# When the World Ends guitar solo

> The guitar solo on When the World Ends by Dave Matthews Band (2001) starts at about 1:23. From the album Everyday. A alternative classic from the 2000s.

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Dave Matthews Band, 2001, from *Everyday*. Solo by *Dave Matthews*.

Matthews switches to electric for a punchy, pop-rock riff and short lead lines.

When the World Ends by Dave Matthews Band is #15 in our ranking of the best Dave Matthews Band guitar solos. The solo is played by Dave Matthews and the song was released in 2001.

## In our lists

- [The Best Dave Matthews Band Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/dave-matthews-band-guitar-solos/) — #15

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on When the World Ends?

Dave Matthews played the solo on Dave Matthews Band's When the World Ends (2001).

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