The RockTest™ is back by popular (and unruly) demand. The fourth installment – titled “The Greatest Guitarists” – focuses on the soloing skills of the most talented players in rock music.
Inside are 10 unidentified recordings of some of rock’s most recognizable guitar solos. All you have to do is properly match the solo to the legendary guitarist who played it. Simple, right?
It’s back by popular (and unruly) demand. The fourth installment of the RockTest™ – entitled “The Greatest Guitarists” – focuses on the soloing skills of the most talented players in rock music.
Inside are 10 unidentified recordings of some of rock’s most recognizable guitar solos. All you have to do is properly match the solo to the legendary guitarist who played it. Simple, right?
Good luck and enjoy the ride!
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Oh boy, you’re a little rusty. There’s no time like the present to spend some quality time with rock’s greatest guitar players – or at least their biggest solos.
Ok, not terrible. Nothing a little self-tutoring won’t cure. There are worse ways to spend your time.
You’re right on the cusp of greatness. A little time brushing up on the master works from the masters will get you where you need to be.
You killed it! You’re officially a rock-n-roll super fan. Pat yourself on the back and go hit the bar (or whatever it is you do to celebrate an A on your report card).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
This guitar solo comes from which huge blues legend? [HINT: He recently passed away.]
B.B. King – The Audio is pulled from “My Lucille,” which was written by Ira Newborn and recorded and released by B.B. King. Lucille is a reference to King’s guitar. Sadly, the blues icon passed away last year on May 14, 2015. He was 89.
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B.B. King – The audio is pulled from “My Lucille,” which was written by Ira Newborn and recorded and released by B.B. King. Lucille is a reference to King’s guitar. Sadly, the blues icon passed away last year on May 14, 2015. He was 89.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Here we have guitar work from which enormously gifted player who carries the mantle of the Chicago blues?
Keith Richards – The audio captures Keith’s intro to “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking.” Rolling Stone ranked Richards 4th on its list of the 100 best guitarists of all time.
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Keith Richards – The audio captures Keith’s intro to “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking.” Rolling Stone ranked Richards 4th on its list of the 100 best guitarists of all time.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
This audio captures a searing solo from which guitar god?
Jimi Hendrix – Here the one and only Hendrix rips the solo from “Voodoo Chile (Slight Return).” Many believe he was the greatest guitarist that ever lived.
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Jimi Hendrix – Here the one and only Hendrix rips the solo from “Voodoo Chile (Slight Return).” Many believe he was the greatest guitarist that ever lived.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
This solo comes from which iconic rock-n-roll guitarist?
Chuck Berry – The audio is pulled from one of Berry’s most recognized songs, “Maybellene,” which he released in 1955. The rest is rock-n-roll history, folks.
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Chuck Berry – The audio is pulled from one of Berry’s most recognized songs, “Maybellene,” which he released in 1955. The rest is rock-n-roll history, folks.
Eric Clapton – The audio is pulled from The Beatles’ song, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” George Harrison invited Clapton to help record the tune with the Fab Four. Clapton played lead guitar and he laid down this magnificent solo, which Guitar World ranked 42nd on its list of the “100 Greatest Guitar Solos.” Not too shabby, Eric.
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Eric Clapton – The audio is pulled from The Beatles’ song, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” George Harrison invited Clapton to help record the tune with the Fab Four. Clapton played lead guitar and he laid down this magnificent solo, which Guitar World ranked 42nd on its list of the “100 Greatest Guitar Solos.” Not too shabby, Eric.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Here we have work from which guitar prodigy? [HINT: He's widely regarded as one of the best slide guitarists of all time.]
Ry Cooder – The audio is pulled from “Cross Road Blues” (more commonly known as “Crossroads”) – a classic number written by Robert Johnson in 1936 and recorded and released in 1937. Although Eric Clapton and Cream popularized “Crossroads,” many other artists, like Cooder and Elmore James, covered the song. Rolling Stone ranked Cooder 8th on its 2003 list of “The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.”
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Ry Cooder – The audio is pulled from “Cross Road Blues” (more commonly known as “Crossroads”) – a classic number written by Robert Johnson in 1936 and recorded and released in 1937. Although Eric Clapton and Cream popularized “Crossroads,” many other artists, like Cooder and Elmore James, covered the song. Rolling Stone ranked Cooder 8th on its 2003 list of “The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.”
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Here we have a live solo from which legendary British Invasion guitarist?
Pete Townshend – The audio captures The Who’s guitarist ripping the solo from “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” The performance took place in 1970 at the Isle of Wight Festival.
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Pete Townshend – The audio captures The Who’s guitarist ripping the solo from “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” The performance took place in 1970 at the Isle of Wight Festival.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
This solo was laid down by which blues giant – a man who influenced a slew of contemporary rock guitarists?
Robert Johnson – The audio is from “Kind-Hearted Woman,” which Johnson recorded in 1936. He died in 1938 at the tender age of 27. His passing led to much legend, including the myth that the guitarist had sold his soul to the devil to achieve success. In 2010, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Johnson 5th on its list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.”
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Robert Johnson – The audio is from “Kind-Hearted Woman,” which Johnson recorded in 1936. He died in 1938 at the tender age of 27. His passing led to much legend, including the myth that the guitarist had sold his soul to the devil to achieve success. In 2010, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Johnson 5th on its list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.”
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
This audio captures a solo from which guitar god who reigned supreme during the ’70s?
Duane Allman – Skydog is captured working the slide on “One Way Out” – a live performance released on Eat A Peach in February 1972. The song was recorded on June 27, 1971, at the Fillmore East in New York City. Tragically, Duane would die in a motorcycle accident on October 29, 1971, at the age of 24.
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Duane Allman – Skydog is captured working the slide on “One Way Out” – a live performance released on Eat A Peach in February 1972. The song was recorded on June 27, 1971, at the Fillmore East in New York City. Tragically, Duane would die in a motorcycle accident on October 29, 1971, at the age of 24.
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