Mistreated
Deep Purple, 1974, from Burn. Solo by Ritchie Blackmore.
A slow-burning blues where Blackmore's aching bends and vibrato carry as much emotion as David Coverdale's vocal.
Mistreated by Deep Purple is #6 in our ranking of the best Deep Purple guitar solos. The solo is played by Ritchie Blackmore and the song was released in 1974.
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Who played the guitar solo on Mistreated?
Ritchie Blackmore played the solo on Deep Purple's Mistreated (1974).
What guitar was used on the Mistreated solo?
A fender stratocaster through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.