'Purple Rain' by Prince - Prince's talent as a guitarist is undisputed. The long outro to 'Purple Rain' is as epic as it gets when it comes to emotional guitar solos.
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'Sultans of Swing' by Dire Straits - Guitar students from all around the world try to emulate Mark Knopfler's famous fingerpicked arpeggios on 'Sultans of Swing.'
'For the Love of God' by Steve Vai - Of course, guitar virtuoso Steve Vai had to be on this list. The solo of 'For the Love of God' showcases his incredible technical proficiency.
'Hanger 18' by Megadeth - The first Megadeth album with guitarist Marty Friedman came out in 1990. His playing is quite exotic, and the solo on 'Hanger 18' is as good as it gets.
'Limelight' by Rush - Alex Lifeson's bending technique and his use of the whammy bar on this solo are second to none. Overall, the solo just flows beautifully.
'Something' by The Beatles - 'Something' was written by the band's guitarist George Harrison. The solo is simple and beautiful, just like the song.
'La Grange' by ZZ Top - Billy Gibbons is the grandfather of pinched harmonics and 'La Grange' really rocks!
'Reapers' by Muse - Matt Bellamy's solo makes this song from Muse's 2015 album 'Drones' a guitar masterpiece.
'Johnny B. Goode' by Chuck Berry - Rock n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry delivers such a cool solo on his classic tune 'Johnny B. Goode.'
'Sweet Child O' Mine' by Guns N' Roses - 'Sweet Child O' Mine' is one of the greatest solos of all time.