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20th-century guitarists

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John CorabiPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Corabi (born April 26, 1959) is an American hard rock singer and guitarist. He was the frontman of the Scream during 1989 and the frontman of Mötley Crüe between 1992 and 1996 during…
John DoePerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Decatur.
John FeldmannPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn William Feldmann (born 1967) is an American musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He serves as the lead singer/guitarist of the punk rock band Goldfinger.
John FogertyPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Cameron Fogerty (born May 28, 1945) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter.
John GlascockPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Glascock (2 May 1951 – 17 November 1979) was a British musician. He was the bassist and occasional lead vocalist of the rock band Carmen from 1972 to 1975;
John HartfordPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937 – June 4, 2001) was an American folk, country, and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his…
John HiattDesigner · Modern designJohn Robert Hiatt (born August 20, 1952) is an American singer-songwriter. He has played a variety of musical styles on his albums, including new wave, blues, and country.
John IllsleyPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Edward Illsley (born 24 June 1949) is an English musician, best known as bassist of the rock band Dire Straits. He has received multiple BRIT and Grammy Awards, and a Heritage Award.
John Lee HookerPerson · Music memorabilia
John MartynPerson · Music memorabiliaIain David McGeachy (11 September 1948 – 29 January 2009), known professionally as John Martyn, was a British singer-songwriter and guitarist.
John MayallPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Brumwell Mayall (29 November 1933 – 22 July 2024) was an English blues and rock musician, songwriter and producer.
John MayerPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Clayton Mayer (born October 16, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
John McCurryPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn McCurry (born June 24, 1957) is an American musician, songwriter and composer based in New York City.
John McGeochPerson · Film memorabiliaJohn Alexander McGeoch (25 August 1955 – 4 March 2004) was a Scottish musician and songwriter.
John Michael TalbotPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Oklahoma City.
John P. HammondPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Paul Hammond (November 13, 1942 – February 28, 2026) was an American blues singer and guitarist whose career spanned six decades.
John PetrucciPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Peter Petrucci (born July 12, 1967) is an American guitarist and a founding member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater.
John PhillipsPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Edmund Andrew Phillips (August 30, 1935 – March 18, 2001) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter.
John PrimerPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Primer (born March 5, 1945, Camden, Mississippi, United States) is an American Chicago blues and electric blues singer and guitarist who played behind Junior Wells in the house band at…
John PrinePerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Edward Prine (October 10, 1946 – April 7, 2020) was an American singer-songwriter of country-folk music.
John RenbournPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Renbourn (8 August 1944 – 26 March 2015) was an English guitarist and songwriter.
John RzeznikPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Joseph Theodore Rzeznik (born December 5, 1965) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer.
John SebastianPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Benson Sebastian (born March 17, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter and musician who founded the rock band the Lovin' Spoonful in 1964 with Zal Yanovsky.
John SheahanPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Sheahan (born 19 May 1939) is an Irish musician and composer. He joined The Dubliners in 1964 and played with them until 2012 when The Dubliners' name was retired following the death…
John SimmPerson · Film memorabiliaJohn Ronald Simm (born 10 July 1970) is an English actor, producer, and musician. He is best known for playing Sam Tyler in Life on Mars, the Master in Doctor Who, and Det Supt Roy Grace in…
John SykesPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn James Sykes (29 July 1959 – 21 December 2024) was an English guitarist and singer, best known as a member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang.
John TaylorPerson · Music memorabiliaNigel John Taylor (born 20 June 1960) is a British musician who is best known as the bass guitarist for the new wave band Duran Duran, of which he is a founding member.
John VanderslicePerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Warren Vanderslice (born May 22, 1967) is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and recording engineer.
John WaitePerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Charles Waite (born 4 July 1952)[1] is an English rock musician. 1 on the US Billboard H
John WettonPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Kenneth Wetton (12 June 1949 – 31 January 2017) was an English musician, singer, and songwriter. He was known for his bass playing as well as his baritone voice.
Johnny "Guitar" WatsonPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Watson Jr. (February 3, 1935 – May 17, 1996), often known professionally as Johnny "Guitar" Watson, was an American musician.
Johnny BorrellPerson · Music memorabiliaJonathan Edward Borrell (born 4 April 1980) is an English guitarist and singer, currently the frontman of the rock band Razorlight, of which he is the only consistent original member.
Johnny CashPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter.
Johnny CopelandPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Clyde Copeland (March 27, 1937 – July 3, 1997) was an American Texas blues guitarist and singer. In 1983, he was named Blues Entertainer of the Year by the Blues Foundation.
Johnny ShinesPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Ned Shines (April 25, 1915 – April 20, 1992)[1] was an American blues singer and guitarist.
