China Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 The Top 7 Worst Guitar Solos of All Time Guitar solos are like an open book into an artist. Once you hear any musician try to get technical on their axe you can really understand what the person is all about. You get a true understanding of how talented the artist/band is and it helps you know how seriously you should take them. But even the best of songs can be ruined by a horrible guitar solo. By Dustin Sussman The following article does not represent the opinions of Spike TV or its affiliates. 7. Oasis "Champagne Supernova" Noel Gallagher is not a good guitar player. That’s right, I said it. Anyone who thinks Noel Gallagher is a good guitar player should simply revisit his Oasis catalogue. I’m not saying the dude can’t write a catchy tune, I’m just saying he’s not as skilled as everybody makes him out to be. Very few songs by the British supergroup are known for their amazing musicianship and the guitar playing in “Champagne Supernova” is no different. You can’t really hear all of the solo, but what you can make out sounds like Noel raping his Gibson Epiphone ES-335. Yuk. 6. Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Kurt Cobain was undoubtedly skilled at writing memorable songs and expressing serious levels of angst in his music, but it’s safe to say he didn’t really have guitar chops. The thing we all have to keep in mind is the fact that Nirvana pretty much killed off the guitar solo. After the glam scene took a dive in the late ‘80s, guitar solos weren’t really a necessity in rock tunes anymore. The solo for "Smells Like Teen Spirit" obviously fits the song perfectly, but technically speaking, it’s just a few bars of tuneless nothing. RIP Kurt. 5. Twisted Sister "We're Not Gonna Take It" This is solo is so simple, it’s retarded. All guitarist Jay Jay French did was take Dee Snider’s chorus and copied it as the solo. Real creative, dude. Wee Neee Neee Nee Nee Nee…Wee Neee Neee Nee Nee Nee… 4. Lil Wayne "Leather So Soft" This really isn’t a true solo, but whoever told Lil Wayne he was allowed to play a guitar should be shot in the mouth. The last 15 seconds of the “Leather So Soft” video shows Weezy sitting down with his iPod trying to bang out a few riffs. The horror doesn’t last long, but it’s definitely enough to make your ears bleed. The guitar isn’t even in tune! Stick to rappin’ Carter, you seem to be really really good at it. 3. Lenny Kravitz "American Woman" This dude sucks. He’s a wannabe guitar God who grew up trying to mimic Jimi Hendrix, but couldn’t play an original lick to save his life. When Lenny decided to cover The Guess Who’s “American Woman” in 1999, no one could have known that he was about to butcher a true rock classic. The solo almost had potential, but it seems Mr. Kravitz was too busy working on his hairstyle instead of trying to play the freakin’ guitar. I hate how Lenny tries to make his guitar playing sound technical by using some fancy production tricks. This song is a perfect example of why Lenny Kravitz blows. 2. The Misfits "We Are 138" I really really love this song, but it has simplest guitar solo in all of music. I guess former Misfits guitarist Bobby Steele wanted to keep things simple when he stepped into the studio with Glenn and Jerry. The solo is pretty much just one note and it only lasts about 20 seconds. Even though this solo is one of the crappiest things ever, I will admit it does fit the song like a glove. Misfits f***ing rule! 1. Fred Durst Live Guitar Solo Apparently, someone told Fred Durst he was a real musician and allowed him to attempt a guitar solo in front of a live audience. Idiots. This might be the worst thing I have ever heard in my life. The guy can’t even play one solid note! I can see now that Fred and his music are only here to ruin our lives. Thanks, buddy. Puke. Click on the link for videos of the various solos [Durst solo posted for its fail value] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazye Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 1A. Keep on Rockin in the Free World- Neil Young. ew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Props on calling Kravitz out for what he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reic Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Props on calling Kravitz out for what he is. an American Woman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tut77 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Kravitz doesn't play lead guitar. All the lead/solo work on his albums is handled by Craig Ross. Blame him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da#1skinsfan Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Hahaha thats funny. Upon seeing the thread titled, immediately Nirvana SLTS jumped out at me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 The Guess Who's original cut of American Woman is one of my favorite songs of all time. It is so good when you turn it up really loud. But it's the opposite with Lenny's version. It sounds the best when it's muted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsluggo Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 just about EVERY guitar solo is amongst the worst.... I like guitar as a complimentary instrument in a song... but when guitar players start to feel the need to spread their wings too much you usually get a boring circle jerk of whining squealing boredom. I said it... guitar solos suck (at least 90% of the time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I actually kind of like Noel's guitar playing. I think you can list ten Poison songs and come up with the worst guitar solos ever. CC Deville was kind of brilliant at writing awful songs (if that makes sense). I think I could pick up a guitar and play the solo for Talk Dirty to Me. And I don't know how to play