1000 Great Guitarists (book/CD)

Publisher: Backbeat Books

This book is the most wide-ranging critical guide to the world's finest guitar players. It offers clear insights into the styles and careers not only of top international stars, but also of lesser known recording session players and stage sidemen.
It spans all styles of guitar playing, including rock, jazz, country, classical, blues, folk, and more.
A biography and evaluation of every guitarist is combined with listings of players' key instruments and suggestions of their best recordings. Includes 30 color pages.
The CD includes tracks from each of the twelve guitarists featured on the color spreads, providing an unforgettable example of each player's unique style and technique.