List of rhythm guitarists

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The following is a list of notable rhythm guitarists, arranged in ascending alphabetical order of last name. Rhythm guitarists perform a combination of two functions: they provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with other rhythm section instruments (bass and drums) and they provide all or part of the harmony, i.e. the chords.

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Chuck Berry is an influential rhythm guitarist

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Bob Dylan

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Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters

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James Hetfield of Metallica

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Joan Jett

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Kerry King, Slayer

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Courtney Love of Hole.

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Leo Nocentelli of The Meters

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Johnny Ramone of The Ramones

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Paul Stanley of Kiss

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Pete Townshend of The Who

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Roger Waters of Pink Floyd

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References

  1. Peterson, Jonathon (Winter 2002). "Tuning in thirds: A new approach to playing leads to a new kind of guitar". American Lutherie: The Quarterly Journal of the Guild of American Luthiers (72). Tacoma WA: The Guild of American Luthiers: 36–43. ISSN   1041-7176. Archived from the original on 21 October 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2012.