guitar. Ted Nugent played some great licks but awful solos. His solo on "Can You Take Me Higher" is kind of terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Rich Fla Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Are yall listening to John Thompson show right now?:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grhqofb5 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 How about Van Halen's solo in Beat It? That still gives me nightmares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 just about EVERY guitar solo is amongst the worst....I like guitar as a complimentary instrument in a song... but when guitar players start to feel the need to spread their wings too much you usually get a boring circle jerk of whining squealing boredom. I said it... guitar solos suck (at least 90% of the time) I'll be happy to never listen to music with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjah Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 WHOA, that Durst solo was a freaking joke. I could do better than that, and I only pick up my guitar maybe once a year. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Kurt has never tried to be a lead guitarist and have fancy solos. he liked messing with feedback and stuff like that but he never claimed to be a soloist. shoot lil wayne in the mouth anyways. I dont think Ive ever heard the Fred Durst solo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 just about EVERY guitar solo is amongst the worst....I like guitar as a complimentary instrument in a song... but when guitar players start to feel the need to spread their wings too much you usually get a boring circle jerk of whining squealing boredom. I said it... guitar solos suck (at least 90% of the time) What's kind of interesting is that there are some famous guitar players who never solo. I can't think of any Keith Richards solos. Springsteen always had sax solos, not guitar solos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reic Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 just about EVERY guitar solo is amongst the worst....I like guitar as a complimentary instrument in a song... but when guitar players start to feel the need to spread their wings too much you usually get a boring circle jerk of whining squealing boredom. I said it... guitar solos suck (at least 90% of the time) Freebird takes up 5 Green Grass High Tides takes up the other 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 How about Van Halen's solo in Beat It? That still gives me nightmares. I dont know about that solo, but the intro is sick Lil Wayne should NEVER EVER touch a guitar....it is just horrible. I suck at guitar, but I could outplay him easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 What's kind of interesting is that there are some famous guitar players who never solo. I can't think of any Keith Richards solos. Springsteen always had sax solos' date=' not guitar solos.[/quote']???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Judges Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 2. The Misfits "We Are 138"I really really love this song, but it has simplest guitar solo in all of music. I guess former Misfits guitarist Bobby Steele wanted to keep things simple when he stepped into the studio with Glenn and Jerry. The solo is pretty much just one note and it only lasts about 20 seconds. Even though this solo is one of the crappiest things ever, I will admit it does fit the song like a glove. Misfits f***ing rule! What?!?!?! That solo has TWO notes and then a bend at the end. And it is freakin' hilarious. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 1A. Keep on Rockin in the Free World- Neil Young. ew. ding ding ding. anything by Neil Young. Duane Allman said something like "it should be illegal, the way Neil Young plays lead guitar. The guy has no business playing at all" :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcnativenerd Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I have nothing but respect for Cobain; but the man didn't have the major chops. The thing is, though, the way he played worked for Nirvana's sound. So, eh...I guess it all kind of balances itself out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 just about EVERY guitar solo is amongst the worst....I like guitar as a complimentary instrument in a song... but when guitar players start to feel the need to spread their wings too much you usually get a boring circle jerk of whining squealing boredom. I said it... guitar solos suck (at least 90% of the time) I never thought that I'd hear that. So what kind of music Do you like? Just so we can assess your musical taste. :yawnee: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFromYellowstone Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Could you even call the Durst video a "solo"? I really don't think the Cobain "Smells Like Teen Spirit" solo was bad. It fit with the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 just about EVERY guitar solo is amongst the worst....I like guitar as a complimentary instrument in a song... but when guitar players start to feel the need to spread their wings too much you usually get a boring circle jerk of whining squealing boredom. I said it... guitar solos suck (at least 90% of the time) I agree. A guitar is a fantastic instrument, and great rock songs almost always have great guitar licks. However, it is rare that a guitar SOLO adds much to a song - usually it begins to take away from the song and becomes just guitar masturbation. There are exceptions of course, lots of them. But not most of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Freebird takes up 5Green Grass High Tides takes up the other 5 Someone's got Rock Band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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