Top 20 Guitar Solos of 2006

The 20 greatest guitar solos released in 2006, 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 Knights of Cydonia by Muse, Gravity by John Mayer and Dani California by Red Hot Chili Peppers.

1. 1
   Knights of Cydonia

   Muse · solo by Matt Bellamy · 2006
2. 2
   Gravity

   John Mayer · solo by John Mayer · 2006
3. 3
   Dani California

   Red Hot Chili Peppers · solo by John Frusciante · 2006
4. 4
   Through the Fire and Flames

   DragonForce · solo by Herman Li, Sam Totman · 2006
5. 5
   Crow Jane

   The Derek Trucks Band · solo by Derek Trucks · 2006
6. 6
   Belief

   John Mayer · solo by John Mayer · 2006
7. 7
   Vultures

   John Mayer · solo by John Mayer · 2006
8. 8
   Waves

   Guthrie Govan · solo by Guthrie Govan · 2006
9. 9
   Savane

   Ali Farka Touré · solo by Ali Farka Touré · 2006
10. 10
    Tamacun

    Rodrigo y Gabriela · solo by Rodrigo Sánchez · 2006
11. 11
    Get Out of My Yard

    Paul Gilbert · solo by Paul Gilbert · 2006
12. 12
    Lonely Train

    Black Stone Cherry · solo by Chris Robertson · 2006
13. 13
    Soothsayer (Dedicated to Aunt Suzie)

    Buckethead · solo by Buckethead · 2006
14. 14
    My Curse

    Killswitch Engage · solo by Adam Dutkiewicz & Joel Stroetzel · 2006
15. 15
    Through Glass

    Stone Sour · solo by Josh Rand · 2006
16. 16
    Steady, As She Goes

    The Raconteurs · solo by Jack White · 2006
17. 17
    Jordan

    Buckethead · solo by Buckethead · 2006
18. 18
    Finland

    Cult of Luna · solo by Erik Olofsson · 2006
19. 19
    Operation Ground and Pound

    DragonForce · solo by Herman Li · 2006
20. 20
    Wonderful Slippery Thing

    Guthrie Govan · solo by Guthrie Govan · 2006