Airbag
Radiohead, 1997, from OK Computer. Solo by Jonny Greenwood.
The massive, cello-like opening riff and the stuttering, cut-up lead lines set the tone for OK Computer. Greenwood's parts blend rock guitar with sampled, glitchy textures.
Airbag by Radiohead is #5 in our ranking of the best Radiohead guitar solos. The solo is played by Jonny Greenwood and the song was released in 1997.
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Who played the guitar solo on Airbag?
Jonny Greenwood played the solo on Radiohead's Airbag (1997).