Starting with riffs and chords may be standard for rock jams and in popular music in general, but making that part a freewheeling solo is a mission statement.

These guitar solos are master classes at how to feature the instrument in an effective, passionate, and thrilling way.

What's got you down, champ? Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Maybe even under it? Did your partner leave you, or – no judgment – did they decide to stay? Did you pour scalding coffee on ...

Billie Joe Armstrong botched two chords and swore on “Good Riddance,” later listed among Guitar World’s best acoustic rock ...

John Lennon had solo hits before the Beatles even broke up. Here's a countdown of his 40 best songs, from "Instant Karma!" to "Imagine" and beyond.