Highway to Hell
AC/DC, 1979, from Highway to Hell. Solo by Angus Young.
A concise, perfectly structured solo that rides the song's iconic riff. Every lick is memorable and singable.
Highway to Hell by AC/DC is #2 in our ranking of the best Angus Young guitar solos. The solo is played by Angus Young and the song was released in 1979.
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Who played the guitar solo on Highway to Hell?
Angus Young played the solo on AC/DC's Highway to Hell (1979).
What guitar was used on the Highway to Hell solo?
A gibson sg through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.