Like any great rock band, the Beatles emphasized the guitar within their music. They had three great guitar players, each with a distinct skill set that helped round out their sound in unique ways.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Harrison's track was partially inspired by the band's lack of harmony during their Indian retreat, which almost led to the ...

George Harrison wrote "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" after tensions within The Beatles. Eric Clapton played the iconic uncredited guitar solo on the track. The song is now regarded as a standout of ...

If you asked someone who played lead guitar in The Beatles, the simple answer would be George Harrison. However, that didn’t mean John Lennon (the rhythm guitarist) wouldn’t take a solo now and then.