# Weekend in L.A. guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Weekend in L.A. by George Benson (1978). From the album Weekend in L.A.. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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George Benson, 1978, from *Weekend in L.A.*. Solo by *George Benson*.

The live title instrumental captures Benson's band at full tilt, with the guitarist spinning long, joyful octave and bebop passages.

Weekend in L.A. by George Benson is #13 in our ranking of the best George Benson guitar solos. The solo is played by George Benson and the song was released in 1978.

## In our lists

- [The Best George Benson Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/george-benson-guitar-solos/) — #13

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Weekend in L.A.?

George Benson played the solo on George Benson's Weekend in L.A. (1978).

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