Steve Howe
For the progressive rock group Yes, Howe is the lead guitarist. Building on his popularity, after leaving The Velvet Underground, Howe was actually the lead guitarist on Lou Reed’s first solo album. After leaving Yes, Howe also had a very good solo career. In 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.

Steve Howe
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Rory Gallagher
Rory Gallagher, who was born in Ireland, was a star of blues and rock. His albums have sold in excess of 30 million copies worldwide. On June 14, 1995, Gallagher died tragically at 47 from the combined effects of a failing liver due to alcohol, narcotics, and an MRSA infection. He has also influenced a lot of blues guitarists due to how amazing he plays the blues.

Rory Gallagher