Gosh, only 5?
In no particular order:
1. James Burton
2. Chet Atkins
3. Les Paul
4. Robert Johnson
5. George Friend
I also really enjoy Scotty Moore's work, especially in his Sun Records days with Elvis I'm also a big fan of Dick Dale and Link Wray due to their innovations in the early days. In modern times, I never tire of Brian Setzer or Jim of Reverend Horton Heat.
I'm actually pretty ecclectic in what I like...I appreciate Slash, Dimebag, etc. from that era of playing.
I'm not a purist in my tastes LOL...I prefer the 1950's rockabilly sound with lots of echo, tremolo, and slapback, but because I'm a music lover, I love so much of it ALL
Love this thread!
Blessings,
L