Brownsound Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 David Gilmour- Comfortably NumbMegadeth- Symphony of DestructionTwo distinctly different musical styles and genres...but off the top of my head..these two come to mind.Ok one more...MSG...Armed and Ready
belikerick Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Steely Dan solos to "Don't Take Me Alive" and of course, "Reelin' in the Years".YES, I love those intros and I'd have to add "My Old School" to that list.But the first solo that I always think of when this question comes up is Page on "Whole Lotta Love", that IMO is the PERFECT solo. The pacing is beautiful, I love the breaks and I don't think one note could be improved upon. EVERY time I here that song I want to crank that solo up as loud as possible and when I do I always get the chills.I'll also second "Tatooed Love Boys" and "Shook Me All Night Long" - great stuff.And I would be remiss if I didn't mention Robert Quine's work on Matthew Sweet's "Girlfriend" and "Altered Beast" albums - simply incredible.
serial Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Damn, this thread just gets better and better. That lead break on "Whole Lotta Love" is what defines "blistering" guitar for me. It is almost the aural equivalent to me of what a bolt of lightning would be. Fast, loud, blinding and ripping. "Communitcation Breakdown" too, but that's a little sloppier for Page. The Girlfriend album has so much cool, weird guitar from Lloyd and Quine. Killer stuff. I can't imagine Eddie being pissed off about doing covers. They were a cover band first and had more covers than any band of their stature than I can think of. Hell, lessee... -You Really Got Me (also on VH1) -Where Have All The Good Times Gone? -Pretty Woman -Dancin' In the Streets (three covers on one LP?!)
guitarzandstuff Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 What? No votes for Ace Frehley's solo in "Strutter"? I'll vote for "Goin' Blind" and "Got to Choose." I hear ya... also the Alive 1 album. All the solos we're very memorable and you just had to listen!
Rockola Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Brian May - Prime Time I love the tension of off-time stutter intro as it rises then rips. Robben Ford w/ yellowjackers - Imperial StrutMick Taylor w/ Bob Dylan - Sweetheart like you Knopfler - In the galleryElliot Easton - Double Life (just about any of EE's solos)about 30 others I can't think of right now...
guitarzandstuff Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Steely Dan solos to "Don't Take Me Alive" and of course, "Reelin' in the Years".YES, I love those intros and I'd have to add "My Old School" to that list.But the first solo that I always think of when this question comes up is Page on "Whole Lotta Love", that IMO is the PERFECT solo. The pacing is beautiful, I love the breaks and I don't think one note could be improved upon. EVERY time I here that song I want to crank that solo up as loud as possible and when I do I always get the chills.I'll also second "Tatooed Love Boys" and "Shook Me All Night Long" - great stuff.And I would be remiss if I didn't mention Robert Quine's work on Matthew Sweet's "Girlfriend" and "Altered Beast" albums - simply incredible. Again... I will second Tattoed Love BoysVery Tasty!!
MCChris Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Mick Taylor w/ Bob Dylan - Sweetheart like you GREAT one!
sirDaniel Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Ya LOSERS.There's some tasty gems there. BUT.....You all forgot the EPIC SOLO OF THE MODERN ROCK ERA.Jimmy Page---- Whole Lotta Love.
MCChris Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Ya LOSERS.There's some tasty gems there. BUT.....You all forgot the EPIC SOLO OF THE MODERN ROCK ERA.Jimmy Page---- Whole Lotta Love. Scroll up a few to Serial's post ...ya LOSER!Someone mentioned it on a previous page too.
