With all the extended improving, plus the energy of the crowds, plus just that something undefinable, what makes the live solo performance "best" is so much more than just the melody and technical difficulty. On any given day, I could have 10 different answers to this question. For today, my answer is Neil Young, performing live in Berlin in 1982 - "Like a Hurricane". Check it out on You-Tube and see if you agree.
Hendrix Live version of Johnny B. Goode, but that's just my opinion.
Must be Comfortably Numb on the Pink Floyd Pulse concert. Totally awesome sound.
well, in my opinion, a performance done at my school, Grease.
"The Rhythm Method" drum solo by Neil Peart of Rush.
Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance was created in 2012.
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Eric Draven Guitar Solo
Eric Clapton composed and played the guitar solo in While My Guitar Gently Weeps.
Who did the best drum solo at Live Aid is a matter of opinion. Not everyone will agree that one drum solo was better than another. It is personal preference.
The nominations for 2015 best pop solo performance are:Happy (live) - Pharrell WilliamsShake it Off - Taylor SwiftAll of Me (live) - John LegendStay With Me - Sam SmithChandelier - Sia
Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance was created in 2012.
Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance was created in 2012.
Grammy Award for Best Female Rap Solo Performance ended in 2004.
Grammy Award for Best Female Rap Solo Performance was created in 2003.
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No. A virtuoso is a performer who is exceptionally good at their instrument; it can be a noun (Ritchie Blackmore is a guitar virtuoso) or an adjective (Ritchie Blackmore put in a virtuoso performance). A solo is a part of a song played by one instrument or sung by one voice (guitar solo). However, you can have a virtuoso solo.
Solo performance is a performance with one person.
Eric Draven Guitar Solo
Eric Clapton composed and played the guitar solo in While My Guitar Gently Weeps.
It is a melody or tune. It can but not always be a solo performance by a singer who may be accompanied by other musicians on various instruments.
Who did the best drum solo at Live Aid is a matter of opinion. Not everyone will agree that one drum solo was better than another. It is personal preference.