Ranking The Best Guitarists The World Has Ever Seen

Published on 07/30/2022
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Shawn Lane

Lane began playing piano with his sisters when he was eight years old, but it wasn’t until he was 10 years old that he took up guitar seriously. He began intense practice when he was 12–13 years old. On two studio albums, he collaborated with Ringo Starr, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Reggie Young, Joe Walsh, Jonas Hellborg, and a bevy of other musicians.

Shawn Lane

Shawn Lane

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Cory Wong

Cory Wong is a guitarist, composer, and producer living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a solo artist and in partnership with others, he has released a number of works. His musical background includes jazz, among other genres. In that order, he shared the stage with Vulfpeck, Stay Human, and Chris Thile. In 2020, he released numerous albums, including Live in Amsterdam with the Metropole Orkest and Meditations with Jon Batiste, a Grammy-nominated new-age record. He is most recognized for his work as a guitarist with the band Vulfpeck.

Cory Wong

Cory Wong

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