Rainer Ptacek plays guitar on the back of his Ranchero.
Lived in Tucson
Why he's famous: Arts — music
Notable accomplishment: Ptacek was a guitarist and singer/songwriter based in Tucson. He was known for his unique playing style and technique. After Ptacek was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1996, several well-known musicians composed a tribute album for him. The album featured artists such as Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant and Jimmy Page.
