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Prince performs during half-time 04 February 2007 at Super Bowl XLI at Dolphin Stadium in Miami between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts.
Rolling Stone has revealed its Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time – and its number one pick corrects a previous injustice

By Matt Parker Published

The latest guitar roundup from Rolling Stone will raise some eyebrows, but it’s got a few things right, too…

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[L-R] Joe Satriani wears dark shades and smiles as he solos on his Ibanez JS signature model; Ian Anderson strikes a pose as he plays the flute; Yngwie Malmsteen pulls his aviators down to give the camera some eye-contact in this portrait from 2019.
“Don’t turn into Yngwie Malmsteen or Joe Satriani”: Ian Anderson had some soloing advice for Jethro Tull’s new guitarist

By Jonathan Horsley Published

No Arpeggios From Hell!? Denied! What the hopping flautist with the wild-eyed stare told Jack Clark when it came time to track leads for Jethro Tull's latest album, Curious Ruminant

Guitarists
Eric Bell from Thin Lizzy performs live on stage in 1973
How Eric Bell wrote one of Thin Lizzy’s most iconic guitar solos

By Janelle Borg Published

Originally an Irish traditional song, Whiskey in the Jar found new life in Thin Lizzy's – and, eventually, Metallica's – respective repertoires

Guitarists
Rick Beato
Why Rick Beato stopped playing solos – and why it was good for his playing

By Phil Weller Published

Beato’s approach to soloing was revolutionized by his break as he came back with a clean slate

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Joe Bonamassa
The playing advice Joe Bonamassa got from Leslie West – and why it’s finally paying off

By Phil Weller Published

Three decades later, Bonamassa is taking West’s pointers on board – and they’re making a difference

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Justin Hawkins, surrounded by Laney amplifiers
Justin Hawkins on why he’s not convinced by alternate tunings

By Phil Weller Published

Hawkins believes that E standard offers plenty of opportunity for expression

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Left-Pete Townshend of The Who performs at Arena at Gwinnett Center on April 23, 2015 in Duluth, Georgia; Right-Inge Lamboo playing her Fender Telecaster while on a boat in Amsterdam
Pete Townshend passes the torch to the next generation as he lends his guitar chops to emerging Dutch guitarist's latest record

By Janelle Borg Published

Seems like the kids are alright after all

Guitarists
Dave Mustaine
Dave Mustaine says nu-metal guitarists aversion to solos was down to a lack of lead talent – not stylistic choice

By Phil Weller Published

He believes nu-metal players had limited abilities, but could the movement’s shred-friendly second coming change his mind?

Guitarists
Portrait of English musician Steven Wilson, founding member of progressive rock group Porcupine Tree, photographed at his home in Hemel Hempstead on February 17, 2015
Steven Wilson on why guitarists need to switch up their tones to prevent their solos sounding stale

By Janelle Borg Published

Alongside guitarist Randy McStine, the musical polymath took a tone-first approach to composing – and playing – solos on his new album, The Overview

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Grace Bowers, Trey Anastasio, and Peter Frampton perform during the 2025 Love Rocks NYC Benefit for God's Love We Deliver at Beacon Theatre on March 06, 2025 in New York City
Peter Frampton called Grace Bowers his favorite new guitarist. Now they’ve collaborated on a Beatles classic with Trey Anastasio

By Janelle Borg Published

The three guitarists delivered a masterclass in soloing on this 10-minute-plus rendition

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