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John Scofield
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Robert Cray
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Freddie King
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- 1970s | Guitarists | Player History | Rock
Joe Walsh
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- 1990s | Guitarists | Player History | Rock
Vinnie Moore
Vinnie Moore Vincent “Vinnie” Moore (born April 14, 1964) is an American guitarist and a member of the British hard rock band UFO. In the early ’90s, he accompanied Alice Cooper on his Operation Rock ‘N Roll tour, and played on Cooper’s Hey Stoopid. His guitar work has also appeared on other Shrapnel releases, including…
- 1980s | Country | Guitarists | Player History
Vince Gill
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