For many schoolboys it's the classic pipe dream and they look up to and idolize those musical legends that populate the charts, album covers, magazine inserts and anything even remotely musical and related to rock and roll. Rock bands are notorious, electric guitarists revered and blues guitarists admired. Despite their differences in sound though they all have one thing in common and that is their immense popularity and legendary status. Who are the ones that make it to the top though? We take a look.
Well no list would be complete without mentioning the legendary Eric Clapton. Some of his most famous hits include Cocaine and Layla and he formed a part of many bands that dominated the musical mainstream for numerous years. His ride, as with many high profile guitarists was by no means smooth but his legacy is most definitely and undeniably his wonderful music.
The accolades achieved by Eric Clapton are numerous and you could compile an entire list dedicated solely just to them! They include: 17 Grammy awards, three inductions into the Rock and Roll hall of fame and also a CBE which was awarded to Clapton in recognition of his services to the world of music. His ride to the top was far from smooth though as he was an abuser of alcohol and drugs. As a result of this and his struggles he founded a medical centre for recovering alcoholics and substance abusers, only adding to his status and unrivaled popularity.
Another name which is impossible to miss off any of these lists is Jimi Hendrix. With his group The Jimi Hendrix Experience he achieved world dominance, a feat made even more impressive considering he was only on the mainstream for a total of four years before his tragic demise. In addition to his music and rather more unfortunately so he was also a substance abuser, known for his partying antics; drinking, drugs and alcoholism. His death was the cause of a lot of controversy too with the suspicious reports and changing stories that surrounded it, his success and reputation as one of the world's best electric guitarists though is as of yet, unsurpassed.
Slash is also known and revered as one of the most influential and talented guitarists of all time achieving success both as the front man of the band Guns N Roses and also as a solo artist. His list of achievements is a long one and he's featured on numerous lists, shows and stages earning him well deserved critical acclaim world wide. He was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Well no list would be complete without mentioning the legendary Eric Clapton. Some of his most famous hits include Cocaine and Layla and he formed a part of many bands that dominated the musical mainstream for numerous years. His ride, as with many high profile guitarists was by no means smooth but his legacy is most definitely and undeniably his wonderful music.
The accolades achieved by Eric Clapton are numerous and you could compile an entire list dedicated solely just to them! They include: 17 Grammy awards, three inductions into the Rock and Roll hall of fame and also a CBE which was awarded to Clapton in recognition of his services to the world of music. His ride to the top was far from smooth though as he was an abuser of alcohol and drugs. As a result of this and his struggles he founded a medical centre for recovering alcoholics and substance abusers, only adding to his status and unrivaled popularity.
Another name which is impossible to miss off any of these lists is Jimi Hendrix. With his group The Jimi Hendrix Experience he achieved world dominance, a feat made even more impressive considering he was only on the mainstream for a total of four years before his tragic demise. In addition to his music and rather more unfortunately so he was also a substance abuser, known for his partying antics; drinking, drugs and alcoholism. His death was the cause of a lot of controversy too with the suspicious reports and changing stories that surrounded it, his success and reputation as one of the world's best electric guitarists though is as of yet, unsurpassed.
Slash is also known and revered as one of the most influential and talented guitarists of all time achieving success both as the front man of the band Guns N Roses and also as a solo artist. His list of achievements is a long one and he's featured on numerous lists, shows and stages earning him well deserved critical acclaim world wide. He was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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