10 Guitar Solos Everyone Should Listen to Once

[@RudyAyoub]

Fanks for havin me habibi G

[@Bojang42]

Yoo Rudy, love your content. Great choice of solo too 🔥

[@Marta1Buck]

I found you through this channel when you won that contest. You're a legend

[@hosampb5593]

Great choice, plus great subtle humour habibi

[@freedomnmetal]

Tell me how the hell you overlooked Southern Rock and Skynyrd or Marshall Tucker, fellers all your other picks were spot on but I'mma hafta raise the Confederate flag Ol Dixie on youins here just because these boys damn well put their marks on the music world regardless of how anyone may feel. I'll take the blows and the repercussions just because I'm that fella that'll go to bat when nobody else will. So without freebird, Tuesdays gone, call me the breeze,cry for the bad man, the hunter, and everything Ronnie Van Zandt and Garry Rossington put pin to paper on or the boys from Spartanburg South Cakilaki can't you see, fire on the mountain

[@demoleramera]

@@freedomnmetal What?

[@brandonacker]

Thanks for including me and the classical genre in your video, Sammy G!

[@RByrne]

That solo was unreal. Definitely sounds like multiple instruments. Nicely played!

[@thatscottishdude2058]

Your was the most impressive

[@jemball1880]

@@thatscottishdude2058by far

[@spaceman1981]

You represented - and the more I hear you playing sans nails the more I appreciate the sweetness of it all.

[@jimmywrangles]

Incredible playing sir.

[@BradleyHallGuitar]

Oh nice, I completely forgot I was in this lol Thanks for the invite!

[@elefantemortal3704]

yo sup brad

[@barneywaterhouse8144]

Knew it would be tornado of souls 😂

[@nicholasfrench4374]

@@barneywaterhouse8144likewise!!

[@Sandman60077]

You're annoying

[@hampuspersson6509]

I wanted ”Mr. Crowley” on the list, but to see John Norum included made me very happy, he truly is an amazing player!

[@morganbebell9003]

That's one of my favorites too. Crazytrain gets all the love, but the Crowley solos get me every time.

[@eskilseter]

Honestly, I feel Kee Marcello's "Superstitious" solo should have taken the top spot here, but at least they got the band correct 😄

[@Lordcamilli]

What about Bark at the moon? Jake E. Lee had some freakin chops, man

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Thanks for including me, man!!! Great video!

[@tahamohammedi5898]

How do you feel seeing Tornado Of Souls being hailed as the greatest Metal solo of all time, Mike?

[@jacobpattinson]

I like you included a whole bunch of different styles. Makes it much more diverse, and shows how different players have different ideas.

[@noello9740]

I knew that nothing other than Tornado Of Souls would be best Metal solo. It's just so darn good

[@insederec]

Tossup between that and Floods for me

[@erikwilliamsen2830]

I don’t really like metal, but I love this whole album and this solo in particular is mind bending.

[@brandonjackson5865]

Love the classical guitarist reminding us all that no one person can or will ever “master” the instrument there’s always something new to learn and as many different techniques but I especially enjoy watching classical, Flamenco, and bluegrass players they are fascinating to be able to play acoustic with the ease and dexterity most of us will never approach on a more forgiving electric guitar lol. I also love double stops and unison bends and pre bend release of country lead players. I’ve never been into country music but it’s been all around me my whole life so I guess those bends and double stops subconsciously crept into my playing and my friends who are metal heads like me would trip out what’s that country sounding thing you did ? I remember reading guitar magazine columns and I believe it was Marty Friedman himself that said if you find yourself in a rut learn a solo or licks from a genre that you normally don’t play or listen to and I think that’s some of the best advice for anyone who wants to eventually sound like themselves on guitar you gotta listen and absorb anything that you can use now or later. I mean have you ever learned anything on guitar that you regret learning ? Besides bad techniques and habits of course.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

We're all always in the middle of evolution. Both as a species and, at least when we're not busy resisting it, as individuals.

