Go Aqualung.
Posted on 08/28/2006 4:17:31 AM PDT by InvisibleChurch
Go Aqualung.
That's not a solo; that's a riff. The best riffs/hooks of all time is another matter entirely, and arguably a more interesting one.
As a huge Zakk Wylde fan, No More Tears would be my favorite on that list. Ross Childress' solo in Collective Soul's Shine is a great one as well. Anything by Stevie Ray Vaughn girds my loins. I could go on and on...
While this is a good solo, its not Knopfler's best. "Telegraph Road" is far better and is in the top 5 of all time.
A whole list of some fantastic riffs.
Clapton seems to have been under-represented (16) and Slash from GNR waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay over-represented.
Randy Rhodes didn't make the list either!
Wow. A British radio audience put "Free Bird" at #3. I wouldn't argue with that, but it does surprise me.
Personally, I would have "Cliffs of Dover" by Eric Johnson at #1.
(sarcasm) How about Michael J Fox's rendition of Johnny B Goode from Back to the Future? (sarcasm/)
I don't know if it's an extended riff or a solo, but any list that doesn't have Crazy Train in its top 5 (in my opinion #1) isn't worth a second's consideration
Not a shock to see "Eruption" up there, but for solos ins a song, check out "I'm The One" and "Feel Your Love Tonight" from the same album.
Jay Graydon, "Peg".
IMO, Crazy Train qualifies for both lists - both the opening hook and solo are great.
The person who composed this list obviously never heard of Robben Ford.
I didn't see drum soloists touted, and I am a former percussionist. In-a-gadda-davida is my fave... but for Geetars, Clapton and Hendrix are wearing my crowns, with a tiara for a whole host of others! Pink floyd presents an experience, not just a concert!
How can the list not include Layla, something by Carlos Santana and Roy Buchanan? I also agree that Sultans of Swing is hardly Knophler's best and Crossroads is far from Cream/Clapton's best.
I kinda liked Air Supply. Who could forget, "I'm all outta love"?
I would say that listening to a few of Metallica's songs, I am surprised that Kurt Hammett isn't even listed. Listen to "One" or "Fade to Black" to name just two. He's an amazing guitarist.
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