These famous guitar riffs built up blues rock as a genre during its formative years, and they still inspire guitarists today.

The guitar riff is synonymous with rock music. And these iconic riffs by Tom Petty, Nirvana, and The Call continued the tradition in 1989.

This evocative composition from Houses Of The Holy balances baroque acoustic introspection with simmering electric intensity. Page demonstrates his mastery over both realms, crafting two riffs that ...