Let's talk about rock guitar solos, alright?
I've been spending a lot of time revisiting my youth on YouTube. Actually, a bit before I graduated. I mostly loved the Jam, Elvis Costello, and variations of new wave from all over except the "grandpa rock" which I'm now "re-discovering."
The best, most hearfelt musicians?
For me, it's between Joe Walsh and Don Felder on the classic Hotel California, live 1977 version. They never seemed to be dueling and were so seamlessly complementary and fun. Don Henley fortunately just kept time in the background.
and...
Jimmy Page at Led Zeppelin's Earl Court concerts was totally astonishing. Plant looked drunk and stupid.
| by Anonymous | reply 16 | March 26, 2024 3:49 PM
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I like the "One of These Nights" (Eagles / Felder) guitar solo.
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | March 24, 2024 6:50 AM
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When the Osmond started pushing fat Jimmy and another one, they’d allow them to torture the audience with a guitar solo.
I detest guitar solos almost as much as drum and tuba solos.
| by Anonymous | reply 2 | March 24, 2024 6:54 AM
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Joe Walsh was high as fuck!
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | March 24, 2024 7:10 AM
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Terry Kath (Chicago) at Tanglewood.
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | March 24, 2024 9:04 AM
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The Beatles "The End" trifecta. Paul still does it live. His band guys seem to enjoy it
| by Anonymous | reply 7 | March 24, 2024 10:04 AM
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“Do You Feel Like We Do” from the Frampton Comes Alive” album. The song is nicely peppered with riffs and mini solos throughout, but the real meat and potatoes comes at around the 11:05 mark.
| by Anonymous | reply 8 | March 25, 2024 9:09 PM
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Yes, it’s corny and overplayed but the solo at the end of Stairway to Heaven is luminous.
| by Anonymous | reply 9 | March 25, 2024 9:26 PM
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R9, this is the best tutorial I’ve come across that demonstrates how Page played the “Stairway” solo. First comes the full solo, then a step-by-step breakdown. This guy is spot on.
| by Anonymous | reply 10 | March 26, 2024 3:44 AM
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Duane Allman’s guitar solo on the Wilson Pickett version of “Hey Jude” gives me goosebumps. It starts at 2:54.
| by Anonymous | reply 11 | March 26, 2024 3:56 AM
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Didn’t Duane play the lead on Layla? ^^^
| by Anonymous | reply 12 | March 26, 2024 5:55 AM
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Duane Allman may have been the best ever. Listen to his solo on one of his last ever performances of Blue Sky.
Dickie Betts isn't chopped liver either...
| by Anonymous | reply 13 | March 26, 2024 6:48 AM
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Everything about this song is masterful, but especially Keith’s solo.
| by Anonymous | reply 15 | March 26, 2024 1:03 PM
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I used to think the "Free Bird" solo was the greatest ever. But now I think it's needlessly long and repetitive. The ending goes on forever.
| by Anonymous | reply 16 | March 26, 2024 3:49 PM
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