The best guitar solos of all time. Best guitar solos according to BroDude

Eric Clapton is the only musician to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times: as solo artist and a member of the rock bands Cream and The Yardbirds.
Clapton is featured in the magazine's 2011 reissue Rolling Stone on the list of the greatest guitarists of all time in second place after Jimi Hendrix. In the previous version of the list, he was ranked fourth after Hendrix, Duane Allman and B.B. King.
One of Clapton's signature solos was the solo part in the song The Beatles"While My Guitar Gently Weeps", for which George Harrison invited him to record. It is not known for certain whether Harrison was dissatisfied with his own version of the solo, or whether Clapton was invited in order to defuse the tense situation that reigned in the group during recording White Album(1968). What is certain, however, is that Clapton and Harrison were very close friends and spent a lot of time in the same company. Later, Clapton invited Harrison to record the song “Badge,” which was included in the album Goodbye by Cream (1969).
Composed by Clapton in 1970, the ballad "Layla" became the prototype for countless guitar compositions with romantic themes. A reworked version of the song was awarded a Grammy Award in 1992. Rolling Stone magazine included it among the 30 greatest songs in history. modern music, and in a similar list by version music channel VH1 ranked her in 16th place. Layla is a character in an ancient Arabic legend about the love of Gais, nicknamed Majnun (Madman), for Layla. They could not be together - just like Clapton and Pattie Boyd (Harrison's wife since 1966). A few years later, in 1976, Boyd divorced Harrison and began an affair with Clapton, who later married her in 1977 (divorced in 1988). Despite this, Harrison and Clapton remained close friends.
The most successful single of Clapton's solo career was his cover of Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff", which topped the US charts in September 1974.
In 1979, Clapton donated his old guitar(red Fender) London Hard Rock Cafe, this is where the famous music collection of this worldwide chain of restaurant-bars began.
Clapton played on recordings by Roger Waters (The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking, 1984), Elton John (Runaway Train, 1992), Sting (It's Probably Me, 1992), Cher (Love Can Build a Bridge, 1995) and Paul McCartney ( My Valentine, 2012).
In 1985, Clapton began an affair with Italian fashion model Lory Del Santo (Lory Del Santo, 1958, Miss Italy 1980), to whom he dedicated the song “Lady of Verona.” They had a son, Conor (1986-1991), who died after accidentally falling from the 53rd floor of a New York skyscraper. The musician was terribly depressed for more than a year and dedicated the song “Tears in Heaven” to his deceased son, which became one of his most popular compositions. Phil Collins also wrote a song about it, "Since I Lost You"(album We Can't Dance, 1991).
In 1993, Clapton was awarded Grammy Awards in all the most prestigious categories - album of the year (MTV Unplugged), song of the year (Tears In Heaven) and record of the year (Tears In Heaven).
In 2002, Clapton married for the second time to American Melia McEnery (Melia McEnery, 1977, designer from Ohio). From this marriage three daughters were born - Julie Rose (2001), Ella May (2003), Sophie Belle (2005). His first marriage to Pattie Boyd was childless. Clapton also has an illegitimate daughter, Ruth (1985), from an affair with Yvonne Khan Kelly, an employee of his studio in Antigua.
In 2004, Clapton hosted his own Crossroads Guitar Festival, which was held again in 2007, 2010 and 2013.
In 2010, Eric announced that he was selling his seventy guitars. He sent the proceeds, $2.15 million, to a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Antigua. Moreover, the guitarist is one of the founders of this center. The musician also has large collection paintings, one of which, “ Abstract painting(809-4),” painted by artist Gerhard Richter, sold for a record $34.2 million at Sotheby’s.
Eric is a former heavy drinker, but currently does not drink.
According to a survey conducted by PRS for Music, the composition that most effectively squeezes tears out of men is R.E.M. "Everybody Hurts" Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven" took second place, while Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" took third place.
Eric Clapton was the composer of the first, second, third and fourth parts of the film Lethal Weapon.

Twenty of the best lead guitarists.

Naming the 20 best lead guitarists in rock history has proven to be no easy task. It won’t be difficult to name three or even five, but choosing two dozen is easy to make a mistake.
When choosing this or that candidate, I took into account not only technique and melodicism, but also the guitarist’s place in history, the level of projects in which he participated and, who knows, personal qualities. Go!

