The Best Guitar Solos of 1950

The greatest guitar solos released in 1950, ranked: solos our consensus of published lists rates highest come first, then our genre and artist rankings, with no more than three per artist. Led by Rollin' Stone by Muddy Waters, Strollin' with Bones by T-Bone Walker and Nola by Les Paul.

1. 1
   Rollin' Stone

   Muddy Waters · solo by Muddy Waters · 1950
2. 2
   Strollin' with Bones

   T-Bone Walker · solo by T-Bone Walker · 1950
3. 3
   Nola

   Les Paul · solo by Les Paul · 1950
4. 4
   The Hustle Is On

   T-Bone Walker · solo by T-Bone Walker · 1950
5. 5
   Glamour Girl

   T-Bone Walker · solo by T-Bone Walker · 1950
6. 6
   Rollin' and Tumblin'

   Muddy Waters · solo by Muddy Waters · 1950
7. 7
   Tennessee Waltz

   Les Paul and Mary Ford · solo by Les Paul · 1950
8. 8
   Main Street Breakdown

   Chet Atkins · solo by Chet Atkins · 1950
9. 9
   Walkin' Blues

   Muddy Waters · solo by Muddy Waters · 1950