Soft rock is a genre of different sonic textures, pairing heartfelt songwriting with some of the best rock solos ever — and of the '70s, in particular.

This was Fleetwood Mac's first No. 1 single in the U.K.

Few effects in the history of rock guitar are as instantly recognizable — or divisive — as the wah pedal. You know it when you hear it. From aching, explosive bends to scratchy, percussive funk licks, ...

Eric Clapton delivered an all-time great guitar solo on "Crossroads".

The right guitar solo can elevate a pretty good rock song into a bona fide anthem in a matter of seconds. A staple of rock ‘n’ roll music since its creation, guitar solos can heighten emotion, ...

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.

Recent rankings and retrospectives highlight the enduring influence of rock, blues and guitar virtuosos whose solos transformed their songs into landmarks. Jimi Hendrix’s improvised, high-energy ...

What makes a great guitar solo? Is it pure emotion or dazzling technical command? Simplicity or complexity? One note or a thousand? Is it meticulously crafted melodic precision, hair-raising ...

Heavy metal can often go underrepresented when discussing the best guitar solos ever performed, but Black Sabbath is one band that simply can't be ignored. Ever since their debut album was released in ...