Top 20 Guitarist celebrities in the world
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Guitarist celebrities [Updated June 9, 2023].
Fred Smith was born
on September 14, 1949
in United States.
He was rated #93 on Rolling Stone's 2003 list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time."
Net Worth 2020: $3.9 Billion
Peter Buck was born
on December 6, 1956
in Berkeley, United States.
He had many other side projects with bands including Hindu Love Gods, The Minus 5, and Tired Pony.
Net Worth 2020: $2.8 Billion
Eric Friedman was born
on June 28, 1984
in Yorba Linda, United States.
Finding that he and Tremonti complimented each other in musical style, Friedman joined Creed as their tour rhythm guitarist.
Net Worth 2020: $660 Million
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
Kirk Hammett was born
on November 18, 1962
in San Francisco, United States.
As a heavy metal guitarist, he was ranked #11 on Rolling Stone's All-Time Best Guitarists list.
Net Worth 2020: $200 Million
Paul Stanley was born
on January 20, 1952
in New York City, United States.
His real name is Stanley Harvey Eisen.
Net Worth 2020: $200 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
Angus Young was born
on March 31, 1955
in Cranhill, Scotland.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 and is also known for re-popularizing
Chuck Berry's duck walk.
Net Worth 2020: $160 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
Joe Perry was born
on September 10, 1950
in Lawrence, United States.
He was ranked 48th on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
Net Worth 2020: $120 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
Lindsey Buckingham was born
on October 3, 1949
in Palo Alto, United States.
Fleetwood Mac guitarist who was romantically linked to Stevie Nicks.
As a part of Fleetwood Mac, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Net Worth 2020: $100 Million
