List of famous guitarists born who were born in Northern California, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Many of these guitar players from Northern California 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 Northern California 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 includes Courtney Love, John Fogerty, more.
This list answers the questions, "What guitar players are from Northern California?" and "Who are famous Northern California guitarists?"1
Jerry Garcia
Dec. at 53 (1942-1995)Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: California, United States of America
Guitars Played: Gibson SG, Gibson Les Paul, Fender Stratocaster
Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American singer-songwriter... more2
Kirk Hammett
Age: 57Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: California, United States of America
Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is an American musician who has been lead guitarist... more3
Courtney Love
Age: 56Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: California, United States of America
Courtney Michelle Love (born Courtney Michelle Harrison; July 9, 1964) is an American singer,... more4
John Fogerty
Age: 75Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Alameda County, Northern California, California, Contiguous United States, San Francisco Bay Area
John Cameron Fogerty (born May 28, 1945) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter.... more5
Jerry Horton
Age: 44Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Dixon, California
Jerry Allan Horton is the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of Californian alternative rock... more6
Lindsey Buckingham
Age: 70Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Palo Alto, California, United States of America
Lindsey Adams Buckingham (born October 3, 1949) is an American musician, singer, songwriter... more7
Billie Joe Armstrong
Age: 47Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States of America
Billie Joe Armstrong (born February 17, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter, musician,... more8
Nancy Wilson
Age: 65Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: California, United States of America
Nancy Lamoureaux Wilson (born March 16, 1954) is an American musician, singer, songwriter,... more9
Bob Weir
Age: 72Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: California, United States of America
Robert Hall Weir ( WEER; born October 16, 1947) is an American musician and songwriter best... more10
Michael Trucco
Age: 49Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: San Mateo, California, United States of America
Edward Michael Trucco (born June 22, 1970) is an American actor known for his role as Samuel... more11
John Cipollina
Dec. at 46 (1943-1989)Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Berkeley, California
John Cipollina (August 24, 1943 – May 29, 1989) was a guitarist best known for his role as a... more12
Grant Geissman
Age: 66Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Berkeley, California
Grant Geissman (born April 13, 1953) is an American jazz guitarist and Emmy-nominated... more13
Peter Buck
Age: 63Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Berkeley, California, United States of America
Peter Lawrence Buck (born December 6, 1956) is an American musician and songwriter who is best... more14
Tim Armstrong
Age: 54Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Berkeley, California, United States of America
Timothy Ross Armstrong (born November 25, 1965) is an American musician, singer, songwriter,... more15
Tom Fogerty
Dec. at 49 (1941-1990)Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Berkeley, California
Thomas Richard Fogerty (November 9, 1941 – September 6, 1990) was an American musician, best... more16
Alex Skolnick
Age: 51Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Berkeley, California, United States of America
Alexander Nathan Skolnick (born September 29, 1968) is an American musician who is best known... more17
Joe Louis Walker
Age: 70Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: San Francisco Peninsula, Northern California, California, Contiguous United States, San Francisco Bay Area
Joe Louis Walker, also known as JLW (born December 25, 1949) is an American musician, best... more18
Jesse Michaels
Age: 50Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Berkeley, California
Jesse Michaels is a songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, artist, and author from Berkeley,... more
19Dave Guard
Dec. at 57 (1934-1991)Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: San Francisco Peninsula, Northern California, California, Contiguous United States, San Francisco Bay Area
Donald David Guard (October 19, 1934 – March 22, 1991) was an American folk singer,... more20
David Silveria
Age: 47Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: San Leandro, Alameda County, Northern California, California, Contiguous United States
David Randall Silveria (born September 21, 1972) is an American drummer, best known as the... more- 21
Marc Bonilla
Age: 64Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: California
Marc Bonilla is an American guitarist and composer. He has worked with Keith Emerson... more 22
David Immerglück
Age: 58Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: California
David A. Immerglück (born May 3, 1961) is an American multi-instrumentalist who is best known... more23
Aaron Abeyta
Age: 54Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States of America
Aaron Abeyta (born August 8, 1965), better known as El Hefe or simply Hefe, from el Jefe... more24
Ronnie Montrose
Dec. at 65 (1947-2012)Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: California, United States of America
Ronald Douglas Montrose (November 29, 1947 – March 3, 2012) was an American rock guitarist,... more25
Jason Becker
Age: 50Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Richmond, California, United States of America
Jason Eli Becker (born July 22, 1969) is an American musician, songwriter and composer. At the... more
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