I’m an old (50’s something) rocker at heart, and just learning guitar right now. After about 2 months and strumming “The Basic 5” chords, I’m learning She Sells Sanctuary. And, I’m about to pick up a used and in beautiful shape Gretsch Jet. Life will never be the same. Thank you Billy.🤘🏻❤️🎸🤘🏻

Met him after a show in 06, he was the only band member who came out in the freezing cold and hung out with me and my friend for like 20 minutes. He was really nice, major influence

Billy Duffy may never come up in "greatest guitar Legend" in the history of rock however that's because most people don't know what they're talking about. Billy Duffy is a harmonic guitar player, in other words he lays down legendary anthems in the background that much like AC/DC's Malcolm keeps the rhythm, and the whole tone and feel of the tune going. however, isn't at times overly complicated. But when Billy does go off on a solo, it's very unique great phrasing voicing and none of his solos really sound the same, they're all much like Jimmy Page did, having a lot of uniqueness to them. Billy Duffy is the man end of story.

I saw The Cult live two days ago. I have seen at least over a thousand bands in my whole life and of all those bands, The Cult ranks in a very, very high league. They play simple, straightforward, no big show. The only show for the eyes that they delivered is that they have their own light guy who knows the songs. No shitty projectors, no LED walls, no bullshittery. No fireworks, no stupid gadgets, nothing. Pure, absolutely great and iconic music, mixed by their great FOH guy and delivered in absolute perfection. It was a fucking pleasure for all of my senses.

The Cult's Electric = best hard rock album EVER.

The best understated underrated guitar player I've ever known.

They should be in the Rockin Roll Hall of Fame. Crying shame they are not.

Love Billy Duffy, he's never indulged in virtuosity, favouring atmosphere and great riffs

Back in 2000 when I was working in Hong Kong, after every morning meeting, I would play She Sells Sanctuary for the locals on my iPAQ (remember those?) before we dispersed to hit the streets. The sound from the device was terrible but the emotion of the song still cut through. You left the meeting feeling like a rock star ready to take on the world. Thank you Billy!

One of the coolest and down to earth guitarists anyone could ever meet. Very underrated as a musician as well.

I could listen to this guy forever on guitar & in conversation.

Met Ian & Billy several times. Both humble guys and musical geniuses. My favourite band of all time. Seen them live 75 + times.

Top man Bill! One of the most distinctive (and underrated) guitarists ever.

Billy Duffy rules. She Sells Sanctuary is one of the most enduring licks of the 1980s.

I was born in the same year as Billy and learned guitar at the same time. What I admire most about him is his integrity; he's always been 100% grounded and honest. No airs and graces, nothing to prove... what you see is what you get. Love him and his music.

Billy is just cool as hell. One of my favorites in a criminally under rated band. Love the Cult

I feel REALLY thankful Billy stayed with, and got back together with Ian. They've made SO much great music over the years !!!

He sounds like a great bloke. Love his guitar playing.

I place him among the best. I love rock like life blood, but this guy, he rocks my soul through and through.

Billy Duffy has inspired me as much as any guitarist I can think of and his 'sound' is simply sublime....way cool cat