15 Greatest Classic Rock Guitar Solos
5. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Not only is "Bohemian Rhapsody" one of the best rock songs of all time, it's also a likely contender for one of the greatest songs of all time. Freddie Mercury's opera inspired masterpiece was a massive game changer back when A Night At The Opera was first released back in 1975.
The song is through composed, meaning that each section of the song is more distinctive and eccentric than the last, making for an entirely original sound that hasn't been replicated in the years since it's creation. All four members of Queen are on top form throughout "Bohemian Rhapsody", as each of their respective talents effortlessly shine through.
Brian May's multiple guitar solos help elevate "Bohemian Rhapsody" to a work of eclectic genius, as his unique style and tone is heard throughout the majority of the song, blending well with the plethora of instruments and overdubs that merge to form this outlandish track.
From his first solo placed right before the operatic section to the closing guitar notes, May's talent and skill with his instrument never ceases to amaze. Infinitely awe-inspiring and sophisticated, this was the song that launched Queen from relative obscurity to being the juggernauts of recent music that their legacy has cemented.