Guitar solos tend to get all the glory, but we’d argue that guitar riffs are even more important. These melodic snippets often define an entire track and, in the case of these six iconic riffs, entire ...

The electric guitar is inarguably the defining instrument of classic rock (other than perhaps voice). In the mid-20th century, its malleable sound allowed countless bands to alter the course of music.

The classic song was inspired by a Jimi Hendrix concert and went on to become one of the most recognizable riffs ever recorded. Some guitar riffs are so iconic that listeners can identify them within ...

Some guitar riffs are so iconic that listeners can identify them within seconds. According to Fender, one of the most instantly recognizable rock riffs ever recorded belongs to Cream's 1967 classic ...

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, ...

Tom Morello stumbled upon a riff that led to Rage Against the Machine's 'Killing in the Name.' The riff led to an important protest song.