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GUNS N' ROSES, VAN HALEN, LED ZEPPELIN Tracks Have Best Guitar Solos Of All Time
- Aug. 28, 2006
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News.com.au reports that GUNS N' ROSES' "Sweet Child O' Mine" and VAN HALEN's "Eruption" were selected as two of the tracks with the best guitar solos of all time.
PINK FLOYD's "Comfortably Numb" topped the list, with "Sweet Child O' Mine" following in second place.
Third was "Freebird" by LYNYRD SKYNYRD, while "Eruption" by VAN HALEN was fourth and GUNS N' ROSES' "November Rain" fifth.
LED ZEPPELIN classic "Stairway to Heaven" was in sixth place.
British radio station Planet Rock asked listeners to come up with a top 40.
Top 20 best guitar solos, according to Planet Rock listeners:
01. PINK FLOYD - "Comfortably Numb"
02. GUNS N' ROSES - "Sweet Child O' Mine"
03. LYNYRD SKYNYRD - "Freebird"
04. VAN HALEN - "Eruption"
05. GUNS N' ROSES - "November Rain"
06. LED ZEPPELIN - "Stairway to Heaven"
07. DIRE STRAITS - "Sultans of Swing"
08. JETHRO TULL - "Aqualung"
09. THE EAGLES - "Hotel California"
10. DEEP PURPLE - "Child In Time"
11. QUEEN - "Brighton Rock"
12. JIMI HENDRIX - "All Along The Watchtower"
13. DEEP PURPLE - "Highway Star"
14. WISHBONE ASH - "Throw Down The Sword"
15. OZZY OSBOURNE - "No More Tears"
16. CREAM - "Crossroads"
17. GUNS N' ROSES - "Paradise City"
18. LED ZEPPELIN - "Since I've Been Loving You"
19. TEN YEARS AFTER - "I'm Going Home (Woodstock)"
20. JIMI HENDRIX - "Voodoo Chile"
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COMMENT | over/under
posted by :
8/28/2006 3:40:50 AM
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for number of complaints on this thread is set at 65.
plur
n/p: humanity about to get pwned in "War of the Worlds"
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COMMENT | Comfortably Numb
posted by :
8/28/2006 3:46:00 AM
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is indeed a fucking great song!
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COMMENT | Comfortably Numb
posted by :
8/28/2006 3:46:04 AM
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is indeed a fucking great song!
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COMMENT | UUHHH?
posted by :
8/28/2006 4:04:44 AM
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GNR 3 times in the list?? And what about Mr Rory Gallagher? I think that PlanetRock listeners are a bit deaf. Or a bunch of 13-year olds.
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COMMENT | This list
posted by :
8/28/2006 4:10:44 AM
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Sucks.
Where is Slayer in the list?
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COMMENT | Slayer
posted by :
8/28/2006 4:21:24 AM
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Slayer is exactly where they should be on this list. Which is not in the fucking conversation with such groups as Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, GnR. Slayer is good. These guys are gods though
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COMMENT | no.
posted by :
8/28/2006 4:25:21 AM
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No.
Any list of guitar solos that has a Zakk-era Ozzy song, but not a Randy-era Ozzy song on it has no credibility in my book. Yes, No More Tears had a good solo, but you know what else did? Every single song Randy played guitar on. That's what.
Again, No.
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COMMENT | gilmour has the most
posted by : Frank Zito
8/28/2006 4:32:01 AM
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distinctive tones, it started on his first solo album in the 70's and still carries through. Its kind of shimmering like the track run like hell off of the wall. Excellent choice for #1
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COMMENT | Over and Under
posted by :
8/28/2006 4:43:57 AM
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Definitely over.I'd set the over and under at about 100.Morons will come out of the woodwork to argue this one.Especially since most of the songs are classic rock and not metal.Plus Slash appearing on the list 3 times will be an easy target.EVH with 1 song seems absurd.Half of these songs probably have never been heard by dorks on this site but they are about to be ripped.Which is partly wrong because solos like the one on "Sultans..." totally deserve to be on this list.My only question is who in the hell is Wishbone Ash and no matter how good the solo is how does it make this list?
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/28/2006 4:46:39 AM
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thank god stairway didnt make it to no 1, david gilmour owns!
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COMMENT | LordWrong dumbest post so far
posted by :
8/28/2006 4:49:26 AM
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You are an idiot.Smack yourself for being stupid.
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COMMENT | PARADISE CITY?!
posted by : Pink Tank Top And Orange Juice
8/28/2006 5:11:58 AM
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Uhm, I'm a huge GnR fan, but PARADISE CITY doesn't have an outstanding solo. A great riff though.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Slabastard
8/28/2006 5:19:17 AM
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COMMENT | This list
posted by : LordWrong
8/28/2006 4:10:44 AM
Sucks.
Where is Slayer in the list?
hahahaha what a tit!
No i take that back.. it's are great!
