Collider has published a ranked list of the ten "most perfect" guitar solos in classic rock history, celebrating moments when the electric guitar takes centre stage to tell a story without lyrics. The feature highlights guitarists across different eras and styles, arguing that technical flash alone doesn't make a great solo — feel, tone and emotional weight matter just as much.

The countdown begins at number 10 with Jethro Tull's "Aqualung" (1971), praised for blending its gritty opening riff, an acoustic interlude and a bluesy, distorted solo. The Allman Brothers Band's "Blue Sky" (1972) follows at number 9, noted for its dual-guitar jam between Duane Allman and Dickey Betts, while Steely Dan's "Kid Charlemagne" (1976) takes the number 8 spot, reflecting the band's studio-focused, unconventional approach to classic rock.