# Master of the Universe guitar solo

> Dave Brock's guitar solo on Master of the Universe by Hawkwind (1971) starts at about 2:10. From the album In Search of Space.

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Hawkwind, 1971, from *In Search of Space*. Solo by *Dave Brock*.

Brock's pounding, phased riff and wah-drenched lead turn a simple progression into a relentless cosmic juggernaut.

Master of the Universe by Hawkwind is #1 in our ranking of the best Hawkwind guitar solos. The solo is played by Dave Brock and the song was released in 1971.

## In our lists

- [The Best Hawkwind Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/hawkwind-guitar-solos/) — #1

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Master of the Universe?

Dave Brock played the solo on Hawkwind's Master of the Universe (1971).

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