List of famous guitarists born who were born in New England, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Many of these guitar players from New England 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 New England 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.
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This list answers the questions, "What guitar players are from New England?" and "Who are famous New England guitarists?"1
Joe Perry
Age: 69Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States of America
Anthony Joseph Pereira (born September 10, 1950) better known by his stage name, Joe Perry, is... more2
John Mayer
Age: 43Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
John Clayton Mayer (; born October 16, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and... more3
Dick Dale
Age: 82Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Richard Anthony Monsour (Arabic: ريتشارد أنتوني منصور; May 4, 1937 – March 16, 2019), known... more4
Chet Powers
Dec. at 57 (1937-1994)Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Danbury, Connecticut
Chester William "Chet" Powers, Jr. was an American singer-songwriter, and a member of the rock... more5
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... more6
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... more7
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... more8
Chris Carrabba
Age: 44Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: West Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
Christopher Andrew "Ender" Carrabba (born April 10, 1975) is the lead singer and guitarist of... more9
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... more10
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... more11
Eric Von Schmidt
Dec. at 76 (1931-2007)Nationality: United States of America, Germany
Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Eric Von Schmidt (May 28, 1931 – February 2, 2007) was an American singer and guitarist,... more12
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... more13
Aaron Lewis
Age: 47Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Rutland City, Vermont, United States of America
Aaron Lewis (born April 13, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter and musician who is best... more14
Andy Gibb
Dec. at 30 (1958-1988)Nationality: Australia, England
Birthplace: Manchester, United Kingdom
Andrew Roy Gibb (5 March 1958 – 10 March 1988) was an English singer, songwriter, performer,... more15
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,... more16
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... more17
Willy DeVille
Dec. at 59 (1950-2009)Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Stamford, Connecticut, United States of America
Willy DeVille (born William Paul Borsey Jr., August 25, 1950 – August 6, 2009) was an American... more18
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... more19
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... more20
Bill Kirchen
Age: 71Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut
William Knight "Bill" Kirchen (born June 29, 1948) is an American rockabilly guitarist, singer... more21
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... more22
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... more23
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... more24
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... more25
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... more