KEEP IN MIND: “Most Identifiable” And Not “Greatest Riffs”
We can choose tons of great guitar riffs out there, but we ain’t talking about the greatest or the most epic ones. We’re talking about a few songs where their guitar riffs are engraved into our mind and hearts for all eternity.
10. Day Tripper – The Beatles
Superb song, great riff, and a total classic!
9. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones
You just don’t fuck with the immortal Keith Richards! The real Rock N’ Roll Riffs!
8. Back In Black – AC/DC
When you started listening to Back In Black, you just know it. These are the respectable rock n’ roll legends!
7. Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
Even kids today know this song, and it’s because of its riff.
6. Whole Lotta Love – Led Zeppelin
The riff of this song will tell you that the whole goddamn song is going to be epic!
5. Iron Man – Black Sabbath
You know it, Tony Iommi is the greatest master of riffs of all time. Iron Man defines it all.
4. Crazy Train – Ozzy Osbourne
Crazy Train riff is one of the most recognizable guitar riffs in metal history.
3. Walk This Way – Aerosmith
Not only that the song freaking rocks, the guitar riff is also one of the top 20 guitar riffs of all time.
2. Sunshine Of Your Love – Cream
Just like Smoke On The Water, every time you hear it, you just know what it is.
1. Smoke On The Water – Deep Purple
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikGyZh0VbPQ
Even poseurs know how to play the effing guitar riff on this song.