35   "1969"
The Stooges (1969)

The genius of Ron Asheton's playing, as with Iggy Pop's singing, had nothing to do with virtuosity and everything to do with raw power. Wah-wah pedals have rarely been so inspiringly abused, and Asheton's two-chord jitter and string-mangling solo were the template for a whole school of garage rock.


"1969" from The Stooges (Rhino)


The Stooges performing "1969" live

36   "Interstellar Overdrive"
Pink Floyd (1967)

It's really just a riff — played by all of Pink Floyd together, then modified, lost and found again over 10 psychedelic minutes. But its impact survived its composer Syd Barrett's departure, turning up in sets by Pearl Jam and the Mars Volta.


"Interstellar Overdrive" from The Piper at the Gates of Dawn


Pink Floyd performing "Interstellar Overdrive" live

37   "That's All Right"
Elvis Presley (1954)

Lead guitarist Scotty Moore's hillbilly blues has become ground zero for the last 54 years' worth of rockabilly. On Elvis' first single, the guitarist's lusty solo matches Elvis' vocals and rhythm guitar perfectly — it's hard to believe this is the only second time they played together.


"That's All Right" from Sun Records 50th Anniversary Collection (Sony BMG)


Elvis Presley performing "That's All Right" live

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