Top 20 Guitarist celebrities in England
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Guitarist celebrities [Updated March 26, 2023].
Keith Richards was born
on December 18, 1943
in Dartford, England.
Johnny Depp used his mannerisms, voice, and personality to create his popular Jack Sparrow character.
Net Worth 2020: $500 Million
Eric Clapton was born
on March 30, 1945
in Ripley, England.
He got the nickname Slowhand because he played the guitar with such ferocity that his strings would break and as he replaced them onstage, the audience would slowly clap their hands.
Net Worth 2020: $450 Million
George Harrison was born
on February 25, 1943
in Liverpool, England.
He and sitar player
Ravi Shankar organized The Concert for Bangladesh on August 1, 1971 to raise awareness for refugees from East Pakistan following the Bangladesh Liberation War.
Net Worth 2020: $400 Million
The Edge was born
on August 8, 1961
in Barking, England.
In 2011, Rolling Stones listed him as #38 on their list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
Net Worth 2020: $400 Million
Dhani Harrison was born
on August 1, 1978
in Windsor, England.
Son of the legendary Beatles member George Harrison, he was active in tributes to his father, but mostly stayed on his own path.
He organized the band thenewno2 in 2006, releasing an album with 2008, with one of the songs made available for the video game Rock Band 2. He also helped to complete his father's last album.
Net Worth 2020: $275 Million
Brian May was born
on July 19, 1947
in London, England.
From 2008 until 2013, he served as the Chancellor of Liverpool at John Moores University.
Net Worth 2020: $210 Million
Ronnie Wood was born
on June 1, 1947
in Hillingdon, England.
Rock guitarist with the classic rock band Rolling Stones. He also played with the band Small Faces and collaborated with Jeff Beck.
Keith Richards invited him to play with the Rolling Stones after Mick Taylor left the band.
Net Worth 2020: $200 Million
David Gilmour was born
on March 6, 1946
in Cambridge, England.
Rolling Stone ranked him #11 on their 2011 list of Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
Net Worth 2020: $180 Million
Jimmy Page was born
on January 9, 1944
in London, England.
Best known as a Led Zeppelin guitarist and songwriter who Rolling Stone Magazine ranked third on their list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. He co-wrote the classic rock staple "Stairway to Heaven" with Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant, and the song features one of his most impressive guitar solos.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 for playing with The Yardbirds and again in 1995 for playing with Led Zeppelin.
Net Worth 2020: $180 Million
Pete Townshend was born
on May 19, 1945
in London, England.
After having a spiritual awakening and becoming a Baba disciple, he was one of very few rock stars who opposed the use of psychedelic drugs.
Net Worth 2020: $150 Million
Tony Iommi was born
on February 19, 1948
in England.
He learned how to play the guitar left-handed.
Net Worth 2020: $140 Million
Martin Gore was born
on July 23, 1961
in London, England.
He was the recipient of the 1999
Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement.
Net Worth 2020: $100 Million
Jonny Buckland was born
on September 11, 1977
in London, England.
In a ten-year period, he helped Coldplay earn twenty-five Grammy Award nominations and seven Grammy wins.
Net Worth 2020: $100 Million
Noel Gallagher was born
on May 29, 1967
in Longsight, England.
He and Oasis released hit singles like "Champagne Supernova" and "Don't Look Back in Anger."
Net Worth 2020: $70 Million
Mike Rutherford was born
on October 2, 1950
in England.
He performed at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympic games.
Net Worth 2020: $60 Million
Adrian Smith was born
on February 27, 1957
in England.
He was in the band Psycho Motel after he first left Iron Maiden.
Net Worth 2020: $40 Million
KK Downing was born
on October 27, 1951
in England.
He has performed on every Judas Priest album, starting with Rocka Rolla and through A Touch of Evil: Live.
Net Worth 2020: $40 Million
Bernard Sumner was born
on January 4, 1956
in England.
Attending a Sex Pistols performance with his friends inspired him to form a band of his own.
Net Worth 2020: $30 Million
Peter Frampton was born
on April 22, 1950
in Bromley, England.
He sang songs like "Baby, I Love Your Way," "Breaking All The Rules," and "Show Me the Way."
Net Worth 2020: $30 Million
Andrew John Ridgeley was born
on January 26, 1963
in England.
He sold over twenty-five million records worldwide with Wham!
Net Worth 2020: $30 Million
