10 of the greatest guitar solos of all time

Sweet, sweet music

The guitar solo is one of the moments to savor when you attend a concert. It can turn the show up, up, and away. Here’s a look at the best of the best…

Honorable mention: "Because The Night" — Patti Smith Group, Nils Lofgren guitarist

10. "Crazy Train" — Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads guitarist

9. "Beat It" — Michael Jackson, Eddie Van Halen guitarist

8. "Free Bird" — Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allen Collins guitarist

7. "Sultans of Swing" — Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler guitarist

6. "Sweet Child O' Mine" — Guns N' Roses, Slash guitarist

5. "Hotel California" — Eagles, Joe Walsh and Don Felder guitarists

4. "Stairway to Heaven" — Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page guitarist

3. "Comfortably Numb" — Pink Floyd, David Gilmour guitarist

2. "Eruption:" — Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen guitarist

1. "Bohemanian Rhapsody" — Queen, Brian May guitarist

Story originally appeared on List Wire