music critics and record producers were selected to pick the 100 guitar riffs, they are: Janice Long – Radio 2 Presenter, Bob Harris – Radio 2 Presenter, Richard Allison - Radio 2 Presenter, ...

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One of rock music’s most famous songs comes with one of its most prominent guitar riffs. The song starts off with a subtle guitar solo before Kirk Hammett shreds on the defining riff.