[@LocrianDorian]

Awesome collab of some of my favourite guitar creators on KZbin. Brandon as usual absolutely nailing Alhambra.

[@paveltc]

I love these kinds of videos because there is objectively no right answer for what the "best solo" is. And as a result, we get opinions from musicians and possibly get to hear about music that we haven't heard about before. Giving us something new to listen to.

[@entropyhd]

What a great video . . Love the way samurai gave it away to his buddies! And what a selection of solis and the perfect people to play and experience them with . . .truly makes me appreciate social media and reaffirms all my wasted time :D

[@kevinsiegel]

For me, one of the greatest solos ever played is also very sadly one of the most often overlooked. Alex Lifeson's solo in Rush's "La Villa Strangiato" is an absolute masterclass in taste, style, and sensitivity. It exudes emotion and tells a story within the story of the song. It's guitar perfection to me, and I'm a drummer. (Albeit a classically trained one, along with violin.)

[@seanbaines]

A Lerxt in Wonderland indeed!

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Early 80's I was a Lifeson clone. Anything original I wrote, people swore was a Rush song. But I knew better because by then I knew every note Alex had put on record. I always wanted to have my own sound though, so I stopped listening to what was my favorite band for a few years. Now although I've forgotten how to play most of it now, but I still remember the hardest stuff, because I had to figure it out by ear. La Villa Strangiato, YYZ, Broon's Bane, etc.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Recently I listened to Another one of my favorite guitarists, Alan Holdsworth, but had never heard his 70's stuff with drummer Tony Williams. Check it out and you'll hear where Alex got his inspiration for the solo to La Villa Strangiato and YYZ. Probably a few others I'm forgetting from that time period, as well.

[@Mezzier]

5:24 OMG Sammy and the bean ! So nice to see him colab with you. If you were in the same room for a video, I really wonder what the mood would be cool like Sammy or jumping everywhere like Beanley Hall hahaha, love you both guys : )

[@Groovegandalf]

SRV - little wing Eric Johnson - cliffs of Dover The whole damned song is the solo, either way. Great video, y'all

[@AdvenuringTime]

I don't think SRV owned little wing the way hendrix did.... i think SVR's best effort was laying down Lenny, so tasteful and personal

[@dustinsmith9375]

The sleep by pantera. Dimes most gilmouresqe solo. So perfect

[@Lethal-sx1gd]

Yes

[@icwiener722]

everybody asking what is the best guitar solo of all time but nobody asking what is the best time of all guitar solos

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

That would depend on the genre, but it's still all just opinions. That's a really interesting thought though.

[@lllULTIMATEMASTERlll]

The best time of all guitar solos is probably the 70s.

[@stefanmijatovic5837]

4 4, duh

[@petealba707]

Some very nice choices. Thank you for doing this and sharing the history. Far too many people forget that soloing is part of a story inside of a song and it is the responsibility of the soloist to continue it. It is not a bunch of solos strung together with zero consideration for what is played before as you will sometimes see in these "shred collaborations". I love shredding and my problem is not the players, more the context.

[@HandlebarWorkshops]

I love, Love, LOVE Red House - just smile throughout that song. But for my money, the best blues solo is SRV's Leave My Little Girl Alone from his In Step album. Right about 2:30 in, when he rips into that solo, you can FEEL the anger, the frustration, the hurt. Not only does it sound great, it conveys an emotion like nothing else I had ever heard before.

[@hesch-tag]

Red House so much more original than any SRV solo in my opinion. SRV was so predictable

[@BuhTM]

Love these kinds of videos, keep it up man!

[@TheArmchairrocker]

Clapton's Crossroads solo gets my vote for one of the best live solos. Gilmour' Comfortably Numb 2nd solo is one of the best outro solos. RR on Mr. Crowley is pretty incredible also.

[@craigw1911]

Once again, Chicago's Terry Kath gets no love. His solo on "25 Or 6 To 4" is legendary, and his performance at Tanglewood is jaw-dropping awesome.

