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: Keith Richards’ three-note fuzz-drenched riff is the epitome of simplicity and effectiveness. It was originally intended as a horn part but became the defining sound of the British Invasion.

: This riff introduced the "Hendrix chord" and psychedelic distortion to the mainstream, forever changing the perception of what an electric guitar could do. 100_greatest_guitar_riffs_of_all_time_part_1

The early decades established the "vocabulary" of the riff, moving from simple blues progressions to heavy, distorted hooks. : Keith Richards’ three-note fuzz-drenched riff is the

: The shift from clean bluesy tones to high-gain distortion allowed for more aggressive rhythmic patterns. 100_greatest_guitar_riffs_of_all_time_part_1

: Eric Clapton’s descending blues-rock riff is a masterclass in the "woman tone"—a thick, smooth distortion that influenced early heavy metal.