Ranked: Best Guitarists of All-Time

Eric Clapton

Easily one of the best guitarists of all time, Eric Clapton is a musician who is memorable for both his guitar playing and singing. By only incorporating basic styles into his blues playing, the guitar and songs were simple yet memorable. All he did was plug a Gibson guitar into a Marshall and he created guitar solos that influenced the likes of Eddie Van Halen.

Songs like “Bellbottom Blues,” “White Room,” and “Crossroads” showcase Clapton’s simple yet exquisite guitar playing. Even as Clapton’s style started to change after Cream, his blues sounds influenced rock as we know it.