Bright Lights
Gary Clark Jr., 2011, from The Bright Lights EP. Solo by Gary Clark Jr..
Clark's fuzz-soaked, stinging leads over a stomping groove announced a new voice in electric blues.
Bright Lights announced Gary Clark Jr. as a new voice in electric blues, with fuzz-soaked, stinging leads over a stomping groove. His solos are raw and aggressive, full of bends and gritty textures. The fuzz tone gives his playing a heavy, distorted edge, blending blues tradition with rock and garage-rock energy. The song's slow, pounding rhythm lets his guitar dominate. Clark's playing draws on classic blues masters while sounding thoroughly modern. Listen for the thick, fuzzy tone of the leads, and for the way Clark bends notes with a raw, almost unhinged intensity, making the guitar sound like it is barely under control.
Bright Lights by Gary Clark Jr. is featured in our Blues Rock (#21) list. The solo is played by Gary Clark Jr. and the song was released in 2011.
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Who played the guitar solo on Bright Lights?
Gary Clark Jr. played the solo on Gary Clark Jr.'s Bright Lights (2011).