* Considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time
* Known for his innovative guitar playing techniques and his use of feedback and distortion
* Died at the age of 27 in 1970
Eric Clapton
* Known for his work with the bands Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos
* Has released several successful solo albums
* Often referred to as "Slowhand" due to his slow, blues-influenced guitar solos
Jimmy Page
* Lead guitarist of Led Zeppelin
* Known for his powerful guitar playing and his use of the wah-wah pedal
* Has also produced albums for other artists, including the soundtrack for the film "The Song Remains the Same"
Eddie Van Halen
* Lead guitarist of the band Van Halen
* Known for his virtuosic guitar playing and his use of the two-hand tapping technique
* Died at the age of 65 in 2020
B.B. King
* Known as the "King of the Blues"
* Influential blues guitarist and singer
* Had a successful career spanning over six decades
* Died at the age of 89 in 2015
Other notable electric guitarists include:
* Jeff Beck
* Carlos Santana
* Pete Townshend
* Chuck Berry
* George Harrison
* Keith Richards
* Angus Young
* Duane Allman
* Prince