Artists Guitarists Favorite Solos: Jeff Perrin (Senior Transcriber) Features By Jeff Perrin published 3 October 2008 1) Van Halen “Push Comes to Shove” 2) Steve Vai “The Attitude Song” 3) Steely Dan “My Old School” 4) Iron Maiden “The Trooper” 5) Scorpions “Blackout”Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Jeff Perrin MORE FROM GUITARWORLD...1“When I started playing PRS, I never looked back”: John Mayer explains why he got hooked on PRS guitars 2“The Goldtop Les Paul was the first guitar I bought leading into the Harry rehearsals. I played SNL with it – and every night since”: Mitch Rowland on treading the line between pop superstars and sublime folk fingerstyle – and why touring doesn’t add-up3“For Bon Jovi, I run through the big, thematic solos. You really don’t want to mess those moments up. One bad moment will be there forever”: Phil X on his upcoming Gibson signature, lead discipline – and how to prepare for shows in the YouTube age4“Turned each band member’s concept into reality”: The Smashing Pumpkins designed some wild Yamaha guitars to celebrate their first gigs in Japan in 12 years – and they were played live5“It isn’t just a showpiece – it’s a symbol of American creativity and culture”: In the ’70s, Elvis owned a 41-foot Cadillac in the shape of a guitar – after years of neglect, it's now being restored to its former glory