Someone never heard of Wishbone Ash?? ffs get out more.
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COMMENT | why is everything on it over ten years old????
posted by :
8/28/2006 5:40:47 AM
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the guitar solo might not be what it used to, but it hasn't vanished completely......check out akercocke's scapegoat if you want to hear a fucking solo.......
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COMMENT |
posted by : Skanna
8/28/2006 7:36:44 AM
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This list is the usual predictable crap. About as boring and mainstream as you could get. Planet Rock must cater to the over 40s market, people stuck in a time warp whose brains have been cryogenically frozen since 1988.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Skanna
8/28/2006 7:39:32 AM
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By the way, Enwll34, you're an idiot too. Just a different kind of idiot.
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COMMENT | Skanna
posted by :
8/28/2006 7:50:38 AM
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You're right-this list caters to the over 40 crowd...or back when great songs had great solos. Solos died around 1992.
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COMMENT | Wisdom needed!
posted by :
8/28/2006 7:51:51 AM
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The persons who choose these solos should realize that there is what we call the virtuoso thing like Paganini was in his time. And i can assure you, there is a lot of giant talented "guitarheroes" out there that should win this title. Is this ignorance? Or only the names you were in the top at certain point in time?
Have you ever heard names like Yngwie Malmsteen (80's and 90's success...), bands like winger, journey, nagra, etc, etc, etc...even whitesnake, that was a band with success is not there...come on!!!and if you're looking for best solo, you should look for instrumental musical stuff, like Jason Becker, Tony Macalpine, Paul Gilbert, Greg Howe, Joey Taffolla, George Bellas, Paco de Lucia, Steve Vai, Kiko Loureiro..........................Those are a few guys you might deserve that title. Those are some of the great and freaky players of all time! Regards
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COMMENT | Slayer fans
posted by :
8/28/2006 7:55:10 AM
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Slayer is more suited to being on a Monster Ballads cd than on a guitar solo list.
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COMMENT | You're Wrong, mfiasco
posted by :
8/28/2006 8:12:41 AM
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Guitar solos never went anywhere. They're always going to be around at a certain level, but they're never going to be dead. When guitar solos were cool, guitarists did them. When guitar solos weren't cool, guitarists still did them.
There are still plenty of great songs that have great solos.
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COMMENT | NO RHOADS, NO CREDIBILITY
posted by : Brother Maynard
8/28/2006 8:29:06 AM
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Riding the Storm said it all.
Thank you.
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COMMENT | Wishbone Ash
posted by : _se_bas
8/28/2006 8:46:29 AM
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Is up there, awesome to see them get some recognition!
Iron Maiden were hugely influenced by Wishbone Ash (just check Harris' comments in the "The Early Days" documentary).
Wishbone Ash are a classic / prog rock band from the UK formed in 1969. Their album "Argus" from 1972 is an alltime classic and influenced many mainly because of the great and pioneering use of twin guitars and an independent bass. Other great songs are the epic 'Phoenix' the innovative 'Vas Dis' or the instrumental 'Outward Bound'.
Throw down the sword is from Argus and features two guitars soloing at the same time in the same scale, yet playing different lines and blending none the less.
Wishbone Ash still exists today (wishoneash.com)
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COMMENT | Wishbone Ash
posted by : _se_bas
8/28/2006 8:46:49 AM
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Is up there, awesome to see them get some recognition!
Iron Maiden were hugely influenced by Wishbone Ash (just check Harris' comments in the "The Early Days" documentary).
Wishbone Ash are a classic / prog rock band from the UK formed in 1969. Their album "Argus" from 1972 is an alltime classic and influenced many mainly because of the great and pioneering use of twin guitars and an independent bass. Other great songs are the epic 'Phoenix' the innovative 'Vas Dis' or the instrumental 'Outward Bound'.
Throw down the sword is from Argus and features two guitars soloing at the same time in the same scale, yet playing different lines and blending none the less.
Wishbone Ash still exists today (wishboneash.com)
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COMMENT | Mon the Wishbone!
posted by :
8/28/2006 9:21:29 AM
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It is indeed awesome to see them up there, I saw em last year and they kicked ass. I could see em again this year, but unfortunately for them, they clash with Slayer.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/28/2006 9:39:26 AM
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Jimi Hendrix should be higher.
Satriani and Vai should be on.
No SRV?
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COMMENT | Stupid
posted by :
8/28/2006 9:51:38 AM
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G&R 3 times but no Jeff Beck? Come on.
