Guitar Guitar History & Legendary Artists

Question 1

Who is widely credited as the 'King of the Blues' and known for his signature B.B. King vibrato?

Accepted Answer

B.B. King

Answer

Robert Johnson

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Muddy Waters

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Howlin' Wolf

Question 2

Which guitarist is credited with pioneering the solid-body electric guitar and revolutionizing the music industry?

Accepted Answer

Les Paul

Answer

Charlie Christian

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Chet Atkins

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Django Reinhardt

Question 3

Jimi Hendrix is best known for performing the US National Anthem on guitar at which famous 1969 music festival?

Accepted Answer

Woodstock

Answer

Monterey Pop Festival

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Isle of Wight Festival

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Altamont Free Concert

Question 4

Which Delta Blues guitarist was said to have made a 'deal with the devil' at the crossroads in Mississippi?

Accepted Answer

Robert Johnson

Answer

Son House

Answer

Charlie Patton

Answer

Skip James

Question 5

Which guitarist co-founded the band Led Zeppelin and is famous for his use of a bow on the electric guitar?

Accepted Answer

Jimmy Page

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Eric Clapton

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Jeff Beck

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Pete Townshend

Question 6

Who was the first jazz guitarist to achieve fame as a lead instrumentalist rather than a rhythm player?

Accepted Answer

Charlie Christian

Answer

Wes Montgomery

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Joe Pass

Answer

Django Reinhardt