[@donald-parker]

Amos Garrett's solo on the Maria Muldaur song Midnight At The Oasis. Alan Murphy's solo on Mike And The Mechainics song Silent Running. David Lindley on Jackson Browne's song Tender Is The Night. Eagles - One Of These Nights. To name a few.

[@Furbelly35]

Love the Midnight At The Oasis solo. Would put up the solo on Chuck Mangione's "Feels So Good" as well.

[@indierockluke]

You go Sean Daniel, love it.

[@ghr8184]

I haven't watched the full video yet, but Sympathy for the Devil has two solos that tell a story and sound great. But I'd also go for the extended solo/instrumental section on Sultans of Swing - Live in London.

[@gglasser8375]

The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that the "Beat it" solo has got to be on the 10 greatest guitar solos ever! Some Steely Dan solos come to mind: Peg, Kid Charlemagne, Don't Take me Alive all come to mind among others.

[@pvdaele]

I think that solo is actually one of the most overrated solos ever. There is no link with the rest of the song. Yes, it's all really flashy, but it doesn't make me feel like it's part of the song.

[@gglasser8375]

It's that exact disconnect that makes me admire it, but I suppose only because to my ears, it somehow works, and it does so while subverting all my expectations. @@pvdaele

[@Streetbob07]

I have a live show the royal scam tour 2009 Steely Dan with Larry Carlton. Great solo"s all over it . Can also mention James Gang live The Bomber

[@TheStrykerProject]

All definitely excellent choices! EVH's solo in "Ice Cream Man" is one of, if not *the* greatest guitar solo, for me.

[@cbinckley]

Comfortably Numb and David Gilmour are among my all time favorites - but I keep going back to Steve Howe’s incredible long solo in the middle of Your Is No Disgrace on the Yessongs album!

[@Guitarplayer724]

Absolutely! I find it interesting that Steve Howe doesn’t seem to get the love he deserves on KZbin. Very few channels mention him.😢

[@seanbaines]

@@Guitarplayer724 Tim Pierce just fixed that last weekend. Go check it out. Besides, it's Tim. Always good listening.

[@DornAndGrant]

Bradley Hall is such a great guitarist. Was at college at the same time and his dry humour was wonderful:)

[@ckturvey]

Great Video! My addition would be for the greatest 8 bar guitar solo. It would go to Elliot Easton in "Just What I Needed" by the Cars.

[@RByrne]

The first time I heard Hendrix was Red House and I was blown away. That solo is still my favorite. I have to say that classical guitar solo pick was amazing, too!

[@andrewpappas9311]

Some of my picks because why not Rock Solo: Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry (Chuck Berry) Blues Solo: The Thrill Is Gone - BB King (BB King) Classical Solo: And I Love Her - The Beatles (George Harrison) Pop Solo: Waiting On the World to Change - John Mayer Trio (John Mayer) Metal Solo: Master of Puppets - Metallica (Kirk Hammett) Jazz Solo: Caravan - Wes Montgomery (Wes Montgomery) Country Solo: Mud On the Tires - Brad Paisley (Brad Paisley) Hair Metal Solo: Home Sweet Home - Mötley Crüe (Mick Mars) Prog Solo: Under A Glass Moon - Dream Theater (John Petrucci) Indie Solo: Paranoid Android - Radiohead (Jonny Greenwood)

[@86vibrato]

Chuck Berry amen bro belongs on the list or any list for that matter.

[@ej8736]

It’s should’ve been paranoid android, Lucky is great but Paranoid Android is THE indie solo

[@SeekerGoOn2013]

I bet EVERY guitar player thought “Don’t get me started…” then the cascade of great solos they love comes crashing down like dominos. Thanks for the ride!!!!

[@fireaxe3034]

Thank you Sammy G! I always love ur vids! Keep up the work and keep inspiring me and others!

