* John Fahey: Fahey is another acoustic guitar legend, and his music is often described as "American primitive." His albums are full of haunting and atmospheric songs, and his playing is both delicate and powerful. Some of his best albums include *Death Chants, Breakdowns, and Military Waltzes*, *The Transfiguration of Blind Joe Death*, and *America**.
* Robbie Basho: Basho was a contemporary of Fahey, and his music is also often described as "American primitive." His albums are full of beautiful and ethereal songs, and his playing is often inspired by Eastern music. Some of his best albums include *The Grail and the Lotus*, *Venus in Cancer*, and *Song of the Stallion**.
* John Renbourn: Renbourn was a British acoustic guitarist who was a key figure in the folk revival of the 1960s. His albums are full of traditional English folk songs, as well as his own original compositions. Some of his best albums include *Sir John Barleycorn*, *The Lady and the Unicorn*, and *Faro Annie**.
* Bert Jansch: Jansch was another British acoustic guitarist who was a key figure in the folk revival of the 1960s. His albums are full of beautiful and intricate fingerpicking songs, and his playing is often inspired by jazz. Some of his best albums include *Bert Jansch*, *It Don't Bother Me*, and *Rosemary Lane*.