20) Erno Vuorinen (Nightwish)

After debut album Finnish power metalists, critics dubbed Vuorinen the new Kirk Hammett for the piercing, drawling style of his grandiose solos.
Erno is the ideal guitarist for any metal band, he has no weaknesses, except perhaps a tendency to be overly melodic, but who said that this is bad?

19) Rudolf Schenker (Scorpions)

The famous brutal blond from the Scorpios was an excellent complement to the fussy “live” Klaus Meine on stage. But, in addition to his famous shocking poses with a guitar, he became famous for his famous solos, which became true classics: “Steal Loving You”, “Send Me An Angel”, “Believe In Love” and, of course, “Living For Tomorrow”.

18) Paul Kossoff (Free)

According to many, Kosoff was the greatest "lost" guitarist. It was he, and not Rogers, who was the main star in the short history of Free; their entire stage action revolved around his bright guitar.
He died the usual rock 'n' roll death - from a drug overdose, but according to his colleagues and acquaintances, he was seriously crippled by the death of Jimi Hendrix. He was his main idol.

17) George Harrison (Beatles)

Well, how could you do without the charming, modest fellow from the Beatles? He was always in the shadow of John and Paul, but latest albums"Beatles" his role became very large. He introduced an element of philosophy into the light and unobtrusive music of the group, and sometimes even came to the fore, as in the grandiose ballad “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”.
He showed himself even more clearly in his solo career. His laconic, simple, but beautiful style of playing in songs like "My Sweet Lord" became an example for many melodic rock bands.

16) Steve Vai

The most talented and most famous student, Joe Satriani, did not surpass his teacher in speed and technique, but succeeded in showiness and melody. Steve's music is more refined and diverse, it clearly goes beyond the usual work of a guitarist. This is what earned him a place on this list.

15) Chris Oliva (Savatage)

Brother and associate of John Oliva long years, right up to your tragic death, was a formative element of Savatage's music. He always leaned towards a hard, almost thrash sound, but he also found his niche of “smart” metal on the refined progressive giants “Streets” and “Gutter Ballet”. It is no coincidence that after his death, Savatage began to sharply lose popularity.

14) Brian May (Queen)

Brian May is very much loved in the music community, but critics are traditionally wary of using epithets like “great” and “amazing” to describe him.
Yes, behind the back of the great Freddie Mercury, he was practically invisible, but his role in the group was more than significant. After all, the lion's share Queen songs began with his bright guitar; It was thanks to its unique sound that the group was recognizable from the first chord.

13) John Petrucci (Dream Theater)

Within such a democratic, free and multi-faceted group as Dream Theater, it is not difficult to reveal all their talents and abilities, and Petrucci succeeded in full.
His style is close to Chris Oliva, but even more majestic and academic. His playing on "Scenes Of Memory" is worthy of a standing ovation and is practically a standard. It is no coincidence that in the famous project “G3” it was he who joined Vayu and Satriani, replacing Yngwie Malmsteen himself.

12) Robert Fripp (King Crimson)

Fripp is not very recognizable or flashy, but his twelfth place is a tribute to his absolute innovation. He was the first guitarist whose playing did not have a blues accent.
He also created one of the greatest rock albums ever, King Crimson's In The Court Of The Crimson King.

11) Eric Clapton (Yardbyrds, Cream, Blind Fight)

But Robert’s almost complete opposite is Eric Clapton, a man whose name has become synonymous with blues rock.
Almost any project in which Clapton participated became popular. This was especially evident in “Cream”, which in just a few years of its existence conquered the whole world.

10) Gary Moore

Moore is one of the brightest "singers" of English rock. He gained widespread fame thanks to his mega-successful solo career, but not before he had a hand in "Black Rose" - one of best albums Thin Lizzy.
Moore is not overly sophisticated, but he is always bright and emotional, which may be why his soulful music has found such success.

9) Pete Townshend (The Who)

It is difficult to imagine that such an individual as Townshend, whose genius is proven and undeniable, could become an ordinary guitarist.
His style is unique and inimitable, if only because, being a lead guitarist, Townshend is not a “piggybacker”; his style is bright guitar bursts, more typical of rhythm guitarists.
His frantic energy, smashing guitars and crazy jumps from the early era of The Who have long since become a rock cliché, and his famous mill - playing the guitar in a circular motion with a straight hand - has never succumbed to anyone except him.

