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Ronnie Montrose

Ronnie Montrose fused blues-rock aggression with surgical precision. His disciplined riffing and fusion chops reshaped the sound of 1970s hard rock.

Written by: Fret Lounge Staff

Published on: November 2, 2025

Classical

John Williams reshaped classical guitar with flawless technique, genre-crossing collaborations, and a lifelong commitment to musical clarity—elevating the instrument’s global reach from Baroque suites to blockbuster film scores.

Written by: Fret Lounge Staff

Published on: October 31, 2025

Jazz

Emily Remler

Emily Remler was a technically brilliant and emotionally expressive jazz guitarist whose fluid improvisation and modern compositional style established her as a premier voice in late 20th-century jazz.

Written by: Fret Lounge Staff

Published on: October 27, 2025

Rock

The Edge

The Edge is the architect of U2's signature sound, known for pioneering a unique, ambient style. He redefined the rock guitarist's role by using minimalist, rhythmic compositions and extensive, precisely timed delay effects.

Written by: Fret Lounge Staff

Published on: October 26, 2025

R&B

Curtis Mayfield

Curtis Mayfield fused elegant soul, political urgency, and rhythmic innovation—redefining protest music and elevating R&B guitar as a driving force in modern Black American sound.

Written by: Fret Lounge Staff

Published on: October 20, 2025