RANKED: The 25 Greatest Rock Guitarists Of All-Time

25. Frank Zappa (Frank Zappa)

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The inspirations seemed endless for Zappa, who incorporated everything from blues to classical stylings into his guitar playing. He could use distortion (“Willie the Pimp”) or go completely epic while still keeping things rather simple (“Inca Roads”). The mark of a true guitar hero, and a treat to see live.