Mason's Apron
Fairport Convention, 1977, from House Full. Solo by Richard Thompson.
Recorded at the Troubadour in 1970, this reel becomes a breakneck overdriven showcase as Thompson picks the jig-style melody at dizzying speed. Pure showmanship built on traditional tune structures.
Mason's Apron by Fairport Convention is #6 in our ranking of the best Fairport Convention guitar solos. The solo is played by Richard Thompson and the song was released in 1977.
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Who played the guitar solo on Mason's Apron?
Richard Thompson played the solo on Fairport Convention's Mason's Apron (1977).