Johnny ThundersPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Anthony Genzale (July 15, 1952 – April 23, 1991), known professionally as Johnny Thunders, was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
Johnny WinterPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Dawson Winter III (February 23, 1944 – July 16, 2014) was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and record producer.
Jon Bon JoviPerson · Film memorabiliaJohn Francis Bongiovi Jr. (born March 2, 1962), known professionally as Jon Bon Jovi, is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor.
Jon FratelliPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Paul Lawler (born 4 March 1979), known professionally as Jon Fratelli, is a Scottish musician and singer-songwriter, who is the lead singer of the band The Fratellis.
Jon LajoiePerson · Music memorabiliaJonathan Lajoie (born August 21, 1980) is a Canadian comedian, actor and musician.
Jon SchafferPerson · Music memorabiliaJon Ryan Schaffer (born March 15, 1968) is an American heavy metal musician. He is the rhythm guitarist, bandleader and principal songwriter of the Indiana-based heavy metal band Iced…
Jon SpencerPerson · Music memorabiliaJon Spencer (born February 5, 1965) is an American singer, guitarist, and bandleader known for his work in the noise- and garage-rock scenes with Pussy Galore, Boss Hog, and especially Jon…
Jonathan RichmanPerson · Music memorabiliaJonathan Michael Richman (born May 16, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. In 1970, he founded the Modern Lovers, an influential proto-punk band.
Joni MitchellAuthor · BooksRoberta Joan Mitchell (Anderson; born November 7, 1943) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and painter.
Jordan GallandPerson · Film memorabiliaJordan Galland (born 1980) is an American filmmaker and musician based in New York City.
Jorge BenPerson · Music memorabiliaJorge Duílio Lima Menezes (born March 22, 1939) is a Brazilian popular musician, performing under the stage name Jorge Ben Jor since the 1980s, though commonly known by his former stage…
Jorge BlancoPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Guadalajara.
Jorge CardosoPerson · Music memorabiliaJorge Cardoso [full name: Jorge Ruben Cardoso Krieger] (born 26 January 1949) is a classical guitarist, composer, researcher, medical doctor (National University of Cordoba, Argentina) and…
José FelicianoPerson · Music memorabiliaJosé Montserrate Feliciano García (xoˈse feliˈsjano; born September 10, 1945) is a Puerto Rican musician.
José María Gallardo del ReyPerson · Music memorabilia
Joseph ArthurPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Lyburn Arthur (born September 28, 1971) is an American singer-songwriter and artist from Akron, Ohio.
Joseph CrossPerson · Film memorabiliaJoseph Michael Cross (born May 28, 1986) is an American actor and producer. He began work as a child actor, starring in the 1998 films Desperate Measures, Wide Awake, and Jack Frost.
Joseph HillPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Hill (22 January 1949 – 19 August 2006) was the lead singer and songwriter for the roots reggae group Culture, most famous for their 1977 hit "Two Sevens Clash", but also well known…
Joseph LoDucaPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph LoDuca (born 1958) is an American television and film score composer best known for his work writing television scores for the series Spartacus, Leverage, Hercules: The Legendary…
Josh HommePerson · Music memorabiliaJoshua Michael Homme III (born May 17, 1973) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer.
Josh KlinghofferPerson · Music memorabiliaJosh Adam Klinghoffer (born October 3, 1979) is an American musician best known for being the guitarist for the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2007 to 2019, with whom he recorded two…
Juan Francisco OrdóñezPerson · Music memorabiliaJuan Francisco Ordóñez (born 4 October 1961) is a guitarist from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. His music combines blues, rock, and jazz.
Juan Luis GuerraPerson · Music memorabiliaJuan Luis Guerra Seijas (born 7 June 1957)[1] is a Dominican musician, singer, composer, and record producer.
Judy CollinsPerson · Music memorabiliaJudith Marjorie Collins (born May 1, 1939) is an American singer-songwriter and musician with a career spanning nearly seven decades.
Juice NewtonPerson · Music memorabiliaJuice Newton (born Judith Kay Newton; February 18, 1952) is an American pop and country singer, songwriter, and musician.
Julian BreamPerson · Music memorabiliaJulian Alexander Bream (15 July 1933 – 14 August 2020) was an English classical guitarist and lutenist.
Julian LennonPhotographer · PhotographyJulian Charles John Lennon (born John Charles Julian Lennon; 8 April 1963) is an English musician, photographer, author, and philanthropist.
Juliana HatfieldPerson · Music memorabiliaJuliana Hatfield (born July 27, 1967) is an American musician and singer-songwriter from the Boston area.
Juliet SimmsPerson · Music memorabiliaJuliet Nicole Simms (born February 26, 1986), also known as Lilith Czar, is an American singer and songwriter.
Jung Yong-hwaPerson · Music memorabilia
Junior MurvinPerson · Music memorabiliaJunior Murvin (born Murvin Junior Smith, circa 1946 – 2 December 2013) was a Jamaican reggae musician.
Justin BroadrickPerson · Music memorabiliaJustin Karl Michael Broadrick (born 15 August 1969) is an English musician, singer and songwriter.
Justin Meldal-JohnsenPerson · Music memorabiliaJustin Meldal-Johnsen (born March 26, 1970) is an American record producer, musician, songwriter and musical director.
Justin SandercoePerson · Music memorabiliaIllustration — Sandercoe in 2020
Justin SullivanPerson · Music memorabiliaJustin Edward Sullivan (born 8 April 1956) is an English singer, songwriter and musician.
Justine FrischmannArtist · PaintingsJustine Elinor Frischmann (born 16 September 1969) is an English artist and retired musician.
Kai HansenPerson · Music memorabiliaKai Michael Hansen (born 17 January 1963) is a German musician who is the founder, lead guitarist and vocalist of power metal band Gamma Ray.
Kaki KingPerson · Music memorabiliaKaki King (born Katherine Elizabeth King, August 24, 1979) is an American guitarist and composer.
Kamil RustamPerson · Music memorabiliaKamil Rustam is a guitarist, composer, arranger, songwriter and producer whose musical career has made known as a prolific musician in many different styles.
Kaori MurajiPerson · Music memorabiliaKaori Muraji is a Japanese classical guitarist. She is the first Japanese artist to have signed an exclusive international contract with Decca Music Group.
KaoruPerson · Music memorabiliaDir En Grey (stylized as DIR EN GREY and previously as Dir en grey) is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in February 1997 and currently signed to Firewall Div, a sub-division of Free-Will.
Karen DaltonPerson · Music memorabiliaKaren J. Dalton (born Jean Karen Cariker; July 19, 1937 – March 19, 1993) was an American country blues singer, guitarist, and banjo player.
Karl Friedrich, Prince of HohenzollernPerson · Music memorabiliaKarl Friedrich Emich Meinrad Benedikt Fidelis Maria Michael Gerold Prinz von Hohenzollern (born 20 April 1952) is the eldest son of the late Friedrich Wilhelm, Prince of Hohenzollern, and…
Karl SandersPerson · Music memorabiliaKarl Sanders (born June 5, 1963) is an American vocalist and guitarist who is a founding member of the technical death metal band Nile.
Kasper T. ToeplitzPerson · Music memorabiliaKasper T. Toeplitz is a French composer and musician of Polish origin, born in 1960. He lives in Paris.
Kate NashPerson · Music memorabiliaKate Marie Nash (born 6 July 1987) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actress.
Kate PiersonPerson · Film memorabiliaCatherine Elizabeth Pierson (born April 27, 1948) is an American singer, lyricist, and founding member of the B-52s. She plays guitar, bass, and various keyboard instruments.
Katie MeluaPerson · Music memorabiliaKetevan Katie Melua (ქეთევან "ქეთი" მელუა, kʰetʰevan melua; born 16 September 1984) is a British singer. Under the management of composer Mike Batt, sh
Katie WhitePerson · Music memorabiliaShe was born in Wigan.
Kavus TorabiPerson · Music memorabiliaKavus Torabi (born 5 December 1971) is a British musician, composer, record label owner and radio broadcaster.
Keiichi SuzukiPerson · Music memorabiliaKeiichi Suzuki is a Japanese composer, singer, and record producer. He co-founded the rock band Moonriders and is best known known outside of Japan for his musical contributions to the…
Keisuke KuwataPerson · Film memorabiliaBorn February 26, 1956 is a Japanese singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known as frontman of the rock band Southern All Stars.
Keith LevenePerson · Music memorabiliaJulian Keith Levene (18 July 1957 – 11 November 2022) was an English musician who was a founding member of both the Clash and Public Image Ltd (PiL).
Keith StricklandPerson · Music memorabiliaJulian Keith Strickland (born October 26, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter, composer, musician, multi-instrumentalist, and one of the founding members of the B-52s.
Keith UrbanPerson · Music memorabiliaKeith Lionel Urban (Urbahn; born 26 October 1967) is an Australian and American country singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Kélétigui DiabatéPerson · Music memorabiliaKélétigui Diabaté (1931 – 30 November 2012) was a Malian musician, described as an "undisputed master" of the balafon, and as "one of the greatest figures in Malian contemporary music".
Kenji KawaiPerson · Music memorabiliaBorn April 23, 1957 is a Japanese music composer and arranger. Known as one of the biggest names in the soundtrack world, he has worked on a wide range of mixed media productions, including…
Kenneth SivertsenPerson · Music memorabiliaKenneth Sivertsen (16 January 1961 – 24 December 2006) was a Norwegian musician, composer, poet, and comedian.
