1. The Beatles
The Beatles come in at first place for their indisputable influence on the history of rock music, and in fact, music in general! In only ten year, this iconic group managed to release an incredible twelve albums! John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, formed the Beatles in Liverpool in 1960, and went on to become one of history’s best-selling bands.
The Beatles
The Beatles were awarded the title of best-selling musician in the United States due to their records selling over 178 million units, and they have sold more singles in the UK than any other musicians. They are also the winners of an Academy Award and seven Grammy Awards, and they hold the record for having the most number one hits on the Hot 100 chart, with 20 #1s. In just ten years they created a number of different sounds, having an influence on a variety of genres and musicians. In case you are still not convinced of their well-deserving spot as number one on our list, we will just tell you this; they have sold around 800 million albums internationally. Case closed.
We only had 35 spots on our list but we think there are a number of other bands whose influence on the genre cannot be overlooked, and we think they deserve an honorable mention, so keep scrolling if you feel your favorites weren’t given their due or if you just want to know who else influenced this scene unforgettably.
Keep On Reading To Find Out About The World’s Greatest Guitarists!!!
We have all experienced the legendary effect that the world’s greatest guitarists riffs have. Whether it’s the upbeat thrills of rock ‘n roll, or blues and its smooth rhythms, many of these names have built memories for us that will surely last a lifetime. Here are the top 43 iconic legends that have been made famous for their incredibly impressive guitar skills.
#43 Bo Diddley
Bo Diddy aka Ellas Otha Bates was born on 30 December 1928 in Chicago. While his position on this list could be debated, considering that he has had a monumental influence on several guitarists that have ranked higher, such as Elvis Presley. The impact that this legendary guitarist had on music is undeniably incredible, considering that he did play a vital role in translating blues into timeless rock ‘n roll.
#43 Bo Diddley
While some insist that his most memorable tracks have a significant “West African groove” to them, such as “Bo Diddley,” “Who Do You Love?,” and “Road Runner,” his music could ultimately be described as groovy. Bo Diddley’s tunes exploited simplicity, allowing fans easy to follow tracks that would go on to inspire some of the greatest minds in music. Keith Richards and Buddy Holly are just a couple of iconic guitarists that were inspired to pick up the guitar by Bo Diddley.
