Mark Knopfler's iconic opening riff helped turn "Money for Nothing" into a chart-topping hit, and the song went on to make ...

The unforgettable riff belongs to one of the band's most iconic songs.

A blistering opening riff helped make Motörhead's biggest hit a heavy metal landmark—and later introduced the band to a new ...

The classic song was inspired by a Jimi Hendrix concert and went on to become one of the most recognizable riffs ever ...

When we are having a break from telling the local shopkeeper that ‘it’s too hot!’, our bodies are starting to acclimatise and ...

From “Johnny B. Goode” to “Whole Lotta Love” to “Seven Nation Army”, there isn’t a shortage of classic rock guitar riffs to keep kids forever hooked on the guitar. But once you’ve moved past the “Iron ...

One of the most defining factors of rock music is the guitar riffs. Throughout the genre’s history, there have been several songs defined by the musicianship, particularly guitarists. In the musical ...

A new poll for the oft-debated topic of Greatest Guitar Riffs has some stupefying results. The U.K. study done in March 2022 by music content and software provider Muse (also owner of Ultimate Guitar) ...

Led Zeppelin has countless incredible guitar riffs in their music. Whether it’s the opening of “Whole Lotta Love” or “When the Levee Breaks,” audiences are still amazed by Jimmy Page’s work with the ...

Campbell was forced to get creative to make a Heartbreakers classic ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...