1. “What I Am”- Robbie Blunt (Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians) 2. “Beat It”- Eddie Van Halen (You Know Who) 3. “Touch of Grey”- Jerry Garcia (The Grateful Dead) 4. “Diner” Mikey Houser (Widespread Panic) 5. “Rebel Yell”- Steve Stevens (Billy Idol’s Guitar Player) 6. “Runnin Down a Dream”- Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) 7. “Do it Again” -Denny Dias (Steely Dan)
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9 responses to “Strokes of Genius: 7 Amazing Guitar Solos Since the Death and Resurrection of Our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ”
What an original conception.
Could I humbly add,
“Reelin’ in the years”, also by
S. Dan?
what a wonderful title Dr. McCormick. . . 🙂
There is no law against additions or New Edition 🙂
“Heartbreaker” by Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin)
cough, cough – *november rain* – cough, cough.
btw, Billy Idol’s guitarist during that era was Steve Stevens, who also shredded a pretty awesome solo on Michael Jackson’s “Dirty Diana”.
Undoubtedly the twin assault of Duane Allman and Dickey Betts on In Memory of Elizabeth Reed!
Good one Kaloua!!
I was thinking actually of putting sweet “Mellisa” on there at #8 🙂
P.S. Checkout Pandora Radio and type in Allman Brothers Mix. They had some great music from “Hittin the Note” rotating through yesterday.
STAMPDAWG where you at?
Gary Moore – Still Got The Blues