Could it be true that the rock instrumental is almost extinct!
From its halcyon days in the 60s, 70s and early 80s – it faded to obscurity – almost . . .
From the early days of Pipeline and The Chantays through to one of the great drum solo’s of all time and Wipeout by the Surfari’s through to Rebel Rouser by Duane Eddy, Rock And Roll Part 2 by the Glitter Band and Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield, the rock instrumental has indeed seen some pretty lean times of late.
Even the disco era had its fair share of hits with Van McCoy\’s The Hustle, The Rah Band and The Crunch and a little later even Eruption by Van Halen.
But what have been the best rock instrumentals of all time in your opinion?
Is there such a thing as a good rock instrumental or is the only good rock wailing guitars, heavy bass and drums accompanied by sweat fuelled band members belting out modern lyricisms?
Would love to hear what you’ve got to say.
