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, ...

When "Trigger" is done, Willie Nelson is done. There may not be a more famous guitar in the music world than Willie Nelson’s trusty Trigger. The living country music legend has played the same Martin ...

An iconic guitar solo doesn’t just elevate a song, it defines it. It’s the moment that sweeps you off your feet, sets your speakers on fire, and cements a track’s place in music history. And while the ...

Ah, the Rickenbacker. Few guitar brands out there are as legendary and long-loved as this one. Not only did Adolph Rickenbacker and George Beauchamp come up with a concept that would revolutionize the ...

Great songs require a great hook. But the most memorable part of a classic rock song isn’t always what’s sung. Rock music evolved in a way where the guitar solo became a required feature. And some ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Ritchie Blackmore (right, performing in 1985) credits British rock and roll band Nero and the ...

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 ...