Classic rock guitar solo quiz

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Carlos Santana soloing
Carlos Santana soloing

Do you think you know your onions when it comes to classic rock guitar solos?

Maybe its the result of a misspent youth in denim and leather, or perhaps you were just lucky enough to inherit a vinyl collection crammed with driving rock classics.

Either way, this classic rock guitar solo quiz should test your knowledge of the guitarists and bands that spawned millions of covers band sets and karaoke renditions in sweaty bars across the globe.

We were good, but could do better, so tonight´s homework involves dusting off those old LPs and rocking out ‘til sunrise.

See how you get on…

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