22 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time

Despite being left-handed and playing a right-handed guitar (and proclaiming his technique "all wrong") King was a pioneer of the electric blues movement and a statuesque figure whose on stage presence matched his ability rather perfectly.

And as testament to his brilliance, Eric Clapton borrowed the "Strange Brew" solo from King, and none other than Jimi Hendrix counted him as his idol. Strong endorsement indeed.

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