sale 0 Posted January 18, 2006 What do you think is the best guitar solo of all the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockaBilly 0 Posted January 18, 2006 That's going to be a matter of opinion so you should really say what's your fav. Now it's hard for me to say what's my fav solo or the best but I like Buck Dharma's solos a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yeah1Right 0 Posted January 18, 2006 Wow, Great question! It is a matter of taste, technique and style! I have to think on this one at least 24 hours! I'll be back! Gary:rockon: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coldethyl 0 Posted January 25, 2006 IMO I think that "Comfortably Numb" by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd and "Stairway To Heaven" by Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin must rank up their as being the best or at least among the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micklen 0 Posted January 29, 2006 Well Just plucking one that does stand out for me "While my guitar gently wheeps" George Harrison Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6string 115 Posted January 29, 2006 i think eric clapton did the solo on george harrisons while my guitar gently weeps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micklen 0 Posted January 29, 2006 Well I saw George play it live so I know he can do a passing rendition of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6string 115 Posted January 30, 2006 you saw him in concert or a recording? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micklen 0 Posted January 30, 2006 you saw him in concert or a recording? This was on a video unfortunately WELL after the Beatles broke up I did see the Beatles on stage in 63 in Northampton though at the tender age of 13 Some experience It is a fact though that a lot, of not most, of the performances of WMGGW did feature Clapton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6string 115 Posted January 30, 2006 I did see the Beatles on stage in 63 in Northampton though at the tender age of 13Some experience Neat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Str8Axe 0 Posted January 30, 2006 There's so many nice solo's out there. One that comes to mind for me, which many people may not agree with is the fill in "Lake of Fire" off the Nirvana Unplugged disc. Although not a very technical solo, it'll still make the little hairs on my neck stand up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitas 0 Posted January 30, 2006 I like Zakk Wylde's version of Snowblind, now that's some magical stuff. My personal favourite, actually. But otherwise, you've got the Floyd Canon (Shine on you Crazy Diamond being the crème de la crème), most of Mark Knopfler's stuff, Eric Johnson on Classical Soul (because hey, there only is one instrument). I love the solo on Wading in the Velvet Sea by Trey Anastasion (Phish). Dimebag Darrell was excellent on the Pantera cover of Planet Caravan. Shows off his range, y'know? Solo on No Quarter I like way more than on Stairway. Robbie Robertson on the Band's King Harvest (Has Surely Come) was very good. Pinchy, eh? And a lot of the new groups are really killer. Omar Rodriguez-Lopez sounds good for the majority of the new MV album, specially those wasted bends in the Widow and the latter, punchy pieces of Cassandra Gemini. Best guitar solo is just too subjective a term... If we were to take that literally, I could just say Speed Metal Symphony with Vai and Malmsteen and be done with it. Or really anything of Allan Van Wert practicing (http://www.musichopper.com/video.html#mid = mindless shredtertainment), because they really are the peak of technical prowess. Best solo could be any one of a vast plethora of equally deserving solos. I mean, I didn't even get to mention Hendrix or Santana. What the hell, eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tpolitz 0 Posted January 31, 2006 So many I can think of but Stevie Ray Vaughn has been a favorite of mine for quite sometime, any solo he does is awesome. Edit: Any solo he "did" was awesome.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinthyme 3 Posted January 31, 2006 May not rank up there with the all-time greats, but I just have to mention the solo Carlos Santana did live at Woodstock 1969, in Soul Sacrifice - incidentally right after my favourite drum break of all time (Graham Lear). I just love that Woodstock DVD! I believe Santana was paid $1500 for his appearance, plus $750 for movie rights. Um ... peace, man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeB 0 Posted February 2, 2006 Hard enough to define solo let alone pick just one. "Surfing with the Alien" (the entire CD) by Satriani stands out for me... "Cliffs of Dover" by Eric Johnson is another. Then there is ''Euruption" by EVH .. or what about his contribution to the "Beat it" video by Michael Jackson.... then there is John Bonam's Moby Dick.. Oh yeah ..I forgot Guitar solo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bashea 0 Posted February 3, 2006 A great guitar solo is not about speed or technique. There are plenty of hammering, speed fingers out there doing boring solos. A great solo becomes the "voice" of the song and elevates the core soul of it. Examples: David Gilmour (Pink Floyd): "Mother" Greg Lake (ELP): "Karn Evil 9, Ist Impression, Part 2" Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin): "Stairway to Heaven" Then there's Carlos Santana and his PRS, which IS the voice of so many songs, such as "Samba Pa Ti". Check'em out boys and girls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gothika66698 0 Posted February 3, 2006 In my opinion the three greatest solo's are slash's on november rain and sweet child o mine and iron maiden the number of the beast solo was brilliant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ledhead V-2 0 Posted February 5, 2006 Too many to list, but here's a few I'm personally fond of: Freebird - Lynyrd Skynyrd Evil And Here To Stay - Jeff Healey Bad Horsie - Steve Vai Dazed & Confused - Led Zeppelin Crazy Train - Randy Rhoads Slow Ride - Foghat Crossroads - Clapton Dreams - Duane Allman Poundcake - Van Halen Stranglehold - Ted Nugent Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns & Roses Freeway Jam - Jeff Beck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sale 0 Posted February 6, 2006 I know it is a matter of taste but check out this page guitar.about.com/library/bl100greatest.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitas 0 Posted February 11, 2006 I'm surprised that no one's even mentioned John McLaughlin. I was never too big on fusion, but he's written some good stuff (at least, when he's not professionally wanking his guitar all over the band). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chammon 0 Posted February 11, 2006 It's subjective for sure but I have a recording of Chet Atkins rendition of 'Recuerdos de la al Hambra' recorded during a live concert in Paris, which was absolutely flawless and brought down the house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coldethyl 0 Posted February 11, 2006 Chet Atkins was an amazing guitarist. Have you heard him do 3 tunes in one song? It's absolutely mind blowing. The name of the song escapes me for now, but it was quite clever the way he did it anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chammon 0 Posted February 11, 2006 I remember him playing Yankee Doodle and Dixie at the same time. The man must have had at least two separate brains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcliff 0 Posted February 11, 2006 There is a tab for Yankee Doodle Dixie here. http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/chet_atkins_tabs.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coldethyl 0 Posted February 12, 2006 I remember him playing Yankee Doodle and Dixie at the same time. The man must have had at least two separate brains. Yeah, I think that was it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
