Thirty-eight years ago, Guns N’ Roses achieved the kind of chart success that can define a band’s place in rock history. On ...

This little essay used to be called “most iconic opening guitar riffs,” but that title would have been a lie. I try not to lie, unless it is absolutely convenient. So I took out the "most." You see, ...

Influenced by Jimmy Page and Beck, this famed guitarist has given us timeless riffs from tunes such as "Walk This Way," ...

View post: 38 Years Ago Today, One of Rock’s Most Famous Guitar Riffs Powered Guns N’ Roses to Their Only No. 1 ZZ Top’s “La Grange” is famed for its iconic blues rock guitar riff. Guitarist Billy ...

Rock music reached maturity in the 1970s, and with astounding regularity, the bands and solo artists of the day released one head-banging anthem after another — so much so that every year of the ...

The world of rock has been shaped and electrified by bands whose influence stretches far beyond the stage. From heart-thumping guitar riffs to soul-stirring lyrics, these legendary groups have become ...

The Independent and Yahoo will earn a commission from purchases made via links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The Rolling Stones are gearing up to release their ...

The most iconic songs in rock n' roll history are bolstered by the greatest guitar riffs and solos of all time and AC/DC's Back in Black is no exception. "As Angus recalled: 'Malcolm's idea was that ...