# Why Not? guitar solo

> Gary Green's guitar solo on Why Not? by Gentle Giant (1970) starts at about 1:25. From the album Gentle Giant. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Gentle Giant, 1970, from *Gentle Giant*. Solo by *Gary Green*.

The debut album's heaviest track, where Green stretches out on a fiery blues-rock solo.

Why Not? by Gentle Giant is #5 in our ranking of the best Gentle Giant guitar solos. The solo is played by Gary Green and the song was released in 1970.

## In our lists

- [The Best Gentle Giant Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/gentle-giant-guitar-solos/) — #5

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Why Not?

Gary Green played the solo on Gentle Giant's Why Not? (1970).

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