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Guitar Heroes
They've set their instruments on fire, broken them over their heads, played them behind their backs, learned how to make them screech, and—above all—shown the world what it means to truly rock a guitar. Here is a group of some of the most legendary guitarists of the modern era.
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Jimi Hendrix
- In these groups:
- Apollo Legends
- The 27 Club
- Celebrity Enlistees
Jimi Hendrix
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1942 - 1970
Guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Jimi Hendrix delighted audiences in the 1960s with his outrageous electric guitar playing skills and his experimental sound. -
Eddie Van Halen
- In these groups:
- Guitar Heroes
- Celebrity Golfers
- Famous Aquarians
Eddie Van Halen
Musician / 1955 -
Guitarist Eddie Van Halen gave his name and amazing talent to a band that dominated the heavy metal scene (and the top 40 charts) in the 1970s and 80s.
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Bo Diddley
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Entertainers
- Musical Monikers
- Guitar Heroes
Bo Diddley
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1928 - 2008
Bo Diddley, with his infectious rhythms and strong guitar work, was one of the early pioneers of rock and roll music. -
Jerry Garcia
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Musicians and Singers
- Guitar Heroes
- Famous Leos
Jerry Garcia
Songwriter, Guitarist / 1942 - 1995
Jerry Garcia was the lead guitarist, as well as one of the principal vocalists and songwriters of the psychedelic rock band the Grateful Dead.
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Eric Clapton
- In these groups:
- Guitar Heroes
- Sober Celebs
- Famous Arians
Eric Clapton
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1945 -
Guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Clapton's 1992 single "Tears in Heaven" became a top five hit. It was written about the death of his son.
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Les Paul
- In these groups:
- Guitar Heroes
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Geminis
Les Paul
Inventor, Guitarist / 1915 - 2009
Les Paul was a musician who designed a solid-body guitar in 1941, which then was a new type of instrument.
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