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?"1
Dave Grohl
Age: 51Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Warren, Ohio, United States of America, United States, with Territories
David Eric Grohl (born January 14, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, musician and... more2
Chrissie Hynde
Age: 68Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Christine Ellen Hynde (born September 7, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter and musician.... more3
Al Jardine
Age: 77Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Lima, Ohio, United States, with Territories, Allen County
Alan Charles Jardine (born September 3, 1942) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter... more4
Bobby Womack
Dec. at 70 (1944-2014)Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
Robert Dwayne Womack (; March 4, 1944 – June 27, 2014) was an American singer, songwriter,... more5
Marilyn Manson
Age: 50Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), known by his stage name Marilyn Manson, is an... more6
John Scofield
Age: 68Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America, United States
John Scofield (born December 26, 1951), sometimes referred to as "Sco", is an American... more7
Boz Scaggs
Age: 75Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Canton, Ohio, United States of America
William Royce "Boz" Scaggs (born June 8, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, and... more8
David Miller
Dec. at 70 (1883-1953)Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Ohio River
David Miller may refer to:... more9
Tracy Chapman
Age: 55Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
Tracy Chapman (born March 30, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter, known for her hits "Fast... more10
Dan Auerbach
Age: 40Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Area codes 234 and 330, Ohio, Area code 330, Area code 234, United States of America
Daniel Quine Auerbach (born May 14, 1979) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and... more11
Gary Louris
Age: 64Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Toledo, Ohio
Gary Louris (born March 10, 1955) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter of... more12
Jerry Douglas
Age: 63Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Warren, Ohio, United States of America
Gerald Calvin "Jerry" Douglas (born May 28, 1956) is an American resonator guitar and lap... more13
Phil Keaggy
Age: 68Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Youngstown, Ohio, United States of America
Philip Tyler "Phil" Keaggy (born March 23, 1951) is an American acoustic and electric... more14
Buddy Miller
Age: 67Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Ohio, United States, with Territories, Greene County, Fairborn
Steven Paul "Buddy" Miller (born September 6, 1952) is an American singer, songwriter,... more15
Doug Gillard
Age: 54Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Sandusky, Ohio, United States of America, United States, with Territories
Doug Gillard (born December 23, 1965) is an American guitarist and songwriter. He has been a... more16
David Baerwald
Age: 59Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Ohio, Oxford, United States of America, United States, with Territories
David Francis Baerwald (born July 11, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter, composer, and... more17
Tim Easton
Age: 49Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Lewiston, New York
Tim Easton (born April 25, 1966) is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter playing rock... more18
Kate Voegele
Age: 33Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Kate Elizabeth Voegele (; born December 8, 1986) is an American singer-songwriter and actress.... more19
Gilby Clarke
Age: 57Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
Gilbert "Gilby" J. Clarke (born August 17, 1962) is an American musician, singer, songwriter... more20
Steve Morse
Age: 65Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Ohio, United States of America, United States, with Territories, Butler County
Steve Morse (born July 28, 1954) is an American guitarist and composer, best known as the... more21
Joshua Radin
Age: 45Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Ohio, Shaker Heights, United States, with Territories, Cuyahoga County
Joshua Radin (born June 14, 1974) is an American singer-songwriter. He has recorded seven... more22
Rick Derringer
Age: 72Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Fort Recovery, Ohio, United States, with Territories, Mercer County
Rick Derringer (born Ricky Dean Zehringer; August 5, 1947) is an American guitarist, vocalist,... more23
Brent Mason
Age: 60Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Brent Mason (born July 13, 1959) is a Nashville recording studio guitarist and songwriter... more24
Bob Mothersbaugh
Age: 67Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â Area codes 234 and 330, Ohio, Area code 330, Area code 234, United States of America
Robert Leroy Mothersbaugh, Jr. (; born August 11, 1952), or "Bob 1", is an American singer,... more25
Craig Goldy
Age: 59Nationality:Â United States of America
Birthplace:Â San Diego, California
Craig Goldy (born November 6, 1961) is an American guitarist, most notably of the band Dio.... more