#22 Buddy Holly
Charles Holly prefers the name, Buddy Holly. He was born on the 7th of September 1936 in Texas. Buddy Holly is the talented musician that we can thank for the melodic music of the Beatles and Eric Clapton. Essentially, Buddy Holly is behind the genius of the band as we know it, considering that his own band The crickets featured his vocals and extraordinary guitar rhythms.
#22 Buddy Holly
“Peggy Sue” and “That’ll Be The Day” are some of many songs that Holly is known for. Unfortunately, he passed away just one decade before bands started forming in his image. Holly created a unique blues and country fusion that held on to the distinctive rocking sound that fans simply loved.
#21 Neil Young
Neil Young was born in 1945 on November the 12th in Canada. He became a musical genius early in his career and despite being diagnosed with epilepsy, he refused to let his condition interfere with his love for music. Neil Young spent his career collaborating with bands and impressing fans with iconic solo performances. There is no denying that every note Neil Young has played throughout his career is anything other than truly genius.
#21 Neil Young
During his time with Buffalo Springfield, he brought the songs “Mr.Soul” and “For What It’s Worth” to life. “Down By The River” is one of his incredible solo creations that has been described as just one note that is played with extreme melody. Trey Anastasio also explained that the song “just snarls with attitude and anger. It’s like he desperately wants to connect.”
