Buddy Rich's command behind the drum kit influenced rock drummers for decades, and this legendary solo he pulled off at a concert in 1982 changed rock history.

There are some rock songs with a harmonica that stand out from the rest, and we're betting you already know — and love — our ...

Yacht rock first set sail over 50 years ago, but the sound just keeps getting bigger and bigger. This particular kind of soft rock — paired best with a piña colada and a pool chair — peaked in the ...

Van Halen's most well-known song also has one of rock music's best keyboard solos. Rock and roll might be all about the guitars, bass, drums, and hair, but it's important not to forget about the ...

We classic rock fans love that moment when a song swings into the guitar solo, or less frequently, the piano solo. In the genre, the two main instruments used to play these mid-song solos are ...

When you put on a classic rock song, there is one thing above all else that you expect: A guitar solo. Some long, thrilling, perhaps heavy-handed lead guitar riff that aims to summon the gods from ...

Few effects in the history of rock guitar are as instantly recognizable — or divisive — as the wah pedal. You know it when you hear it. From aching, explosive bends to scratchy, percussive funk licks, ...

Nestled within the bizarre history of yacht rock is a wellspring of musical talent that deserves to be celebrated, including some superb solos. The concept of "Yacht Rock" occupies an unsteady place ...

Ginger Baker's drum solo on "Toad" revolutionized rock drumming. Far Out Magazine praised Baker's technical mastery and influence on drum solos in rock. Cream, lasting three years, is considered among ...