# Dream On guitar solo

> Joe Perry's guitar solo on Dream On by Aerosmith (1973) starts at about 2:48. From the album Aerosmith. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Aerosmith, 1973, from *Aerosmith*. Solo by *Joe Perry*.

The brief lead fills and break lean on melody rather than flash, adding weight to the slow build toward the song's famous climax.

Dream On by Aerosmith is #4 in our ranking of the best Aerosmith guitar solos. The solo is played by Joe Perry and the song was released in 1973.

## In our lists

- [The Best Aerosmith Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/aerosmith-guitar-solos/) — #4

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Dream On?

Joe Perry played the solo on Aerosmith's Dream On (1973).

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