Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits nabbed the #7 position for his solo on the 1985 hit "Sultans of Swing," while another '80s ...

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Some guitar solos are more than just musical moments, they are the sounds that defined generations and influenced millions of musicians around the world. In this video we explore twenty of the ...

The thorny subject of the greatest guitar solo of all time has long been a fiercely contested debate, probably because every solo is different. How do you compare, say, “Comfortably Numb” with “Crazy ...

The rise of alternative rock and the dichotomy between punk and heavy metal didn’t keep guitarists in the 1990s from shredding guitar solos.

Some of the more notable guitar solos from the 1980s come from Eddie Van Halen and Mark Knopfler, but don't forget about these three.

Indeed, even on a double album, The Beatles didn’t have room for George’s “Sour Milk Sea” or “Not Guilty.” So it’s safe to say there was some stiff competition at this point in the band’s run. That’s ...

When the world lost Prince on April 21, it didn't just lose an amazing singer, it lost one of the most important guitarists of this generation. Listen to any one of Prince's guitar solos, and you will ...

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, ...