Originally an Irish traditional song, Whiskey in the Jar found new life in Thin Lizzy's – and, eventually, Metallica's – ...

Gilmour says he’s come up with his solos through singing, splicing and following inspiration, which offers a lesson for every ...

This video charts the history of the guitar solo, from rock’s greatest stages to the digital world, exploring how technology and changing culture reshaped its place in music. Tropical Storm Melissa ...

Despite playing guitar for over 20 years and working in the music businesses, Belmont resident and music lover Jim LaPlaca still considers himself a mediocre guitar player. But that doesn’t get in the ...

Prepare to have your mind blown by some legendary six-string wizardry! Join us as we count down the most incredible guitar solos that have defined rock history. From Iron Maiden's melodic metal ...

There is a select group of guitar solos that have stood the test of time. They continually pop up in “best of” lists and have long captured the imagination of burgeoning guitarists. But the praise for ...

We love hearing a guitar solo in a studio recording. It’s an art form that has been lost somewhat in the modern age. It’s nice to revisit some of the best guitar solos in history, but what’s even ...

You're probably reading this list of the Top 20 Hair Metal Guitar Solos for one of two reasons. You might be an '80s hard rock aficionado and guitar fanatic eager to see which of the era's solos we ...

You're probably reading this list of the Top 20 Hair Metal Guitar Solos for one of two reasons. You might be an '80s hard rock aficionado and guitar fanatic eager to see which of the era's solos we ...

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...