NME just released the list of the 50 greatest guitar solos of all time, according to them… Instead of just reblogging that, I will provide my top ten! I am sure some of you will disagree!
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10. Queen – Innuendo
It starts with a unique Spanish flavor and ends up with Brian May’s unique rock style!
9. Joe Satriani – Crushing days
The whole song is a solo! This guy is one of my favorite guitar hero.
8. -M- – Ma Mélodie
French singer Mathieu Chedid is blowing my mind on this one!
7. Rodrigo Y Gabriela – Tamacun
With no doubt one of the best discoveries of the past decade.
6. Metallica – Battery (Michael Kamen Orchestra)
Were you looking for speed?
5. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Dani California (Abbey Road Version)
John Frusciante is over excited and hands a master piece!
4. Dire Strait – Sultans of Swing
Mark Knopfler has this unique picking style! Check Money For Nothing as well, if you have a minute!
3. Eric Clapton – Layla (Live version)
Eric Clapton is a fantastic musician. What he does on this live version is breathtaking.
2. Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven
Should probably be n°1. Jimmy Page is the greatest of all time. Get the extended version of the solo.
1. The Raconteurs – Many Shades of Black
It is not the fastest, longest or most technical solo you will listen to but this is definitely full of emotion and the structure so unique! Jack White is a legend.
