He is the keyboardist, rhythm guitarist and vocalist. She is the bass guitarist and vocalist. He is the lead guitarist and vocalist. This left the band without a permanent lead guitarist or drummer. Emmy, where she performed as the guitarist and lead vocalist. In Stoermer's absence touring keyboardist/guitarist Jake Blanton moved to bass guitar. He later began playing guitar after being inspired by American rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix. The group consisted of Viktor Tsoi, guitarist , and drummer . They were still in need of a guitarist and drummer. He was replaced by Yes tribute band guitarist, Johnny Bruhns. He also achieved some recognition as a guitarist and songwriter. Yorke received his first guitar when he was seven, inspired by Queen guitarist Brian May. Guitar layering is one of May's distinctive techniques as a rock guitarist. Richard Newman was the primary guitarist and songwriter. Oberst is a guitarist and singer for Desaparecidos.