8) Tony Iomi (Black Sabbath)

His Majesty the lord of killer riffs has always been main part Sabbath's supporting structure, regardless of who was at the microphone: Osbourne, Dio, Martin or someone else.
In fact, Tony is “Black Sabbath” - the beginning and personification of the whole metal music. And Iomi also invented Doom metal - a whole movement that goes back to his style.

7) Carlos Santana (Santana)

Carlos is somewhat similar to Gary Moore - the same emotionality, soulfulness, penchant for mainstream sound. Just add to all this a tart Latin American flavor.
Santana is one of the most “ancient” and revered guitarists of our time. Among other things, he was a participant in the famous Woodstock festival in 1969. Few people can boast of such creative longevity.

6) Eddie Van Halen ( Van Halen)

When talking about Van Halen, it is traditional to pay tributes only to David Lee Roth, an outstanding frontman whom few could outshine. But don’t forget about Eddie Van Halen, who was called a guitarist “from another planet.”
Eddie invented his own guitar playing technique - no one could replicate it. There is no point in going into technical details - just listen to any Van Halen song - it will be much more eloquent.

5) Jimi Hendrix

Nobody loved his guitar more than Hendrix - everyone who saw his performances will confirm this. He caressed her, stroked her, bringing both her and himself to ecstasy. On stage, his face expressed bliss - he was making love to the guitar, not playing it. Maybe that’s why he could extract sounds from it that no mortal could extract.
This was Jimi Hendrix - the godfather and idol of any rock guitarist.

4) Jimmy Page ( Led Zeppelin)

A guitarist whose technique and desire for constant improvement have become standards in the world of rock.
Page sometimes went overboard with the solos, but that was the charm of Zeppelin. On later albums he used to play the fool, but he was forgiven for just “Stairway To Heaven”. His famous breakdown was recently voted the best guitar solo in history.
After the collapse of the group, he was involved in a bunch of projects, but did not gain fame with any of them.

3) Kirk Hammett (Metallica)

When this frail, modest guy replaced the charismatic Dave Mustaine (the future founder of Megadeath), few people, besides Hetfield and company, believed in him.
But Kirk fell in love and soon the sound of his guitar became as integral a part of the group as James Hetfield's vocals. In early Metallica, he had to for the most part"grind" and "rumble", but when it was necessary to show melody, he showed himself with the best side. Consider his solos in the famous ballads “Fade To Black” and “Welcome Home”.
The degradation of the group in the second half of the nineties did not affect him - he still remains one of best guitarists modernity.

2) David Gilmour ( Pink Floyd)

In the face of eternal creative rivalry with Roger Waters in Pink Floyd to David Gilmore had a hard time turning around. And only on the last two albums of the group, created after Roger's departure, did he “come off” to the fullest.
David was never a great frontman, but Floyd concerts were not meant to be a one-man show. Their amazing stage shows are what attracted the audience. David has never been a great vocalist - his voice cannot be called fantastic and unique, but within the framework of the work of a group that places its main emphasis on music, this was appropriate.
But David was and remains a great guitarist. The pure melancholy sound of his Stratocaster, the benefit of which was the famous instrumental "Marooned", is the most compelling argument for those who doubt his genius.

1) Ritchie Blackmore ( Deep Purple, Rainbow, Blackmore`s Night)

The king of hard rock, whose power is limitless, his possessions are vast, and the love of his people is eternal and unbreakable.
The main peaks of his guitar skills were achieved by him in Rainbow, the group he created after the super-successful Deep Purple. It was at Rainbow that he discovered his talent as a mystifier: his solos became slower, more thoughtful and carried a level of philosophy that is difficult to find in anyone else. It was in Rainbow that he ceased to be just a “man in black” standing to the right of the vocalist. Now during concerts all attention was focused on him and only him.
When Purple reunited, he abandoned his creation, but a piece of Rainbow remained in them new music, a little slower, a little less fun, but much more imbued with mysticism.
Tired of Purple, he found a safe haven with his adoring wife in Blackmore's Night, a project that is constantly being labeled as pop music, despite the fact that compared to the same modern Purple, it is more than rock.
It's hard to say whether Blackmore's Night will be his final refuge, and is it really that important? His playing is universal, his technique is incredible, and his sense of musical taste is truly unique, so there is no need to worry about his musical future. Vivat, Ritchie!!!

