"Clapton, May, and Summers: The Surprising Rankings in Rolling Stone's Greatest 250 Guitarists Of All Time"
Rolling Stone's list of the 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time has sparked controversy with its rankings, placing Andy Summers at 250 and omitting Eric Clapton, Brian May, and David Gilmour from the top 30. The list prioritizes heaviness, feel, invention, and songwriting over technical prowess. While some criticize the rankings, others appreciate the opportunity to discover new talents like Chistone 'Kingfish' Ingram, Yvette Young, Mdou Moctar, Tim Henson, and Tosin Abasi. The top 20 includes Jimi Hendrix, Chuck Berry, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, and Jeff Beck.