Chicago-born Roger McGuinn fronted the Byrds, pioneering folk-rock with his 12-string Rickenbacker. He played on the debut single "Mr. Tambourine Man" and led the band through Sweetheart of the Rodeo. Solo albums include Back to Rio (1991).
Led by guitarist Carlos Santana, rock band Santana pioneered Latin rock in the late 1960s with hits like Evil Ways and Oye Como Va. Following decades of musical exploration, they achieved massive global success with the 1999 album Supernatural, featuring the chart-topping hit Smooth.
Born Kevin Moore in Los Angeles, guitarist and vocalist Keb' Mo' blends old-school country-blues with soul and folk storytelling. A multiple Grammy winner, he debuted with his self-titled 1994 album and has released acclaimed works like Just Like You, Oklahoma, and TajMo.
Eric Clapton is a blues-rooted rock guitarist known for the Yardbirds, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Cream and Derek & the Dominos. He scored hits like “Layla,” “I Shot the Sheriff” and “Tears in Heaven,” and made the blockbuster MTV Unplugged album.
Texas blues guitarist Jimmie Vaughan co-founded the Fabulous Thunderbirds, helping open the national market for roadhouse blues. He later collaborated with his brother Stevie Ray Vaughan on Family Style and launched a Grammy-nominated solo career.
Formed in Texas in 1969, ZZ Top is a blues and boogie rock power trio featuring guitarist Billy Gibbons, bassist Dusty Hill, and drummer Frank Beard. Fusing standard blues with sharp guitar work and witty lyrics, the group became arena rock and MTV stars after blending their sound with synthesizers on 1983's hit album Eliminator. They entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
Grammy-winning artist Molly Tuttle is known for pushing bluegrass boundaries and showcasing stunning flat-picking guitar work. Produced by Jay Joyce, her album So Long Little Miss Sunshine blends pop, country, and rock. Bald since age three due to alopecia areata, Tuttle is a spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.
Greenville, South Carolina native Marcus King fronted the Marcus King Band before making his solo debut with the Grammy-nominated 2020 album El Dorado. He followed it with Young Blood and MoodSwings, while also hosting his annual Family Reunion music festival.
Formed in East Los Angeles in 1973, Los Lobos blends rock, blues, folk, and Mexican roots. Best known for their 1987 chart-topping cover of La Bamba, the eclectic band released acclaimed albums like Kiko and the Grammy-nominated Native Sons.
Grammy-winning blues artist Christone Kingfish Ingram is celebrated as a modern guitar hero. Blending traditional Delta blues with rock, funk, soul, and R&B, he is known for his acclaimed albums, including Hard Road, and standout tracks like Nothin But Your Love and Voodoo Charm.
Joe Bonamassa is a celebrated blues-rock superstar and prolific songwriter with over 50 albums. He has achieved numerous No. 1 albums on the Billboard Blues Chart, including the live tribute release The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork and B.B. King's Blues Summit 100.
Del McCoury, from York County, PA, is a bluegrass singer and guitarist. He joined Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys in early 1963, switching from banjo to guitar. Now he leads the Del McCoury Band with sons Ronnie and Rob.
Memphis blues-rocker Eric Gales is a Grammy-nominated guitarist known for his genre-fusing style and collaborations with Joe Bonamassa. His album Tribute To LJK honors his late brother, Little Jimmy King, and he also contributed to the soundtrack for Ryan Coogler's movie Sinners.
Born in Missouri, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow blends roots rock, pop, soul, and country. Rising to fame with her 1993 debut Tuesday Night Music Club and its hit All I Wanna Do, she became a lasting mainstream rock icon and entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.
Grammy-nominated rock-blues pedal steel guitar virtuoso Robert Randolph grew up playing Sacred Steel in a New Jersey church. Known for his work with The Family Band, he has collaborated with Eric Clapton, Santana, and Beyoncé. Randolph also earned 13 Emmys for sports broadcasting and created the Thursday Night Football theme.
The War on Drugs are rock roll synthesists known for bridging underground and mainstream sounds. They emerged over fifteen years, blending folk, indie, and roots influences. Their fifth studio album is I Don Live Here Anymore.
Samantha Fish launched her recording career in 2009 and established herself as a contemporary blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Known as a powerful live performer and rising guitar hero, she has released acclaimed albums including Belle of the West.
Albert Lee, born in Leominster, England, in 1943, is a renowned rockabilly and country guitarist and in-demand session musician. He gained early notice with Heads, Hands and Feet before playing with Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton, and the Everly Brothers, and releasing solo albums including Home.
The Bros. Landreth are a JUNO Award-winning roots music band from Winnipeg, formed by brothers Dave and Joey Landreth. Known for soulful blood harmonies and guitar-driven sounds, they earned Grammy recognition as songwriters when Bonnie Raitt covered their song Made Up Mind.
Country artist Vince Gill is known for his songwriting, guitar playing, and tenor vocals. His 1990 breakthrough hit When I Call Your Name won CMA and Grammy awards. Gill has won 22 Grammys, sold over 30 million albums, and joined the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, and Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Gustavo Santaolalla is an Argentine multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and award-winning film composer. He founded the psychedelic folk-rock band Arco Iris and co-founded the electro-tango supergroup Bajofondo. A prominent producer of Latin alternative music, he won Academy Awards for his scores for Brokeback Mountain and Babel, and composed the acclaimed soundtrack for the video game The Last of Us.
Ben Haggard is a country singer, songwriter, and guitarist, known for honoring his father, Merle Haggard's legacy. He was lead guitarist for Merle's band, The Strangers, from age 15. Ben performs classic country songs such as "Mama Tried" and "Sing Me Back Home." He has performed at the Grammys and "All For The Hall," collaborating with artists including Willie Nelson. He also performs with his brother Noel.
Born in Lettsworth, Louisiana, Buddy Guy is a celebrated Chicago blues guitarist who began recording in 1959 and hit in 1960 with "First Time I Met the Blues." He earned multiple Grammys, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and opened Chicago club Legends.
Sierra Hull is a bluegrass and Americana singer-songwriter and mandolinist, seven-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year and six-time GRAMMY nominee. Her independent album A Tip Toe High Wire features Béla Fleck, Tim O’Brien, and Aoife O’Donovan.
Dobro master Jerry Douglas is a 15-time GRAMMY winner and three-time CMA Musician of the Year. Blending country, bluegrass, rock, jazz, blues and Celtic, he leads The Jerry Douglas Band and The Earls of Leicester.
New York-born blues stylist and storyteller Taj Mahal (born Henry St. Claire Fredericks) blends country-blues with Caribbean and global sounds. His 1968 debut and Giant Step built his reputation; he won Grammys for Señor Blues and TajMo with Keb’ Mo’.
Louisiana slide guitar icon Sonny Landreth earned two Grammy nominations and a Grammy-nominated album, Recorded Live In Lafayette (2017). He won back-to-back Blues Music Awards for Best Guitarist and Best Blues Album for Bound by the Blues (2015).
Stephen Stills, born in Texas, is a legendary rock musician known for his work with Buffalo Springfield, CSN, and CSNY. He's famed for hits like "For What It's Worth" and "Love the One You're With." Instrumental virtuoso and songwriter, Stills is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and ranked #28 on Rolling Stone’s greatest guitarists list. His albums include "Buffalo Springfield Again," "Crosby, Stills & Nash," and "Déjà Vu." He recently released the "Live at Berkeley" album.
Philadelphia-born jazz guitarist/multi-instrumentalist; boundary-pushing post-bop. Verve’s The Next Step/Deep Song. Worked w/ Paul Motian & Gary Burton; NEA Composer Award.
