The 25 Best Rock Guitarists Of All-Time

21. Neil Young (Neil Young)


The Hall of Famer might be best known for his songwriting prowess, unique voice and acoustic presence, but Young can shred electronically. His solos can be downright relentless and really never played the same way twice. Or least that’s the impression left on the ear. “Rockin’ in the Free World” might be a fan favorite, but Young seems at his plugged-in best on 1977’s “Like a Hurricane.”

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