Children of the Grave
Black Sabbath, 1971, from Master of Reality. Solo by Tony Iommi.
Over a galloping rhythm, Iommi's detuned lead lines snarl and swirl, prefiguring decades of heavy metal.
Children of the Grave by Black Sabbath is #5 in our ranking of the best Black Sabbath guitar solos. The solo is played by Tony Iommi and the song was released in 1971.
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Who played the guitar solo on Children of the Grave?
Tony Iommi played the solo on Black Sabbath's Children of the Grave (1971).
What guitar was used on the Children of the Grave solo?
A gibson sg through a Laney amp, according to widely reported accounts.