Kayleigh
Marillion, 1985, from Misplaced Childhood. Solo by Steve Rothery.
The chiming, chorused intro riff and brief melodic solo helped carry the band to the top of the UK charts.
Kayleigh by Marillion is #4 in our ranking of the best Marillion guitar solos. The solo is played by Steve Rothery and the song was released in 1985.
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Who played the guitar solo on Kayleigh?
Steve Rothery played the solo on Marillion's Kayleigh (1985).