Mike_C Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Peter Frampton's "Do you feel like we do" from Frampton comes AliveRolling Stones "Live With me" from Let it BleedRolling Stones "Can't you here me Knocking" from Sticky FingersThe Who John Entwistles solo break on "My Generation"Fleetwood Mac / Peter Green "Green Manalishi"
kurtsstuff Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Many don't know of this guy but Brian Macleod (deceased) of a band called Headpins out of Canada was simply awesome! I believe he played in a band called Chilliwack as well before Headpins...Every solo he played was perfect for whatever tune they were doing and his tone was amazing!
blackfbiv Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Can a certified bass player only chime in?#1-JP's - Livin' After Midnight...probably 'cause I can almost play it on guitar. LOL#2 and seriously...a Canadian band called Kick Axe (I didn't name 'em!!) did a song called "On the Road To Rock" typical 80's stuff...but the lead in it is perfection. PLease SOMEONE tell me they've heard these guys!!!Weird connection: Kick Axe opened for JP for a time up here back in the day!Dionedited to ad: i know about Brian 'Too Loud' Mcleod...tasty player. Passed away a few years ago...Dion
serial Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 The solo on "Hot Razors In My Heart" by Crack the Sky pretty much hits near-ultimate guitar tone. That was recorded LOUD no doubt. OK, I'll stop...!
savethematches Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 I read in an interview that Ed was pissed about Ice Cream Man. The cover tunes were DLR's idea, according to Ed in that interview. The solo takes on a whole new flavor if you listen to it with that in mind.
Miss Charlie Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Greg - Killer Queen is not only one of my favorite songs off all times, but that solo would be in my top 3.Pink Floyd has a great solo in The Wall.
RichF Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Clapton's outro solo on Let It Rain. I can't wait to get to the end of that song to hear him rip into that one.Ace Frehley's lead playing in She. It may be simple, but it hits a home run.Jimmie Vaughan on Full Time Lover. Anyone who doubts how good a player Jimmie is needs to listen to this song.Bruce Kulick's solo in Forever. Unbelievably cheesy song, but his solo is perfect for the song.Any of Scotty Moore's solos from Elvis' records on Sun. Scotty set the standard.The solo from Rock Around The Clock has got to be one of the most quoted guitar solos of all time. Was that Bill Hailey playing that or a different guitar player in his band?
serial Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Doesnt' Pearl Jam rip off the "She" solo in "Alive"?Maybe it's just me, but it sounds that way.
Bluesking Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Doesnt' Pearl Jam rip off the "She" solo in "Alive"?Maybe it's just me, but it sounds that way. I read an interview with Stone and he admitted to copping the She solo and adding his "bad imitations" of SRV licks to complete the outro.I wish my "bad" licks sounded that good!Isn't it weird how many places Ace Frehley's influence shows up these days? Bluesking
Brownsound Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Doesnt' Pearl Jam rip off the "She" solo in "Alive"?Maybe it's just me, but it sounds that way. I read an interview with Stone and he admitted to copping the She solo and adding his "bad imitations" of SRV licks to complete the outro. I wish my "bad" licks sounded that good! Isn't it weird how many places Ace Frehley's influence shows up these days? Bluesking Pearl Jam=great solos....hmmm....Velvet painting=Fine art. Sorry for the many edits...still laughing
MCChris Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Pearl Jam=great solos....hmmm....Velvet painting=Fine art.
Jason01 Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Hmm, heres a couple that always just make me wanna give up and take up the kazoo. Randy Rhoads solo on Revelation also honorable mentions for Mr Crowley and Crazy TrainDavid Gilmours Comfortably Numb solosSRV's Texas Flood solo on the El Mocambo video, it helps to see what he's doing to really appreciate itGary Hoeys Hocus Pocus soloing, hell, the whole damn songJake E Lees Bark at the Moon solo err, solosMark Kendall from Great White has actually done a ton of solos that just seem to fit the songs perfectly. I wish I had half his style and tone. Anything from Billy G. He's another one from that planet Mark Knopfler is from where they can't play wrong notes.
Guest Buck Dharma Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 I have to add:David Gilmour "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" and the Solo in "Dogs" and pretty much the whole Animals album is awesome.
Brownsound Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 From a stylistic point of view and genre of 80s metal I choose just about anything that Wolf Hoffman of Accept did. I love his tone and his simplistic tasty style. Now open to flaming...Lol!
belikerick Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Rolling Stones "Can't you here me Knocking" from Sticky Fingers Oooooooooo, forgot that one Great nasty, funky, talkin' guitar!
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