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.

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.

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

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

Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time' was released, with its unforgettable performance still stunning listeners today.

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 ...

Guitar solos are the backbone of rock music. Since the genre’s inception, the guitar has been the thing that made or broke a song. As time went on, the instrument got more and more spotlight, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.