Guitarists

Freeman was a mainstay of Chicago music and came from a family of music “royalty.”

Staples co-wrote the provocative 1980s hit, “High School Confidential.”

Egan was one of the founders of Stealers Wheel.

His raw, back-to-basics style was a major influence on bands like The White Stripes.

He played guitar on Peter Tosh’s “Legalize It” album.

He sold over 40 million records worldwide and had 20 No. 1 country singles.

MC5’s ferocious sound didn’t find mainstream success, but it influenced a generation of musicians.

He also co-wrote hit songs for Helen Reddy, Tanya Tucker, and Glen Campbell.

Legendary blues guitarist Long John Hunter, who recorded seven solo albums over the course of a six-decade career, has died in Arizona. He was 84.