TOP 20 RHYTHM GUITAR PARTS OF ALL TIME

In this episode I count down my TOP 20 RHYTHM GUITAR PARTS OF ALL TIME.

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[GeriatricHippo]

I am not a huge ACDC fan but how did Malcolm Young not get on a top ten rhythm guitar part list. Dude was the beast of rythym guitar riffs.

[SamSandford]

Ten Years Gone has to be Led Zeppelin's most underrated song, and one of Jimmy Page's greatest compositions. Masterpiece.

[robertmullany]

Yes. Malcolm Young’s rhythm guitar on Thunderstruck is amazing! It should’ve been on the top of Rick’s list. It’s the perfect back-up to Angus’ lead and Brian’s vocals.

[Asaav]

I think John Lennon is a highly underrated rhythm guitarist. Especially during the early years. “All my Loving, ” “I’m Happy Just to Dance With You, ” “Hold Me Tight, ” I could name a bunch.

[Sunfried]

The rhythm in More Than a Feeling by Boston is a timeless classic

[PavlozKapeliz]

One of my personal favorites, "Don't Fear the Reaper" from BOC. The rhythm/riff guitar part is a killer....and I also need more cowbell....

[mespud]

There is no best, but we all have our personal favorites.
For me, Rick Derringer's "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" comes to mind.

[dmccalldds]

I cheered out loud when Rick did burden In My Hand. What an incredible, unique song.

I was at the beach with a friend of my wife’s and her husband who had a ukulele. I remarked about how fantastic that song is, and damned if the guy didn’t pick it out of thin air and play it on the uke in about 30 seconds.

[keineangabe]

Freak out - le chic - Nile Rogers one of the best (funky) disco riffs ever played. Just in my opinion. But don't forget the bass player. He was amazing.

[chuckregan]

Let's face it, when it comes to Greatest Rhythm Guitar Parts, it's absolutely impossible to narrow it down to a Top 20. There is so much incedible guitar work out there. Nevertheless, thank you Rick for getting the conversation started!

[joetudela]

Keith Richards Rythm's are timeless and his style is one in a million. He makes the band what it is. Great list of Songs Rick !!

[EmmettShane-fftb]

I know Townshend’s rhythm part on Pinball Wizard was on an acoustic 12-string and not an electric, but coupled with the unique intro, the allegro strumming and the descending sus chords, it was great and distinctive. I think it belongs on this list.

[STRADER]

Malcolm Young's rhythm section behind Angus lead on Thunderstruck is an awesome rhythm part.

[brokenleveeIV]

I feel like Hendrix and SRV deserve a category of their own with how well they blend Rhythm and lead. I mean really pretty constantly playing two parts at once and singing over it. 🤯

[michaelhavas]

I'd nominate Terry Kath again. Not a weel known hit but Dialogue is a Tour de Force of Rythm and then preach lead at the end.

Gone but not forgotton, Terry.

[JuicyJonesHQ]

Ten Years Gone is my favorite Led Zeppelin song going back to the day in the 70s when I brought home the LP as a kid and listened to it. Magic Song.

[aharchives]

The sheer brilliance of Andy Summers' guitar part just jumped right at me when watching this video. I don't know if he crafted his part all by himself, or if there were suggestions made by Sting on the demo. But the performance has Andy's name written all over it. Andy sure is a contender for greatest rhythm guitarist of all time.

[ecadfb]

Rick, I have not said this before but I want to say it now. The exposure your video's provide for these songs can not be measured. When you played Sailing by Christopher Cross, I had a very emotional moment (it took me a moment to understand why). My father loved this song and I have a memory of us sitting in the family room while he played the record over and over (he even let me reset the needle a couple of times). That was 40+ years ago. I have not heard this song since the mid/late 80's but was able to grab it off of iTunes. Thank you for everything you're doing for music, and thank you for helping me relive that precious memory.

[petegallegos]

George Young from the " Easybeats" was also great on rhythm guitar. Good example was " Friday on my mind"

[ejikeuzor]

I was waiting for Another Brick in the Wall (pt 2). That rhythm part is awesome!