# 292 - Rolling Stone's 5 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time… Do They Deserve Their Place?

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Podcast: [Beginner Guitar Academy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beginner-guitar-academy-442144)
Published: 2026-06-26T19:10:00+00:00
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In this episode, Paul Andrews dives into Rolling Stone Magazine’s recently released list of the 100 greatest guitar solos of all time. Guitarists everywhere are debating the rankings, so Paul Andrews breaks down the top five solos , highlighting what makes each one so exceptional, what techniques to listen for, and key lessons you can take into your own playing. Beginner Guitar Academy News Annual Survey Beginner Guitar Academy members: Complete the annual survey by Sunday (28th June) for your chance to win a 1-to-1 guitar lesson with Paul Andrews over Zoom! Survey takes around five minutes and helps shape the direction of the Academy. Live Member Q&A This Sunday, 28th June at 9 pm GMT — Join Paul live on Zoom to get your questions answered. Can't make it live? Pre-submit your questions, and watch/listen to the recording later in the Academy. Rolling Stone’s Top 5 Greatest Guitar Solos 5. “Eruption” - Van Halen (Eddie Van Halen) Released in 1978; revolutionized guitar playing with two-handed tapping Not just technical—exciting and joyful Great for working on tremolo picking, tapping, bends, whammy bar https://youtu.be/CU-vvlFvzuk?si=cASD-8I25wFdZeK7 4. “Comfortably Numb” – Pink Floyd (David Gilmour) The opposite of “Eruption”: all about phrasing, feeling, and the emotion behind each note Gilmour’s playing is like singing through the guitar Key lessons: bending, vibrato, and the power of space in solos https://youtu.be/o5Ht6WIhhmU?si=GRpCHWFKKeVXOr3a 3. “Hotel California” – The Eagles (Don Felder & Joe Walsh) Orchestral in arrangement with legendary harmonized ending Memorable and melodic—easy to hum Lesson: Make your solos singable and memorable https://youtu.be/FlxE6jROiGI?si=BTB6HSwXrO0eSjGg 2. “Machine Gun” – Jimi Hendrix Chosen not for the most famous Hendr…

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