Top ten rock guitarists who are vocalists

Greg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band knew how to fill a bar perfectly. Played one of the top 3 great guitar instrumentals "Jessica". I really like his rhythm work too, hammering on a barred minor 7 chord was the archetypal LA soft rock and funk sound.

Songs:

1. Jessica
2. Midnight Rider
3. Whipping Post

Gear:

• Gibson Les Paul

Joe Walsh, recently spotted on the Connors TV show (excellent Rosanne spinoff) was a stalwart Eagles member with an impressive solo career spanning 50 years.

With his distinctive guitar tone and laid-back demeanor, Walsh has left an indelible mark on the world of rock music.

Songs:

1. Life's been Good
2. Rocky Mountain Way

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster
• Rickenbacker Guitar
• Marshall Amplifier

Andy Summers is the British guitarist in the band The Police. Never renowned for playing solos or improvising he nevertheless didn't let that stop him becoming one of the most influential British guitarists of the 80's and beyond.!

Songs:

1. Every Breath You Take
2. Message in a Bottle

Gear:

• Fender Telecaster

Gary Moore, the Irish guitar virtuoso with a soulful voice and blistering solos, left an indelible mark on the world of rock and blues. Born on April 4, 1952, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Moore's musical journey began in the 1960s when he joined the band Skid Row as a teenager, rubbing shoulders with future Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott.

Songs:

1. Red House
2. Quadrant 4

Gear:

• Gibson Les Paul
• Marshall Amplifier

Bruce Springsteen, often AKA "The Boss," is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his work with the E Street Band. Born on September 23, 1949, in Long Branch, New Jersey, Springsteen's music is characterized by its poetic lyrics, working-class themes, and Americana sound. His career, spanning over five decades, has made a significant impact on rock music and American culture.

Songs:

1. Born in the USA
2. Born to Run
3. River

George Harrison, often referred to as "the quiet Beatle," was a legendary musician, singer, and songwriter best known for his role as the lead guitarist of the Beatles.

Songs:

1. All the Beatles
2. Here comes the sun

Gear:

• Rickenbacker Guitar
• Vox amplifier

Peter Allen Greenbaum, known professionally as Peter Green, was born on October 29, 1946, in Bethnal Green, London. As a founding member of Fleetwood Mac, Green is celebrated as one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time. His soulful playing, emotive songwriting, and innovative approach to the blues earned him a revered place in music history. Despite his struggles with mental health, Green's legacy endures through his timeless contributions to rock and blues.

Songs:

1. Green Manalishi
2. Albatross
3. Man of the World

Gear:

• Gibson Les Paul
• Marshall Amplifier

Chuck Berry was an early Rock 'n' Roll legend with the famous duck-walk! Chuck was a trailblazing guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose pioneering contributions to rock and roll music laid the foundation for the genre as we know it today.

Chuck Berry’s Johnny B. Goode is the quintessential guitarists musical piece, a song by a guitarist, about a guitarist who could 'play like the ring of a bell'. It starts with an iconic guitar motif, a classic that every self-respecting guitarist should learn. Famously covered by Jimi Hendrix.

Songs:

1. My Dingle ling
2. Maybelline
3. Hail hail Rock and roll

Gear:

• Gibson ES-335
• Fender amplifier

David Gilmour is the long standing Pink Floyd guitarist known for stacking compressors to get that distinctive tone. He is truly one of the GGG’s – Great Guitar GOAT’s. With his emotive melodic lead work, soulful vocals, and atmospheric soundscapes, Gilmour helped shape the band's distinctive sound and became one of the most revered guitarists in the history of rock music.

Songs:

1. Dark side of the moon
2. Money
3. Comfortably Numb

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster

Eric Clapton, born on March 30, 1945, in Ripley, Surrey, England, is one of the most influential and celebrated guitarists of all time

Songs:

1. Layla
2. Sunshine of your love
3. I shot the Sherrif

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster
• Gibson ES335
• Gibson SG
• Marshall Amplifier