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Guitar World Presents the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time

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Guitar World Presents the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time is a comprehensive tribute to the masters of the guitar across all genres. From hard rock legends like Wes Borland and Tony Iommi to blues pioneers such as John Lee Hooker, and from country icons like Clarence White to jazz, punk, and progressive rock virtuosos, this book offers electrifying profiles and rich histories. It delves into the stories behind iconic guitar solos, including those by David Gilmour, Jimi Hendrix, and Kurt Cobain. Additional features include a lesson with Kirk Hammett, a guide to the greatest guitar tones, and insights from 25 guitar legends on their favourite solos.
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Guitarists and music enthusiasts will find this book inspiring and educational, particularly those interested in rock, blues, country, and jazz guitar. It’s perfect for readers keen on learning about classic and modern guitar heroes and the stories behind their legendary solos.

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100 GREATEST GUITARISTS OF ALL TIMEGUITAR WORLD PRESENTS

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This exciting book from the editors of Guitar World is a treasure trove for any guitarist. Featuring electrifying profiles of everyone from hard rock gods (Wes Borland, Dimebag Darrell, Tony Iommi) to British giants (Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, even Nigel Tufnel) to trailblazing bluesmen (John Lee Hooker, Reverend Gary Davis) to country gents (Clarence White, Albert Lee) to the founding fathers (Chuck Berry, Dick Dale) as well as jazzmen, progressive rockers, punks and rockabilly superstars, Guitar World's 100 Greatest Guitarists puts all these inspiring masters at your fingertips.

But the fun doesn't stop there. Guitar World has also assembled the riveting stories behind the 100 greatest guitar solos. You know them note-for-note, from David Gilmour's transcendent phrasing in β€œComfortably Numb” to Jimi Hendrix's rich notes in β€œLittle Wing” to Kurt Cobain's unforgettable melodic turns in β€œSmells Like Teen Spirit”, and now you can get the inside stories of how these magic moments were captured for all time.

Rounding off the collection is bonus material such as a lesson with Metallica's Kirk Hammet, a guide to the 12 greatest guitar tones, and 25 guitar masters weighing in on their favourite solos.

Series: Guitar World Presents

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780634046193

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hal Leonard Corporation

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 349g

Pages: 212

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