Wasted Years
Iron Maiden, 1986, from Somewhere in Time. Solo by Adrian Smith.
Smith wrote the song and its lyrical solo, which builds tension with melodic phrasing rather than speed. Pairs with the unforgettable intro lead.
Wasted Years by Iron Maiden is #10 in our ranking of the best Iron Maiden guitar solos. The solo is played by Adrian Smith and the song was released in 1986.
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Who played the guitar solo on Wasted Years?
Adrian Smith played the solo on Iron Maiden's Wasted Years (1986).