We Will Rock You
Queen, 1977, from News of the World. Solo by Brian May.
After stomp-clap verses, May's solo bursts in with a raw, triumphant outro.
We Will Rock You by Queen is #4 in our ranking of the best Brian May guitar solos. The solo is played by Brian May and the song was released in 1977.
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Who played the guitar solo on We Will Rock You?
Brian May played the solo on Queen's We Will Rock You (1977).
What guitar was used on the We Will Rock You solo?
A red special through a Vox AC30 amp, according to widely reported accounts.