Kenny HickeyPerson · Music memorabiliaKenneth Shaun Hickey (born May 22, 1966) is an American musician. He was the guitarist, backing and occasional co-lead vocalist of the gothic metal band Type O Negative, whom he played for…
Kenny RogersPerson · Film memorabiliaKenneth Donald Ray Rogers (August 21, 1938 – March 20, 2020) was an American country music singer-songwriter.
Keren AnnPerson · Music memorabiliaKeren Ann Zeidel (born 10 March 1974), known professionally as Keren Ann (קרן אן), is an Israeli, French, and Dutch singer, songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, and sound engineer.
Kerry KingPerson · Music memorabiliaKerry Ray King (born June 3, 1964) is an American musician, best known for being the co-lead guitarist and songwriter of thrash metal band Slayer.
Ketil StokkanPerson · Music memorabiliaKetil Stokkan (born 29 April 1956) is a Norwegian pop artist who has performed as solo artist as well as the singer in the Norwegian band Zoo.
Kevin BarnesPerson · Music memorabiliaKevin Lawrence Barnes is an American musician who is the singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter for the indie rock group of Montreal, part of the Elephant 6 Collective.
Kevin CoyneArtist · PaintingsKevin Coyne (27 January 1944 – 2 December 2004) was an English musician, singer, composer, film-maker, and a writer of lyrics, stories and poems.
Kevin JonasPerson · Music memorabiliaPaul Kevin Jonas Jr. (born November 5, 1987) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and actor.
Kevin RowlandPerson · Music memorabiliaKevin Rowland (born 17 August 1953) is a British singer and musician best known as the frontman for the pop band Dexys Midnight Runners (known as Dexys from 2003 to 2026).
Kevin ShieldsPerson · Music memorabiliaKevin Patrick Shields (born 21 May 1963) is an Irish musician who achieved international fame as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the alternative rock band My Bloody…
Keziah JonesPerson · Music memorabiliaKeziah Jones (born Olufemi Sanyaolu on 10 January 1968) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Kim DealPerson · Music memorabiliaKimberley Ann Deal (born June 10, 1961) is an American singer and rock musician who is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Breeders, and was the original bassist and co-vocalist…
Kim GordonDesigner · FashionKim Althea Gordon (born April 28, 1953) is an American musician, singer and songwriter best known as the bassist, guitarist, and vocalist of alternative rock band Sonic Youth.
Kim ShattuckPerson · Music memorabiliaKimberly Dianne Shattuck (July 17, 1963 – October 2, 2019) was an American singer, musician, and songwriter.
Kim SimmondsPerson · Music memorabiliaKim Maiden Simmonds (5 December 1947 – 13 December 2022) was a Welsh musician. He was the founder, guitarist, primary songwriter and sole constant member of the blues rock band Savoy Brown,…
Kimya DawsonPerson · Music memorabiliaKimya Dawson (born November 17, 1972) is an American folk singer-songwriter, one half of the anti-folk duo the Moldy Peaches.
Kina GrannisPerson · Music memorabiliaKina Kasuya Grannis (born August 4, 1985) is an American guitarist, singer and YouTuber.
Kool KeithPerson · Music memorabiliaKeith Matthew Thornton (born October 7, 1963), better known by his stage name Kool Keith, is an American rapper and record producer known for his surreal, abstract, and often profane or…
Kris AllenPerson · Music memorabiliaKristopher Neil Allen (born June 21, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, and the winner of the eighth season of American Idol.
Krzysztof KrawczykPerson · Music memorabiliaKrzysztof January Krawczyk (8 September 1946 – 5 April 2021) was a Polish baritone pop singer, guitarist and composer.
Kurt CobainPerson · Music memorabiliaKurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 – c. April 5, 1994) was an American musician and songwriter.
Kurt NilsenPerson · Music memorabiliaKurt Erik Nilsen (born 29 September 1978) is a Norwegian pop/country singer. He won the first season of the Norwegian reality show Idol, which aired on TV 2 in May 2003.
Kurt RalskePerson · Music memorabiliaKurt Ralske (born 1967 in New York City) is an American visual artist and musician. He is the former singer and guitarist in alternative rock band Ultra Vivid Scene.
Kurt VilePerson · Music memorabiliaKurt Samuel Vile (born January 3, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer.
Ladi GeislerPerson · Music memorabiliaMiloslav Ladislav "Ladi" Geisler (November 27, 1927 – November 19, 2011) was a German musician who established a high profile in the post-war German music scene.
Larry CoryellPerson · Music memorabiliaLarry Coryell (born Lorenz Albert Van DeLinder III; April 2, 1943 – February 19, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist, widely considered the "godfather of fusion".
Larry LaLondePerson · Music memorabiliaReid Laurence LaLonde (born September 12, 1968), also known as Ler LaLonde, is an American musician.

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