Jordan Rudess

While most readers are familiar with the great keyboard players of a previous generation (Keith Emerson and Tony Banks, for instance), if you’ve never heard of Jordan Rudess, keyboardist with the progressive metal band Dream Theater, then you’re really missing out. In addition to rock keyboard solos, Rudess regularly plays in classical and jazz styles as well. Here are some samples:

He’s clearly incredibly talented, and so the only question is whether you think he looks better with lots of hair or none at all…