How David Bowie's 'Rebel Rebel' Became a Timeless Glam Rock Anthem Despite No. 1 Miss

More than five decades after its release, David Bowie's "Rebel Rebel" remains one of the most recognizable rock songs ever ...
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33 iconic opening guitar riffs that define rock & roll

A great rock song begins with an unbelievable riff. These 33 songs are elite examples of exactly that, with some that might ...
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3 Famous Guitar Riffs That Were (Allegedly) Stolen From Other Musicians

Ritchie Blackmore himself said that the legendary riff of “Smoke On The Water” from 1973 was simply Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 5” played in reverse. So, there’s no “allegedly” here. Blackmore himself ...
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5 Best Keith Richards Guitar Riffs

When we think of iconic rockers, Keith Richards is one of the first to come to mind—if for nothing else but sheer time put in. The Rolling Stones are one of the most enduring rock groups ever. While ...
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“It was a challenge to myself: ‘I’m not gonna have a chorus in this song’”: How Jack White created the riff of the century

BEST OF 2025: Join us for our traditional look back at the news and features that topped MusicRadar's charts in 2025. Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes is that rarest of songs – one whose riff is ...
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“It’s a famous riff, and I have to admit, it’s hard to play. You have to be a real guitarist to do it well." How Andy Summers made a massive Police hit using a hand ...

“For me it’s the best of the Police,” guitarist Andy Summers says. “There are a lot of other great tracks, but I’ve always particularly liked that one.” That one is “Message in a Bottle,” the lead ...
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Greatest Guitar Riffs (2023)

This three-part documentary series unpicks the workings of some of the most famous riffs in musical history, taking audiences on an exhilarating journey which tracks the personal impact of the guitar ...