# Stay Away guitar solo

> Kurt Cobain's guitar solo on Stay Away by Nirvana (1991) starts at about 1:50. From the album Nevermind. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Nirvana, 1991, from *Nevermind*. Solo by *Kurt Cobain*.

A frenetic track that ends in a burst of feedback and noise, emphasizing Cobain's punk instincts.

Stay Away by Nirvana is #18 in our ranking of the best Nirvana guitar solos. The solo is played by Kurt Cobain and the song was released in 1991.

## In our lists

- [The Best Nirvana Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/nirvana-guitar-solos/) — #18

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Stay Away?

Kurt Cobain played the solo on Nirvana's Stay Away (1991).

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