Creep
Radiohead, 1992, from Pablo Honey. Solo by Jonny Greenwood.
The famous 'dead note' blasts before each chorus were Greenwood's attempt to sabotage a song he disliked, yet they became one of rock's most recognisable guitar gestures. The sudden noise gives the song its violent catharsis.
Creep by Radiohead is #3 in our ranking of the best Radiohead guitar solos. The solo is played by Jonny Greenwood and the song was released in 1992.
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Who played the guitar solo on Creep?
Jonny Greenwood played the solo on Radiohead's Creep (1992).
What guitar was used on the Creep solo?
A fender telecaster plus, according to widely reported accounts.