The electric guitar has defined rock music, delivering some of the most unforgettable moments in musical history. From David Gilmour’s emotive bends in “Comfortably Numb” to Jimi Hendrix’s groundbreaking work in “All Along the Watchtower,” these solos have inspired generations of musicians and fans alike. Join us as we dive into the 50 greatest guitar solos that have shaped the rock landscape, celebrating the virtuosity and creativity that make each of these performances truly iconic.
50. Crazy Train – Randy Rhoads of Ozzy Osbourne
49. Back In Black – Angus Young of AC/DC
48. Killing In the Name – Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine
47. Hangar 18 – Marty Friedman of Megadeth
46. Alive – Mike McCready of Pearl Jam
45. Fade to Black – Kirk Hammett of Metallica
44. Achilles Last Stand – Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin
43. Sympathy for the Devil – Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones
42. Gypsy – Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac
41. Let It Be – George Harrison of The Beatles
40.Floods – Dimebag Darrell of Pantera
39. Little Wing – Jimi Hendrix of The Jimi Hendrix Experience
38. La Villa Strangiato – Alex Lifeson of Rush
37. Cliffs of Dover – Eric Johnson of Eric Johnson
36. Purple Rain – Prince of Prince and the Revolution
35. Machine Gun – Jimi Hendrix of The Jimi Hendrix Experience
34. For the Love of God – Steve Vai of Steve Vai
33. La Grange – Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top
32. White Room – Eric Clapton of Cream
31. Dogs – David Gilmour of Pink Floyd
30. Sweet Child O’ Mine – Slash of Guns N’ Roses
29. Beyond the Realms of Death – Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest
28. Hot for Teacher – Eddie Van Halen of Van Halen
27. Maggot Brain – Eddie Hazel of Funkadelic
26. Paranoid Android – Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead
25. Gimme Shelter – Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones
24. One – Kirk Hammett of Metallica
23. November Rain – Slash of Guns N’ Roses
22. Child In Time – Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple
21. Reelin’ In The Years – Elliott Randall of Steely Dan
20. Since I’ve Been Loving You – Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin
19. While My Guitar Gently Weeps – Eric Clapton of The Beatles
18. 25 or 6 to 4 – Terry Kath of Chicago
17. Tornado of Souls – Marty Friedman of Megadeth
16. Whipping Post – Duane Allman & Dickey Betts of The Allman Brothers Band
15. Texas Flood – Stevie Ray Vaughan of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
14. Time – David Gilmour of Pink Floyd
13. Mr. Crowley – Randy Rhoads of Ozzy Osbourne
12. Crossroads – Eric Clapton of Cream
11. Highway Star – Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple
10. Voodoo Child – Jimi Hendrix of The Jimi Hendrix Experience
9. Sultans of Swing – Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits
8. Something – George Harrison of The Beatles
7. Bohemian Rhapsody – Brian May of Queen
6. Eruption – Eddie Van Halen of Van Halen
5. All Along the Watchtower – Jimi Hendrix of The Jimi Hendrix Experience
4. Hotel California – Joe Walsh & Don Felder of Eagles
3. Free Bird – Allen Collins & Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd
2. Stairway to Heaven – Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin
1. Comfortably Numb – David Gilmour of Pink Floyd
