A great rock song begins with an unbelievable riff. These 33 songs are elite examples of exactly that, with some that might ...

A 1970 rock classic was named among the greatest guitar riffs of all time and it told the story of true - and forbidden - ...

A 1992 heavy metal hit was named among the greatest guitar riffs of all time and the man who created the sound was murdered.

A 1973 blues rock classic was named among the greatest guitar riffs of all time. It sparked a local controversy and got the ...

The opening bars of this late-1960s masterpiece captivated a generation and introduced an entirely new way of playing the ...

In addition to being one of the earliest examples of heavy distortion in a rock ‘n’ roll track, the descending blues riff in Link Wray’s instrumental, “Rumble”, has become a quintessential lick for ...

A 1974 rock masterpiece was named among the greatest guitar riffs of all time and sparked a well-known feud.

Depending on the moment, Rich Robinson’s slide guitar playing can be scorching, singing or transcendental. It’s on Black Crowes tracks like ‘90s classics “Twice as Hard,” “My Morning Song” and “Wiser ...

The '70s rock ballad, "My Love" by Paul McCartney and Wings—which features an iconic improvised guitar solo—hit No. 1 53 ...

Coming up with a Big 4 of Jimi Hendrix solos alone is a task unto itself, but this closing track from Electric Ladyland, the ...

Van Halen actually built the instrument he wanted to play himself, which became known as the Frankenstrat. He assembled it ...