# Rhapsody in Black guitar solo

> Steve Lukather's guitar solo on Rhapsody in Black by Derek Sherinian (2001). From the album Inertia. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Derek Sherinian, 2001, from *Inertia*. Solo by *Steve Lukather*.

The album closer lets Lukather stretch out with dramatic, fusion-infused lead work over dark, cinematic keyboards.

Rhapsody in Black by Derek Sherinian is #12 in our ranking of the best Derek Sherinian guitar solos. The solo is played by Steve Lukather and the song was released in 2001.

## In our lists

- [The Best Derek Sherinian Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/derek-sherinian-guitar-solos/) — #12

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Rhapsody in Black?

Steve Lukather played the solo on Derek Sherinian's Rhapsody in Black (2001).

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