The lead singers of the band who often claim all the fame, however, lead guitarists are musicians who are masters of their craft. These legendary lead guitarists in rock bands that include Jimi Hendrix, and Slash, are famous in their own right.
It’s true that the vocalist may have his lyrics, but, it is the rhythm section behind him, who truly make the sound.
The list of legendary lead guitarists:
1. The top spot goes to the American rock guitarist and singer - Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix is best known as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music. The top tracks of Hendrix include: “Purple Haze,” “Fire” and “The Wind Cries Mary.”
2. Kirk Hammett - certainly shaped Metallica’s sound on wildly popular songs
It’s true that the vocalist may have his lyrics, but, it is the rhythm section behind him, who truly make the sound.
The list of legendary lead guitarists:
1. The top spot goes to the American rock guitarist and singer - Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix is best known as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music. The top tracks of Hendrix include: “Purple Haze,” “Fire” and “The Wind Cries Mary.”
2. Kirk Hammett - certainly shaped Metallica’s sound on wildly popular songs