Who is the lead guitar player for the Rolling Stones?

Mick JaggerSince 1962
Keith RichardsSince 1962Ronnie WoodSince 1975Brian Jones1962 – 1969Mick Taylor1969 – 1974
The Rolling Stones/Guitarists

Who was the best guitarist in the Stones?

Mick Taylor is one of the greatest guitar players of all time. That’s why they invited him into the band at age 19. In the film, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Rolling Stones, you can see how he even stole thunder from Mick Jagger as a superstar on stage (just with his playing).

Who is the greatest lead guitarist?

• Brian May. Topping our classic rock poll and receiving more votes than any polled player, Brian’s a true pioneer of tone and one of those rare guitarists who’s instantly recognisable from a single note.
• Jimi Hendrix. An error occurred.
• Jimmy Page.
• Eddie Van Halen.
• Eric Clapton.
• David Gilmour.
• Ritchie Blackmore.
• Alex Lifeson.

Who is the best guitar player and why?

The Top 10 Best Guitarists Ever

• Jimi Hendrix. Jimmy Hendrix is the best guitarist in history.
• Eric Clapton. Nicknamed in all humility “God” by his fans, Eric Clapton is now the most famous rock and blues guitarist still active after nearly 50 years.
• Jimmy Page.
• Robert Johnson.
• Chuck Berry.
• Muddy Waters.
• BB King.
• Keith Richards.

Who played lead guitar on Sympathy for the Devil?

Keith Richards
Keith Richards’ blistering isolated guitar for The Rolling Stones ‘Sympathy for the Devil’ If there’s one man capable of playing both the angel and devil on your shoulder then it’s The Rolling Stones’, and their iconic guitarist Keith Richards.

What guitar did Keith Richards use on Sympathy for the Devil?

Keith used one of his three-pickup Gibson Les Paul “Black Beauty” Customs. In “Sympathy for the Devil” film, he plays this guitar, which has a unique hand-drawn design on its body. Also, in this film, he is seen playing 1959 Fender Sunburst Precision Bass.