Top Guitar Gods: Ranking the Greatest Guitarists of All Time!

Published on 06/17/2024
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39. Angus Young

Angus Young’s family name seems custom-made due to his fondness for schoolboy attire, a style he still embraces today despite being born in 1955. Even if you’re unfamiliar with AC/DC, the iconic image of Young rocking out on stage with his Gibson SG, sporting shorts and a tie, is one that’s instantly recognizable. Throughout his time with AC/DC, which he joined at 18, Young has crafted and performed timeless hits like “Back in Black” and “Highway to Hell,” and his rockstar journey continues to this day.

39. Angus Young

39. Angus Young

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38. Brian May

Brian May, the iconic lead guitarist of the legendary band Queen, is not just a musician. He’s also an accomplished astrophysicist and a skilled luthier, crafting guitars. Renowned for creating the signature sounds in classics like “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Don’t Stop Me Now,” May’s musical journey began when he and his father handcrafted his inaugural guitar, the Red Special, affectionately dubbed the Old Lady, during his childhood.

38. Brian May

38. Brian May

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