Starting with riffs and chords may be standard for rock jams and in popular music in general, but making that part a freewheeling solo is a mission statement.

Prince left behind countless memorable performances, but one guitar solo has earned a particularly impressive distinction.

Frank Zappa showcased his emotional side on this classic guitar instrumental.

Eric Clapton delivered an all-time great guitar solo on "Crossroads".

View post: 1/1 ‘MVP’ Shohei Ohtani Collectible Could Shatter $11 Million Record Sale The guitar solo has been part of popular culture for decades at this point. Guitarists such as Slash, Zakk Wylde ...

If there’s one reason why classic rock is beloved today, it likely has to do with the electric guitar. But to be even more specific, it probably has something to do with the electric lead guitar solo.

What makes a great guitar solo? Is it pure emotion or dazzling technical command? Simplicity or complexity? One note or a thousand? Is it meticulously crafted melodic precision, hair-raising ...

Guitar solos definitely were still in vogue in the 1990s. Some of the best alt-rock and grunge tracks from that era boast some seriously killer solos, and many of them don’t come from well-known bands ...

That's right, people, it's time to shred. Far from being an inaccessible feature of guitar-based music of all stripes, and decades before you try any ridiculous lead lines belonging to some of the ...