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.

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.

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 ...

John Lennon is best known as one half of the songwriting duo (with Paul McCartney) that penned some of The Beatles’ most legendary songs. John Lennon was also the band’s rhythm guitarist, and he doesn ...