Greatest Rock Guitar Riffs

Just re-read this thread.  "Funk 49" by The James Gang rightfully got several mentions, but - in fairness - I'll add "Walk Away".

"You just turn your pretty head and walk away".  God bless Joe Walsh.

To Cry You a Song - Jethro Tull

Rolling Stones   Paint it Black
Led Zeppelin  The Rover
GrandFunk   Inside looking out (live)

A few not mentioned, I don't think,since most have been showing our ages ...lol
just moving past the traditional era that has its own crown....and IMO, anything
Mick Taylor ever played as a Rolling Stone over anything Keif played ......

White Stripes.....         Seven Nation Army
Nirvana..............         Smells like teen Spirit
Motor Head.......          Ace of Spades
Pearl Jam.........           Alive
Red Hot Chilli's.          Under the Bridge
Guns N Roses..           Sweet Child O Mine
Collective Soul..           Shine
The Offspring....           Come out and Play
Stone Temple Pilots..   Interstate Love Song
Blind Melon.....              No Rain
The Cult.......                 She sells Sanctuary

Two I've recently listened to worth a mention is Steve Howe on " Heart of the Sunrise" and Steve Hackett on "Please Don't Touch".