RaoulDuke79 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, Gugny said: I just now realized that you had No More Tears in your original post. I just saw "favorite guitar solos," and started typing. How friggin funny/ironic that we both cited that solo!?! It completely shreads from the build up until it just let's loose. Randy Rohades was fantastic, but getting Zakk Wylde as a replacement isn't too shabby either......also some great contributions in here that I haven't heard or just plain forgot. Thanks folks. Edited January 24, 2018 by RaoulDuke79
Billsfansinceday1 Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 Hotel California (not really a solo but virtuoso) All along the Watchtower (Jimi transformed Dylan's song) Just Got Paid (Bonamassa guitar and Guo cello battle to the death) Crossroads (Clapton's guitar was blazing)
May Day 10 Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 i was at a pearl jam concert and they brought out donna grantis. i guess she was in prince's band. she rocked solos in rocking in the free world
Gugny Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 8 hours ago, Doc said: I have lots, but one of my faves that many probably don't know is this (starts at 1:33, although whole song is great and check-out the outro): I saw Eric Johnsnon 9 hours ago, SinceThe70s said: Love the topic and there hasn't been a solo posted yet that I don't like/love. Totally agree with Chef that it doesn't have to shred, but I love shredding too. OP mentioned drum solos. Obviously not a solo, but I heard Zep's Whole Lotta Love for the first time in a long time recently and how kick-a$$ is the opening drum fill? Iconic, Bonham was a beast. I'm not big on favorites since there's so much outstanding music, but I'll throw some love to the Zappa's. I could easily go with Muffin Man, but here are two more: Not sure if Chef is a Zappa fan but you might like Frank's Watermelon in Easter Hay: Overall I'll go with Dweezil's cover of Franks Pygmy Twylyte..solo starts around 4:15 in: 8 hours ago, Doc said: I have lots, but one of my faves that many probably don't know is this (starts at 1:33, although whole song is great and check-out the outro): I saw Eric Johnson and Dweezil Zappa at one of the "Experience Hendrix" tours about 4 years ago. Awesome. And anyone reading this - if you have a chance to see one of these shows, DO IT. It's hours of great guitar from beginning to end.
WhoTom Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 "Comfortably Numb" gets all the glory (and it IS a great solo) but I think the solo from "Time" is better.
Gugny Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 39 minutes ago, WhoTom said: "Comfortably Numb" gets all the glory (and it IS a great solo) but I think the solo from "Time" is better. He really makes the guitar scream in this solo. I always point it out to my son (up and coming guitarist) whenever it's on the radio. There aren't many better "rock guitar soloists" than Gilmour. 1
Seasons1992 Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 I will put up the solo in "Sweet Child O' Mine." Slash isn't one of the greatest guitarists of all time in my opinion but just go listen to it........ 2 hours ago, May Day 10 said: i was at a pearl jam concert and they brought out donna grantis. i guess she was in prince's band. she rocked solos in rocking in the free world 1. I'm in LOVE. I had never heard of her before now. 2. Women that can SHRED like her are incredibly amazing. 3. She must be related to SRV in some way. That's God-given talent. "A black man trapped in a white woman's body." 1
Roundybout Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 Wasted Years by Iron Maiden has a great solo too, par for the course for these guys. 1
RaoulDuke79 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Posted January 24, 2018 Maybe not technically astounding, but I loved this one since I was a kid. 1
Guffalo Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, Doc said: I have lots, but one of my faves that many probably don't know is this (starts at 1:33, although whole song is great and check-out the outro): Loved that album, Thanks for the reminder! Edited January 24, 2018 by Guffalo Also Southern Man from Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Four Way street (Live album)
Gugny Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 43 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said: I will put up the solo in "Sweet Child O' Mine." Slash isn't one of the greatest guitarists of all time in my opinion but just go listen to it........ 1. I'm in LOVE. I had never heard of her before now. 2. Women that can SHRED like her are incredibly amazing. 3. She must be related to SRV in some way. That's God-given talent. "A black man trapped in a white woman's body." I think Slash is definitely in the "one of" conversation. He's a great soloist.
WhoTom Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 6 hours ago, Gugny said: He really makes the guitar scream in this solo. I always point it out to my son (up and coming guitarist) whenever it's on the radio. There aren't many better "rock guitar soloists" than Gilmour. This guy does a decent job of it ... for a street musician:
Delete This Account Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 not exactly my favorite, but it's up there for being resonant, keeping with the song and generally under-stated and under-rated, and why i think this guy ranks as one of rock's best musicians. Lindsey Buckingham closing "Go Your Own Way." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ul-cZyuYq4 jw
Fadingpain Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 8 hours ago, WhoTom said: "Comfortably Numb" gets all the glory (and it IS a great solo) but I think the solo from "Time" is better. This entire album is freaking fantastic. I've listend to it beginning to end too many times to count. 1
Delete This Account Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 i also enjoy Kim Mitchell's work on, yes, The Barenaked Ladies: "Wind It Up" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGvRWVF6P3k But among the all-time best work happens to happen on this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CGLneL5LR4 jw 1
row_33 Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 sorry but those who jumped on the bandwagon in the 80s and 90s and added some speed or quick tricks and added not much more to these pioneers aren't worthy...
row_33 Posted January 24, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018 best comment: When my dad said this was rubbish, I just glared. This is pure heaven
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 this song has and epic guitar solo and strippers twerking. What’s not to like
ChevyVanMiller Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) This one by Mick Ronson is an all-time fav. It comes at the end of the song and is worth the wait. (The California Golden Seals jersey is an added bonus) Edited January 25, 2018 by ChevyVanMiller 1
Doc Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 12 hours ago, Gugny said: I saw Eric Johnson and Dweezil Zappa at one of the "Experience Hendrix" tours about 4 years ago. Awesome. And anyone reading this - if you have a chance to see one of these shows, DO IT. It's hours of great guitar from beginning to end. I saw Eric Johnson 20 years ago. Took the wife. She actually enjoyed the show. 11 hours ago, Guffalo said: Loved that album, Thanks for the reminder! My pleasure.
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