22 guitar heroes who shaped the sound of '80s indie and alternative rock

The '80s proved to be a pivotal and eclectic time for the electric guitar – one defined by its role in coaxing new sounds from the instrument. From The Smiths and The Cure to Pixies and R.E.M., here

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