Five of the best guitarists from the 80s

80-е - a time when every rock guitarist was trying to take rock to the next level. Despite the fact that different instrument accessories were already appearing, these guys needed only one instrument - their guitaras well as the screaming of the crowds during concerts. 

Not every one of them may have sung well, but every one of them played like a god. We decided to remember five of the most famous guitarists who fit this description. 

Carlos Santana 

Carlos Santana is one of those guitarists whose sound can never be mistaken. Carlos said: "People recognise me from the first note, and that's better than not". According to conservative estimates, his performances have been attended by more than 100 million a man.

In the 80s, some rock bands used synthesisers in addition to the guitar. But Santana stayed true to the Latin-tinged rock that made him famous.

Frank Zappa

In 33 years. Zappa's career as a rock guitarist spanned many popular musical genres: rock, jazz, academic music and others. He has 67 released albums to his credit, which were recorded both with his band The Mothers of Inventionor solo. 

The bassist of his band, Arthur Burrows, said that Frank never stopped working on music after its release, but improved and reworked the songs he already knew. For concerts Frank always prepared thoroughly, and after a past concert he could say that the show didn't match the songs. After such words, the following performances turned out to be grander than the previous ones. 

I'm the Slime - the song is considered one of Zappa's most explosive and hit songs. The lyrics touch on the subject of government and media propaganda and talk about not always trusting the television.

David Gilmore

Foggy Albion is a place that has produced many talented musicians. David Gilmour, the author of half of Pink Floyd's songs, is considered to be one of them. Roger Waters, David's eternal bandmate, once said that David was a - greatest guitarist. 

Learning to Fly became almost the most sensational song of the 80s period. It was the song that brought success to Pink Floyd and brought them to a new level. In addition to everything else, this song showed that Gilmour could write explicit melodies and fully devote himself to art. 

Eddie Van Halen

In 1978. an incredible event took place in the world of hard rock. Guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen assembled his band, which combined the with hard rock heaviness and fine guitar skills. 

The band and its founder Eddie started a new wave of hard rock. Building on the origins of the genre, the band took their performance, delivery and lyrics to a new level, spicing it up with powerful and positive energy. 

The track titled 316 is probably Van Halen's best guitar solo. The song shows all his guitar professionalism. 

Ritchie Blackmore

Ritchie Blackmore - the most enigmatic, unconventional and scandalous rock guitarist of the 20th century. Ritchie has always been straightforward and not afraid to say what he thinks, whether it is another performer or his fan. Some of his fans call him "The Man in Black" because Blackmore loves the black colour of clothes.

Ritchie was best known for Deep Purple and Rainbow. Later he left heavy music and created a joint musical project with his wife, Candice Knight.

The Temple of the Kind - one of Ritchie's most famous hits. Blackmore's fans still argue about the meaning of the song, which gives many references to religious and biblical themes.