Tooth and Nail
Dokken, 1984, from Tooth and Nail. Solo by George Lynch.
Lynch's tearing, whammy-dipped solo on the title track made him one of the most imitated players of the decade.
Tooth and Nail is the title track of Dokken's 1984 album, and George Lynch's solo is one of the fiercest things on it. He mixes fast, slightly unhinged runs with whammy dips and sharp, wide bends, creating a tearing sound that seems always about to fly off the rails. His tone is thick and cutting, and his phrasing blends metal speed with a blues-rooted feel for tension and release. That combination of aggression and unpredictability made Lynch one of the most imitated guitarists of the decade. Listen for the whammy dips that punctuate his phrases, little lurches in pitch that give the solo a wild, snarling edge, as if the notes are being pulled out of shape as he plays.
Tooth and Nail by Dokken is ranked #270 in our consensus of 79 guitar-solo lists. The solo is played by George Lynch and the song was released in 1984. It appears on 1 lists, placing as high as #51 (Classic Rock (Louder)).
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Who played the guitar solo on Tooth and Nail?
George Lynch played the solo on Dokken's Tooth and Nail (1984).
Where does Tooth and Nail rank among the greatest guitar solos?
#270 in the GreatestSolos consensus of 79 published lists; it appears on 1 of them.