Back in the mid-60s as a young teenager, I can remember spending so much time playing “drop the needle” on my vinyl Stones’ albums — picking off and learning all of Keith Richards’ guitar solos note for note by ear.
I’ve been playing guitar for almost 52 years now, and my tastes and skills have gotten considerably more sophisticated, but those early years spent taking solos off those albums were a critical stage in my development as a player.
You did that too? LOL.
Glad I wasn’t alone! :-)
Rock On, My FRiend!