Rock Pioneer, 77, Stuns Fans with Awesome Cover of '70s Classic originally appeared on Parade. One of the most important solo figures in rock music from the '70s is Alice Cooper. The rocker's horror ...

One goal of the alternative rock guitarist is to avoid rock clichés. And one of rock’s biggest clichés is the guitar solo.

Coming soon from Total Guitar is The Solos Issue – in which you’ll find lessons and tips on soloing for every player, plus a celebration of the greatest solos of the 21st century. So now we need your ...

You know ‘em, you love ‘em. With the right series of notes they can turn a great song into an iconic song. This was tough to put together because there are just so many amazing guitarists out there ...

I will have to go with Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater. There is a track off the "Once In A Live Time" album that he does a solo on (well, it's called "Mike Portnoy Drum Solo", strangely enough). I ...

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 ...

Guitar gods have nothing on guitar goddesses. For about a hundred years now, women have been doing some of the best, coolest and most interesting guitar playing around. From elemental folk and blues ...