Let's take a break from pressing matters and just enjoy good music. But since everyone has their own tastes, let’s narrow the musical scope a little and pay attention to the best solos in rich history rock. We chose not by technical performance, but by soulfulness. We remind you that this is purely our opinion.

Comfortably numb

Miracle Creator: David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
Year: 1979
The Wall is the best show in the history of rock, no matter what anyone says. Every song is a gem. This album comfortably contains the most recognizable and hackneyed song of the “pink vibe” – Another brick in the wall. Few people consider it great, because the Pinks have a lot of compositions with deeper, signature Waters lyrics and soulful melodies. Comfortably numb has an interesting text - essentially a retelling of the memories of Waters, high on tranquilizers. Many are confused by the author's insinuating goat tone in the verses, interrupted by Gilmour's more familiar vocals on the chorus. And after... after that, what we all love about “Comfortable Numbness” begins - the solo. And a nuclear explosion in the soul. How could you come up with this? A whirlwind of emotions, a melody that turns you inside out, lifts you to heaven, and then, with all its might, throws you from a height to the ground. Your body is covered with goosebumps, and you wipe your eyes that have teared up with delight. But Gilmour literally created it with his own hands, long and painfully forging note by note. David played solo five or six times on his legendary Stratocaster and then stitched together the best parts one by one. And what happened still causes fierce envy among all guitarists in the world who are trying to get even one iota closer to Gilmour’s genius.

There are two solos here: one bright and positive, like a sunny day, the second darker and deeper, like a cloudy sky, ready to burst into thunder. Just while writing this article, the author had the good fortune to observe this natural dissonance under a composition listened to hundreds of times. But that’s not why we put it in first place.

Stairway to heaven

Miracle Creator: Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin)
Year: 1971
Once again, amazing lyrics in an amazing song from an amazing album. How many years will “Stairway to Heaven” top the lists of the best rock songs? Will they write something more brilliant? Judging by the trend, it’s unlikely, and the times don’t require it. In the United States, music store sellers, under pain of reprisal and violence, prohibit customers from playing two hackneyed songs - “Staircase” and “Smoke on the water.” Because they only distort a great work.
Page's talent as a composer was fully realized in this song. Light, a little sad acoustic part the solo, which is still worshiped by guitarists all over the world, ends overnight.
There are opinions that Page, a lover of the occult, even entered into a business relationship with dark forces to compose this. Some, scrolling the song backwards, even find encrypted messages in it. But even backwards it sounds better than any domestic pop music.
There are many solo options that Youtube will introduce you to, since Zeppelin concerts were often recorded. There is the original album version, but it is not as perfect as the solo performed at the Earls Court concert in 1975. Page constantly added to his solos, changed something, and in our opinion, this is the best, most soulful version. The effect of listening to it can be compared to Handel's Sarabande and the first sex in your life - delight! Tears-inducing delight - it’s so amazing! One solo fits more meaning and emotions than in many songs: both joy and sadness - yes, everything in a row.
By the way, thanks to this composition, double-neck guitars came into fashion. After all, Page was the only guitarist for the whole group, and different parts had to be played. So the Gibson EDS-1275 came in handy so as not to switch modes.

Master of Puppets

Miracle Creator: James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett
Year: 1986
Well, what would a rating be without “Broom”! The people who showed the whole world how you can become multimillionaires with the help of “mitol” have always been able to make good music. And everyone knew how to play divine solos - from guitarists to bassists. And what Mr. Burton did is generally worthy of a separate description.
You will say that everything that was written after 1986 disgraces “metal”. Well, or that they slipped after ’91. Or even '96. Well, we’ll listen to the composition of the same name from that same kosher, orthodox album “Master of puppets”. One of the best heavy metal songs in the history of mankind/the planet/the Universe begins, as befits such songs, cheerfully, sharply and catchily, but we are talking about solos. What's a heavy metal song without a great solo? Moreover, Kirk Hammett, who is now godlessly screwed up, committed fewer sins at live performances. For those who cannot stand 8 minutes of heavy music, we advise you to rewind to 3:32, when the instrumental part begins, and there is already a solo. Although how can you not love the melodic main part, despite its “heaviness”? If you don't like it, then you clearly have hearing problems.
But let's return to the instrumental - the most beautiful thing ever born in this harsh genre. Some oriental motifs are quickly replaced by a stylish, signature gash. And everything is so harmonious, tragic and catchy.
You can blame comrades Ulrich and Hetfield as much as you like for being more involved in commerce rather than music, but for “Puppeteer” alone they deserve to get into rock and roll Valhalla.
You can tell that the solos on “Orion” and “Ride The Lighting” were more effective. But the solo in “Master” is more understandable for the general public, for which it is considered beautiful even by those who have never listened to anything heavier than the group “Zveri”.

