# Forbidden City guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Forbidden City by Marty Friedman (1988). From the album Dragon's Kiss. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Marty Friedman, 1988, from *Dragon's Kiss*. Solo by *Marty Friedman*.

Asian-flavored melodies and speed displaying the style that later defined his solo career.

Forbidden City by Marty Friedman is #17 in our ranking of the best Marty Friedman guitar solos. The solo is played by Marty Friedman and the song was released in 1988.

## In our lists

- [The Best Marty Friedman Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/marty-friedman-guitar-solos/) — #17

## Sources

- [DigitalDreamDoor: 200 Greatest Metal Guitar Solos](https://digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_metal-guitar-solos.html) — #80

### Who played the guitar solo on Forbidden City?

Marty Friedman played the solo on Marty Friedman's Forbidden City (1988).

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