1970’s Guitarists
By Paul Greig
Neil Zaza Neil Zaza is an instrumental guitarist who has become well known for his technical accuracy and adaptation of classical works by Bach and Mozart into his own blend of neo-classical, melodic, guitar instrumentals. Before beginning a solo career, Neil Zaza formed in 1987 the rock band ZAZA which toured U.S. and released an…
Gary Clark Jr. Birth Name Gary Clark Jr. Gary Lee Clark Jr. Born February 15, 1984 Austin, Texas, U.S. Age 36 Years Genres Rock, blues rock, soul, R&B Instruments Vocals, guitar, drums, trumpet, keyboards, harmonica Associated acts Not Found Gary Clark Jr. (born February 15, 1984) is an American musician from Austin, Texas. He is…
B.B. King B.B. King – Riley B. King (September 16, 1925 – May 14, 2015), known professionally as B.B. King, was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. King introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending and shimmering vibrato that influenced many later blues electric guitar players. Playlist 3 Videos Rock…
Mark Lettieri Mark Lettieri is a guitarist, composer, producer, and instructor based in Fort Worth, TX. Proficient in a multitude of styles, he records and performs in virtually every genre of popular music with both independent and major-label artists. He also composes and produces original instrumental music under his own name. Playlist 3 Videos Mark…
Al Di Meola Albert Laurence Di Meola (born July 22, 1954) is an American guitarist. Known for his works in jazz fusion and world music, he began his career as a guitarist of the group Return to Forever in 1974. Between the 1970s and 1980s, albums such as Elegant Gypsy and Friday Night in San…
Emily Remler Emily Remler (September 18, 1957 – May 4, 1990) was an American jazz guitarist, active from the late 1970s until her death in 1990. Remler settled in New Orleans, where she played in blues and jazz clubs, working with bands such as Four Play and Little Queenie and the Percolators before beginning her…