From soaring leads to face-melting acts of fretboard fury, lead guitarists get all the glory. However, a handful of low-end warriors have snatched the spotlight with their virtuosity.

A hit from 1983 was named the greatest bass guitar solo of all time by bassists. The solo showcased Cliff Burton’s innovative, expressive approach and impact on thrash metal. “The Eddie Van Halen of ...

Guns N' Roses may now be one of rock's most influential bands, but they had only one No. 1 hit single on the Billboard charts, Sweet Child O' Mine, which has been named one of the best bass solos of ...

A 1995 hit has been named as having one of the "greatest bass guitar solos of all time." Even though the bassist is often underrated, bands like Rush, Black Sabbath and The Who show that bassists are ...