The Best Rock Guitarists Who Ever Lived

David Byrne (Talking Heads)

Famous for his creativity, Byrne used his guitar as a rhythm and lead sound at the same time. Often categorized as twangy, and industrial, Byrne focused on innovation of tone over actual mastery of the technical side of the instrument.

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