John Petrucci
John Petrucci, a founding member of Dream Theater, was born in 1967 and is best known for his work with the band. Petrucci’s name appears in every “Top Guitarist” article and post in magazines and on the internet. He’s best renowned for fusing classical and jazz phrasings into rock chord progressions, resulting in a sound that’s unlike anything else in today’s rock.
John Petrucci
Prince
Although you may not think of Prince as a shredder, his guitar playing is enough to make anyone’s mouth drop. Prince was noted for his mastery of a variety of musical genres, including disco, punk, R&B, new wave, soul, pop, and psychedelic music. Prince is one of the most successful musicians of all time, having sold over 130 million CDs to his adoring followers.
Prince
