Jimi Hendrix named greatest guitarist of all time

this Ranker– Survey conducted to rank over 500 of the greatest guitarists of all time.

There are few things in the world of music cooler than a guitar solo, and everyone has at some point pretended to be on stage shredding the strings on an air guitar in front of thousands of people.

Over the past hundred years, we have been blessed with generations of musicians and performers who have dominated the world.

Now, the voting site Ranker We've taken the trouble to list over five hundred iconic shredders, from pretty good to the best ever.

Judging by how well researched and detailed the survey was, iconic musicians such as James Taylor, Gary Clark Jr, Jack White, Willie Nelson and U2's The Edge didn't even make the top one hundred.

Neither did the great Neil Young, Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood or Metallica’s James Matfield.

In the range from 100th to 50th you'll find Johnny Cash, Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham, Aerosmith ’s Steve Perry, and Rory Gallagher, considered by many to be the greatest guitarist of all time.

Keith Richards is ranked 52nd, and you might think he'd be in the top 10.

Things really start to heat up when you get into the top 20 of the list.

Prince is 18, a name you might find closer to the “best of all time” list.

At No. 11 is Chuck Berry, considered by many to be a pioneer of rock music.

Berry is best known for his song Johnny B Goode, which begins with an infectious, high-speed guitar riff.

Ranked ninth is Brian May of Queen, ranked seventh is the undisputed “King of the Blues” BB King, while Eric Clapton, leader of the British blues explosion, ranks in sixth place.

Pink Floyd's soundscape maestro Eddie Gilmour came in fifth, while American rocker Eddie Van Halen came in fourth.

The third greatest guitarist in history is Stevie Ray Vaughan of Texas Perak, and the runner-up in the ranking of the greatest guitarists in world history is Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. Page).

So, do you already know who Ranker considers the greatest guitarist of all time?

Of course, the legendary Jimi Hendrix himself.

From an early age, Hendrix showed a natural love for music, teaching himself to play guitar and immersing himself in the blues.

It was not until he moved to London in 1966 and founded the Jimi Hendrix Experience that he achieved international fame and recognition.

His innovative approach to electric guitar playing resulted in legendary performances such as his rendition of Star Spangled Banner At Woodstock in 1970.

His edgy playing style made him one of the most exciting and impressive performers of all time.

Unfortunately, Jimi Hendrix's career ended when he died on September 18, 1970 at the age of 27.