The Guitar Lover» Guitar Information http://www.theguitarlover.com a site about acoustic and electric guitars & guitarists (guitar players) Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:41:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 British writer Neil McCormick has listed what he considers the top ten guitar solos in rock history. http://www.theguitarlover.com/2012/02/british-writer-neil-mccormick-has-listed-what-he-considers-the-top-ten-guitar-solos-in-rock-history/ http://www.theguitarlover.com/2012/02/british-writer-neil-mccormick-has-listed-what-he-considers-the-top-ten-guitar-solos-in-rock-history/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:21:51 +0000 admin http://www.theguitarlover.com/?p=66
  • 1. Moonage Daydream – Mick Ronson

    • A sci-fi blowout: Ronson picks the song up and sends it spinning into outer space.

  • 2. Voodoo Child – Jimi Hendrix

    • Evil blues from the greatest rock guitarist ever.

  • 3. Since I’ve Been Loving You – Jimmy Page

    • Passionate, desperate lyricism.

  • 4. Shine On You Crazy Diamond – David Gilmour

    • Moving, meditational, un-showy expression of melody and tone.

  • 5. Like A Hurricane – Neil Young

    • Not technically adept, Young can play one note like a primal force.

  • 6. Hotel California – Joe Walsh and Don Felder

    • Soaring, uplifting twin lead takes off into the ether.

  • 7. Purple Rain – Prince

    • Wild, fluid and free as his soulful vocals.

  • 8. While My Guitar Gently Weeps – Eric Clapton

    • Seamlessly integrated, Clapton weeps and wails all over George Harrison’s mournful melody.

  • 9. Love Spreads – John Squire

    • Bluesy slide work out to a funky beat gives Britpop wings.

  • 10. Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers – Jeff Beck

    • Heartfelt emotion on a Stevie Wonder cover from the most technically dazzling guitarist since Jimi. ]]> http://www.theguitarlover.com/2012/02/british-writer-neil-mccormick-has-listed-what-he-considers-the-top-ten-guitar-solos-in-rock-history/feed/ 0