List of famous guitarists born who were born in Massachusetts, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Many of these guitar players from Massachusetts are legends in the music world, each with their own innovative styles of play. If you play guitar, whether acoustic or electric, then these famous Massachusetts guitar players should be people you look up to. These are some of the best guitarists that have ever picked up the instrument, and whether they play rock, blues, metal or folk, these men and women are considered legends.
James Taylor and Rob Zombie are a great starting point for your to rank your favorites on this list
This list answers the questions, "What guitar players are from Massachusetts?" and "Who are famous Massachusetts guitarists?"1
Joe Perry
Age: 69Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States of America
Guitars Played: Gibson Les Paul, Fender Stratocaster, Fender Telecaster
Anthony Joseph Pereira (born September 10, 1950) better known by his stage name, Joe Perry, is... more2
Dick Dale
Age: 82Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Guitars Played: Fender Stratocaster
Richard Anthony Monsour (Arabic: ريتشارد أنتوني منصور; May 4, 1937 – March 16, 2019), known... more3
James Taylor
Age: 71Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. A... more4
Rob Zombie
Age: 54Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States of America
Rob Zombie (born Robert Bartleh Cummings; January 12, 1965) is an American musician and... more
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Tony Rombola
Age: 55Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Norwood, Massachusetts
Tony Rombola (born November 24, 1964) is an American musician who has been the lead guitarist... more6
Black Francis
Age: 54Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Charles Thompson IV (born April 6, 1965) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He... more7
Johnny Diesel
Age: 53Nationality: Australia
Birthplace: Bristol County, Fall River, North America, United States of America, United States
Mark Denis Lizotte (born 31 May 1966) is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician, who has... more8
Michael John Burkett
Age: 52Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Michael John Burkett (born January 31, 1967), known professionally as Fat Mike, is an American... more9
Steven Van Zandt
Age: 69Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Steven Van Zandt (born November 22, 1950) is an American musician, songwriter, producer,... more10
Susan Tedeschi
Age: 49Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Boston, USA, Massachusetts
Susan Tedeschi (; born November 9, 1970) is an American singer and guitarist. A multiple... more11
Craig Finn
Age: 48Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Eastern United States, Boston, Area code 617, New England, United States of America
Craig Finn (born August 22, 1971) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He is best... more12
John Flansburgh
Age: 59Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Lincoln, Massachusetts, United States of America
John Conant Flansburgh (born May 6, 1960) is an American musician. He is half of the... more13
Alan Wilson
Dec. at 27 (1943-1970)Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Arlington, Massachusetts
Alan Christie Wilson (July 4, 1943 – September 3, 1970) was a co-founder, leader, and primary... more14
J Mascis
Age: 54Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Amherst, Massachusetts, United States of America
Joseph Donald Mascis Jr. (; born December 10, 1965) is an American musician, best known as the... more15
Myles Kennedy
Age: 50Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
Myles Richard Bass (born November 27, 1969), known professionally as Myles Kennedy, is an... more16
Adam Gardner
Age: 46Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: New Jersey
Adam Seth Gardner (born May 31, 1973) is an American guitarist and vocalist of the band Guster... more17
Peter Rowan
Age: 77Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
Peter Rowan (born July 4, 1942) is an American bluegrass musician and composer. Rowan plays... more18
Brad Delp
Dec. at 56 (1951-2007)Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Peabody, Massachusetts
Bradley Edward Delp (June 12, 1951 – March 9, 2007) was an American singer and songwriter. He... more19
Eric Griffin
Age: 43Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
Eric Michael Griffin is an American rock guitarist. He is most famous for playing bass in the... more20
Gary Hoey
Age: 59Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Lowell, Massachusetts
Gary Hoey (born August 23, 1960) is an American hard rock and latterly blues rock guitarist,... more
21Andy Ross
Age: 40Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Area code 774, United States of America, United States, with Territories, Area code 508
Andrew "Andy" Ross (born March 8, 1979), is an American musician most famous as guitarist,... more22
Linda Perry
Age: 54Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Springfield, Massachusetts
Linda Perry (born April 15, 1965) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record... more23
Mike Ness
Age: 57Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Lynn, Massachusetts, United States of America
Michael James Ness (born April 3, 1962) is an American musician and producer who is the lead... more24
Billy Squier
Age: 69Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States of America
William Haislip Squier (, born May 12, 1950) is an American rock musician and singer. Squier... more25
Brad Whitford
Age: 67Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Winchester, Massachusetts, United States of America
Bradley Ernest Whitford (born February 23, 1952) is an American musician who is best known for... more
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