Led Zeppelin’s “greatest guitar solo ever recorded”, according to Geddy Lee

Geddy Lee says Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” solo and Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” solo vie for the greatest guitar solo ever recorded. His praise reflects the lasting impact of Jimmy Page’s playing and the way both solos combine technical skill with emotion.

Lee also praised John Paul Jones for anchoring Led Zeppelin’s shifting sound, citing the fluid bass playing on “How Many More Times”. Page said he improvised much of the “Stairway to Heaven” solo after settling on its opening notes, recording it in only a few takes.