[@Kuya_James]

Music fan here.. but there's something about the guitar solo in No Woman No Cry that moves my soul.. Kudos to Al Anderson and the rest of the Wailers..

[@michaelogden5958]

I'm a boomer. I think these solos are a very good representation of (mostly) "my" generation's great solos. I've never taken the time to list my favorite solos, but I'd be hard-pressed to pick the "best". I think my mood during any particular playback would have a lot to do with it. Cheers, Sami - and thanks!

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

I'm Gen-X and love all of these solos, but I think they're too representative of just our generations music. I started teaching guitar in the early 80's, and was always into a lot of different genres, and I still am. There are a lot more amazing players now than ever before, and that's nothing against all the greats of the past, it's a testament to their greatness, because look at what they inspired. Players like Plini, Nick johnson, Guthrie Govan, and so many more.

[@kellykent131]

Great video Sami. Love it! Great topic. I gotta go with Hotel California Life is Good Free Bird Round and Round

[@RanterInShades]

In my opinion, the best guitar solo comes from “Hitch a Ride” by Boston. There’s fast moments, bendy moments, but it’s just a sweet melodic solo that lends itself indescribably to the moving chord progression.

[@bluesdjben]

Great video. Cool to have different guitarists representing different genres. My personal favorite solos include Hendrix's Voodoo Child for being revolutionary, Stevie Ray Vaughan's Little Wing for being sublime, and Ted Nugent's live version of Wang Dang Sweet Poontang for bringing maximum energy out of the guitar.

[@gojifan54gaming15]

To be perfectly honest, one of my absolute favourite guitar solos is just basically the entire song of Maggot Brain by Funkadelic. It's so emotionally loaded and it's just beautiful.

[@Turtlpwr]

I love when KZbinrs bring other KZbinrs together for even more great music content

[@alk34eva1]

Comfortably numb. Got that song is amazing. This list was awesome.

[@112131415191213]

How many of these choices were informed by the fact that the creators had to actually play them? Like, picking Derek Trucks' 'Midnight in Harlem' solo or Guthrie Govan's 'Drive Home' solo is one thing, but playing them is an entirely different issue, lol

[@seanbaines]

Hmm, yeah. Or anything by Alan Holdsworth. :)

[@bobsteel1981]

"No-one has heard of [Dinosaur JR]" :D I remember playing Freak Scene back in the 90s. It was fun to play, and the solo was good.

[@wintyrqueen]

I wouldn’t worry too much about trying to play the Stairway solo just like Page did… after all, Page never has since

[@allthingsmusic-]

Fun vid! Thanks Sammy!!

[@scottdebruyn7038]

Mark Knopfler 'Sultans of Swing' &, although no solo in the song, it has the greatest 'solo throughout' Wild West End'. The non-stop variety of nuanced 'soloing' is by farthest the GOAT! Category? Swung blues story telling for effect. 😏

[@rustyaxelrod]

Nice list! As honorable mention (my opinion) Warren’s solo on the Ratt tune Lay It Down is a short but very clever piece and the solo on Free’s All Right Now is the reason I learned to play.

[@iBoss818]

I truly think the best solo of all time is the outro to The Best Of Times by Dream Theater. It's emotional, it's melodic, it's shreddy, it's quirky, it's everything you could want it to be.

[@ghr8184]

Okay, on the "Best Classical Solo" section, I really admire that this guy indicated the value of this piece by talking about audience's eyes lighting up whenever he plays it.

[@suzanneemerson2625]

Brandon Acker is great. Love his channel, too.

[@alessioborsch8583]

Three Days by Dave Navarro, Jane's Addiction: very underrated guitar solo, very underrated guitar player, very underrated band.

[@arunashamal]

It is a great solo, but it suffers from lack of identity you can't repeat it or hum it sounds like a bunch of nothing.. Free Bird solo suffers the same fate of not having an identity

[@alessioborsch8583]

@@arunashamal I don't think so...

