# Walk Away guitar solo

> Joe Walsh's guitar solo on Walk Away by James Gang (1971) starts at about 1:42. From the album Thirds. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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James Gang, 1971, from *Thirds*. Solo by *Joe Walsh*.

A tight pop-rock single with a snarling, economical solo, packed with Walsh's signature bends.

Walk Away by James Gang is #2 in our ranking of the best James Gang guitar solos. The solo is played by Joe Walsh and the song was released in 1971.

## In our lists

- [The Best James Gang Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/james-gang-guitar-solos/) — #2
- [The Best Joe Walsh Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/joe-walsh-guitar-solos/) — #4

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Walk Away?

Joe Walsh played the solo on James Gang's Walk Away (1971).

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