Why
Lonnie Mack, 1963, from The Wham of That Memphis Man!. Solo by Lonnie Mack.
A gospel-soaked soul ballad whose anguished lead matches the intensity of his vocal, a favorite of blues-rock players.
Why by Lonnie Mack is #4 in our ranking of the best Lonnie Mack guitar solos. The solo is played by Lonnie Mack and the song was released in 1963.
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Who played the guitar solo on Why?
Lonnie Mack played the solo on Lonnie Mack's Why (1963).
What guitar was used on the Why solo?
A gibson flying v through a Magnatone 280 amp, according to widely reported accounts.