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- Brad Whitford. Joe Perry and Steven Tyler might take the lion’s share of spotlight wattage whenever Aerosmith take to the stage but the Boston rock institution’s success was built on the recognition that rock ’n’ roll is a team sport.
- Bo Diddley. There’s a reason why Martin Scorsese often reaches for his Bo Diddley records when it comes time to score the movie. The moving image, editing – these are all art forms governed by rhythm, and one of the all-time rock ’n’ roll greats, Bo Diddley was steeped in it.
- Johnny Ramone. Mastermind of a doo-wop speedball punk sound that gathered enough steam to drive a countercultural movement that transformed pop-culture, John William Cummings, aka Johnny Ramone, was the epitome of the rhythm guitarist.
- Joni Mitchell. There are few players, if any, who have picked up the acoustic guitar and used open tunings as creatively and effectively as a songwriting tool.
- Malcolm Young. Has anyone personified the role of a rhythm guitarist in a rock band better than Malcolm Young? No, they haven’t. In AC/DC, not only did he play some of the most swaggering, swinging, balls-to-the-wall rock and roll guitar ever, he did it with zero solos.
- The Wrecking Crew. This loose-knit collective of musicians played on a plethora of ’60s and early-’70s hits by everyone from the Carpenters to the Beach Boys to Simon & Garfunkel to the Monkees – the list goes on and on.
- Alex Weir. As part of the Brothers Johnson and Talking Heads, Weir was the ultimate funky ringer. This was especially true in Talking Heads, as evidenced by the epic concert film, Stop Making Sense.
- Jimmie Vaughan. Although he could certainly solo with the best of the blues cats, Vaughan’s calling card in the shred-heavy ’80s was as a blues rhythm specialist.
A rhythm guitarist usually aims to generate a strong rhythmic and chordal sound, in contrast to the lead guitarist's goal of producing sustained, often higher-pitched melody lines, that listeners can distinguish above the other instruments. As a result, rhythm and lead players often use different guitars and amplifiers.
- James Hetfield. The ultimate king of down picking, sometimes even referred to as "the right hand of God," the winning spot goes to none other than James Hetfield.
- Malcolm Young. Is there anything to explain here really? Gretsch Jet Firebird with heavy gauge strings and holding down that tight rhythm that even the biggest of virtuosos would be envious of.
- Dave Mustaine. When it comes to Dave Mustaine, you can't just say he's the leader of Megadeth – he's the mastermind behind their music. Almost everything that we like about the band is thanks to Dave.
- Izzy Stradlin. Most of the Guns N' Roses fans were saddened that the 2016 reunion didn't include Izzy Stradlin. After all, he has co-written some of their best songs and his guitar work is adored by virtually all the rock music fans.
- Malcolm Young. AC/DC - Highway to Hell (Official Video) As a member of AC/DC, Malcolm Young is widely considered one of if not, the most brilliant rhythm guitarists of all time.
- Keith Richards. Watch Keith Richards Play 'Happy' at the Apollo Theater. Not only is Keith Richards one of the top rhythm guitarists of all time, but he’s also widely considered one of the greatest guitarists of any kind and one of the best songwriters of all time.
- Eddie Van Halen. Van Halen - Jump (Official Music Video) Eddie Van Halen is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock guitarists in history, but he’s equally well-known for popularizing the tapping guitar technique.
- James Hetfield. Metallica's James Hetfield At Guitar Center. James Hetfield is perhaps metal’s greatest rhythm guitar player. Cranking out classic riffs and walls of sound in songs like Master Of Puppets and Enter Sandman is no small feat, and it’s a wonder anyone could stay so precise on those ridiculous tracks.
Jan 29, 2024 · 35 Best Rhythm Guitarists - Guitar Aficionado. by Alexander J Hastedt. Filed under: Guitarists And Bands. Like fish drawn to a lure, guitar solos with flashy techniques are often what people give their attention to. Some people disregard aspects of rhythm guitar completely, prioritizing lead playing when learning the guitar.
May 4, 2022 · The 50 best rhythm guitarists of all time. By Jonathan Horsley. published 4 May 2022. As voted for by you, here are the players who don’t necessarily need 16 bars and a spotlight solo to rubber-stamp their greatness. Page 5 of 5: 10 – 1. 50 – 41. 40 – 31. 30 – 21. 20 – 11. 10 – 1. 10. Izzy Stradlin.
