Top five guitarists in any genre in the 2000's

Russell Lissack is the guitarist for the British indie rock band Bloc Party. With his angular guitar riffs and inventive use of effects, Lissack has helped define the band's unique sound, blending elements of post-punk, electronic music, and alternative rock.

Songs:

1. Just a Dream
2. Buzzsaw
3. The Kraken

Gear:

• Fender Telecaster

Daniel Kessler is the guitarist and founding member of the NY indie rock band Interpol formed in 1997. With his atmospheric guitar textures and haunting melodies, Kessler has played a central role in shaping the band's dark, brooding sound.

Songs:

1. Slow Hands
2. Evil
3. Toni

Gear:

• Rickenbacker Guitar
• Fender Telecaster

You may not have heard of Joyce Cooling – your loss! She is a versatile guitarist and vocalist known for her soulful blend of jazz, R&B, and pop music.

Songs:

1. Savannah
2. Almost Home

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster
• Fender Telecaster

Jon Herington is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, best known as the longtime guitarist for Steely Dan

Gear:

• Gibson SG
• Fender amplifier

Joe Bonamassa, the blues-rock prodigy was probably born 30 years too late and in the wrong country - in that he he should have been part of the 1960's UK 'Blues Boom'. That didn't stop him carrying on in that tradition adopting it as his musical landscape. He picked up the guitar at a tender age, played the blues and never looked back, mesmerizing audiences with his talent.

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster