Is Eric Clapton’s solo in Cream’s version of Crossroads the greatest live blues-rock solo ever recorded? Here, we pose the question - and bust a few myths in the process. Robert Johnson’s Delta blues ...

It’s no secret that David Gilmour is a next-level guitarist. His soaring solos and melodies are a big part of what made Pink Floyd so memorable. And while the studio recording of “Comfortably Numb” ...

We love hearing a guitar solo in a studio recording. It’s an art form that has been lost somewhat in the modern age. It’s nice to revisit some of the best guitar solos in history, but what’s even ...

“Anything that Leo Kottke ever recorded is one of my top 12 solos. Ah, man, he’s [ whistles ]. He’s very tough and unique, ...

Mark Tremonti has no trouble putting a guitar solo together. That’s the fun bit for the Alter Bridge guitarist, an moment to cut loose once the difficult business of songwriting has been done. “I have ...

Here’s nine of the best and most memorable nu-metal guitar solos and leads, chosen by Tetrarch‘s Diamond Rowe. Now, nu-metal may not be regarded as the subgenre with the flashiest, most nimble and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...

What were the best live albums from rock and metal bands in the 1980s? What a decade it was to be alive, as the live chops often matched the showmanship and bravado of some of decade's biggest acts.

Gio Guido Announces Live Composition Project For Upcoming Solo Guitar Album. Posted in “Performance / Tour” column. Published: December 30, 2025 @ All About Jazz ...