London, Aug 21 - Guitar legend Jimi Hendrix has been named the greatest electric guitarist of all time by Time magazine.

The 'All Along The Watchtower' singer topped the list beating renowned musicians such as Slash, B.B. King, reported contactmusic.com.

While former Guns N' Roses star Slash came second, Blues legend King was named third, followed by Keith Richards, with Eric Clapton taking the final slot in the top five.