Top 10 Rock Songs With the Greatest Beginning Guitar Pieces
Sultans of Swing" by Dire Straits: Mark Knopfler's fingerpicking guitar intro to this song is both intricate and melodic.
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Sweet Child o' Mine" by Guns N' Roses: Slash's instantly recognizable riff at the beginning of this song is one of the most iconic guitar intros in rock history.
Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page's intricate acoustic guitar intro sets the stage for this epic rock masterpiece.
Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple: The opening riff of this classic rock anthem is simple yet instantly recognizable.
Purple Haze" by The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Jimi Hendrix's psychedelic guitar intro to this song is instantly recognizable.
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Layla" by Derek and the Dominos: Eric Clapton's legendary guitar riff at the beginning of this song is both soulful and electrifying.
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Iron Man" by Black Sabbath: Tony Iommi's heavy guitar riff at the beginning of this song is one of the defining moments of heavy metal music.
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Hotel California" by Eagles: The iconic guitar intro to this song, played by Don Felder and Joe Walsh.
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Enter Sandman" by Metallica: Kirk Hammett's haunting guitar riff at the beginning of this song is one of the most iconic intros in metal history.
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Back in Black" by AC/DC: The opening riff of this hard rock classic is instantly recognizable and has become one of AC/DC's signature guitar intros.