I Wanna Get Funky
Albert King, 1974, from I Wanna Get Funky. Solo by Albert King.
King's blues licks ride a tight funk groove, proving his phrasing worked far beyond the 12-bar. Sharp, percussive fills throughout.
I Wanna Get Funky by Albert King is #13 in our ranking of the best Albert King guitar solos. The solo is played by Albert King and the song was released in 1974.
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Who played the guitar solo on I Wanna Get Funky?
Albert King played the solo on Albert King's I Wanna Get Funky (1974).
What guitar was used on the I Wanna Get Funky solo?
A gibson flying v, according to widely reported accounts.