# Son of Mr. Green Genes guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Son of Mr. Green Genes by Frank Zappa (1969). From the album Hot Rats. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Frank Zappa, 1969, from *Hot Rats*. Solo by *Frank Zappa*.

An expansive jazz-rock workout where Zappa's lead lines weave around horns and a rolling rhythm section.

Son of Mr. Green Genes by Frank Zappa is #10 in our ranking of the best Frank Zappa guitar solos. The solo is played by Frank Zappa and the song was released in 1969.

## In our lists

- [The Best Frank Zappa Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/frank-zappa-guitar-solos/) — #10

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Son of Mr. Green Genes?

Frank Zappa played the solo on Frank Zappa's Son of Mr. Green Genes (1969).

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