Famous Guitarists from Michigan

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List of famous guitarists born who were born in Michigan, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Many of these guitar players from Michigan 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 Michigan 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.

List ranges from Ted Nugent to Alice Cooper, plus much more.

This list answers the questions, "What guitar players are from Michigan?" and "Who are famous Michigan guitarists?"

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1
Jack White
Age: 44
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Michigan, USA, Detroit
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2
Alice Cooper
Age: 72
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Area code 313, Metro Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, Contiguous United States
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3
Glenn Frey
Age: 71
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Michigan, USA, Detroit
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4
Bob Seger
Age: 74
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Lincoln Park, Michigan, United States of America
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5
Ted Nugent
Age: 71
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Michigan, USA, Redford
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6
Earl Klugh
Age: 66
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Michigan, USA, Detroit
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7
Bob Birch
Dec. at 56 (1956-2012)
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
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8
Ben Mink
Age: 68
Nationality: Canada
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
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9
Evan Hirschelman
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10
Ray Parker, Jr.
Age: 65
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
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11
Kenny Burrell
Age: 88
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
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12
Amos Garrett
Age: 78
Nationality: Canada, United States of America
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
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13
Sufjan Stevens
Age: 44
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
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14
Dennis Coffey
Age: 79
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
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15
Harvey Mandel
Age: 74
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
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16
Bill Kirchen
Age: 71
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut
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17
Mark Tremonti
Age: 45
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
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18
Del Shannon
Dec. at 56 (1934-1990)
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Michigan, USA, Grand Rapids
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19
Slim Gaillard
Dec. at 75 (1916-1991)
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Area code 313, Metro Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, Contiguous United States
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20
James Gurley
Dec. at 70 (1939-2009)
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
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21
Brendan Benson
Age: 49
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Royal Oak, Michigan
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22
John 5
Age: 48
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States of America
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23
Joe Messina
Age: 91
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Michigan, USA, Detroit
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24
Wayne Kramer
Age: 71
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
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25
Pete Anderson
Age: 71
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
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