Starless
King Crimson, 1974, from Red. Solo by Robert Fripp.
Fripp's single-note motif climbs relentlessly over a tightening rhythm until the whole band explodes, one of the greatest slow-burn builds in rock.
Starless by King Crimson is #1 in our ranking of the best King Crimson guitar solos. The solo is played by Robert Fripp and the song was released in 1974.
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Who played the guitar solo on Starless?
Robert Fripp played the solo on King Crimson's Starless (1974).
What guitar was used on the Starless solo?
A gibson les paul custom, according to widely reported accounts.