# Head On guitar solo

> Joey Santiago's guitar solo on Head On by Pixies (1991) starts at about 1:25. From the album Trompe le Monde. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Pixies, 1991, from *Trompe le Monde*. Solo by *Joey Santiago*.

A Jesus and Mary Chain cover given a buzzing, crunchy guitar makeover.

Head On by Pixies is #17 in our ranking of the best Pixies guitar solos. The solo is played by Joey Santiago and the song was released in 1991.

## In our lists

- [The Best Pixies Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/pixies-guitar-solos/) — #17

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Head On?

Joey Santiago played the solo on Pixies's Head On (1991).

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