21 Guns
Green Day, 2009, from 21st Century Breakdown. Solo by Billie Joe Armstrong.
A soaring, anthemic solo with stadium-sized sustain that serves as the emotional peak of the song.
21 Guns by Green Day is #6 in our ranking of the best Green Day guitar solos. The solo is played by Billie Joe Armstrong and the song was released in 2009.
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Who played the guitar solo on 21 Guns?
Billie Joe Armstrong played the solo on Green Day's 21 Guns (2009).
What guitar was used on the 21 Guns solo?
A gibson les paul junior through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.