Famous Guitarists from Ohio

Updated October 13, 2018 3.3k views41 items

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

Items on this list include Dave Grohl and Tracy Chapman.

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

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Dave Grohl
Age: 51
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Warren, Ohio, United States of America, United States, with Territories
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2
Chrissie Hynde
Age: 68
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Akron, Ohio, United States of America
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3
Al Jardine
Age: 77
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Lima, Ohio, United States, with Territories, Allen County
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4
Bobby Womack
Dec. at 70 (1944-2014)
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
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Marilyn Manson
Age: 50
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Canton, Ohio, United States of America
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John Scofield
Age: 68
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America, United States
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7
Boz Scaggs
Age: 75
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Canton, Ohio, United States of America
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8
David Miller
Dec. at 70 (1883-1953)
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Ohio River
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9
Tracy Chapman
Age: 55
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
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10
Dan Auerbach
Age: 40
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Area codes 234 and 330, Ohio, Area code 330, Area code 234, United States of America
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11
Gary Louris
Age: 64
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio
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12
Jerry Douglas
Age: 63
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Warren, Ohio, United States of America
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Phil Keaggy
Age: 68
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Youngstown, Ohio, United States of America
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14
Buddy Miller
Age: 67
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Ohio, United States, with Territories, Greene County, Fairborn
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15
Doug Gillard
Age: 54
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Sandusky, Ohio, United States of America, United States, with Territories
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16
David Baerwald
Age: 59
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Ohio, Oxford, United States of America, United States, with Territories
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17
Tim Easton
Age: 49
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Lewiston, New York
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18
Kate Voegele
Age: 33
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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19
Gilby Clarke
Age: 57
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
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20
Steve Morse
Age: 65
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Ohio, United States of America, United States, with Territories, Butler County
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21
Joshua Radin
Age: 45
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Ohio, Shaker Heights, United States, with Territories, Cuyahoga County
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22
Rick Derringer
Age: 72
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Fort Recovery, Ohio, United States, with Territories, Mercer County
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Brent Mason
Age: 60
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
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Bob Mothersbaugh
Age: 67
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Area codes 234 and 330, Ohio, Area code 330, Area code 234, United States of America
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25
Craig Goldy
Age: 59
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: San Diego, California
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