🎸 Talking Guitars: The BIG 4 of ‘80s Hard Rock Guitarists — Who Made the Cut? 🤘 8/10/25

🎸 The '80s gave us an explosion of guitar heroes — lightning-fast shredders, larger-than-life performers, and songwriters who defined an era. But who are the true "Big 4" of ‘80s hard rock guitarists? 🤘 In this episode of Talking Guitars, we break down an article from UCR for the ultimate quartet of six-string legends who debuted in the 1980s. That means no Eddie Van Halen (sorry, he’s a ‘70s debut), no Nuno Bettencourt (hit his stride in the ‘90s), and no Michael Angelo Batio (monster chops, but… where are the hooks?). We’re talking guitarists who could shred with the best of them and deliver unforgettable riffs, solos, and songs that still light up arenas today. Technical skill ✅ Songwriting chops ✅ Lasting cultural impact ✅ — these four have it all. 🔥 Grab your favorite axe, crank the gain, and join the debate — do YOU agree with our “Big 4”? #TalkingGuitars #80sGuitarists #HardRock #GuitarLegends #ShredGuitar #80sRock #MetalGuitarists #GuitarHeroes #GlamMetal #Big4 #GuitarTalk #RockGuitar #GuitarShredding #GuitarIcons #JohnnyBeaneTV Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536