Brian May will go down as many music fans' favourite guitarists. But who does he cite as his influence? Read more about it ...

"I can't imagine Rock Guitar without Pete Townshend. Looking back, it seems to me he basically invented it ! I was lucky enough to be there watching. My playing owes so much to him," said May.

The Swedish guitar great Yngwie Malmsteen took his love of classical music and translated it to a more hard rock and metal style. Breaking through with 1984's 'Rising Force' album, he's carved out ...