All along the watchtower

Miracle Creator: Jimi Hendrix
Year: 1968
We love Jimi very much for one simple reason - he is God. Although the song was written by ol' Bob "Dylan" Zimmerman, it wasn't until Jimmy's cover that it became adored. It was an honest cover, not plagiarism. Even when performed by Dylan, it seemed extremely heroic and cool, but thanks to the magic that was between Jim and his Strat, the song acquired the colors that it lacked. It turned into one continuous solo, and Jimi's mumbling only added color to it. Sorry, Mr. Dylan, but Hendrix's is somehow more soulful.

Marooned

Miracle Creator: David Gilmore
Year: 1994
Someone will say: “He’s with his Gilmore again!” But don’t rush to swear! This entire selection could be replaced with Pink Floyd songs. I would like to add “Shine on your crazy diamond” to this list, but I’m afraid other participants will be offended.
Listen here: one continuous guitar solo, with floating notes and beautiful turns. How sad and beautiful.
Many people underestimate the album “Division bell” - the last one written by the canonical line-up. But there is just a treasure trove of wonderful songs. By the way, last year, in honor of the twentieth anniversary of the album, a new edition was released, and the song was even filmed interesting clip. In the first part, the viewer sees digital footage of the abandoned International Space Station, which returns to Earth. The other half of the video was filmed in Pripyat, and there the camera follows a man running through the ruins of Soviet houses. With this video, music is perceived in a completely different way.
There is not a single word in the composition, and they are not needed.

Californication

Miracle Creator: John Frusciante
Year: 1999
We love John Frusciante very much. We love him, with all due respect to Klinghoffer, as a member of the “golden” line-up of RHCP. Damn, he knew how to extract sounds from his Telecaster that influenced a generation. We love him as a solo artist too. For those who have not heard, we strongly advise you to read it urgently. "Central", "This Cold", " The Past Recedes”, “Murderers” are no worse than his works from the time of the “Peppers”. Someday we will raise money and cure him of drug addiction. In the meantime, let's enjoy his solo. They have always been and will be recognizable. They are as simple as a stick, but capable of touching the most intimate. And how stylish they sound! What else can you expect from a man who looks like Jesus and plays like Jesus. Hymn happy childhood– Californication – known for its chorus and recognizable half-chord music, and this music was created by John. Maybe the beauty of the solo is its simplicity, but this improvisation is perhaps the best thing he did.

After looking through all my previous “tens”, I came to the conclusion that something was clearly missing. And so, I woke up one morning and realized that in some songs there is an extremely important part, more important than the riff or even the lyrics - the solo. Therefore, based on the lists of magazines Classic Rock and Guitar World, making some of my own changes, I present to you the top solos of the last 50 years.

1. Stairway to Heaven (Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin)

"Stairway to Heaven" has become one of the most famous songs Led Zeppelin and rock music in general, as well as the most frequently played song on American radio stations. This success was greatly facilitated by the bright solo of guitarist Jimmy Page, according to whom, “... the song crystallizes the very essence of the group. It has everything, and all the best of us as a collective, as a creative unit... I don’t know if I can create something else like that. I’ll have to work harder before I come close to that kind of expressiveness, that kind of brilliance...” If you decide to become a guitarist, then here’s your to-do-list for the next year - buy a guitar, start growing your hair and learn a solo at 06:15 minute.

2. Highway Star (Ritchie Blackmore, Deep Purple)

One of the loudest, fastest and most famous songs of Deep Purple, highlighted by an unforgettable guitar solo by Ritchie Blackmore in the fifth minute of the composition.The song received widespread recognition after being ranked 19th on Guitar World magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitar Solos" (which I used as a reference). Although it is stupid to say that this was the first recognition of the song - it is rather its “resurrection” after a long-ago release.

