Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Guns N' Roses, 1991, from Use Your Illusion II. Solo by Slash.
Slash reworks Dylan's simple chords with sweet, vocal bends that feel like a second singer.
Knockin' on Heaven's Door by Guns N' Roses is #8 in our ranking of the best Guns N' Roses guitar solos. The solo is played by Slash and the song was released in 1991.
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Who played the guitar solo on Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
Slash played the solo on Guns N' Roses's Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1991).
What guitar was used on the Knockin' on Heaven's Door solo?
A gibson les paul through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.