#42 Johnny Ramone
John William Cummings goes by the name Johnny Ramone as an iconic entertainer. He was born on the 8th of October in 1948 in Queens. Even though Johnny Ramone may have played far fewer guitar solos during his career in comparison to most other famous names on this list, ultimately, Ramone was one of the great pioneers of the music industry that helped shape what it is today.
#42 Johnny Ramone
Johnny Ramone was one of the very first guitarists to have played using his emotions on stage, according to Henry Rollins, “Johnny was the first guitar player I ever saw play like he was really mad.” In addition to this, Johnny Ramone was also the first guitarist to create the heavy and upbeat music tempo with tracks like “Judy Is A Punk” and Rockaway Beach.” Needless to say, Johnny revolutionized the Ramones with his incredibly unique take on the guitar.
#41 Jerry Garcia
Jerome John Garcia is better known as “Jerry.” He was born on the 1st of August 1942 in San Francisco. Jerry is likely one of the most versatile guitarists to have ever lived, considering he is known for playing a wide variety of different sounds, including bluegrass, jazz, Spanish guitar, and rock ‘n roll.
#41 Jerry Garcia
Jerry was the praised figurehead leader of the band Grateful Dead. He not only had an impressive impact on the cultural scene early in the 1960s in San Francisco with timeless tracks like “Summer Of Love,” but he also played at Woodstock in August 1969 and was almost electrocuted due to the rain. In 1995, Jerry passed away, leaving behind legendary tracks for his fans to remember him by.
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