A great rock song begins with an unbelievable riff. These 33 songs are elite examples of exactly that, with some that might ...

As with any other hobby or skill, every guitarist has to start somewhere. For most of us, it all started by playing air guitar along with some of our favorite songs and wishing we could play like our ...

One of the most defining factors of rock music is the guitar riffs. Throughout the genre’s history, there have been several songs defined by the musicianship, particularly guitarists. In the musical ...

From accidental late-night recordings to fiery real-life events, the origins of rock’s most iconic guitar riffs are as legendary as the songs themselves. These short, powerful sequences have defined ...

A catchy riff — whether it be on guitar, bass, synthesizer or some other instrument — can take a song from good to legendary. Just ask some of the artists we've listed below. These are riffs that in ...

“Throughout 1966 to 1968 Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce were laying the groundwork for many of rock’s most iconic ...

Released in 1976, this Eagles hit is famous for its guitar riff, but its dark portrayal of wealth, fame, and excess remains ...

A 1974 rock masterpiece was named among the greatest guitar riffs of all time and sparked a well-known feud.

From the intricate fingerpicking of folk to the electrifying riffs of rock, guitarists have long blurred genre lines to create unique, expressive sounds. Today’s players draw on historic influences, ...

In 1973, a hard rock song built around one unforgettable guitar riff helped define the sound of American arena rock for ...