# Franklin's Tower guitar solo

> Jerry Garcia's guitar solo on Franklin's Tower by Grateful Dead (1975) starts at about 2:00. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Grateful Dead, 1975. Solo by *Jerry Garcia*.

A cheerful, repetitive groove that let him weave endless variations.

Franklin's Tower by Grateful Dead is featured in our lists. The solo is played by Jerry Garcia and the song was released in 1975.

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Franklin's Tower?

Jerry Garcia played the solo on Grateful Dead's Franklin's Tower (1975).

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