# Avalon guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Avalon by Chet Atkins and Les Paul (1976). Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear. A rock classic from the 1970s.

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Chet Atkins and Les Paul, 1976. Solo by *Chet Atkins*.

Two pioneers of the electric guitar play with the old standard, clearly enjoying each other.

Avalon by Chet Atkins and Les Paul is featured in our lists. The solo is played by Chet Atkins and the song was released in 1976.

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Avalon?

Chet Atkins played the solo on Chet Atkins and Les Paul's Avalon (1976).

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