[@Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaapj]

I think a solo thats very slept on is the solo from dry county (bon jovi)

[@nokodemusic]

Metal solo: inflames - December Flower A solo you've never heard: Carl Fernandes - Ark of Boyd guitar solo, maybe not the greatest of all time but 18 years later and I still think about it.

[@jasondowner3140]

I would have November Rain on the list somewhere. But all the solos for the various genres are great solos, just goes to show that music doesn't have a right and wrong. It's subjective to the ear of the listener, loving the videos @samuraiguitarist keep up the content. 👍

[@MrDragonkarp]

Speaking of Slash one of my favs from him is on nighttrain.

[@no_nameyouknow]

Very cool idea for a video and well done on all the demonstrations.

[@Sumaleth]

Solid selection, wouldn't kick any of them out. My personal faves are: - Ronni Le Tekrø's solo on Caught Between The Tigers (TNT) - Nuno Bettencourt's solo on Get The Funk Out (Extreme)

[@russellsawatsky167]

Definitely enjoyed this and as a wannabe guitarist, I've always enjoyed guitar solos. I would have liked to have seen someone pick Marquee Moon with the mesmerizing guitar work of Television's Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd. Perhaps it could have fit into a separate category of post-punk or new wave(?)

[@dantemurphy7873]

I think Southern Rock needed its own category so that the Allman Brothers could be represented. My personal pick would have been "Jessica", but pretty much every song of theirs is an amazing guitar solo with some other stuff wrapped around it.

[@AdvenuringTime]

duane could throw hands for the spot on the best blues solo as well. ABB, best guitar duo there was 🍄🍄

[@dantemurphy7873]

@@AdvenuringTime agree, but it would be hard to push Hendrix off the list, hence the need for a new category.

[@nevarmaor]

My favourite guitar piece is Mediterranean Sundance by Guitar Trio (Al Di Meola. Paco De Lucia, John McLaughlin).

[@thomasdelabarre6923]

Presenting these solos by genre is a great way to show the diversity of amazing solos ! Would have been cool to maybe add Rockabilly as a genre :D One of my favourite slightly niche solos is the flamenco solo of Queen's Inuendo (especially when Brian May plays it with the electric guitar after the classical solo). Something about that 5/4 just captures me every time !

[@NickJardine]

Great picks. I’d throw Sultans of Swing up there

[@jeremyklein9679]

Time to go listen to a bunch of songs! Thanks Sammy G!

[@justaaron23]

Thats exactly the kind of videos we like!!

[@steveliberty]

So many great solos. Can't say any are the "best". But here are some I love: Clapton - While My Guitar Gently Weeps and Badge and Had To Cry Today (dualing guitars with Steve Winwood) Jeff Beck Group - Definitely Maybe Joe Walsh - Turn To Stone (from So What)

[@paulroyal2177]

I didn't know this was a collaboration video, and I enjoy these sincerely. It was great to hear Rhett Shull and Brandon Acker. My favorite solos are Comfortably Numb, and the two outros of "Try Me" (by UFO). I love the guitar of Ozzy's Bark At The Moon, but in isolation is less impressive without flourishing off the downbeat of the bass rhythm, which adds "rock gallop".

[@Demka03]

Best Of Times by Dream Theater

[@Jaezon]

Nice video! I consider the follwing the great too. - Bold as Love (John Mayer version) - After Midnight (Eric Clapton 1987 version) - Don't Stop (Fleetwood Mac)

[@Sillystan]

I love this. You should do one for greatest guitar riffs/licks

[@MeSoSoup252]

I like “The Ocean” solo! 🎉

[@mxtrsanz7794]

I think this could be one of my favourite videos of all time

[@LonkinPork]

6:30 I'm not really a jazz guy, can someone tell me what that block thing is that's taped to Rotem Sivan's guitar?

[@nuffdafairy]

And what's going on with all the elastic bands around the head stock? Damping?

