He's a living legend, true rock royalty, and his band created some of the most unique and enduring anthems of all time. Can you recognize him from this school days photo?

How about a few clues, you ask? Fair enough! He's a guitarist and an honest-to-goodness scientist. He's spent a lot of time recently trying to help some endangered furry creatures. Most intriguingly, he and another famous axeman are talking about making a (presumably mind-blowing) "riffs album" together soon.

Think you know who we're talking about? Click below to find out if you're right!

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