List of famous guitarists born who were born in New Orleans, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Many of these guitar players from New Orleans 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 Orleans 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 features items like Lonnie Johnson, Memphis Minnie, and many more
This list answers the questions, "What guitar players are from New Orleans?" and "Who are famous New Orleans guitarists?"
Alonzo "Lonnie" Johnson was an American blues and jazz singer/guitarist, violinist and songwriter who pioneered the role of jazz guitar and jazz violin, and is recognized as the first to play an electrically-amplified violin. ...more
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Also Ranked
#39 on The Best Blues Artists of All Time
#47 on The Greatest Jazz Guitarists of All Time
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Vance Elliott DeGeneres is an American actor, musician, film producer and screenwriter, known for his work in television. He is the older brother of actress and comedienne Ellen DeGeneres. After a two-year stint in the Marine Corps, during which he reached the rank of corporal, DeGeneres hosted a ...more
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Also Ranked
#49 on The Greatest Daily Show Correspondents of All Time
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Earl King was an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, most active in blues music. A composer of well known standards such as "Come On" and Professor Longhair's "Big Chief", he is an important figure in New Orleans R&B music. ...more
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
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Jimmy Bower is an American sludge/heavy metal guitarist and drummer who has played with six bands, most notably Eyehategod, Crowbar, Down, and Superjoint Ritual. Jimmy Bower is known in some circles as the "Godfather of Southern Metal" for his involvement in the New Orleans Metal and Hardcore scene, ...more
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Area code 504, United States of America, United States, with Territories, Louisiana, + more
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