playing shows his deep need for connection just by its pure sound of anger and longing. Unlike other players, Neil Young knew how to incorporate his soul into his playing, allowing his sound to feel like an ocean, not a pond.

“Down by the River” explodes with attitude and anger, yet it is only one note. This one note is so melodic that it can wipe you away with one hit.