A great rock song begins with an unbelievable riff. These 33 songs are elite examples of exactly that, with some that might ...

A 1970 rock classic was named among the greatest guitar riffs of all time and it told the story of true - and forbidden - ...

1985 rock classic was named among the greatest guitar riffs of all time and it remains among the most iconic in history.

A 1978 metal hit was named among the greatest guitar riffs of all time and it still stands up today.

Released in 1976, this Eagles hit is famous for its guitar riff, but its dark portrayal of wealth, fame, and excess remains ...

Cream‘s “Sunshine of Your Love” features not only one of the greatest guitar riffs of the ’60s, but one of the greatest guitar riffs of all time. It’s a rite of passage for any burgeoning guitar ...

A new poll for the oft-debated topic of Greatest Guitar Riffs has some stupefying results. The U.K. study done in March 2022 by music content and software provider Muse (also owner of Ultimate Guitar) ...

In addition to being one of the earliest examples of heavy distortion in a rock ‘n’ roll track, the descending blues riff in Link Wray’s instrumental, “Rumble”, has become a quintessential lick for ...

More than five decades after its release, David Bowie's "Rebel Rebel" remains one of the most recognizable rock songs ever ...

Virtuoso guitar playing has come to define rock ‘n’ roll. Greg Kot looks back at its colourful history. Rock guitar solos? Often they’re overblown, overrated and a waste of precious notes. To those ...

“Throughout 1966 to 1968 Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce were laying the groundwork for many of rock’s most iconic ...