Soft rock is a genre of different sonic textures, pairing heartfelt songwriting with some of the best rock solos ever — and of the '70s, in particular.

From Toto and Journey to Peter Frampton and Al Stewart, these unforgettable soft rock solos prove mellow songs can deliver ...

Whether it was a grinding electric guitar, a saxophone set on "stun," or a piano played like it was on fire, the best solos from '80s soft rock were always a dependable display of musical virtuosity ...