The legendary guitarist, whose unforgettable 1988 riff was voted the greatest of all time, celebrates his 61st birthday.

The famous keyboard hook nearly overshadowed a brief, explosive guitar solo Eddie Van Halen reportedly considered one of his ...

When a recent ranking of the greatest guitar solos ever was published, it was dominated by legendary performances by icons ...

The Steely Dan classic barely reached the Billboard Hot 100, but its real-life outlaw story and legendary guitar solo helped ...

All hail the guitar solo — one of the most indestructibly great art forms in all of modern music. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a glorious six-string explosion — a long, twisted, ...

A “guitar hero” is, on a basic level, an incredibly talented guitarist, particularly of the rock or metal ilk. When we think of the greatest guitarists of all time, we think of the hard rock grooves ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...

Diana Crandall is a deputy editor of automation at Forbes Marketplace. With a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California and a background in marketing, she combines ...

Coming in at the top of Beato's countdown, "Comfortably Numb" stood above every other solo on the list thanks to its emotional intensity, melodic phrasing and unmistakable tone. "This guitarist is ...

Nearly 50 years after its release, Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” is still setting the standard for rock guitar greatness. Coming in at the top of Beato’s countdown, “Comfortably Numb” stood above ...