10 Best Rhythm Guitarists You Need To Know
2. John Lennon
Throughout the 60's, John Lennon's masterful songwriting with Paul McCartney brought forth some of the best rock music ever created. From the excitement of "A Hard Day's Night" to the groove on "Come Together," Lennon had a knack for finding the perfect melodies for the Beatles' masterpieces.
While his songs are absolutely stellar, Lennon's incredible rhythm guitar is something that cannot be equaled. With George Harrison playing solos inspired by the work of Carl Perkins, Lennon brought the true rock n roller energy to the group's early material. On songs like "I Saw Her Standing There" and "I Want To Hold Your Hand," John brought an aggression to his playing that gave the songs a much-needed energy. Even on ballads like "In My Life," Lennon's guitar helps the band jump without the beat plodding along. In addition to his mastery of rhythm, he also contributed fantastic guitar lines like the opening riff of "Day Tripper."
Even if Lennon would tell you that his guitar abilities are nothing spectacular, the way that his playing interacted with the rest of the Fab Four produced pure musical magic. From pure love songs to rock and roll rave ups, Lennon's guitar always found its place seemlessly.