Guitarists

His hard-driving guitar licks helped shape the sound of rock music in the ’70s and beyond.

His video for “Untitled (How Does it Feel)” made him a reluctant sex symbol.

He played on hits like “Rebel Yell” and “I Hate Myself for Loving You.”

He collaborated with Buddy Holly and took over as lead singer for the Crickets after his death.

They had a 1971 hit with “One Toke Over the Line.”

He helped drive 1960s hits like “Happy Together” and “Elenore.”

He played the guitar-playing ranch hand Randy Benton.

He was a co-founder of the Grammy Award-winning band.

Many of his bestsellers focused on prosecutor Penn Cage.

He wrote Golden Earring’s 1982 hit, “Twilight Zone.”