[@srinjansanyal]

​@@nuffdafairythats a fret wrap

[@hagymasmotion5836]

This was awesome! If you want to hear another great guitar solo-one of my personal favourites- you better check out the hungarian band, locomotiv gt's song called ,,kék asszony" from the early 70's, it's very soulful and bluesy with some fast arpeggios, but the whole thing is just so cool and tasteful, this has to be one of the greatest solos of all time in my opinion. It's a pity that it's not so famous.

[@johnclark1000]

Reeling in the years Solo by Steely Dan, or Larry Carlton's solo on Royal scam.

[@alexallen6286]

Came to the comments looking for this! Reelin in the years for the win.

[@revan7383]

For hair metal I really expected Crazy Train. Also Jazz has to be something by Masayoshi Takanaka for me, not sure which though

[@Lancerandduck7]

I love the solo on Lucky but how do you not pick the Paranoid Android one?!

[@doggy7210]

Awesome video! Trey Anastasio is my favorite guitarist, but it would be hard for me to pick a favorite solo of his. He never makes any of these Greatest of all Time lists, but after like 40 years of rocking, I think he's earned a spot.

[@MapacheOculto]

Just go for Stash and consider the whole piece as a solo. The original studio version or A live one to keep it most recognizable, everyone has their favorite version.

[@doggy7210]

@@MapacheOculto Good choice!

[@superipermagererata5084]

its so cool you invited different guitarists it feels epic xd

[@joshuacloudt7066]

Adrian Utley "Mysterons" from the Roseland live recording is the greatest guitar solo of all time.

[@Guilhem74]

Johnny Ramone's single note solo on I wanna be sedated has to be punk rock's best solo, it works surprisingly well melodically and has the simplicity to match that of the band's entire catalogue.

[@ernerwerkhardt9789]

The dialog is helpful, but it would also be useful to just give us the list and then go on about each one.

[@mlhbrx96]

I would have broken this up into a series with various guitarists in each episode covering each genre. There are easily 5 outstanding solos in every category. Here are top 3s in each category: Rock - Stairway to Heaven - Page Comfortably Numb (this is where it belongs) - Gilmour Eruption - EVH Blues- Red House - Hendrix Voodoo Chile - SRV Three o'clock blues -BB King Classical - Vivaldi concerto in D Recuerdos de la Alhambra Bach Bourree in E minor Pop - Gravity (Live) - John Mayer Beat it - EVH Rosanna - Lukather Metal - Crazy Train - Rhoads One - Kirk Tornado of Souls - Friedman Jazz - Besame Mucho - Montgomery Django - Pass Bright Size Life - Metheny Country - Who Wouldn't Want to be Me - Keith Urban Water - Brad Paisley Folsom Prison Blues - Luther Perkins Hair metal - Surfing with the Alien - Satch Top Gun Anthem - Stevens Wanted Dead or Alive - Sambora Prog - La Villa Strangiato - Lerxst Parallels - Howe In the Cage (Live) - Stuermer Indie - Meditation (Live at Montreux) - Wong

[@lucacox3589]

Underrated but Ancestral- Steven Wilson is the greatest solo, Guthrie blessed us with it and I wish it was more recognised

[@seancurtin5131]

Bloody Stairway to heaven. Any Allan Holdsworth solo blows that toss away. Couldn't disagree on Jimi Hendrix blues solos. A master. Recccaros de alumbra is a magnificent piece of music and thanks for bringing it up. Played by Andre Segovia, John Williams etc, undeniable classic. Well will not ignore Eddie ever. No comments. Alas I have never heard Tornado of souls. Will give it a whirl, was probably to busy listening to Yngwie Malmsteen and Jason Becker at the time. So wonderful to see Charlie Christian Getting a wonderful mention. Apologies I skipped the country. Not interesting unless it's Chet Atkins. Final Countdown? Didn't expect that to appear but it is a classic. Groan Uncomfortably Numb from the boredom. Sorry, it's just been played to death. The last one was completely Say what???

