Famous Guitarists from Pennsylvania

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List of famous guitarists born who were born in Pennsylvania, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Many of these guitar players from Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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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Taylor Swift
Age: 30
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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George Benson
Age: 76
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Area code 412, Contiguous United States, United States of America
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3
Joan Jett
Age: 62
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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4
Joe Negri
Age: 93
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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5
Esteban
Age: 71
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Todd Rundgren
Age: 71
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Delaware County, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Contiguous United States, United States of America
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7
David Mansfield
Age: 63
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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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
Otis Rush
Age: 84
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Pennsylvania, Area code 215, Contiguous United States, Philadelphia, United States of America
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Kevin Eubanks
Age: 62
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Pennsylvania, Area code 215, Contiguous United States, Philadelphia, United States of America
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11
Wayne Coyne
Age: 58
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Area code 412, Contiguous United States, United States of America
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12
Paul Doucette
Age: 47
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Area code 412, Contiguous United States, United States of America
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13
Jaco Pastorius
Dec. at 36 (1951-1987)
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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David Bromberg
Age: 74
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Pennsylvania, Area code 215, Contiguous United States, Philadelphia, United States of America
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15
Richard Rossi
Age: 56
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Area code 412, Contiguous United States, United States of America
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16
Justin Sane
Age: 46
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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17
Lee Ving
Age: 69
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Pennsylvania, Area code 215, Contiguous United States, Philadelphia, United States of America
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Amos Lee
Age: 42
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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19
Buck Page
Dec. at 84 (1922-2006)
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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20
Jimmy Thackery
Age: 66
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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21
Ray Benson
Age: 68
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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22
Jimmy Bruno
Age: 66
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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23
John Corabi
Age: 61
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Pennsylvania, Area code 215, Contiguous United States, Philadelphia, United States of America
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24
Reb Beach
Age: 56
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Area code 412, Contiguous United States, United States of America
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25
Gene Ween
Age: 49
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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