Speed King
Deep Purple, 1970, from Deep Purple in Rock. Solo by Ritchie Blackmore.
Opening with a burst of feedback noise, the track lets Blackmore and Lord duel at breakneck pace in a statement of proto-metal intent.
Speed King by Deep Purple is #7 in our ranking of the best Deep Purple guitar solos. The solo is played by Ritchie Blackmore and the song was released in 1970.
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Who played the guitar solo on Speed King?
Ritchie Blackmore played the solo on Deep Purple's Speed King (1970).
What guitar was used on the Speed King solo?
A gibson es-335 through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.