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The Greatest Classic Rock Guitar Solo of All Time: The Poll

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Classic rock fans (like you and I) are forever talking about their choice of favorite classic rock solos - and there is often much debate as to which is the best. So. Thought I would create a poll that will finally put this debate to rest - 'The Greatest Classic Rock Guitar Solo of All Time!

And I spiced it up a little too - I actually TOOK OUT STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN as a choice - mainly because it would probably dominate the votes, just like it did for the 'Best Classic Rock Song of all Time' poll. There are plenty of other great choices - Layla, Purple Haze, Heartbreaker, Free Bird, and more! So get voting - and remember you can only vote once!


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Comment by Ed on March 11, 2014 at 11:01am

Cole,

If you like Brothers in Arms, here's another one to check out:  Follow Me Home off of the Communique album.  (a vastly underrated album by the way!)

Comment by Cole on March 6, 2014 at 1:05pm

Now that I've read the top of the page I know Stairway isn't a choice because too many people would choose it but yea I totally agree about Knopfler. Brother in Arms is such beautifully subtle guitar playing and Billy Gibbons is great too.

Comment by Ed on March 2, 2014 at 7:36am

You are right about Stairway and it is surprising to be absent from the list.  It is integral to the flow of the song; as opposed to just electrons thrown in for the sake of ego!  It really should be on the list.  There are a few others that should be on the list too.  I'm surprised that there aren't any of Knopflers.   Brothers in Arms?  Telegraph Road?  Also missing:  Billy Gibbons!

Comment by Cole on March 1, 2014 at 8:34pm

Too hard to pick but one of the most iconic to me is whole lotta love but not necessarily my favorite. Also heartbreaker but all these solos are worthy of number one. An underrated solo that really moves me and is so minimal is Pink Floyds Mother but I can't really argue with comfortably numb at number one although I'm shocked Stairway isn't listed. I'd say for sure Gilmour Hendrix or Page are my favorite soloist.

Comment by Ed on March 1, 2014 at 4:04pm

The solo should flow with the song and fit into naturally.  BTW: a lot of those listed above aren't really solos!  I am really glad to see that Alvin Lee is mentioned in the comments.  Ten Years After was magnificient and went away too soon.

Comment by Jeremy Exline on March 11, 2013 at 2:08am

I was confident ERUPTION would lead this poll--

Back in the Grunge years, I started shopping again for some rock cds and picked up Van Halen while away at college. The album blew me away and I still own the same disc I bought all those years ago!

I read online that Van Halen is recommended as a top 3 Shred Metal pick!

 

Comment by DANIEL GOUDREAULT on August 18, 2012 at 6:02am

I see there's a vote for While My Guitar Gently Weeps - George Harrison. It is a well-known and documented fact that Eric Clapton played that solo.

Comment by Felix Kelly on April 10, 2012 at 9:34am

not the best but one of my favourites is the end by the beatles

triple solo with two bars each - pretty coo

Comment by Denice Flowers on January 15, 2012 at 3:46pm

But it has to be the Dazed and Confused live!

Comment by hoopsmccann on January 2, 2012 at 10:37am

Had to add Steve Hunter solo on Intro/Sweet Jane by Lou Reed-the man kicks it out!

Comment by Lydia Arnold on October 27, 2011 at 6:52pm
George Harrison didn't play on the guitar solo on While My Guitar Gently Weeps... Eric Clapton did.
Comment by Doug on February 25, 2011 at 3:32am
What about Stranglehold by Ted Nugent????
Comment by Eddiye on February 22, 2011 at 9:21am
I added Brian May's solo in Killer Queen.  Tone, taste, touch, phrasing, everything.  Melodic and stands within itself, but also serves the song.  Ghost bends, monster hand vibrato...  Comfortable Numb is next, but by just a hair.
Comment by richard yanick on January 13, 2011 at 4:02pm
The first thing on my mind "right now" is the into to "the end of the world" by Gary Moore but the best solo would change every day with my mood. Really too tough. Its like asking you're favorite song.
Comment by Dave Parry on January 10, 2011 at 9:32am
I had to go for carlos Santana and 'Song Of The Wind' which is like one 7 minute guitar solo. Awesome.
Comment by JimMorrisonFan67 on January 1, 2011 at 5:44pm
Robby is awesome!
Comment by Doug Miller on November 20, 2010 at 2:11pm
Hey Bulldog by the Beatles is totally awsome.
Comment by Dave Carroll on October 9, 2010 at 2:36pm
17 yrs old doing the solo in In A Gada Da Vida pure talent in it's rawest form!
Comment by matthew b collins on January 18, 2010 at 5:41pm
amos garrett on maria muldaur's 'midnight at the oasis', george harrison on 'something', duane allman on 'dreams', joe walsh on 'victim of love', jeff baxter on doobies' 'jesus is just allright', jeff beck on 'beck's bolero' or 'i ain't superstitious', glen frey on eagles' 'already gone' etc. etc.
Comment by Larry on January 18, 2010 at 1:48pm
A bit unrelated, but thought people here might want to know - word's floating around the Jimmy Page is recording a new solo album! Will offer more details as I hear them.

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