Hammer to Fall
Queen, 1984, from The Works. Solo by Brian May.
A pumping rock solo with classic May harmonies and tone.
Hammer to Fall by Queen is #11 in our ranking of the best Brian May guitar solos. The solo is played by Brian May and the song was released in 1984.
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Who played the guitar solo on Hammer to Fall?
Brian May played the solo on Queen's Hammer to Fall (1984).
What guitar was used on the Hammer to Fall solo?
A red special through a Vox AC30 amp, according to widely reported accounts.