[@hotcakesman]

The guitar solo in Blue Rodeo's Five Days In May song, has always been a favorite for me for a long time.

[@davidtaillefer]

I was intending to make the same comment, so couldn't agree more. My favourite solo ever. I realize most people outside of Canada will have never heard it, but if not, look it up. A great song from a great band.

[@hotcakesman]

@@davidtaillefer so good! That whole album is amazing.

[@hermanguzman8659]

The best solo ever it's comfortable numb live at pulse (the ending solo)

[@micmathers1]

That was a fun video.

[@avairal5936]

highway star by deep purple is my fav solo, and it has two solos in it

[@williamgreer9482]

Love you, Sammy G!

[@stratolestele7611]

There was a Guitar Player issue from, I don't know, 20-25 yrs ago and Satch chose "Machine Gun". That's my vote too, but there are far too many amazing solos to choose from. Now, like we think of our 'desert island' guitars, if I had just one track to listen to, one solo, I would choose it again. There are so many incredible subtleties that just keep appearing the more you listen to it.

[@keithclayton1271]

Great list 👍 Kinda hoped to see the Iron Maiden - Alexander The Great solo but I understand why it rarely makes lists.

[@dusty3913]

Don’t agree with it all, but great list nonetheless. And the spirit is there. Great video

[@Feksyui]

Best part of Lucky is the descending chord run in the end

[@JP_Hatecrew]

If Bradley didn't choose Tornado of Souls i'd be worried.

[@Roberto-nn6kb]

unless he pick Lucretia or Killing Road

[@triplej8666]

fade to black is better than lucretia or killing road if it wasnt tornado then fade to black@@Roberto-nn6kb

[@SethArmand-ft3zy]

"Fade to Black is better than Lucretia" 😂

[@Sandman60077]

The funny thing is that I'm a guitarist, and I've never really liked guitar solos in songs. Growing up I'd usually stop a song and move on to the next when the solo started. But the solo from My Sharona by The Knack and Mother by Pink Floyd are the only 2 solos I like.

[@elkcibdej]

How bohemian rhapsody didn’t make this list is beyond me… or hotel California…

[@Marta1Buck]

the fact that you mentioned 2, speaks for itself.

[@christianb9077]

@@Marta1BuckNo, it doesn't.

[@Marta1Buck]

@@christianb9077 only 1 spot for the best rock solo, and the OP mentioned 2. Don't you think it's hard to decide?

[@elkcibdej]

@@Marta1Buck Fair point.

[@кчау-л6я]

Queen is so overrated

[@scootinand]

The Stairway solo is so good that when Frank Zappa and his band did a cover of it in the late 80s, they spent 95% of the run time of the song just taking the piss out of a song that had already been run into the ground by radio stations and rock fans alike, but when it reaches the solo: The horn section joins in with the guitar solo, and it sounds transcendent. As if Frank went "lol, this song sux! ...oh. actually, I really like this bit. Yeah, let's do this the right way." And the rest of the song is played totally straight with vigor and chutzpah. ...except for the band quoting the Three Stooges theme songs at the very end, like one last little wink to the audience.

[@shredpilled]

I figured tornado of souls was coming when I saw Bradley in the thumbnail lol.

[@annabulgariu3707]

we had comfortably numb, tornado of souls and lucky.... my fav bands of all time... Radiohaed, Megadeth and PF!

[@Bras58]

The solo from Two tickets to paradise by Eddie Money is great, it's so melodic and tasteful, i don't know if it's a hidden gem, but people don't talk to much about it.

[@misubi]

Wow Lucky. Didn't expect that. But one of their greatest songs. I would have chose Airbag or Just as their best solo.

[@mateusbez2669]

I'd say you've missed a category - best LIVE solo. Which I would add 4 contenders: Allman brothers - whipping post Comfortably numb on Pulse And 2 live versions of Cortez the Killer, the classic Neil young's Live Rust version, and then Warren Haynes reimagining it with The Dave Matthews Band live at Central Park.