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COMMENT | This has been done to death
posted by :
8/28/2006 10:01:17 AM
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Guitarworld magazine had the best list Ive seen, not perfect by any stretch but it was good, here is there top 12:
1. Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven
2. Van Halen - Eruption
3. Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird
4. Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
5. Jimi Hendrix - Little Wing
6. G n R - November Rain
7. Metallica - One
8. Eagles - Hotel California
9. Ozzy - Crazy Train
10. Cream - Crossroads
11. Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)
12. Chuck Berry - Johnny B Good
Honourable Mentions:
18. Yngwie Malmsteen - Black Star
19. Pantera - Floods
20. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
24. Metallica - Fade to Black
27. Stevie Ray Vaughn - Pride and Joy
28. Ozzy - Mr. Crowley
51. Ozzy - No More Tears
55. Joe Satriani - Satch Boogie
57. Pantera - Walk
61. Metallica - Master of Puppets
66. Iron Maiden - Number of the Beast
77. Alice in Chains - Man in the Box
97. Judas Priest - Beyond the Realms of Death
98. Dream Theatre - Under a Glass Moon
100. Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead or Alive
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COMMENT | creepingdeathmusic
posted by :
8/28/2006 10:15:17 AM
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That list you mentioned is very good. However, regarding Crossroads: I think the farewell to Cream version is, by far, the better version; the studio solo is too laid back. IMO
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COMMENT | Not enough volumes...
posted by :
8/28/2006 10:22:25 AM
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There are too many great guitarists out there for any one collection to contain. AS a guitarist myself, I think this collection should have had, at least, three volumes to it...this being the more classic guitar voilume. Too many more modern guys are left off.
I'm tired of the half-fast/ 3rd-rate collections. Let's have one huge set that includes a broader scope.
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COMMENT |
posted by : H5N1
8/28/2006 10:26:51 AM
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Ive always hated lists like this...they are almost pointless.
I think I would have added Gary Moore - Still Got the Blues.
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COMMENT | ???
posted by :
8/28/2006 10:32:08 AM
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Where is Randy Rhoads and Iron Maiden??
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COMMENT | Charvel...yes, exactly!!!!
posted by :
8/28/2006 10:50:52 AM
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That is what I thought as well: how can such 'collections' be so limited? A three-volume set, like you suggested, would have made more sense.
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COMMENT | testament19
posted by :
8/28/2006 11:04:50 AM
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fair enough. i'll amend my statement. solos are a lost art that most newer bands have left behind. older bands, and guitarists from the 60's, 70's and 80's still play their solos. some newer bands play in the classic style- Collective Soul, for example.i'll take the old stuff anyday.
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COMMENT |
posted by : RiotAct666
8/28/2006 11:24:38 AM
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good list.
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COMMENT | NO MORE?
posted by :
8/28/2006 1:12:27 PM
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When No More Tears is the Ozzy song that made it over the Randy Rhoads stuff, the list loses any credibility it may have had!!
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COMMENT | shapechanger
posted by :
8/28/2006 4:01:02 PM
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That is because Gnrreunioneventually is an idiot is every facet of his existence.
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COMMENT | What rubbish
posted by :
8/28/2006 9:28:18 PM
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I find this list insulting. Guns and Roses twice in the top 5 ... come on. I am sure Slash is a competent guitarist but this is ridiculous. This list is probably been rigged by Gunners fans. Hendrix in 12th and 20th - should have been higher. Jimi Page should have been higher as well. There probably should have been more Clapton. Proof that popularity contest mean nothing. As for Van Halen - Eruption should have been number 1 (Eddie did it at the age of 22 years) and there should have been a number of others from Eddie as well. For those teenie boopers you could even select the guitar solo from Beat It - Michael Jackson - which Eddie did. What about Yngwie and Steve Vai. At least I see some sense prevailed with Richie Blackmore selections. Not endorsing him ... but I see no Carlos Santana either. I am sure Richie Sambora possibly could have made it as well. Other insulting selections - The Eagles.
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COMMENT | Great stuff
posted by : shawnlanewasgawd
8/28/2006 11:46:10 PM
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A couple of Non-Metal guitar solos that grab me by the heart:
U2 -- "The Fly" Edge's great atmospherics
U2 -- "Love is Blindness" Edge's understated simmering brew...great, great solo
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COMMENT | I was wondering............
posted by :
8/29/2006 12:38:59 PM
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why don't bassists get more attention? I suppose too many groups don't use the sound of the base except for rhythm. I doubt if we'llever see a greatest bassist list. People at these magazines only hear the obvious (vocals, lead guitar).
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COMMENT | Bullshit!!!
posted by :
8/29/2006 2:12:29 PM
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Stairway and Zepplin blows goats!!!Let me go rock and roll kicks the shit outta that!!!
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COMMENT | England is musically challenged
posted by :
8/30/2006 1:23:58 PM
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Eruption only once and behind Slash? Don't get me wrong, Slash is a great guitarist, but nobody will ever say that Slash revolutionized guitar playing. EVH will always and should always be in front of 99.9% of guitarists.
Exceptions(arguable) - Jimmy Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Steve Ray Vaughn
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COMMENT |
posted by : burns1059
9/2/2006 8:24:19 PM
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01. PINK FLOYD - "Comfortably Numb"
02. GUNS N' ROSES - "Sweet Child O' Mine"
Thats just dumb
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