# Heavy Horses guitar solo

> Martin Barre's guitar solo on Heavy Horses by Jethro Tull (1978) starts at about 3:55. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Jethro Tull, 1978. Solo by *Martin Barre*.

Barre's majestic, singing melodies give this pastoral epic its grandeur, and fans often call it one of his most tasteful performances.

Heavy Horses by Jethro Tull is #8 in our ranking of the best Jethro Tull guitar solos. The solo is played by Martin Barre and the song was released in 1978.

## In our lists

- [The Best Jethro Tull Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/jethro-tull-guitar-solos/) — #8

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Heavy Horses?

Martin Barre played the solo on Jethro Tull's Heavy Horses (1978).

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