3. Comfortably Numb (David Gilmour, Pink Floyd)

Gorgeous David Gilmour solo in the song"Comfortably Numb" . The solo is divided into two parts - at 02:35 minutes and at 04:32 minutes. These two parts can be called"light" and "dark" , because by the nature of their execution they are exactly that. David always managed to convey the necessary mood with his guitar. He always had the most unique sound and the most melodic solos.

4. All Along The Watchtower, Little Wing(Jimmi Hendrix, The Jimi Hendrix Experience)

How many times have I mentioned Jimmy, how many of his songs and albums have been touched upon, how much I have talked about his personality - and again I fell into this circle. One way or another, it’s impossible for me to choose one song, and magazines divide these songs differently. Therefore, I’ll just say that there may not be such unusual songs in psychedelic rock. “All Along” is a standard cover, which even the author Bob Dylan spoke of with childish admiration; the solo in the song is divided into 4 or 5 parts (depending on which you choose), each of which is completely independent; “Little Wing” is something completely unimaginable. And without that beautiful song it gets even more beautiful at 01:40 when Jimmy starts soloing. Echoes of the solo come from the 1960s, when a crowd of thousands of hippies, rolling their eyes, beat in ecstasy to open air at the Woodstock festival. “Purple Haze” could also be added here, but three songs for one place, even for me, is too fat.

5. Hotel California (Don Felder, Joe Walsh, The Eagles)

The most popular group in the States became even more popular in 1976, when the album “Hotel California” was released, the track of the same name simply blew everyone away. By God, I still listen and play regularly to this day. The song itself tells us about a certain hotel called California. And if there are millions of problems and versions of origin with the text, then with the solo everything is extremely simple - played in two “trunks” by Walsh and Felder, it completely conveys the mood of the song and does not get boring. Lasts two minutes and is performed according to the canon only with a Gibson EDS-1275 guitar (exactly as Page does in song No. 1 on the list)

6. Freebird (Allen Collins, Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd)

"Free Bird" was ranked #3 on Guitar World's "100 Greatest Guitar Solos" list, and Amazon.com journalist Lorrie Fleming called it "the most requested song in the history of rock music." Gary Rossington played a slide solo on a Gibson SG using glass bottle in imitation of his idol - American guitarist Duane Allman.

7. Master of Puppets (Kirk Hammett, Metallica)

The people who showed the whole world how you can become multimillionaires with the help of “mitol” have always been able to make good music. And everyone knew how to play divine solos - from guitarists to bassists. And what Mr. Burton did is generally worthy of a separate description. You will say that everything that was written after 1986 disgraces “metal”. Well, or that they slipped after ’91. Or even '96. One of the best heavy metal songs in the history of mankind begins, as befits such songs, cheerfully, sharply and catchily, but we are talking about solos. What's a heavy metal song without a great solo? Moreover, Kirk Hammett, who is now godlessly screwed up, committed fewer sins at live performances. For those who cannot stand 8 minutes of heavy music, we advise you to rewind to 3:32, when the instrumental part begins, and there is already a solo. Although how can you not love the melodic main part, despite its “heaviness”? If you don't like it, then you clearly have hearing problems.

8. Eruption (Eddie Van Halen, Van Halen)

The instrumental from the debut studio album by stadium rockers Van Halen set new standards for electric guitar playing and ushered in an entire generation of guitarists using the unique style and approach of the virtuoso Eddie Van Halen. "Eruption" perfectly illustrates the guitarist's mastery of tapping (a playing technique where the sound is produced by lightly hitting the strings on the fretboard using the right hand).

9. November Rain (Slash, Guns N' Roses)

Cylinder, Sunglasses, hair covering his face, a sharp, melodic and relaxed manner of playing - we are, of course, talking about Slash, whose solo became one of the main highlights of the well-known hit by Guns N’Roses. The solo in this composition is rather an addition to the main part - it is more of a piano ballad from Axl.

10. Bohemian Rhapsody (Brian May, Queen)

Sir Brian May and his legendary solo at 02:35, which serves as a kind of bridge between the “ballad” and “operatic” parts of the song. Two years after its release, in 1977, the song received the title of "Best Single of the Last 25 Years." In 2000 year, according to the results survey of 190 thousand people, "Bohemian Rhapsody" was recognized best song millennium.