# When the Heart Rules the Mind guitar solo

> Steve Hackett / Steve Howe's guitar solo on When the Heart Rules the Mind by GTR (1986) starts at about 2:40. From the album GTR.

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GTR, 1986, from *GTR*. Solo by *Steve Hackett / Steve Howe*.

The supergroup with Steve Howe produced this hit single, which features polished lead playing from both guitarists.

When the Heart Rules the Mind by GTR is #18 in our ranking of the best Steve Hackett guitar solos. The solo is played by Steve Hackett / Steve Howe and the song was released in 1986.

## In our lists

- [The Best Steve Hackett Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/steve-hackett-guitar-solos/) — #18

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on When the Heart Rules the Mind?

Steve Hackett / Steve Howe played the solo on GTR's When the Heart Rules the Mind (1986).

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